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Originally Posted by Wigs
North York along Yonge just feels like the north extension of downtown or extension of an "uptown" just a tad more suburban. Again the subway really helps!
I recall at the NYE of the Millennium I was with my buddies staying at my friend's aunt's house off the DVP somewhere south of the 401. His older cousin in her mid 20s and her boyfriend took us all around to bars even though we were in high school just shy of being of legal age and we walked all around North York before hopping on the subway to participate in the downtown celebrations and fireworks display near Harbourfront.
That section of North York feels very walkable, anyway, and did 25 years ago.
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The biggest difference with North York is that it still has a lot of traditional 1940s-50s era shop fronts with narrow frontages (and often with multiple levels of retail). The bulk of the area's commercial vibrancy can be attributed to strips like these:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/RF1Y7u9ZYegRM5ZV6
https://maps.app.goo.gl/tukKM1MmpdKa5tHS6
The newer towers help to reinforce the existing vibrancy & walkability of the neighbourhood - mostly by adding density - but don't on their own create it. The subway then just further encourages foot traffic.
Coincidentally I was just here last night! It's a pretty fun & lively area - and tons of great food.
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