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No I'm quite serious. I have no interest in defending the Conservatives from 20 years ago, really what's the point? The liberals are in power now and have been in power for 13 years. I think it's fair to ask just what has been accomplished. Presumably we voted them in - time and time again -...

I'm just not sure what the Liberals have achieved, they are in their 13th year of power in Ontario. It's sad to say that their real big legacy is scandal. It's sad to say that we keep voting for this, for lethargy and scandal because of fear mongering.

Two sides of the same wart?

Toronto suffers by being so blindly partisan to one party: The liberals know they have Toronto support sewn up (just throw out a few feel-good social messages and it's hook, line and sinker) and the Conservatives know they don't stand much chance in the city so they pander to the suburbs. The...

I didn't realize that language was acceptable around here. ... and no, they are not the same. Richmond Hill actually has an urban-scaled heritage town centre with shops, restaurants, a performing arts centre and a pedestrian-friendly built form. No it isn't Queen West but as a suburban node...

Not true. Remember the 'red' Tories? Also, I would remind you that Toronto wasn't exactly showered with federal largesse under the last Liberal administrations either. I mean, how much federal investment in Toronto occurred during the Chretien and Martin years? I do agree with additional...

Interesting. Why do you feel that public squares necessarily draw only 'families'? It sort of depends on where the square is, no? Does Washington Square Park in NYC draw families? Place Blanche in Paris? Piccadilly Circus in London? The parking lot at Soho and Queen sort of already...

The Eaton Centre forms the western edge of Dundas Square. This is a pertinent discussion, surely. You can be forgiven for not realizing this as the mall doesn't seem to realize this either.

Wouldn't a relief line in its entirety do just that? This combined with smart track and RER etc? Also, one major issue that discourages commuters from switching from car to transit is that there is no convenient way to get around downtown once there. Commuters aren't just 'a to b'...

Fair enough. My main point is that Queen West would seem like a great candidate for a public square. It is a destination where people come to just hang out (sure to shop a little and so on too). I suppose it's a moot point if the lot is slated for development. Too bad though.

Makes sense to me. I would add: Someone already mentioned that a Queen alignment would actually tunnel under Adelaide? If so, why wouldn't an 'Adelaide' line have stops on both King and Queen? At least at the busier nodes? Subway lines in NYC or Paris often have long tunnels/walks to the...

A public square on Queen West would be a good idea for that parking lot across from the Black Bull (Soho ST.). The area is more of a destination than Yonge/Dundas which is more of a transit hub these days than anything else.

I think you're missing his point. Paris does has some nice suburbs outside the périphérique too, by the way. Certainly in the western suburbs towards the Chevreuse.

Yet I think the criticism is valid. Even NPS is 'appreciated' more for its architectural/design statement than it is for its accessibility or appeal, even after the renovations. It does have the rather bland whiff of 'Ontario civic space' all over it. Regardless, for a city of Toronto's...

I don't disagree Ksun. Toronto does a terrible job with its outdoor spaces. It is extremely frustrating.

... but did those rugs come from the east or the west :) We have no issue with southern or northern reference points but use 'oriental' vs occidental and we offend. Go figure.

I'm going to start wearing a veil.

I think the comment is tongue in cheek. In Europe everybody just pees together. Solved!

How could you look at the Elgin theatre and then decide that 'peach' would be a complimentary or contextual choice of colour?

I know it's not exactly Place de la Concorde or something but Nordstrom's does little to contribute to Dundas Square. It's classic 'mall' thinking.