Lenser
Senior Member
Toronto may be many things, but flat it ain't. It's criss-crossed by a network of ravines, for one thing. Too, you mentioned Vic Park... if you stand at Vic Park and Eglinton and look south-west, you have a pretty sweet view of downtown Toronto from on high... altitude-wise, it's definitely a far cry from the lakeshore area. Think also of views you get from places like Casa Loma or anywhere on the old shoreline of the super-lake which once occupied the whole area.
Sure, Toronto's no Vancouver - but there are many spots from which you can see the city. They are, perhaps, simply not dramatic enough for your liking.
As for the Portlands, it would appear that it will continue to play host to a mix of light and heavy industry as well as residential (that part to come, of course). I just can't see the concrete and aggregate business going anytime soon, and it would not surprise me if Pinewood expands... the film and television business is doing pretty well and Pinewood is currently absolutely jammed full, catering to a single massive feature movie production. The Portlands will play host to a wide range of functions for the city and its economy.
Personally, I would rather not see a clutch of supertalls there (not that I even think it likely, given the porridge-like soil conditions and the necessity of going down pretty far to anchor to bedrock) as I would prefer to see more parkland and a good mix of middle and high-rise accommodation, along with the usual amenities... comprehensive retail complexes and yes, possibly even a tourist attraction or two.
Sure, Toronto's no Vancouver - but there are many spots from which you can see the city. They are, perhaps, simply not dramatic enough for your liking.
As for the Portlands, it would appear that it will continue to play host to a mix of light and heavy industry as well as residential (that part to come, of course). I just can't see the concrete and aggregate business going anytime soon, and it would not surprise me if Pinewood expands... the film and television business is doing pretty well and Pinewood is currently absolutely jammed full, catering to a single massive feature movie production. The Portlands will play host to a wide range of functions for the city and its economy.
Personally, I would rather not see a clutch of supertalls there (not that I even think it likely, given the porridge-like soil conditions and the necessity of going down pretty far to anchor to bedrock) as I would prefer to see more parkland and a good mix of middle and high-rise accommodation, along with the usual amenities... comprehensive retail complexes and yes, possibly even a tourist attraction or two.