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[GameOnBrad]

There is approximately 7.7M from the curb to the face of the building.

The curb lane of Gerrard here is ~3.5M wide (which provides at least 0.2M of additional space.

I believe there is sufficient room here to incorporate a bi-directional bike path of 3M, and I assume the design has been laid out this way pending road reconstruction and further developments along Gerrard.

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Bit of digging.

Gerrard, Parliament to River, is currently listed for on-street Bikeway construction in 2029.

To be clear, this not yet approved through Council, so far as I recall, and is subject to future funding. But is listed in the program.

I know @TwoWheelPoli was asking about that......

I bet it will likely coincide with the Regent Park Phase 4 and Phase 5 developments. Let's face it, if they put a bike lane in along that strip now, it would likely be blocked with the many phases of construction for many years as is almost always the way it works.

 

[Northern Light]

I bet it will likely coincide with the Regent Park Phase 4 and Phase 5 developments. Let's face it, if they put a bike lane in along that strip now, it would likely be blocked with the many phases of construction for many years as is almost always the way it works.

While that would be logical, there appear to be other drivers (reasons to do the project when they plan,) which is TTC Track work on Gerrard, among other things.

The full build out of the Gerrard frontage of RP is likely going to run well into the early 2030s.

The existing buildings are set far enough back from the street to afford the required space even if they are still standing.

But we shall see.

 

[ComptoirGeneral]

But all documents I am aware of indicate that the former option (reconfiguration of ROW via expansion on southside) was/is being pursed. Please take a look at transportation services Gerrard Street East | Complete Street Connection. The document's introduction reads:



Further, slide 56 includes a street-mix representation of the ROW, which indicates four mixed-traffic lanes and bidirectional cycling facilities on the south side:

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But having walked/biked by over the past weeks, it appears there is not enough room to accommodate a proper sidewalk and 3m of cycling facilities. I wonder what has changed. Are they planning on ripping the road up, narrowing the existing lanes, and reconfiguring the road once this is all done ?

I wish covered arcades were the standard in this city like that hotel on the Esplanade

 

[Admiral Beez]

The full build out of the Gerrard frontage of RP is likely going to run well into the early 2030s.

2030s, sheesh. It’s incredible how long this RP redevelopment has taken. We’re at 20 years so far and only about 3/5 complete.

 

[TwoWheelPoli]

There is approximately 7.7M from the curb to the face of the building.

The curb lane of Gerrard here is ~3.5M wide (which provides at least 0.2M of additional space.

I believe there is sufficient room here to incorporate a bi-directional bike path of 3M, and I assume the design has been laid out this way pending road reconstruction and further developments along Gerrard.

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Bit of digging.

Gerrard, Parliament to River, is currently listed for on-street Bikeway construction in 2029.

To be clear, this not yet approved through Council, so far as I recall, and is subject to future funding. But is listed in the program.

I know @TwoWheelPoli was asking about that......

2029? That's brutal, though glad the slide @Undulated shared shows it could be possible to install the bi-directional cycle track without removing traffic lanes. Not sure how this could work crossing the DVP with the current bridge setup.

I am disappointed that some of the recent developments couldn't incorporate the cycle track at the same time to save on unnecessary duplication of work, though it goes to show the need to improve co-ordination with these developments and other capital works projects.

 

[Northern Light]

2030s, sheesh. It’s incredible how long this RP redevelopment has taken. We’re at 20 years so far and only about 3/5 complete.

I hear ya.....but it is a 28 hectare, 69 acre parcel with literally dozens of buildings..this is not a small project.

This site will see 17,000+ residents when complete

They're doing roughly 2 buildings at a time at the moment, and they're pacing to start each new block when the previous one is about 2/3 done.

That's roughly 9 more years. to finish to the corner of River.

Could be quicker, could be slower .

Officially the current forecast still says 2030, but there is a slim to none chance of them making that.

A new projection is due out Q1 2026. I will keep everyone apprised.

 

[Admiral Beez]

I hear ya.....but it is a 28 hectare, 69 acre parcel with literally dozens of buildings..this is not a small project.

Fair enough. I wonder how the first batch of buildings are doing? The Fred Victor building at 40 Oak Street is already looking very shoddy, with tin foil over many windows suggesting poor insulation values, and a lot of exterior wear, especially the north face where panels seem to be separating.

On another topic, poor doors. My kid’s friend lives in one of the new TCHC towers on River south of Dundas and there’s a real “poor door” feel to the concrete, unadorned foyer compared to the market value condos with their staffed concierge desk and comfy chairs in the entranceway. I thought this project was supposed to avoid poor doors?

 

[Northern Light]

Fair enough. I wonder how the first batch of buildings are doing? The Fred Victor building at 40 Oak Street is already looking very shoddy, with tin foil over many windows suggesting poor insulation values, and a lot of exterior wear, especially the north face where panels seem to be separating.

On another topic, poor doors. My kid’s friend lives in one of the new TCHC towers on River south of Dundas and there’s a real “poor door” feel to the concrete, unadorned foyer compared to the market value condos with their staffed concierge desk and comfy chairs in the entranceway. I thought this project was supposed to avoid poor doors?

Good questions, I think we should solicit @HousingNowTO to share any insights.

 

[ComptoirGeneral]

Fair enough. I wonder how the first batch of buildings are doing? The Fred Victor building at 40 Oak Street is already looking very shoddy, with tin foil over many windows suggesting poor insulation values, and a lot of exterior wear, especially the north face where panels seem to be separating.

On another topic, poor doors. My kid’s friend lives in one of the new TCHC towers on River south of Dundas and there’s a real “poor door” feel to the concrete, unadorned foyer compared to the market value condos with their staffed concierge desk and comfy chairs in the entranceway. I thought this project was supposed to avoid poor doors?

It's unfortunate, but I guess we can't win em all. I wonder how much of a difference there is irl.