Toronto 'needs' another new condo development in the same way that its mayor needs to supersize his happy meals. You can't walk two blocks in this city without bumping into a new condo highrise.
Are all the condos needed? We'll see. Another raging debate revolves around the concrete jungles created by all of these towers. They are remaking the city without much, or any, green space.
Every morning I walk past the Bay Street corridor. It's just a street but people call it a corridor because it feels like a concrete canyon. The wind howls through it unnaturally. There is nothing redeeming about it at ground level. I've already told my real estate agent that I'm not interested in anything at or near Bay Street. It's that unappealing.
Just behind Bay Street, south of Wellesley Street, is a three acre parcel of land. The city plans to hand it over to condo developer. The residents of the Bay corridor want a park. If anyone in this city has a legitimate argument for developing a park, it's these people. A small park there would make a world of difference, particularly psychologically, as well as aesthetically.
Toronto, not unlike many North American bipeds, is super sizing itself when what it really needs is a salad, followed by a walk in the park. I fully expect the city to build another condo project there, thus adding another layer of fat to its already bloated carcass. It's good to see local residents rising up to confront City Hall. Or Shitty Haul....it is a tax grab after all.
A park = zero tax revenue.
A condo = millions.
Should it always be about the money? No, not this time.
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