The next time you're somewhere downtown, just look around you. Chances are you'll see construction. It's as if the sun came out, and cranes and pylons burst out of the concrete like tulips and crocuses (croci?).
But with the trying atmosphere of constructions, things do EVENTUALLY come of it. Look at the Front Street area alone:
Union Station
While the whole City revamp deal fell through, they're not abandoning the building completely. The skylight in the West Hall has been undergoing a long-awaited reno for many months now, and it's due to be finished in the next month or so. The plaza outside the Front Street entrances is also due for a rehash. And, just like construction, while the finished product will be appreciated, the tying up in the day's traffic will not be. I dare to think how many smokers will be stuck in the moat between the TTC and GO Concourse instead of just outside the Great Hall's doors.
The Telus Building
Just south of the station, a big dirty work site will soon transform into a 30-storey tower that has a commanding view of the Toronto skyline. It will sit right beside the ACC on York street, and be connected to the Station underground. While the estimated 'best by' date is January 2009, I expect it to be closer to the summer. These things never finish right on.
TTC
And speaking of York - anyone crossing the York/Front intersection (or unluckily trying to drive through it) will be well aware of the extremely obtrusive construction there. It's actually the work of TTC, who is moving a sewer line. Why would they do this? Because FINALLY they are building a second platform for the Union stop. Their new plans are designed to handle the incredible amounts of commuter traffic that flow through the station daily. The platform will be on the south side of the Yonge/Finch line.
So while the robins are interrupted by jackhammers, fear not! Have a little faith in the uprooting - they will grow into beautiful things.
Apr 2, 2007
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