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Metro Toronto Convention Centre Revitalization | Province of Ontario
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mikejb
Active Member
Wait, is Ford telling Oxford what to do with the property or are they working together on this?
taal
Senior Member
I'm so confused by this 
As you said it is owned by Oxford ... so maybe a joint deal ? But why would the province fund such a thing ?
As you said it is owned by Oxford ... so maybe a joint deal ? But why would the province fund such a thing ?
Jayomatic
Active Member
Oh i wish we got the Foster & Partners original design. Hopefully its part of a larger development.
innsertnamehere
Superstar
This has been rumoured for years. I'm surprised we haven't heard of it sooner. I suspect the Province is going to subsidize an expansion as an economic development tool.
My bet is that it's built over the rail corridor - A convention centre is actually a great air rights use over the corridor as it is lightweight (no extreme structural hurdles) and relies on large floorplates. You could get close to 500,000ft of space on a single level over the rail corridor, north convention centre, and south convention centre entrance property.
My bet is that it's built over the rail corridor - A convention centre is actually a great air rights use over the corridor as it is lightweight (no extreme structural hurdles) and relies on large floorplates. You could get close to 500,000ft of space on a single level over the rail corridor, north convention centre, and south convention centre entrance property.
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rdaner
Senior Member
Part of this may be the announcement of TIFF’s Marketplace going here which has, apparently, been settled.
Northern Light
Superstar
You might be on to something....
This is why Innsertname here should roll out of bed by 7am again..... he can get UT talking when he does.... but ever since hybrid flex work.......he often naps til noon.
taal
Senior Member
I don't really see the relation ? The TIFF marketplace is starting this year (and yes will be utilizing the convention center) - given it's the very first year, why would the issue be they need a lot more space already ... hard to believe
Unless they are projecting out years in the future and attempting to anticipate growth.
innsertnamehere
Superstar
No insider info here FYI - I'm completely guessing.. I think I've just gotten pretty good at guessing over the years..You might be on to something....
This is why Innsertname here should roll out of bed by 7am again..... he can get UT talking when he does.... but ever since hybrid flex work.......he often naps til noon.
Northern Light
Superstar
For the record, as is so often the case, I have not seen any renders here, and don't have the full picture, I simply have an awareness of some of the things discussed, though my info is a few months stale at this point, so we'll have to see how it holds up. '
Also.... you are a pretty good guesser, most days.
Also.... you are a pretty good guesser, most days.
ericmacm
Active Member
A reminder of what could have been. I think it was the correct move to turf the casino aspect of the development, but never getting the F+P towers was a tragedy. I doubt we will see any office towers proposed, given Oxford hasn't been even able to move on The HUB for years now, but I do think this would be a great opportunity for incorporating some very large hotel towers. It will be interesting to see if the scope extends to where Oxford's Union Park development is currently proposed, or if they will leave that area alone.
UtakataNoAnnex
Superstar
^So this with Ferris wheels now? 
Towered
Superstar
Went to the annual Auto Show last week and I felt embarrassed that the place still looks exactly like it did in the 80's, and is indeed a confusing maze. Just terrible. Fugly outside, too.
reinventingthewheel
Active Member
Wishful thinking, I know, but I still want the north site reserved for an underground Alto station. Rebuild whatever they want on top, but hold off for another 10 years…