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Moving along..........
Preface: As noted above, with gratitude to unnamed parties, I now have further insight into this project.
I am not going to share all of that insight at once, and must, at all times remain respectful of those who were kind enough let me peak behind the curtain.
But I will try to clarify and correct some perceptions here, including, in some cases, my own.
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The following are not opinions or taking sides, but merely a discussion of details of the project as conceived (Ontario Line/Osgoode Station interface) how that is currently intended to work; how we got here, and what other options, may be possible.
I will try to clarify anything posted below, if asked, but cannot commit to offering additional info.
First. The Project as-proposed:
1) Should the decision be taken to proceed with the project as currently proposed, the keyhole access does preclude the replanting of any large-growing shade trees on site, as its roof will be too close to the surface.
2) As noted, I need to correct my description of the interface between the O/L and Line 1 somewhat. The connection, as proposed, through the keyhole access/Osgoode site will be within the fare paid area.
The new extension of the Osgoode Concourse would line-up with the area now behind the fare gates on the north side.
The connection to Line 1, from the Simcoe entrance is, however, as convoluted as described, except for it being within the fare paid zone.
I will share additional info in separate posts so as to keep any quoting more simple.
Preface: As noted above, with gratitude to unnamed parties, I now have further insight into this project.
I am not going to share all of that insight at once, and must, at all times remain respectful of those who were kind enough let me peak behind the curtain.
But I will try to clarify and correct some perceptions here, including, in some cases, my own.
******
The following are not opinions or taking sides, but merely a discussion of details of the project as conceived (Ontario Line/Osgoode Station interface) how that is currently intended to work; how we got here, and what other options, may be possible.
I will try to clarify anything posted below, if asked, but cannot commit to offering additional info.
First. The Project as-proposed:
1) Should the decision be taken to proceed with the project as currently proposed, the keyhole access does preclude the replanting of any large-growing shade trees on site, as its roof will be too close to the surface.
2) As noted, I need to correct my description of the interface between the O/L and Line 1 somewhat. The connection, as proposed, through the keyhole access/Osgoode site will be within the fare paid area.
The new extension of the Osgoode Concourse would line-up with the area now behind the fare gates on the north side.
The connection to Line 1, from the Simcoe entrance is, however, as convoluted as described, except for it being within the fare paid zone.
I will share additional info in separate posts so as to keep any quoting more simple.
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