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Old Posted May 30, 2016, 1:19 PM
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So I am wondering if the subway would be utilized as much if there wasn't a huge parking lot? Calgary does the same thing and it just seems contrary to what transit should be doing, that is get vehicles off of the roads and their drivers on to transit.

The parking lots at Finch have a a combined capacity of about 3,500 which is a drop in the bucket for overall usage on the Yonge line. Many times more passengers arrive via feeder buses. They aren't free either and I don't think even reach capacity anymore.

Also for those wondering the parking lot is within a hyrdo corridor so there's really not a whole lot more you could do with the land (other than a linear park of course). Although it certainly illustrates what a land hog surface parking can be.
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Don't know if it's just me but at first I thought this was Toronto. The added depth is having a huge impact on the skyline and it looks awesome!
Fantastic shot and density
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Nice shot. From certain angles, at certain times, Hamilton almost looks a little dramatic.
     
     
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Brookfield place taking it's place at the top of the Calgary skyline.


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^Nice Mtl shots!

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Not from Surreal, but post-worthy:
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From last summer

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From last summer

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It's crazy to think Brookfield Place was barely at grade last summer.
     
     
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Lovin Brookfield's impact on Calgary.
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From last summer

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Love this Calgary shot, getting some nice downtown density at last!
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Yes, it's balancing out the Bow nicely.
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Wow. This is the best angle of the city. Without a doubt.
     
     
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Toronto, 1989 compared to 2016:


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