rdaner
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^Yes. Apparently there are very ambitious plans for Seneca as well as the aeronautics campus. And the Hangar has had inquiries from foreign universities about a campus in part of it. 
Toronto YZD | ?m | ?s | Northcrest | Henning Larsen
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SubHuman
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Are the large former Bombardier hangars still empty, and could they be used for a paddock area if the IndyCar race was moved to YZD?
I'm not sure if this rumour of them looking into other locations for the race has any substance. It seems to be originating more from Indianapolis, and I don't see any mention of it (at least not yet) in any Toronto media, so maybe it's just a negotiating ploy? I assume we'll find out something soon, as IndyCar will have to announce their 2026 schedule of races before much longer.
https://www.indystar.com/story/spor...enue-airport-fifa-world-cup-fair/85659595007/
https://archive.ph/lbIqv
But it's doubtful that they would want another F1 race in Canada after just renewing the arrangement for Montreal to 2035.
I'm not sure if this rumour of them looking into other locations for the race has any substance. It seems to be originating more from Indianapolis, and I don't see any mention of it (at least not yet) in any Toronto media, so maybe it's just a negotiating ploy? I assume we'll find out something soon, as IndyCar will have to announce their 2026 schedule of races before much longer.
https://www.indystar.com/story/spor...enue-airport-fifa-world-cup-fair/85659595007/
https://archive.ph/lbIqv
btw, Live Nation Entertainment, who operate the music stadium at YZD, is 35% owned by Liberty Media, owners of Formula One Group.
But it's doubtful that they would want another F1 race in Canada after just renewing the arrangement for Montreal to 2035.
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rdaner
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One of the hangars is now a big paddle board facility so they are gradually filling up.
NiceForWhat
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Several have been leased and are being used as film studios.
SubHuman
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And now cancelled for 2025 because of "funding issues", like so many other festivals.
Huge Toronto festival cancelled due to funding issues | Toronto
A major Toronto festival has been cancelled over funding issues. Toronto Oktoberfest announced that this year’s festival won’t be going ahead. “Toronto Oktoberfest will be taking a break in 2025 to ensure we return stronger than ever in 2026,” the event’s website and social media posts said...
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abovegrade
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Toronto’s Downsview selected as first location for federal modular housing plan
https://globalnews.ca/news/11477214/downsview-housing-boost/
Conceptual landscape renderings by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates (MVVA) submitted for RFP
mikejb
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Where did you find these? And any idea what the RFP was?
UrbanToronto was sent these directly. But you can find more info here
And @AlexBozikovic 's thoughts here:
Downsview redevelopment setting a course for new urban life
American landscape architects Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates will lead the next stage of the project
www.theglobeandmail.com
cateran
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First phase of this project is expected to start construction next year
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The Hangar District | 74m | 23s | Northcrest | Perkins Eastman
... Several mistakes on that promo website alone... Mistakes? How bad could they be? (The 'bridge' looks more like the starship Enterprise? Someone in 1912 looking at their smart phone?) It apparently has been in other cities and reviews seem average, with some of the negatives being more about...
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From Linkedin (from 2 weeks ago):
"Construction has begun at YZD. YZD has officially transitioned from planning to early works construction. Equivalent to 185 downtown city blocks, this 370-acre project is the largest urban redevelopment project in North America. This first phase focuses on enabling infrastructure – stormwater systems, a dedicated construction access route and site preparation – laying the foundation required to deliver homes, create jobs and support long-term community growth. We have appointed Pomerleau to lead this initial phase of enabling works in YZD’s first neighbourhood, preparing the site for future stages of development."
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"Construction has begun at YZD. YZD has officially transitioned from planning to early works construction. Equivalent to 185 downtown city blocks, this 370-acre project is the largest urban redevelopment project in North America. This first phase focuses on enabling infrastructure – stormwater systems, a dedicated construction access route and site preparation – laying the foundation required to deliver homes, create jobs and support long-term community growth. We have appointed Pomerleau to lead this initial phase of enabling works in YZD’s first neighbourhood, preparing the site for future stages of development."
Construction has begun at YZD. YZD has officially transitioned from planning to early works construction. Equivalent to 185 downtown city blocks, this 370-acre project is the largest urban… | Northcrest Developments
Construction has begun at YZD. YZD has officially transitioned from planning to early works construction. Equivalent to 185 downtown city blocks, this 370-acre project is the largest urban redevelopment project in North America. This first phase focuses on enabling infrastructure – stormwater...
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