Where in my post did i compare Torontonians with Norwegians? I just pointed out the fact that Toronto had not invested in the city for 2 decades and thus everything has accumulated and all of a sudden the investments required are far too great considering what the city takes in.

Let's not forget that Miller had to start paying for public transit, infrastructure and public realm improvements. Something Toronto hadn't invested in for 2 decades. So yes, when you go 2 decades of not investing on anything then eventually you have to start paying and it will hurt. Which...

I can guarantee you this has not even crossed their minds. With National Post moving downtown and The Star being downtown there is absolutely no way G&M would move to the middle of nowhere. And the death of the newspaper industry is greatly exaggerated. The most likely scenario would be a...

And that's exactly what I'm talking about Taal. There's a pothole half a block away from a building that I've invested in Detroit that's literally the size of my head. The street infrastructure has improved and they've made an effort with planters but there's still a lot that needs to be done...

I am referring to the core. I never talk about the outer or inner burbs when comparing cities, and I can safely say that Detroit and Philly's public realm is worse then Toronto's in every aspect. It's a shame what has happened in Detroit because they have beautiful architecture. Detroit is...

I had to comment on this and Taal's post. Although i agree Toronto has a terrible public realm. There are 2 major US cities that have a much worse public realm, Detroit and Philly. And yes, i have been several times to both cities for business and baseball games. And damn this building is...

We are not even in the same stratosphere as Manhattan prices.

We have a winner. And how many who voted for Ford regret doing that? Do they not have the right to be mad at him?

How dare you imply that the best person for the job be hired by the city. This is lunacy. :cool:

You would be perfect for the PQ. Taking numbers and twisting them around is their specialty.

A majority of people did not elect Ford. Get your facts straight. And just because someone elected a politician does not mean that said person can regret his/her choice and complain about the politicians behaviour?

I hope you're right. But i can't see how downtown can add 4 new major office projects in the same year.

I know it's in the plans but nothing for the time being. My bet would be something being proposed after the east tower is completed.

He never said he would like/accept a supertall on top of the elgin/winter garden theatre.

Well what other suburban downtown in Canada has been more successful or as successful as NYCC? Looking at Montreal, Ottawa & Quebec City, there isn't one that even comes close. Maybe in Vancouver?

I really hope the city looses this one. Bathurst street needs some retail here.

The Bay at Bloor & Yonge would be a great location. I don't see the need for Bay to have 2 downtown locations. They can then put the effort to improve the Queen St Bay.

Heck no..........never. The base of this building is looking great.

Let's not confuse tagging with graffiti. Also, does the city have some by-law to fine the companies that are on the posters? If Guvernment has many posters all over the city, can't they just send them the cleaning bill?

I don't know how Montreal came in this discussion but outside of the Old Montreal area i wouldn't exactly call it a beautiful city. Yes it does maintain it's public squares a lot better. However, using St-Catherines Street as an example, i would call it average looking at best. However, it's the...