Its just a canal, whats fus about it. They may build boardwalk and sports areas around it for cycling, jogging, some parks if they smart about it, water parks... Eco park, wild garden.... Build Pedestrian bridge, cafes on the bridge, something interesting... Give it up for auction to developers for play area, not condos.
@limamike222 ай бұрын
If they are rebuilding the entire area, surely some roundabouts could have been built in.
@GGoAwayy2 ай бұрын
Sing along if you know the words!
@FPV_TOMMY2 ай бұрын
Future Atlantis 😂
@DrRestezi2 ай бұрын
Can't believe all of the sour comments here. This is a landmark project for Toronto that accomplishes so many objectives including flood control, new parkland and space for new housing. It also exceeds expectations with regards to design excellence, with its iconic bridges and beautiful vistas of the ever expanding skyline. And the 1.3 billion price tag is a relative bargain compared to, say, the cost of a new baseball stadium. Hell, the entire project costs about half what the final bill for The One condo tower will be--if that debacle is ever completed. As a former longtime Torontonian I feel very proud of this project and I think it reflects extremely well on the city. I also want to add my plaudits for the amazing dronework on display here. Keep it up! (pun intended) Looking forward to the next one!
@Dman400002 ай бұрын
Continue celebrating mediocrity while the rest of the world passes you by and laughs.
@davidsuzukiispolpot2 ай бұрын
It really looks like a waste of space. There could be the same green areas, flood protection, but also give much more space for people to enjoy.
@CzedYman2 ай бұрын
People will always find something negative - Even if the project somehow costs $10 million and was finished in 6 months, people will still complain about why it wasnt finished quicker, why it wasnt cheaper, etc. Bitter people in a bitter mood.
@Dman400002 ай бұрын
@@CzedYman except it never is finished on time and under budget, and the results are always sub par and 20 years behind every other major metropolitan area. you are the model Canadian, settling for whatever they give you even if it comes at the cost of your own interests and the future of your society.
@michaelpacman2 ай бұрын
Someone got a nice kickback out of this 💸
@davidsuzukiispolpot2 ай бұрын
That's the point of most government projects.
@n5brown2 ай бұрын
There's so much construction in Toronto......neverending construction. It's like they are building a city from scratch. Now with all the land they've "saved" developers will come in and build overpriced condos. If u can afford the condo you don't want it because of constant gridlock and yes...prices are just insane. Three things Toronto likes 1. Waiting in lines (see the nonsense when Shake Shack opened) 2. Construction clogging every major artery at the same time 3. Construction projects being inflated in budget and ridiculously behind schedule
@chatwithjat2 ай бұрын
$1.3B price tag? They can't be serious lol
@davidsuzukiispolpot2 ай бұрын
Your tax dollars at work. Hey, it's not THEIR money.
@bobbbxxx2 ай бұрын
I actually had an involuntary shiver at 3:59! It just felt so real.....
@bobbbxxx2 ай бұрын
I can't believe so few people have seen your videos! The funky/sometimes jazzy music is a total bonus!
@bobbbxxx2 ай бұрын
It's hypnotic!
@rr-fu6mn2 ай бұрын
This is one unnecessary project they shouldn't have done and spend that kind of money It will rain more end will bring unstable conditions
@FJT20242 ай бұрын
It’s not necessary for us, it necessary for Trudeau to be corrupted. This is what he learned from his Chinese masters how to corrupt by creating infrastructure projects and In name of the political correctness, no one can criticize Trudeau. But this good for nothing unnecessary project, Trudeau came to Toronto to endorsed, he is the most beneficial person to be corrupted by this project
@KingBoat912 ай бұрын
Do you need a permit to be able to fly this drone and capture this footage
@jonathan_careless2 ай бұрын
In this area of Toronto, yes. It's very close to Billy Bishop so there are strict height limits and strict no fly zones that must be respected.
@gary58072 ай бұрын
All I see are future traffic jams I hope they got the flooding solved
@alanwechsler98502 ай бұрын
We see what we want to see, I suppose. I see an incredible change for the better from the disastrous pollution-filled industrial acreage and flood-prone Lower Don that this has replaced.
@rah2389Ай бұрын
i was like where's all the roads? 1 lane road ?
@alanwechsler9850Ай бұрын
@@rah2389Two lanes, one in each direction. More importantly, there are expansive walking and cycling paths unlike anything else in Toronto. The entire area when built out with residential, retail and office space is designed as a cohesive unit that provides realistic alternatives to having to use a car to get around.
@rah2389Ай бұрын
@@alanwechsler9850 so no roads .. should be 2 lane both ways waste of taxes
@Urban_Traveler2 ай бұрын
Do it again - but this time with grass! LOL
@MyViewToronto4 ай бұрын
I'll be doing a full walk/bike through this area for my channel in the coming weeks.
@Itsmytest4 ай бұрын
Ohhhh the music. Love that song.
@hedovein35404 ай бұрын
This footage does show the progress that is being made on the planned Ontario Line. @musicforaarre Thanks Jonathan for posting this great footage of our neighbourhood while the construction is ongoing. There is just so much of it. Only a drone does it best. I always wanted to see those smoke stacks from that angle. You better be there when Metrolinx turns 388 Carlaw into condos and does a demolition of the smoke stacks. I'll be on my roof filming it as well.
@musicforaarre4 ай бұрын
There is no Ontario Line construction at all in this video, except that land has been cleared on the west side at Eastern Ave at the end of the video. All of the construction on the east side (our left) of the 2 remaining tracks, is, as you know for GO and VIA track widening to 4 tracks. Once the tracks are moved to the east after fill, retaining walls, and sound walls will be built, then the two current working tracks that you see on the west side will be removed, and the running tracks moved to the far east (left side). That will give enough room to build the Ontario Line in the trees/bushes/embankment on the west side (our right). The current two GO/VIA tracks will be reinstated slightly to the east of where they are now; they will become local/stopping tracks. There will, as you know, be 6 total tracks here. The two easternmost will be express tracks, and the center tracks will be local tracks for stopping trains. To say that there is Ontario Line construction shown in this video is a lie, as there ISN'T ANY YET, except maybe the white access ramp at 0:16 on the right side of the tracks. Aarre Peltomaa
@musicforaarre4 ай бұрын
1:52 Do you know why the two main line tracks widen out here ? It is because there used to be a passenger train platform just north of Queen St for a long time here. Aarre Peltomaa of Mississauga
@fortythreenorth25185 ай бұрын
Looks like they're making progress. Look forward to riding the new subway someday.
@ezioaugustus26215 ай бұрын
Why does the river just end at the wall? Are they going to open that up?
@jonathan_careless5 ай бұрын
Yes it will be connected to the river on the other side of the wall in the coming year.
@fortythreenorth25185 ай бұрын
My home city! ❤ Love Toronto and Tears For Fears!
@gregory-of-tours5 ай бұрын
lol wasn't expecting that soundtrack, nice shot!
@d531015 ай бұрын
I just knew the wildlife would start to move in when they saw a good thing.
@AMPProf5 ай бұрын
OK it works Needed in the mountains now yes.. Lolz space bridges
@johnbeauchamp39316 ай бұрын
That is fantastic drone work. Thank you!
@rajaramjet69696 ай бұрын
Please post some more.. This is an exciting project in the Portland's area and your videos are first class. A few minutes near sunset would be ideal along with some of your great choice in music...Keep them coming
@jonathan_careless2 ай бұрын
New video just uploaded yesterday.
@carle86086 ай бұрын
The first of many natural visitors.
@stephenmccanse31296 ай бұрын
great sounds man ! Jazzy Mrs. Robinson 🎷
@gregisaacs75466 ай бұрын
It's going to be beautiful.... Until the river overflows as it has been trending for the last decade... Then those are going to be flood plains :P
@shirleymeier23674 ай бұрын
There are flood plain/wetlands built in...
@richtea876 ай бұрын
Awesome video!
@stevenl50496 ай бұрын
What drone do you use?
@jonathan_careless6 ай бұрын
I've just got a little DJI Mini 4 Pro.
@jeffmacphee036 ай бұрын
Really cool video! It'd be awesome if you did flyovers where they're doing Ontario line tree clearing in the Don Valley as well. I know a lot has been changing around there.
@jimtripp77966 ай бұрын
Thanks you saved me a drive to Toronto and I could not do the drone shot Well done
@DucatiKozak6 ай бұрын
Mrs. Robinson, are you trying to seduce me? 😝 Great sunrise flying & vid!
@waintawp6 ай бұрын
Stunning shot! I definitely couldn’t see all the magic on the ground on Sunday. Much appreciated 🍻
@jaygatz43356 ай бұрын
One of the best overviews yet. An amazing project which will serve Toronto well.
@fettmoss6 ай бұрын
Great vid. The light looked just right too!
@louiscraddock98536 ай бұрын
1st like
@RayNebollo6 ай бұрын
Amazing video Jonathan - really great perspective! It shows how much the Port Lands have changed, from what was there before. Also, I really enjoyed the Brubeck soundtrack!
@rajaramjet69696 ай бұрын
Wonderful footage. Big mistake by our government to sell a publicly owned entity.
@rajaramjet69696 ай бұрын
Wow this is amazing. Reminds me of Crane climbing, but much safer....How high can the drone legally fly given that the Billy Bishop airport is near by. I realize that the apartments are not in the flight path...
@jonathan_careless6 ай бұрын
Thanks! Drone can fly to 500 metres legally in this area of town. It needed to got to about 280 metres here to clear One Bloor.
@rajaramjet69696 ай бұрын
Wow great video. Ive been coming to this area for decades. Nice to see some changes for recreationally purposes.. The bridges are stunning...Well done.
@RandySelzer6 ай бұрын
Nice video, Jonathan. Love the Brubeck!
@ericgrigorof15097 ай бұрын
Would be great to see it turned into a cultural/arts center
@RoboJules7 ай бұрын
Had they elevated Line 5 instead of making it into a ridiculous cross between a Subway and a Streetcar, it would have been up and running by now. The street level portions are what is hampering what should be a completely grade separated line. That's why it's way past schedule and over budget - the design itself is broken.
@bobsobie6786 ай бұрын
The design was fine. Issues: underpinning of Line 1 took longer than expected, materials and equipment being stolen, weather, drug use, shoddy workmanship , etc.