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I mostly comment on architecture and urbanism. A bot, I am not.

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@ChrisSpoke Every 50’ wide lot with a driveway and parking garage is not great urbanism either.

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@Sumskillz @donnelly_b “We should aspire to build nice things!”

Toronto man’s:

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@jen_keesmaat 100% although is says it’s misleading to not include the subway in this graph.

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@donnelly_b Can this site have a retail or live/work unit?

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@TheSlowBurn Scarborough ain’t the East End and Etobicoke ain’t the West End, but we also don’t use sides in Toronto.

Scarborough is Scarborough.

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@JakeLandauTO I’ll explain, it’s rather simple: It’s two different hypothetical people that both use the TTC.

I.e. The person that cannot afford an alternative to the TTC no matter how high the increase of the fare is, and the person that can and will so for at least some of their trips.

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@donnelly_b Architect?

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@Bastixn__ @uhhhhhidk711 @RealPaulRoss And this fact has resulted in many negative consequences. From the St. Clair streetcar right-of-way debate 20 years ago, to dedicated bus lanes on Bathurst, to pedestrian safety on Avenue Rd.

Anyways ✌️

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@Bastixn__ @uhhhhhidk711 @RealPaulRoss Strange to reply then turn off commenting… However yes St. Clair W. including: Forest Hill, South Hill, Wychwood Park, Humewood-Cedarvale, Regal Heights, Earlscourt *IS* vastly suburban single family homes.

And of then there’s much more suburban Toronto beyond St. Clair Ave.

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@RealPaulRoss Hate on people north of Steeles but not on people south of Steeles is a weird take.

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@RM_Transit Maybe something @ZoeCoombes & @NeptisRegions might be interested in?

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@jkenney Taste in architectural style is often subjective, but what’s “solid” and “rooted in tradition” about the current 24 Sussex?

Why should the renewal of 24 Sussex as much as possible keep the character of the current residence?

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@donnelly_b @ProjectEND 100%

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@ProjectEND @donnelly_b There are examples of dental clinics, law and accounting offices, and even architecture practices that ultimately reduce what could be a more vibrant and porous street elevation.

I agree in theory because we should make non-residential uses more permissible in more places.

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@ProjectEND @donnelly_b I’m commenting from a street animation perspective not financial.

In practice, Toronto’s retail is largely concentrated on a few high streets. Grade level office space turns what would otherwise be semi-public space (cafe, restaurant, grocery, etc) into a more privatized space.

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@edwardrow @briketysplit @anotherglassbox If Paula truly dropped out last minute with no plan then she’s as clueless as you suggest Dianne is.

Regardless of intent or not, it’s a clear indication we have issues with our democratic process in municipal politics.

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@edwardrow @briketysplit @anotherglassbox Sure most people could get signatures but most can’t quit their job immediately without serious thought. It all seems like a set up. Unfortunately the Star story didn’t ask a couple of basic questions.
It would look very bad if Paula endorsed Sara so soon. I assume she will later

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@edwardrow @briketysplit @anotherglassbox Yes Sara had been waiting but that’s not the issue. It’s that Paula set her up thus preventing other potential candidates from running. No way Sara had req. endorsements and an exclusive TorStar story with quotes from Tabun’s the morning after.
Maybe you’re right about Dianne 😂