A newly approved rental tower in Toronto's Liberty Village neighbourhood has some locals fuming, which is notable resistance from a community where m…
in Toronto 's Liberty Village neighbourhood has some locals fuming, which is notable resistance from a community where most residents are already residing in high-rises.
Planned development at the site sparked resistance from locals almost immediately following the project's October 2023 submission with City planners.states that "Liberty Village is known for its unique blend of residential and commercial spaces nestled within historic buildings. However, the current density in Liberty Village has reached its limit."
"New 43 storey building is going ahead as planned," the post continues, warning, "I guess everyone at 125 Western Battery better start enjoying the age of darkness since we won't get sunlight anymore." The same user went on to argue that, even with the tower's minimal parking component, "The safety of the children in LV is also a concern" due to Ubers and deliveries along a school bus route.One user claims, "They need to build a bridge if they are going to add another 1,000 people to a side street.""We are in a housing crisis," writes another user, adding, "this is how you get out of a housing crisis, by building more housing.
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