Something Spectacular

I was reading an article in the Toronto Star today about how the TTC needs to buy 4 new tunnel boring drills at a cost of $58 million to complete 13 km of a new subway line from Spadina to York region. Personally, I disapprove of this project because the City should not be funding transit for 905 region commuters. And clueless Mayor David Miller refers to this expense as a nominal cost.

Anyways, really Toronto should be planning something spectacular for the future. This subway line, although will be appreciated by York U students, won't do anything to alleviate downtown commuter congestion from GO transit, nor will it boost the image of Toronto to bring back tourists and investors.

I leave you will two images to drive home my point. Chicago Waterfront, courtesy of  world class design, planning and sticking to the plan. And Toronto, waterfront revitalization in limbo.