The once fun-filled, now crumbling, spot is the subject of an ongoing redevelopment plan — one that’s become a heated talking point in Toronto’s upcoming mayoral election. anabailaoTO| MitzieHunter | BradMBradford | JoshMatlow | Toronto TOpoli
, Toronto’s Ontario Place is once again in the spotlight.
But the spa will likely cost a pretty penny to access. Plus, its footprint eats up prime waterfront land that critics say should be open to the public to enjoy. The plan continues to be met with no shortage of, with concerns about the privatized elements being a cash grab and the impact of the ambitious initiative on the environment.
The idea of relocating the Science Center to the Ontario Place grounds first surfaced during community consultations with Ontario’s previous Liberal government, says Bailão. The plans were ultimately parked until recently.Bailão stresses the need to build homes near parks and transit to make life better and more affordable for Torontonians. “The Science Centre is a beloved heritage building,” says Bailão.
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