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I know a lot of you will disagree and you're free to disagree, but I think officially becoming a megacity will cement Toronto's ascension as a world class global city. The city already has a great deal to offer, all it needs is to size up its frame a bit more. Get bigger a bit more.
I know a lot of you will disagree and you're free to disagree, but I think officially becoming a megacity will cement Toronto's ascension as a world class global city. The city already has a great deal to offer, all it needs is to size up its frame a bit more. Get bigger a bit more.
Regardless of what anyone says, size does matter.
No disagreements from me
There are always challenges with growth and Toronto could be doing things in a better manner to accommodate it (as many cities could), but at the end of the day growth is a good problem to have. Canadians should have at least one choice to live in a big city and those who don't like it are free to move to smaller one's.
I don't really care since I don't see myself still living here 5 years from now , what I don't understand is, Toronto is home to those who don't want it to grow bigger just as much as to those who do, yet I have only seen the "if you don't like it you are free to leave" coming from one side - maybe I didn't follow closely to see both sides having the same argument - especially when that side overlaps with certain communities that preach tolerance and coexistence all year long and even have parades for it... The irony is just too hard to ignore
There are always challenges with growth and Toronto could be doing things in a better manner to accommodate it (as many cities could), but at the end of the day growth is a good problem to have. Canadians should have at least one choice to live in a big city and those who don't like it are free to move to smaller one's.
Can't wait for the day when Toronto completes some much needed transit lines. I think once we are able to get the projects below completed, Toronto will finally have matured more into a city that will actually have a not-too-bad rapid transit network for a city of its size and stature:
- Eglinton Crosstown (2021, seems to be on schedule as of now given that the underground sections are completed this week)
- Smart Track (of what remains of it - don't really care what Tory decides to call it as long as Metrolinx converts the existing GO lines into Regional Express Rail)
- Some version of Downtown Relief Line - good news is that the Fed has just pledged another $168 million on the planning and design of this line, seems to be pretty serious money on the table and should see shovels in the ground soon
- Finch West LRT (2021)
- Sheppard East LRT (2024)
- Ontario's Regional Express Rail network - construction should start in 2018/19 on the electrification of Lakeshore East and West GO lines, and electrification should proceed very fast and not last more than 1-2 years.
AND if we are very very luck we might be able to see some version of Downtown Relief Line extending west along King or Queen, or at the very least a ROW/pedestrian-only corridor along King.
Can't wait for the day when Toronto completes some much needed transit lines. I think once we are able to get the projects below completed, Toronto will finally have matured more into a city that will actually have a not-too-bad rapid transit network for a city of its size and stature:
- Eglinton Crosstown (2021, seems to be on schedule as of now given that the underground sections are completed this week)
- Smart Track (of what remains of it - don't really care what Tory decides to call it as long as Metrolinx converts the existing GO lines into Regional Express Rail)
- Some version of Downtown Relief Line - good news is that the Fed has just pledged another $168 million on the planning and design of this line, seems to be pretty serious money on the table and should see shovels in the ground soon
- Finch West LRT (2021)
- Sheppard East LRT (2024)
- Ontario's Regional Express Rail network - construction should start in 2018/19 on the electrification of Lakeshore East and West GO lines, and electrification should proceed very fast and not last more than 1-2 years.
AND if we are very very luck we might be able to see some version of Downtown Relief Line extending west along King or Queen, or at the very least a ROW/pedestrian-only corridor along King.
I don't really care since I don't see myself still living here 5 years from now , what I don't understand is, Toronto is home to those who don't want it to grow bigger just as much as to those who do, yet I have only seen the "if you don't like it you are free to leave" coming from one side - maybe I didn't follow closely to see both sides having the same argument - especially when that side overlaps with certain communities that preach tolerance and coexistence all year long and even have parades for it... The irony is just too hard to ignore
Its not so much if you don't like it you can leave in a cold way though, it simply is what it is. In practicable terms the city has always been on the higher side of growth for the last 50 years. Its not going to change probably for the next 50 especially with Canada's immigration policies (that aren't likely gonna change). Fact is, no large city in Canada is going to attract immigrants like Toronto does. I don't think there is going to be a referendum on stunting Toronto's growth to appease those that want a smaller city lifestyle. The cat is out of the bag and I think we need to be realistic about it. If anything its the NIMBY's and small town thinking people who still live in this city that are actually stunting some much needed improvements to it. I'm sorry but they are living in lalaland..
One large city approaching megacity status in Canada is entirely agreeable. Most every nation in the world has at least one large city in it.. Its not just good for the city and its stature but also the country and its stature. Malaysia has less people than Canada yet Kuala Lumpur/Klang Valley metro is actually outstripping Toronto in growth and development and I bet the city doesn't have a NIMBY problem. Why should Canada be any different? In an increasingly globalized and knowledge based world I agree with the other posters sentiment that size matters. Its the K.L's and Dubai's of the world that are increasingly going to be competition to cities like Toronto in terms of attracting the best and brightest and small minded thinking just isn't going to cut it if we want to be a real competitive world city.
GTA has a horrible case of urban sprawl. It's much too spread out. Everyone is obsessed with getting that detached single-family home, even if it means an insane amount of time wasted with a commute.
Toronto needs more density. Big time.
I think that is happening yes? High Rise building development is increasing in the GTA. I myself am open to the idea of living in a high rise if I decide to move to a major mega metro area.
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