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allengeorge
Senior Member
Only ‘new’ news via the Globe and Mail:
“Therme is promising to set aside about 3.2 hectares – approximately a 20th of the total area of Ontario Place – for free outdoor space.”
“Therme is promising to set aside about 3.2 hectares – approximately a 20th of the total area of Ontario Place – for free outdoor space.”
smably
Senior Member
Well, Trillium Park is already around 3 hectares, so my guess is they're preserving that as a public park and closing the rest.
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christiesplits
Guest
Well, how many cities can say they have a transit line terminus with a zip line course?
christiesplits
Senior Member
Something tells me that a family of four outing to Écorécréo will be astronomically higher that that of Ontario Place in the 1970s, accounting for inflation.
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christiesplits
Guest
This is pre-value engineering. I anticipate we will see something with the architectural quality of a Great Wolf Lodge.
Amare
Senior Member
I'm watching this press conference just to count the number of times the words "world-class" is said. Let's see how many times these pour souls try and convince themselves they are doing something that's "state of the art" and "world-class"
innsertnamehere
Superstar
what would be "world class" then if this isn't? I mean it's easy to be an armchair critic, but what do you do that doesn't cost billions of public financing and provides activities here that are actually going to be genuine attractiions? Therme seems like a fun new destination to me.
Turning the whole thing into a park isn't really world class to me, the whole area is already well stocked with parkland, and a giant park here would likely be relatively lightly used compared to facilities such as a new concert venue and massive indoor water park.
allengeorge
Senior Member
That was referenced separately, so my assumption was that this was additional space - but what do I know
AlbertC
Superstar
Future of Ontario Place has been revealed. Here's what to expect
The plans for the future of Ontario Place have been revealed and officials say it will be a 'world-class destination.'
allengeorge
Senior Member
While I’m glad the Cinesphere and pods are being retained, it’s sad that there are no concrete commitments to an overhaul and an ongoing maintenance budget for them.
Also, are we still going to have those giant parking lots along the Lake Shore?
Also, are we still going to have those giant parking lots along the Lake Shore?
Richard White
Senior Member
That's my concern as well. The pods are metal sitting in water, they are likely rusting away or in need of upkeep.
Personally, I would rather see the pods replaced with a more modern replica structure. No doubt they interiors would need be modernized and the supports (in the water) given a once over.
C-mac
Senior Member
Personally I think this the right thing for OP.
With the fact that the whole waterfront is being revitalized, and people seem to be much more active these days, this seems like a good idea to me. The original OP was simply just outdated, so revitalizing it and bringing up to today's standards give it vibrancy and serve the community well.
With the fact that the whole waterfront is being revitalized, and people seem to be much more active these days, this seems like a good idea to me. The original OP was simply just outdated, so revitalizing it and bringing up to today's standards give it vibrancy and serve the community well.
Start Fox
Active Member
It seems that the parking lots are being retained. Hopefully that changes - I gotta believe there's a business case to bury them by digging down one level and putting something on top.
Please, please get rid of the above-ground parking lots.