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- Thread starter Edward Skira
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GrinTO
Active Member
I agree these buildings need to be preserved and revitalized. I would like to see a modern tivoli gardens created.
Redroom Studios
Senior Member
this is a jewel on Toronto's waterfront... it would be really sad to see it significantly changed.
MileHigh
Active Member
but i think a change is definitely needed... it's out dated. I agree that maybe keeping the sphere is the right idea though.
neuhaus
Senior Member
This site has so much potential for development without touching the original buildings.
There should be a stronger connection to the mainland/CNE which would attract more people. Seems like the parking lot is creating an unfortunate massive barrier between the two.
There should be a stronger connection to the mainland/CNE which would attract more people. Seems like the parking lot is creating an unfortunate massive barrier between the two.
Redroom Studios
Senior Member
^^^ good observation about the parking lots...
W. K. Lis
Superstar
I have never used the parking lots to either Ontario Place or the CNE. They are barriers that don't belong anymore and a relict of the automobile age. That is why I think any redevelopment should start with building over the parking lot to hide it from view and to get the entrance more closer to transit.
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Conrad Black
Senior Member
I can't believe anybody is this day and age could seriously suggest we tear Ontario Place down. There's plenty of land along the waterfront for something iconic elsewhere. In fact expand Ontario Place north over Lakeshore to connect with the CNE.
4pook
Active Member
Over and over we see great buildings reaching about 40 years of age, and then being torn down. I too can't believe someone would propose tearing down the pods, they are a fabulous work of architecture, quite open plan inside, that could be repurposed in many different ways, including taking them back to 1970 and showcasing the beauty of Ontario and the creativity of its citizens. They are iconic to this city as few buildings are.
JWBF
Senior Member
The dome and pods are iconic, a vision of the future from an era of progress. I could wax poetic for pages but in a nut shell, Ontario place is an inspiration that harkens thinking out of the box.
Catapult
Active Member
Access is also an issue. I agree that the parking lots are ugly but getting there is public transport there is terrible. Part of the plan must include better public transit service.
W. K. Lis
Superstar
If the Cinesphere is in very bad condition, maybe if they rebuild the single-screen IMAX sphere with are a larger multi-screens IMAX Cinesphere. Never did like waiting in line to watch a film on the single screen.