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adma said:
And they might point to pieces like this and say: "See? We have cross-partisan support!" (And *of course* Heather Malick would be of this POV)

www.thestar.com

Heather Mallick: The Science Centre was an ugly grey box in Don Mills. We have bigger things to worry about than keeping it alive

Ontario Premier Doug Ford closed the science centre fast and his critics are suspicious and irate. That this was Ford’s dream come true doesn’t make him wrong.
www.thestar.com www.thestar.com
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Brutalism is not everyone's taste, so fair enough. In someways, it's even an acquired taste. But that's not what's really important here...rather how this government is handling this portfolio which is highly problematic and done in bad faith, regardless of those that may support their position for aesthetic reasons.

...I disagree though that this was just a grey box. If one reasonably looks at the shape of the thing and the way it was interconnected, a box is the last thing that should be coming to any mind. So I'll least consider this opinion piece uninformed. And to put it mildly.
 
The Statement from MTA contained something I overlooked initially.

We offer our architectural services pro bono to the Government of Ontario to realize the necessary roof repairs and we encourage
the structural and building science community to similarly offer pro bono services for this scope to accomplish the
recommended repairs immediately. The offer of our services, combined with funding that has been generously offered
by members of the community, should leave zero barriers for the province to reverse this decision and pursue a path
that will keep this vital resource safely operating for years to come. We are optimistic that the government will listen to
the voices of our community and move forward with a revised plan for the OSC

For those who would like to read the whole statement, in a format less taxing than IG......... LOL

 
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"We offer our architectural services pro bono to the Government of Ontario to realize the necessary roof repairs and we encourage the structural and building science community to similarly offer pro bono services for this scope to accomplish the recommended repairs immediately. The offer of our services, combined with funding that has been generously offered by members of the community, should leave zero barriers for the province to reverse this decision"

Good on MoriyamaTeshima for playing the pro bono card ... this calls Doug's bluff on the closure/repair issues. Zero barriers indeed.
 
AlvinofDiaspar said:
From the Globe:

www.theglobeandmail.com

Ontario searching for smaller, temporary home for Toronto’s science centre

Infrastructure Ontario released its request for proposals for retail or commercial space to accommodate a temporary Ontario Science Centre, and it is seeking about 50,000 to 100,000 square feet
www.theglobeandmail.com www.theglobeandmail.com

I am sure they can pay for a booth somewhere at Staples?

AoD
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The notification for RFP for that showed up in my inbox today. Sorry, you can't really see the details unless you have an account.
https://www.merx.com/solicitations/open-bids/OSC-RFP-June-25-2024/0000273141?origin=0
But the body of the letter that is attached to the RFP is below:
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) is a Crown agency of the Province of Ontario that supports the Ontario services and does so in co-operation with the
private sector.

The purpose of this RFP is to secure a temporary location for the Ontario Science Centre (OSC).

The OSC over 54 million visitors. The OSC has long term plans to relocate to Ontario Place but will require an interim location in Toronto until its permanent facility opens to the public.

The Ministry of Infrastructure is working with the OSC to expeditiously source an interim site of approximately 50,000 - 100,000 square feet of retail/commercial space in a dynamic area of Toronto or surrounding areas that is suitable for this use and easily transit accessible. The requirements outlined in this RFP will allow IO and OSC to determine the most suitable, temporary location for OSC. We are also allowing for a degree of flexibility in the specifications for the RFP if it enables the Science Centre to open more quickly.

Should you have a suitable location that you wish to be considered we invite you to respond to this RFP no later than the end of the day on July 23, 2024.
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AlvinofDiaspar said:
From the Globe:

www.theglobeandmail.com

Ontario searching for smaller, temporary home for Toronto’s science centre

Infrastructure Ontario released its request for proposals for retail or commercial space to accommodate a temporary Ontario Science Centre, and it is seeking about 50,000 to 100,000 square feet
www.theglobeandmail.com www.theglobeandmail.com

I am sure they can pay for a booth somewhere at Staples?

AoD
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Soop said:
The notification for RFP for that showed up in my inbox today. Sorry, you can't really see the details unless you have an account.
https://www.merx.com/solicitations/open-bids/OSC-RFP-June-25-2024/0000273141?origin=0
But the body of the letter that is attached to the RFP is below:
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Put in it one of the underperforming malls. Why is Woodbine Centre the first thing that comes to mind.
 
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AlvinofDiaspar said:
From the Globe:

www.theglobeandmail.com

Ontario searching for smaller, temporary home for Toronto’s science centre

Infrastructure Ontario released its request for proposals for retail or commercial space to accommodate a temporary Ontario Science Centre, and it is seeking about 50,000 to 100,000 square feet
www.theglobeandmail.com www.theglobeandmail.com

I am sure they can pay for a booth somewhere at Staples?

AoD
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Nope. Any available space has been eaten up with their new Amazon returns service and Service Ontario kiosk. I suspect bottle returns will be next.
 
UtakataNoAnnex said:
Brutalism is not everyone's taste, so fair enough. In someways, it's even an acquired taste. But that's not what's really important here...rather how this government is handling this portfolio which is highly problematic and done in bad faith, regardless of those that may support their position for aesthetic reasons.

...I disagree though that this was just a grey box. If one reasonably looks at the shape of the thing and the way it was interconnected, a box is the last thing that should be coming to any mind. So I'll least consider this opinion piece uninformed. And to put it mildly.
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Yeah, "to put it mildly". But, Mallick's had a history of hyperactively framing Modernism/Brutalism in what one might call architectural #MeToo terms (like its defenders are akin to Polanski apologists or something).

Like, a decade ago, *this*.

www.thestar.com

Heather Mallick: Meet the man who ruined a century of cities: Mallick

If I could travel back in time to kill someone, it would be the world’s worst architect, Le Corbusier.
www.thestar.com www.thestar.com
 
JasonParis said:
Woodbine Centre can be the temporary home of both Queen's Park and the OSC!
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This is what we all love about Jason Paris, unfailingly generous even with those with whom he disagrees........... you notice his suggestion provides the Premier with his fondest past time, a Ferris Wheel!
 
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