[innsertnamehere]

Incredibly bad planning, Far too much crammed into such a small area.

Saying 'No' to this is a first corrective step.

The second is waiting for one of the owners to not move, and then to take the property off their hands (ideally Canadian Tire) as the park should be much larger to serve this area. That likely won't happen, but it should.

While I agree densities here are too high - there is no shortage of park space in walking distance here. I would rather the density simply be reduced to something reasonable and more liveable.

My problem with this area isn't even necessarily the tower heights - 50's is fine - it's that the towers are being squeezed in like it's Downtown with minimal tower separations, minimal podiums, and tiny rights of way with minimal public realm.

 

[Northern Light]

While I agree densities here are too high - there is no shortage of park space in walking distance here.

Disagree. Yes, there is a major park on the other side of the rail corridor, But the bridge represents a substantial barrier to many, both physically and psychologically in terms of accessing the park.

The only major park on the north side of the corridor in close'ish proximity is Dentonia Park which is a very fully subscribed place. The soccer pitch is busy most spring/summer/fall nights, the basketball court is full, the baseball diamond same, and the playground. Its also ~1km from these buildings.

The proposed park here is too small for any sports field of any kind. The area could really use a cricket pitch; and the incredibly dense community here deserve a proper playground for kids and some space to eat outdoors.

My problem with this area isn't even necessarily the tower heights - 50's is fine - it's that the towers are being squeezed in like it's Downtown with minimal tower separations, minimal podiums, and tiny rights of way with minimal public realm.

I agree. Lets also remember this set of approvals removes the 'public square' at Main/Danforth. It, of course, was never public, and yes, is a tad moribund, though busy in warmer weather just the same.

 

[Collingwoodbuildinglover]

Yeah really that is some massive density

 

[Natika33]

Based on what is approved at this node, one could argue that Main and Danforth IS the core (or will be).

With this density, yes, which makes it even more disappointing they won't be making a pedestrian tunnel under Danforth from Main Station. That's going to be a lot of people waiting for the lights all the time.

 

[Natika33]

Incredibly bad planning, Far too much crammed into such a small area.

Saying 'No' to this is a first corrective step.

The second is waiting for one of the owners to not move, and then to take the property off their hands (ideally Canadian Tire) as the park should be much larger to serve this area. That likely won't happen, but it should.

Agreed. The area in front of the current Canadian Tire that's currently a parking lot would make an ideal spot for a new neighbourhood park. I don't like the design where the neighbourhood park is small and on a side street as there wouldn't be as many eyes on it.

 

[marcus_a_j]

The Planning Report noted ~15,000 new residents within the block bounded by Main, Danforth, Trent and the rail corridor - which is about the same population projected for Villiers Island. That's just for the buildings proposed/approved/under construction, so doesn't include the existing Main Square buildings, the Sobey's site, and the other recently built condos.