Absolutely right. I have spoke with the developers about this specifically asking why there is such sparse retail etc. and that is what they say. Because the Rogers Centre etc., the city already views the area as too congested and will not approve any destination-driving retail. I think a...

THe retail issue with Cityplace is a zoning issue. The city will not allow retail businesses which will produce extra traffic. Everything must be for the residents so nail salons, convenience stores etc. Its sad because all it would take is a destination-driving retail business like Whole...

I agree. The main arguement against CP is exclusivity. There are alot of buildings particularly west of Spadina. But no matter what happens, its better than the deserted wasteland that was there previously.

City place haters are as old as Cityplace itself. People have always hated the development. In fact, it was the emblem of Toronto's condo boom for a while. Anyone who thinks Cityplace will be a future ghetto shouldnt be working in real estate. Whats interesting about the article above is that...