North Shore Updates

[madog222]

Originally Posted by chowhou

I don't understand why you rephrased what I said.

The posts above are talking about the future rail rapid transit line, hence Jimbo's comment.

[chowhou]

Originally Posted by madog222

The posts above are talking about the future rail rapid transit line, hence Jimbo's comment.

Then I stand by what I said; If the province takes ownership of a major property in an area where transit expansion is expected, it's reasonable to discuss what they could do with that property.

[Migrant_Coconut]

TBF the SkyTrain's alignment has no effect on the actual site.

[chowhou]

Originally Posted by Migrant_Coconut

TBF the SkyTrain's alignment has no effect on the actual site.

It's fair to discuss whether the site has an effect on the SkyTrain's alignment, however.

I don't think it does, but I think it's an acceptable thing to bring up.

[BaddieB]

Originally Posted by chowhou

Excavating around an existing tunnel is also a nightmare scenario, and Forbes is like >5% grade my man. It's not a feasible route.

Errecting pillars adjacent to a tunnel is simpler than excavating an entire street somewhere to do cut and cover or tunnel boring. And Forbes is at 4.5%, skytrain is good at higher grades, and being elevated, it can be designed to be more elevated at Esplanade and shorter at Forbes to lower the grade further. I'm just saying there should be something in mind for this when they rebuild, than write it off entirely because a hill is steep.