north-of-anything
Active Member
How big does he want his name on the new building?
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Northern Light
Superstar
Does it matter?
I mean don't get me wrong, I think the naming thing is overdone.
I also think we sometimes over flatter the rich, where their generosity relative to their wealth is not so great as it may seem.
But Peter, to his credit, has been a lead donor in to multiple hospitals
Mississauga: 105M
Sick Kids, 100M
St. Joes - 60M
St. Mikes - 30M
And a host of smaller grants to several more.
In total, 325M for healthcare alone.
Now, I'll be the first to say, that' a modest percentage of his 6 Billion in wealth.... but its more generous than many of his compatriots.
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DavidCapizzano
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This looks way bigger than just the garage - I think this also involves demoing the Sunnyside Building(s) too
Northern Light
Superstar
Yeah, I wasn't sure what the extent was when I posted and was waiting to see a detailed presser. Took some digging. (definitely includes the above)
Images from: https://supportstjoes.ca/home-of-extraordinary/
@Paclo
UtakataNoAnnex
Senior Member
...I hope it includes that Pride flatiron! That looks smexy! <3
rdaner
Senior Member
This will also be handy for our peeps in Humber Bay.
Mrgeosim
New Member
I was thinking the exact opposite! The random smattering of colours looks really out of place and tacky, especially for a hospital.
UtakataNoAnnex
Senior Member
Plenty of "tasteful" grey around for you to enjoy, hospitals or otherwise. We will enjoy colour whenever it's made available, tactfully or loud and proud. Each to their own... /shrug
ethan.l.cecc
Active Member
We need more colour, Alberta's Children's Hospital is a GREAT example! It may be tacky, but it's a much better sight for children than grey and grey
Mrgeosim
New Member
I agree that we need more colour, but it has to look like some intentionality was put into the design. The children's hospital you posted is perfect
It looks like Lego!! The St. Joe's one just looks like a skittles inspired barcode. But, yes, to each their own.goodcitywhenfinished
Active Member
Glad to see this gain some traction.
Was just here last week and I had to seriously ask myself whether the parking garage would collapse over the duration of my stay. It’s rough.
Not to mention the older wings of the hospital make one question whether they are receiving care in a G7 country.
Was just here last week and I had to seriously ask myself whether the parking garage would collapse over the duration of my stay. It’s rough.
Not to mention the older wings of the hospital make one question whether they are receiving care in a G7 country.
