J-M-Z
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Woodbine was state of the art for 1985. The mall's architecture and Fantasy Fair helped set it apart from smaller malls in the area, and posed as minor competition
for more established destinations outside of Rexdale.
Beyond the exterior and window facades remaining intact from decades past, Woodbine is no longer considered state of the art. If anything, the recent renovations have
severely downgraded the mall design-wise. Some would argue that the Woodbine's atmosphere is now a step above your average flea market in appearance. Just the same
as Morningside and Rexdale Malls were before they too were demolished and repurposed.
Woodbine's biggest selling point being the Fantasy Fair doesn't carry much leverage these days. For comparison's sake, the chinese food market 'Nations' (Bloor West/Junction
area) features a smaller indoor amusement park next to it's food court, just as Pacific Mall in Markham has three arcades added to it's second and third floors. To add, in close
proximity to Pacific Mall is Woodside Square Mall, which also contains a collection of life-size dinosaurs scattered throughout it's property.
I was hoping there would be separate auctions again for pieces of the Woodbine, but it seems everything is going to be sold in one consolidated bundle.
for more established destinations outside of Rexdale.
Beyond the exterior and window facades remaining intact from decades past, Woodbine is no longer considered state of the art. If anything, the recent renovations have
severely downgraded the mall design-wise. Some would argue that the Woodbine's atmosphere is now a step above your average flea market in appearance. Just the same
as Morningside and Rexdale Malls were before they too were demolished and repurposed.
Woodbine's biggest selling point being the Fantasy Fair doesn't carry much leverage these days. For comparison's sake, the chinese food market 'Nations' (Bloor West/Junction
area) features a smaller indoor amusement park next to it's food court, just as Pacific Mall in Markham has three arcades added to it's second and third floors. To add, in close
proximity to Pacific Mall is Woodside Square Mall, which also contains a collection of life-size dinosaurs scattered throughout it's property.
I was hoping there would be separate auctions again for pieces of the Woodbine, but it seems everything is going to be sold in one consolidated bundle.
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