[robmausser]

Is there a reason why the station ceiling is so high?

Empire building

 

[junctionist]

Is there a reason why the station ceiling is so high?

The taller ceiling will make the entrance pavilion feel airy and pleasant. It looks more like a landmark to attract people to use the infrastructure. Perhaps it will also allow light to penetrate deeper into the underground part of the station?

 

[Steve X]

Is there a reason why the station ceiling is so high?

It improves the natural light reaching most parts of the station. This is one of the things that was done well with this project. They tried to make it welcoming and no hiding spots (e.g. no third passaging on the platform at Queen's Park and St Patrick)

 

[robmausser]

Empire building

In all seriousness though, the Crosstown stations are relatively simple and conservative in their approach, yet stylish and attractive. They are not grandiose like the stations on the YUS extension or unbelievably drab like the Sheppard Line. I think they hit a good line right down the middle and I think they are a testament on how to build simple yet elegant stations that are enjoyable to use, but don't feel like a complete waste of taxpayer money.

 

[Aplus23]

I wonder why between the 3 interchange station why Kennedy finished first, and why it was the easiest one to finish first.

Cedarvale is taking a long time to complete now, even though it looked like a large substantial amount was finished from say 6months ago. I understand they had unexpected things show up at Yonge, and Xtra reinforcement was needed if I remember reading correctly around here in the past, but I wonder what details are being learnt

 

[generalcanada]

I wonder why between the 3 interchange station why Kennedy finished first, and why it was the easiest one to finish first.

Cedarvale is taking a long time to complete now, even though it looked like a large substantial amount was finished from say 6months ago. I understand they had unexpected things show up at Yonge, and Xtra reinforcement was needed if I remember reading correctly around here in the past, but I wonder what details are being learnt

because line 2 doesnt run under eglinton east? therefore easiest to dig at

 

[fanoftoronto]

In all seriousness though, the Crosstown stations are relatively simple and conservative in their approach, yet stylish and attractive. They are not grandiose like the stations on the YUS extension or unbelievably drab like the Sheppard Line. I think they hit a good line right down the middle and I think they are a testament on how to build simple yet elegant stations that are enjoyable to use, but don't feel like a complete waste of taxpayer money.

I do believe the Eglinton station designers missed the opportunity to make midrise affordable housing over the station entrances. Or at least leave the structural elements to build up the building in the future.

This would not only help with the housing issue immediately, but also set a precedent to future proposals to redevelop along Eglinton.

 

[Steve X]

I do believe the Eglinton station designers missed the opportunity to make midrise affordable housing over the station entrances. Or at least leave the structural elements to build up the building in the future.

This would not only help with the housing issue immediately, but also set a precedent to future proposals to redevelop along Eglinton.

This would add at least 2 more years of delay. ML was behind already and having to design all the entrances for housing would stall the project.

I believe Leaside Station is the only station designed to have a condo possible be built on top of the entrance. http://thecrosstown.ca/sites/default/files/leaside_final.pdf

 

[fanoftoronto]

This would add at least 2 more years of delay. ML was behind already and having to design all the entrances for housing would stall the project.

I believe Leaside Station is the only station designed to have a condo possible be built on top of the entrance. http://thecrosstown.ca/sites/default/files/leaside_final.pdf

Any reason the other station entrances could not be designed similar to Leaside?

ML doesn't need to design and build the midrises above the station boxes, just design the stations so a midrise can be incorporated in the future.

 

[smallspy]

Most of the stations are designed to allow for a building to be built over at least one of the entrances. That goes for Eglinton-Yonge as well.

The bigger issue is that the majority of those sites are simply not in a position to have those additional structures built yet - they are, or were until very recently, active work sites.

Dan

 

[youngblood]

This would add at least 2 more years of delay. ML was behind already and having to design all the entrances for housing would stall the project.

I believe Leaside Station is the only station designed to have a condo possible be built on top of the entrance. http://thecrosstown.ca/sites/default/files/leaside_final.pdf

There is also a condo being built at Eglinton and Bathurst (Forest Hill Condominiums) that will have an entrance to the LRT station located within the building.

 

[SaugeenJunction]

There is also a condo being built at Eglinton and Bathurst (Forest Hill Condominiums) that will have an entrance to the LRT station located within the building.

Yup, pictures below. Under construction now.

 

[fanoftoronto]

There is also a condo being built at Eglinton and Bathurst (Forest Hill Condominiums) that will have an entrance to the LRT station located within the building.

Yup, pictures below. Under construction now.
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The thing is, Forest Hill Condominiums are at the south-west corner of Bathurst and Eglinton where there isn't any station entrance currently. Don't get me wrong, this is a good development as the developer is footing the bill for another entrance to the station, but this is not what I'm referring to.

What about the north-east corner where the main station entrance is or on the north side of Eglinton west of Bathurst where the secondary entrance is? Where is the provision for additional development above the station entrances that are currently being built by Metrolinx?

Metrolinx have expropriated tons of retail spaces along Eglinton to build their stations. But not only are we never getting the retail back, we're also not getting any usable development potential on top of those locations.

I agree that the Crosstown stations have struck a balance between too much grandeur (TYSSE) and too much utilitarian (Sheppard Subway). But there is definitely room for improvement from what we currently have on the Crosstown.

 

[trtcttc]

The thing is, Forest Hill Condominiums are at the south-west corner of Bathurst and Eglinton where there isn't any station entrance currently. Don't get me wrong, this is a good development as the developer is footing the bill for another entrance to the station, but this is not what I'm referring to.

What about the north-east corner where the main station entrance is or on the north side of Eglinton west of Bathurst where the secondary entrance is? Where is the provision for additional development above the station entrances that are currently being built by Metrolinx?

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Metrolinx have expropriated tons of retail spaces along Eglinton to build their stations. But not only are we never getting the retail back, we're also not getting any usable development potential on top of those locations.

I agree that the Crosstown stations have struck a balance between too much grandeur (TYSSE) and too much utilitarian (Sheppard Subway). But there is definitely room for improvement from what we currently have on the Crosstown.

I didn’t think of this until you mentioned how big those station boxes are, was there a reason why they didn’t go with one main entrance and secondary on-street entrances like most line 1 stations downtown?

 

[Steve X]

I didn’t think of this until you mentioned how big those station boxes are, was there a reason why they didn’t go with one main entrance and secondary on-street entrances like most line 1 stations downtown?

They aren't exactly inviting nor is there any sheltered public space for waiting. All recently built stations have an entrance building of some sort. Some of these buildings even house transformers, mechanical equipment and ventilation shafts. They exist as separate buildings on Line 1, just hidden so most would think they don't exist.

It'll just be something like this: https://www.google.com/maps/@43.658...!1szxpRfo_pU7JDKqNzLWlHHQ!2e0!7i16384!8i8192\
Which is built into the station entrance buildings on the Crosstown.