An interesting article from Smart Density about changes they would like to see to the current plan.
https://smartdensity.com/the-time-is-now-and-the-opportunity-is-gold-calling-on-waterfront-toronto-to-lead-us-to-a-people-first-cars-last-urban-future/
My guess is that phase 2 and the Harbour St re-route both need to be completed in order to make room for phase 3. Others with more knowledge can validate my assumptions and provide an estimated timeline.
On the TRTO->WDON right now. I’m shocked at how rough the ride is. It’s like being on a plan with constant turbulence. Makes it obvious how far we have to go in order to be ready form HSR.