The Great Canadian Skyline Thread!

[haligonia]

Originally Posted by Xelebes

Chadilaccc, can you please credit all the sources for the photos.

That's what I was thinking... 'Google Images' isn't really a source.

[Chadillaccc]

I'll just remove the entire list. Cause it's obviously a bit late to collect the sources.

[Travis007]

Wow, first time seeing the Longueuil skyline. Those Brutalist apartment blocks are interesting. Very Eastern European-esque (Belgrade?) looking.

[-Harlington-]

Longueuil is one you dont see very often, ive actually stayed at the Sandman hotel in that picture, aha

[whatnext]

Downtown Vancouver and the North Shore Mountains, seen from Queen Elizabeth Park.

[Vaillant]

Originally Posted by Travis007

Wow, first time seeing the Longueuil skyline. Those Brutalist apartment blocks are interesting. Very Eastern European-esque (Belgrade?) looking.

that is right! I really hope they build many new towers and nicer to hide these creepy ones

[feepa]

Originally Posted by Chadillaccc

I'll just remove the entire list. Cause it's obviously a bit late to collect the sources.

You may want to go back and do that with the rest of your posts, and follow the forum rules for photo credits.

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[caltrane74]

from vegeta skyline at UT

University Avenue


http://urbantoronto.ca/forum/showthread....5s-James-Cheng-Hariri-Pontarini)/page225

[vegeta_skyline]

University looks good eh

Although that massive parking lot on Centre & Armoury rd is just begging to be redeveloped. Anyone know of any plans for the site?

[MTLskyline]

Originally Posted by caltrane74

from vegeta skyline at UT

University Avenue


http://urbantoronto.ca/forum/showthread....5s-James-Cheng-Hariri-Pontarini)/page225

The angle reminds me slightly of Sao Paulo


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Avenida_Rebou%C3%A7as.jpg

[Travis007]

Epic shot of Uni Ave! Definitely looks spectacular from up high. Although at ground level, would look to see improvements done for the median. Such as fixing and installing newer/better fountains at Queen. Walked by it a few times this summer, and was pretty embarrassed to see it empty and neglected.

That Centre/Armoury lot should be a strong candidate for a sufficiently large project in the future. I don't think there's any negative impact it can have on City Hall. It's not in the "post card" view perspective nor does it necessarily cause any shadowing issues. It's surrounded by decently high density, and with none of its immediate neighbours posing any NIMBY threat. The RCMI is rather tall for the area and should set height precedents for future projects to go even higher. Hopefully something will be in store for the new year.

[kwoldtimer]

University Ave always seems like one of Toronto's missed opportunities to me. It could be a world class urban boulevard, but it feels pretty sterile (I guess court buildings and insurance companies would have that effect in most places). There's not much there to make it a destination. Perhaps someday ....

[Travis007]

That is true, don't forget the hospital buildings north of Dundas. Uni Ave definitely has a strong institutional feel to it. Although with limited pedestrian appeal I feel that most of the buildings on it are generally decently designed, from their respective time eras. There's a handful of stone high-rises that I quite like.

The Great Depression robbed Uni Ave's from being Toronto's true Grand Avenue with superior architecture and streetscaping. Check this link for what could have been for Vimy Circle and Cambrai Avenue.

http://urbantoronto.ca/forum/showthread.php/15999-cambrai-avenue-and-vimy-circle

[caltrane74]

University is a great escape from the crowded streets from Toronto. At least one street where you will not be pushed in the back by the pedestrian crush, for walking slowly.

And the sidewalks are soooooo wide. Which helps.

[Martin Mtl]

Originally Posted by vegeta_skyline

University looks good eh

Although that massive parking lot on Centre & Armoury rd is just begging to be redeveloped. Anyone know of any plans for the site?

It looks good from above...

[Martin Mtl]

Originally Posted by caltrane74

University is a great escape from the crowded streets from Toronto. At least one street where you will not be pushed in the back by the pedestrian crush, for walking slowly.

And the sidewalks are soooooo wide. Which helps.

Jesus, Caltrane, get a grip. I go to Toronto a few times each year and I have never experienced crowded sidewalks like you describe. Your constant efforts to make Toronto sounds like Tokyo (or Dubai, or New York...) is a little too much sometimes.

[caltrane74]

Originally Posted by Martin Mtl

Jesus, Caltrane, get a grip. I go to Toronto a few times each year and I have never experienced crowded sidewalks like you describe. Your constant efforts to make Toronto sounds like Tokyo (or Dubai, or New York...) is a little too much sometimes.

No main street downtown isn't busy. This is the only one.

Please prove me wrong.

Yonge Street?
Spadina?
Queen West?
King West?
Bay Street?
Bloor Street?
Church Street?

You tell me...

University is the only one....I can think of.

Yonge Street photos by me

[The_Architect]

Originally Posted by Martin Mtl

Jesus, Caltrane, get a grip. I go to Toronto a few times each year and I have never experienced crowded sidewalks like you describe. Your constant efforts to make Toronto sounds like Tokyo (or Dubai, or New York...) is a little too much sometimes.

Someone's never walked on Bay, Yonge, Front or the PATH during rush hour..

[tele75]

Yeah, I've been to TO a couple of times to and it was pretty — busy everywhere.

[Rico Rommheim]

I think Martin mtl may of Over reacted. I for one am proud that Canada has a solid set of busy city street.