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Parking is a major problem everywhere in the downtown core. On the other hand, the Madison site on only steps from a subway stop and, thus, easily accessable.
I suspect that Vaino is making a big deal of the absense of parking to make the Broadview site look more attractive for redevelopment.
Unfortunately, there are obstacles there as well. It has been designated as a heritage site and, with that, development is seriously constrained. Then there's Meiusi's friend, a guy named Matthews, who lives nearby and objects any work done there by a contractor "who doesn't live in the neighbourhood and is only out to make a buck".
He wants Eesti Maja restored to its original condition as a 19th century schoolhouse. Meiusi takes him seriously and that's a big problem.
I suspect that Vaino is making a big deal of the absense of parking to make the Broadview site look more attractive for redevelopment.
Unfortunately, there are obstacles there as well. It has been designated as a heritage site and, with that, development is seriously constrained. Then there's Meiusi's friend, a guy named Matthews, who lives nearby and objects any work done there by a contractor "who doesn't live in the neighbourhood and is only out to make a buck".
He wants Eesti Maja restored to its original condition as a 19th century schoolhouse. Meiusi takes him seriously and that's a big problem.
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28The TTC is not a viable option for many, many people. Unless you live right on a subway line, travel times are very slow and also unreliable. There are commuters in Toronto who require more than 1.5 hours of riding each trip to get to work. Who would subject their children to 3 hours of riding the filthy, overcrowded TTC for a one hour gaidid/skaudid meeting at the 'Estonian Centre'?
Young families tend to live in the outskirts of Toronto, would really not have TTC as an option for bringing their children to weekly classes and club meetings.
There are many who simply will not ride the TTC because of the increased violence we have seen in recent years, beggars, and now frequent rage outbursts from riders. TTC is not the efficient, reliable, and safe system it was, say, 20-30 years ago. As the years go on, the TTC just gets more and more broken!
Young families tend to live in the outskirts of Toronto, would really not have TTC as an option for bringing their children to weekly classes and club meetings.
There are many who simply will not ride the TTC because of the increased violence we have seen in recent years, beggars, and now frequent rage outbursts from riders. TTC is not the efficient, reliable, and safe system it was, say, 20-30 years ago. As the years go on, the TTC just gets more and more broken!
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34The self-appointed "expert" interviewed by Meiusi is actually named Williams -- not Matthews.
Meiusi selected him for an interview to advertise his own biases, while appearing to be a neutral reporter.
No one is fooled by such a thin charade.
Meiusi selected him for an interview to advertise his own biases, while appearing to be a neutral reporter.
No one is fooled by such a thin charade.
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7Firstly, no one wants to go downtown anymore (Bloor and south thereof). I feel this way with work related opportunities (I will avoid downtown ones if at all possible), and the same with my community life. I do not need the hassle.
Parking is a big issue as is traffic congestion (both car and overcrowded subways, esp at Yonge and Bloor)... and will someone please think of the older folks? They will not be coming because it will be a challenge for them to come to Madison -- think of the challenges they have with health issues and Madison presents additional hurdles.
You write about Broadview: "It has been designated as a heritage site and, with that, development is seriously constrained."
Hello? Madison also has a heritage building incorporated into the plan. So what's your point?
My concern is that the choice to build on Madison was a poor one -- exclusive to a segment of our community -- and now we pay the price with a divided one, one that will continue to shrink, and now, even more quickly.
Parking is a big issue as is traffic congestion (both car and overcrowded subways, esp at Yonge and Bloor)... and will someone please think of the older folks? They will not be coming because it will be a challenge for them to come to Madison -- think of the challenges they have with health issues and Madison presents additional hurdles.
You write about Broadview: "It has been designated as a heritage site and, with that, development is seriously constrained."
Hello? Madison also has a heritage building incorporated into the plan. So what's your point?
My concern is that the choice to build on Madison was a poor one -- exclusive to a segment of our community -- and now we pay the price with a divided one, one that will continue to shrink, and now, even more quickly.
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31...for Eesti Maja is only a proposal at this point. Will it fly with the busibodies in City Government and Meiusi's pal Matthews, who talks about restoring the days when the schoolhouse was situated in a bucolic setting with deer prancing around it. --- No kidding! --- Meiusi interviewed the guy, with a straight face, as if he was the recording angel.
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23Samalt IP numbrilt on siin varem kommenteerinud: It's life in the big city (08:12)
https://youtu.be/7GjnuEN9POw
Who do these people think they are?
They're assuming that Estonians are too stupid to act in their own interests.
Thanks, Meiusi and Williams, but we can get along just fine without your help.
Who do these people think they are?
They're assuming that Estonians are too stupid to act in their own interests.
Thanks, Meiusi and Williams, but we can get along just fine without your help.
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12During rush hour, the TTC is a nightmare. It's almost as bad as trying to commute by car.
Luckily, few of us ever have to choose between the two to get to either Tartu College or Eesti Maja.
Luckily, few of us ever have to choose between the two to get to either Tartu College or Eesti Maja.
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4It is not the role of the Committee of Adjustment to redesign the building. I am afraid that they will not and cannot listen to your design suggestions. BTW, there is no parking at the Telus Centre yet seniors go there and weddings are hosted there. People take their children to the ROM and Royal Conservatory of Music. Neither of these have public parking.
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25NY EestiMaja has NEVER had a "free" parking lot for its entire life and just look at how many "oldsters" go to functions there.
Look at how poorly serviced Toronto Eesti Maja has been for the handicapped for all these decades. Yet they still make it in.
Exactly where is the handicapped entrance relative to the suur saal?
What happens to those same people when they have to urgently use the WC?
Look at how poorly serviced Toronto Eesti Maja has been for the handicapped for all these decades. Yet they still make it in.
Exactly where is the handicapped entrance relative to the suur saal?
What happens to those same people when they have to urgently use the WC?
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27People may take their kids to the ROM via the subway on a Saturday afternoon, but no one has to show up on time for a meeting there. In contrast, club meetings need to start on time and if transit logistics are not great, this becomes problematic.
How could we really compare to NY city? New Yorkers generally don't even own cars, and their transit system is much more developed compared to ours.
How could we really compare to NY city? New Yorkers generally don't even own cars, and their transit system is much more developed compared to ours.
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7Dear A&O,
I guess it has been a long time if ever that you visited NY EestiMaja for a function. Most families can't afford to live in NYC, maybe some of the boroughs. A large majority of those who use NYEM, live out of NY State and thus must either use commuter trains or drive and park.
If one lives in the city and has to be at a meeting for a given time, Toronto's traffic volume on the streets or underground MUST be taken into consideration and planned for. Many of us start out earlier as a result. The same holds true for those outside of "Metro".
I guess it has been a long time if ever that you visited NY EestiMaja for a function. Most families can't afford to live in NYC, maybe some of the boroughs. A large majority of those who use NYEM, live out of NY State and thus must either use commuter trains or drive and park.
If one lives in the city and has to be at a meeting for a given time, Toronto's traffic volume on the streets or underground MUST be taken into consideration and planned for. Many of us start out earlier as a result. The same holds true for those outside of "Metro".
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9Samalt IP numbrilt on siin varem kommenteerinud: Fox Mulder (14:24)
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