Well-said. Maybe other cities focus somewhat on being critical on their initiatives, but we just don't hear that much of this in Toronto. We are, after all, " Urban Toronto ". One of the things that we see a lot of here is the "artist" concept of developments which many times disappoints in the built product. I'm delighted when a project surprises, or just delivers.I thought the Globe article was fine. It covered all of the bases, and there were a few things I could quibble with but they were overall minor.
I will say that the article's writing has a high level of annoyance with Toronto as a whole that makes it less enjoyable to read. But I suspect that this is part of being a critic of architecture in Toronto. Christopher Hume was constantly complaining about Toronto, too. It's just not my favourite form of criticism - I'd prefer something which seeks to understand rather than just shoots another volley in a political fight about Toronto's urban fabric.
... like Pizza Pizza does!I do think it would have made sense to at least have some 'standing table' eating space inside; not so much due to winter specifically as just to meet the needs of customers any time of year. I do think the failure to include that was an odd mistake.
I was in there on Wednesday morning with the kid. It has enough shelter that it probably would never be uncomfortably cold.
Shocking that an outdoor space with -8 and windy would be uncomfortable…. like.. what did you expect?Hahah. I was there today.
-8c.
Wind howling through there.
It was BITTERLY COLD.
Super uncomfortable for all.
Shocking that an outdoor space with -8 and windy would be uncomfortable…. like.. what did you expect?