flonicky
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It's diminished but not dead. I've been to some seriously dead malls in the US, and dead means DEAD.
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Woodbine Centre
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RGB_11
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As long as the Bay is willing to stay, I'm sure the mall will be around for a while.
FW36
Active Member
The bottom of the former Sears is being cleared out slowly.
Maco in the 6
New Member
After Mr. Hinn forcibly evicted so many innocent business owners over the years, it's nice to see he is finally getting a taste of his own medicine
FW36
Active Member
This is just fantasy and just for fun.
If Woodbine Mall was to be redeveloped and not torn down, these are changes that should be made.
1. Internal road layout updated as the following.
2. Redevelop these underused sections of the parking lots into family-friendly condos.
3. Emphasize the grand entrance into the mall by redeveloping a section front parking lot into a plaza/park with a fountain. skating rink, skate park, and art.
4. Remaining Parking spaces can be converted into parking garages.
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With an increase in population around the mall, making the entrance into the mall more pedestrian-friendly, and parking garages around anchor stores I'd think the mall could find some success.
If Woodbine Mall was to be redeveloped and not torn down, these are changes that should be made.
1. Internal road layout updated as the following.
2. Redevelop these underused sections of the parking lots into family-friendly condos.
3. Emphasize the grand entrance into the mall by redeveloping a section front parking lot into a plaza/park with a fountain. skating rink, skate park, and art.
4. Remaining Parking spaces can be converted into parking garages.
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With an increase in population around the mall, making the entrance into the mall more pedestrian-friendly, and parking garages around anchor stores I'd think the mall could find some success.
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JasonParis
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A Line 6 extension will help modestly if it makes it that long.
cslusarc
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@FW36, I don't think keeping the existing mall is the best use of this site long term. What everywhere in Canada needs now is more family sized (3 bedroom+) housing aimed at lower income Canadians. What I think is appropriate for this site is a bunch of 6 storey buildings with neighbourhood retail on the ground floor, "office space" on the 2nd for professional services including beauty, healthcare and childcare, then residential on the 3rd floor and above accompanied by parcades.
mark.a.m
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The old Simpsons
mark.a.m
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Are you a retail expert?
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Needing a day out after the Tuesday election, I paid a visit to the mall. I included a list of mall tenants from 1992 as well.
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Woodbine Centre: the end of a Fantasy
Woodbine Centre, built in 1985, was an adventure for a child of the 1980s and 1990s. The once-thriving mall has hit hard times and will likely see redevelopment in the next decade.
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mark.a.m
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Fantastically written article. Really enjoyed reading it.Needing a day out after the Tuesday election, I paid a visit to the mall. I included a list of mall tenants from 1992 as well.
Woodbine Centre: the end of a Fantasy
Woodbine Centre, built in 1985, was an adventure for a child of the 1980s and 1990s. The once-thriving mall has hit hard times and will likely see redevelopment in the next decade.
Only thing I disagree with is your opinion on the American election.
J-M-Z
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Great article. The store list from 1992 demonstrates just how much the Woodbine has fallen over the years.
That explains why all the trailers are back around the former Sears parking lot (after being told by the city to be removed months ago).
Finally clearing out inventory.
We'll know the credits are about to roll when Hudson Bay starts clearing out their lower level.
Design-wise, there's nothing to improve upon from a mall's perspective. Like Shon's article mentioned, the for sale sign is not advertising a shopping mall
being listed on the market, but a mixed lot for redevelopment. With the creation of the new strip plaza overtaking the old Sears outlet on Rexdale and
Islington, Rexdale has more than enough shopping destinations for the area.
That explains why all the trailers are back around the former Sears parking lot (after being told by the city to be removed months ago).
Finally clearing out inventory.
We'll know the credits are about to roll when Hudson Bay starts clearing out their lower level.
Design-wise, there's nothing to improve upon from a mall's perspective. Like Shon's article mentioned, the for sale sign is not advertising a shopping mall
being listed on the market, but a mixed lot for redevelopment. With the creation of the new strip plaza overtaking the old Sears outlet on Rexdale and
Islington, Rexdale has more than enough shopping destinations for the area.
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FW36
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Considering Woodbine Mall is under a flight path how tall could condos be on the property?
FW36
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Looks like another small business opening at woodbine.
kade1064
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but why, isnt woodbine mall suppose to leave?