Plenty of challenges in trying to urbanize this area. I think this is a decent solution. There is some retail close but I'm not counting on much on an increase in pedestrian traffic here.
I know the south west corner of this block is not very busy, but I wish they put a bit more effort into the street scape here. It seems every new render I see of this building it gets worse.
Anyone remember Grays? or the St Lawrence starch co?
found this gem on Grays demo.
http://www.mississaugawatch.ca/blog/?p=7045
This intersection has come a long way. Its nice to see.
I agree. For years Ive walked by this and thought about what a plaza here would be like.
Whatever happens. I just hope they don't obstruct the view of the Sears building too much.
Cool. I'm A bit concerned that they don't show the Sherbourne bike lane though. It's the only bike lane connecting queens Quay to the rest of the city.
Ponyboy,
I was just thinking the same thing. Wouldn't adding extra height also reduce cost? I'm pretty sure any noise issues could be mitigated with good design as well.
Every time I come back home from a trip to Montreal I curse our subway system and dream about a better one for weeks. Your pictures gave me a reminder of that feeling. Thank you (in a good way) :)