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Originally Posted by MonkeyRonin
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. |
The best thing about North York is that most of those old strips remain intact. Architecturally bland compared to what you'd find in Old Toronto but it is in fact narrow frontage, streetfront retail. Stuff that would be hard to build today even if it were somehow profitable and it helps the vibe of the area massively. This is basically the reason I'm skeptical of people who want to demolish the Danforth for towers, even if the blanket historical designation went too far.
Thankfully the current economic climate has let some smaller scale projects with narrow footprints remain viable while the megablocks remain fallow. Some interesting ones in the Junction and even a couple small apartments near me that have gone under the radar.
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Originally Posted by Pavlov
This is a bit melodramatic. Some brave souls around here post skyline pics of Moncton, so I think this is a safe space for Mississauga boosters.
I'm even brave enough to post a Calgary pic:
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The density in the Beltine is looking impressive! I'll be in Calgary for the first time in almost a decade this upcoming winter and excited to check it out. That gas station in front of the National needs to go though - I remember having drinks with a friend last time I was in town and it really killed the vibe of what in parts is a great strip.
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