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Originally Posted by Richard Eade
I would also suggest that the land can be extended across (over) the Trillium Line, out to Preston. Parking can be provided on the lower grade level in a multilevel structure. This would include public parking for Dow’s Great Swamp, Preston Street, and all of the development that is anticipated for the area. (I am expecting retail being added along the Carling side of the parking structure.) On top of the parking, hospital buildings can be very tall, in keeping with the surrounding buildings.
Also, because the building will span the O-Train, I would suggest that a new Carling Station be built to stretch under Carling Ave, with access on all four corners. The accesses on the hospital side should be integrated into the building.
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Yes, that was what I was thinking, extending right to Preston so there could be full integration with the Trillium Line.
I believe the main hospital buildings should be right next to and over the Trillium Line. Parking structures could be located further away from the transit line. We need to be thinking transit integration first. This is a much superior location compared to Island Park in this respect. But then, emergency vehicle access (access to the Queensway) may take precedence as far as preferred location.
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