[flonicky]

I think 'trying' is part of the problem. If there's no budget, the best approach is to go minimal and GREEN. But this city is addicted to hardscaping,

I took this photo of the wildflower garden at the side of the church at Danforth and Jackman as a point of comparison. Just a simple plot and very successful. This is only its second summer.

 

[GameOnBrad]

This is the south side. The eastern building has some plants but then a huge interlocked space. I know some clearance is needed for a hydrant but this is ridiculous.

Then the west building is just... well... this... grass. They could have easily put bushes and hedges for days along this stretch. Instead... grass.

 

[flonicky]

GameOnBrad was right about flimsy:

And the ditch is still sinking:

And up and down the boardwalk, its clear that the boards aren't durable enough for a public walkway:

But everything look perfect from far away: