UD2
Active Member
It's a semi-vacant industrial wasteland, so it does have little impact. But what will it be in 50 years? What if it's a dense urban area with a pedestrian walkway to near where Leslie station would be?
I mentioned the intersection simply in having a discussion about how the area could change in 50 years. Surely anyone who frequents the area is well familiar with that intersection, as it's the back-up way to get from Leslie to Thorncliffe when there Don Mills Road trouble (Leslie to Brentcliffe to Vanderhoof to Leslie to Wickstead to Beth Nealson to Overlea). But as often is the case, the "experts" don't frequent the area often enough to actually know the area properly.
If Toronto takes the same stance on its employment areas as Markham (and I hope it does), this area will likely remain industrial for decades to come. A bus services to nearby station would be much more effective and economical.
Even if the area gets developed, this station will be at least 250 meters beyond the edge of any potential activity area. Which means people living further south would be taking a bus to Laird anyways.
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