In my humble opinion the pier extension should be slanted towards the west. It would offer better views in & out from the cruisers.. elongate outside side of pier to accommodate longer ships, hug & protect existing ferry terminal.. etc..
More importantly, this configuration could also allow for...
Yes, however the exhibitions space is always just a part of the Convention Centre program.. you kind of have to have it "all" to function..:))
OCCC By The Numbers
Total Square Footage
Total: 7 million
West Building: 4 million
North-South Building: 3 million
Exhibit Space
Total: 2,053,820 sq ft...
well.. maybe we live in parallel universes.. I live in reality, not rellying on Google maps/Earth to "prove me wrong"! :))
Anyway, I pass this spot almost every evening... and there is an extension of SM's parking lot at the expense of recently demolished house..
promise to take a shot next time!
One Yonge campus will be connected to PATH first. Also, the alignment of Lake Shore "ramp" will change, as far as I know, will turn into a regular straight angle right turn from Yonge under the Gardiner, allowing for more open wedge space instead