Head of Slips (Waterfront Toronto, West 8/DTAH)

[drum118]

June 7-08

 

[smuncky]

beautiful! i can't wait for this to open.

 

[ganjavih]

Nice. The waterfront won't be the subject of mockery for much longer.

 

[whatever]

That looks great. If that water purification scheme is as effective as they say I could see the slips becoming huge draws

 

[Towered]

Looks like you might have been there at the same time that I was admiring it!

 

[alklay]

Now let's add the trees, which are such an important part of this plan.

 

[MetroMan]

^ where? it's all concrete around the deck. I think you're thinking about the pedestrianization of Queens Quay which is another component of West8's plan, something we'll only see towards 2011.

 

[meiborlo]

can anyone else see skateboarders tearing apart those raised portions?

 

[isittimetomoveyet]

^ where? it's all concrete around the deck. I think you're thinking about the pedestrianization of Queens Quay which is another component of West8's plan, something we'll only see towards 2011.

I believe that the Queens Quay renovations are to start in 2009. Is completion slated for 2011?

 

[khris]

^ where? it's all concrete around the deck. I think you're thinking about the pedestrianization of Queens Quay which is another component of West8's plan, something we'll only see towards 2011.

Maybe referring to this?

and this:

and this:

and to be more specific, this:

 

[MetroMan]

Right.. as I said, those are part of the Queens Quay development, not the ends of slips.

 

[khris]

It's too bad we won't be around to see the trees get that big

 

[MetroMan]

In 40 years maybe... I hope to still be around

 

[khris]

Well that would make me 68 lol. We'll just have to see I guess!

 

[Urban Shocker]

I believe the plan is to plant Maples.

Silver Maples are fast-growing and can reach 25 feet within 10 years. Red and Sugar Maples can reach 18 to 25 feet within 10 years. Norway Maples reach less than 18 feet within 10 years.

A few years ago my neighbours cut down a large Silver Maple that had provided shade for both our back gardens, and they were surprised to learn that it was only 20 years old when they counted the growth rings.