Hi everyone! I would like to clarify and state a few things. While the response to this video has been generally positive, I know there are a lot of people in the community - in OUR community (I live here too) who are upset by all of this. I can totally understand where that comes from. I have lived in, and grew up in Pickering during times when - like most of us remember - Pickering was a small, friendly community. That's why my family moved here too, and I loved my childhood years here. To those of you who are upset by this, know that: 1. I am not some outsider looking in, just looking to sell real estate. Pickering is my HOMETOWN. I love this community and care deeply about it. 2. My coverage of what is going on is out of genuine interest first, and my real estate career second. I was excited about this long before I even became a broker. 3. These towers are not coming all at once. In fact, many of them are still in the proposal phase which means they are years and years away. They are not going to be built haphazardly and suddenly, but will be spaced out over several years. 4. There are requirements in place for city services - utilities, garbage, schools, and more - and while traffic and transit are valid concerns that need to be discussed, we are not going to become a "slum" as it has been suggested. FAR from it. 5. I am not personally responsible for these towers (though I wish I had that kind of dough $$!), and I don’t support everything in this video. 6. This is not a political doing, or conversation. This has been part of the Provinces plan for DECADES. 7. They say there is only one thing guaranteed in life other than death and taxes. And that's change. Change isn't always comfortable, but it is absolutely bound to happen. Recall that we are a "City" of Pickering. Not a town anymore. It's a constant evolution. From farms, to rural cottages, to a small township, to a town, to a city, to a thriving city. It's sad in many ways - I will be the first to admit that seeing the places I frequented all throughout my childhood be torn down is sad. But how much longer can we prevent our coming of age as a city? What will Pickering look like in the year 2050? What SHOULD it look like? How long can it remain a suburb *only*? With limited employment and little to do for our massive population of young people, young talent who is looking to establish their roots? Are we currently reaching our fullest potential as a city? I ask you to think about these and recall point 7 about change. I understand that people like different things - that's innate in life. If you moved out here to escape the city rush - that makes a lot of sense. But think - before you did that - the place you USED to live was the quiet suburb. And then, it got developed and people moved east. And then further out. And then further out. It's a tale that goes back centuries in Toronto's history, as well as that of pretty well every other major city. I would like to ask, what is the alternative to growth for a city? Especially one sharing a border with Canada's largest city - our financial and economic hub. If you're upset by this I understand your side. I just ask that you think about the ways in which this will help us as well. Further, as part of my continued efforts on this front, I will be launching a series of campaigns to advocate for positive changes and tweaks to these projects, for the betterment of our city. One of the things I have planned is a survey that I will send out and advertise, to hear from residents what they think, collect and present the data to you the viewers as well as the city, and to see what we can accomplish together. Looking forward to continuing the conversation. Both here, and in future videos. Thank you for your time! Fahad
@@leodowney509 tht is coming next…. Have you not seen what’s been going on on Taunton road? They have already started developing up there through the Seaton hiking trail
Loving the idea especially in winters when u dont walk or drive too far to get to a mall or community space or library.. I wish the bottoms of the buildings have more shops cafes n patios so more ppl can enjoy also if each condo can be 300k to 750k range for 3 bedroom on the higher end.. and studio at the lower end
Great video! I am a huge proponent of the increased density. Good for the economy, good for housing affordability, especially for young families and the necessary direction of growth to take advantage of increased GO Transit and the like. No more car oriented and wasteful strip plazas.
Thanks for this video, Fahad. When I saw the headline, I was prepared to hate the idea of 75 towers. I've lived here most of my life and it's clearly a city where planning has been haphazard. But every location they are planning to build on is currently an eyesore. The old National Sports building? The plazas across from the PTC? The plazas on either side of Valley Farm? It's not like they are some kind of historic gems. They are hideous. Now let's see if the city planners can figure out how to get people moving safely and efficiently around the city...
The comments are really interesting to read to say the least lol. But the way I see it is we have 2 options (and this is really simplifying it). No highrise development = falling population, more pollution, more highways, more cars, less green belt and green space, higher housing prices. More highrise development on the other hand = a city that supports a growing and thriving population, more opportunities, more walkable and family friendly neighbourhoods, less cars, less pollution, more public transit, more room for green space, and something thats on everyones mind recently, lower housing prices! Thats what it comes down to and the choice is yours folks.
Its ridiculous. Where do they expect people who already pay high taxes to shop let alone drive on roads that cant be expanded. Stupid, stupid, stupid!!!!
You want a 10 lane road in the middle of a city with a population of around 100k even after having a massive highway cutting through it? That is actually terrible urban planning. Cities 4 times the size in other high income/tax countries outside North America do much better with all roads in cities being single lane for each direction. ruclips.net/video/ORzNZUeUHAM/видео.html&ab_channel=NotJustBikes Also car owners are actually subsidized but others other the car based infrastructure is financially unsustainable. ruclips.net/video/vxWjtpzCIfA/видео.html&ab_channel=NotJustBikes ruclips.net/video/7IsMeKl-Sv0/видео.html&ab_channel=NotJustBikes
Toronto now has red bus lanes and light green narrow bike lanes. Durham would look cool with dark green bus lanes with light green narrow bike lanes as well.
All these residential towers, no plans to upgrade streets, transit, services or provide proper infrastructure to support to occupants of all these excessive residential towers. No new schools, grocery stores etc. I’m betting that none of these residential units are of an adequate size/square footage and will result in social economic problems not just for the condo tower, but the city as well.
Hi Lisa! Totally fair concerns and I absolutely share them with you. As part of the approval process, they do have to plan for schools and new ones will be built for sure. As for grocery and retail, the model for almost all of these is going to be stores along the bottom of the buildings, with residential units on top. The Toronto model, basically! So the amount of stores and shops will actually greatly increase. My personal biggest concern is definitely with transit. That part always seems to be reactive, and only built years too late. Will be important to urge the city to get ahead of that problem and build adequate transit.
It is the UN2030 plan to build dense cities - read about UN2030 agenda, basically the goal is to pack-and-stack humanity in dense cities where they can be monitored 24x7...Pickering will also become a place like this... ruclips.net/video/77O25oBB6wU/видео.html&ab_channel=RosaKoire
@@FahadxRehman There are several "elephants I the room". Sadly, most of the businesses we love, and are established fixtures in neighbourhoods will NOT MAKE IT. These local stores, services, restaurants, will have to close, wait for construction, negotiate with new landlords, and face huge costs in moving. Or they can try moving to another location. They face competition from larger stores and franchises that have big parking lots right now, and will not be closing. In 15 years of living here I have never seen residents talking about things more, than this project ( and their unhappiness with our elected City Council). Maybe it was an unintended outcome but your video has sparked this.
Oh yes the “Toronto model” … that’s why I moved away from Toronto to have a “residential experience”. This is “ironic development”, oh look, people are moving to Pickering (suburbs) let’s build 80 storey condos for them - this is why people move to the suburbs is to get away from living in or near “worker silos” like lab rats.
So all these restaurants, doctors offices, office space, etc is being torn down and where will all the old residents and now new residents from 75 towers now go? Where will all of this then be built? Absolutely insane… in the worst way :/
Thanks for the warning! I'm glad I won't be here when it happens. A few towers already blot out the skyline down in Bay Ridges. The traffic on Liverpool Rd South is crazy. A spot to park by the lake, to sit or for a walk is just a memory.
I 100% believe all these new towers are much needed in the city and the GTA as a whole, however why is every city in the GTA building their high density residential next to unwalkable mega highways. More focus should be put on building along new public transit corridors. Also, more greenery is also needed. 50 residents living in a few single family homes have access to massive parklands in their neighbourhood, but thousands of residents in high density residential areas have almost no parks at all and instead have a view of a massive polluting highway. Something needs to be done about this ASAP.
Thing is that in Pickering all of these condos maybe next to the highway but they are also along the GO transit corridor which is extremely beneficial for the new residents that come
We need a transformation in roads (narrower, more bus lanes, well-shaded walking and cycling infrastructure) BEFORE density arrives, so that many don't even feel the need to buy and use a car. Often, many are NIMBY simply because "there will be so many cars" (they're also hypocritical, because those already here with their cars are never to blame for congestion). Generally I support density but we don't actually need anything taller than 20 stories. We can achieve far better results for creating community at lower heights, while still having major density. If it was up to me, we would never exceed 12 stories. These sprawling suburbs have ample space used for parking, unused grass, mega-malls and vacant or brownfield sites. Also, crucially, we need mandatory targets for permanent and deeply affordable housing, and rental housing (25 and 25% imho). Developers are making gargantuan profits and we need to vote for government that brings thoughtful and more gentle density that is diverse, affordable and connected with multi-modal transportation corridors, with an emphasis on active modes.
If only there was actual transit options. This is going to be such a disaster of mismanagement, delays, screw-ups and reactionary "oh we have no idea this would destroy the roads, bring thousands of people with their cars to a place that already has murderous traffic and induce demand for infrastructure change." These condos are going to price most people out of them, or make the people who get into them house-poor. All while attracting a wealthy elite to gentrify it all. I'm all for smart and strong cities but we're relying on private industry to be in the best interest of people when their only interest is profit.
Thanks for all the information, Farhad! I can't say that I'm happy about all of these changes. So many comments have brought up great points. My concerns are many, foremost of which is the cost of housing. I can't see that anything will be affordable...and it makes me wonder what kind of people they're really redeveloping the city for. 🤷🏾♀️
The great thing about this is, it adds housing supply. Basic economics states that when supply increases, price decreases. We still have a LONG way to go before we can even budge the prices, however it is definitely a step in the right direction.
Oh yeah that's just great. The traffic is so heavy already. It takes you 15 mins to just get off at Brock from 401. Then it is bumper to bumper from there on 401 right out to other side of Oshawa. Do you think they have worked out that problem. Liverpool Rd in Pickering is bumper to bumper. So do you really think it is such a great idea to have these hughmongess towered. Kingston is already bumper to bumper most of the time during the week and on the weekend it is bumper to bumper. You can walk faster.
You NIMBYs are the reason why nothing gets built or improved, think about it all the traffic is there for a reason, every damn person is in their car because they're driving from Toronto to pickering from work, now with all this development means more frequent transit routes, shops, businesses and offices not to mention GO train line being electrified which will reduce travel times from 40 mins to 20 mins. So all this will have a great positive impact on everyone thus causing traffic to be improved
I have been a resident for 33 years. Because it's been a bedroom community and a nice place to raise a family. Not anymore. All of this combined with the huge housing developement of Seaton Community will only make this community nothing but traffic congestion and frustration. Our leadership has sold out to corporate greed. Such a shame.
Where should people live Steven? Send them further out of the GTA? Maybe Bowmanville? Doesn't matter where you go, "not in my backyard" is rampant. Do you drive around the GTA - I mean from Niagara thru to Oshawa and up to Bradford? I do. The amount of growth and expansion EVERYWHERE is unprecedented. It is not corporate greed, it is how civilizations work. They expand and grow. I understand why you wouldn't want that in you backyard but it is in backyards all over the place. Progress sucks and I find the older I get, the more I don't like it, but it is what it is.
@@rawcanuck662 You are right. Can’t stop growth no matter ho many local citizens speak out at all the meetings that will be scheduled: just a facade to let people think their voice is being heard. The GTA is so attractive to people all over the world, that the only way to stop growth is to create a police state that bars new-comers fom entering..... and this won’t be happening anytime soon.
Walkable neighbourhoods where kids can walk without parents being worried that they maybe hit by cars are much better places to raise a family. ruclips.net/video/ul_xzyCDT98/видео.html
As a long time, 60 plus year resident of this area this is so sad to see. Overcrowding, high density housing, overwhelming traffic. I’m so glad I have my childhood memories of a place I called home. Not anymore
Also long time resident, but fact is progress happens. I have a video from my parents showing 401 as single lane each way thru Pickering in the 60s - my parent's friends thought they were nuts moving out to the middle of nowhere. Now look at it. These projects are the next step. People need to live somewhere. Like a comment above - better this than paving over more farmland. You can always do what so many others do, move out to a rural town where progress is decades away. Pickering is next door to the 3rd largest city in North America. What do you expect? Sad, but inevitable.
what childhood memories lol, pickering is literally all parking lots, plazas and houses. All these places are hideous and lame, I guess the parking lots mean a-lot to you. All these changes will literally occur on parking lots and these lame plazas it wont affect your single family housing.
Nothing looks more family friendly than a city full of buildings. I love pickering. The people are friendly. Families walking in the neighborhood stopping to chat with others and now it will be a bunch of ugly buildings everywhere. Getting too much. Time to start looking.
I love Pickering too - exactly for the reasons you mention. It's not that this is happening everywhere - practically all of the single family home communities are staying the exact same. It's just that the city is building up it's own downtown core. City centre + Kingston road will be where the bulk of the development is. Like you, I sincerely hope the friendly nature of Pickering continues otherwise, and it should!
@@FahadxRehman i actually grew up toronto and moved to get away from the congestion. As a kid i always thought i was a city girl but as you get older the peace and quiet is more enjoyable. I don't much care for the downtowns of any city and where this is being built is just east of me. I think it's time to get out of in the near future. However who ever likes this i wish you well and enjoy. I can always come back and visit. :)
@@kimberleybedford5000 that’s entirely fair, Kim! I appreciate the perspective. I hope you do visit and I hope it remains a city you can be proud to have lived in. Wishing you well too :)
No one walks in Pickering's suburbs with the car oriented development. Now with walkable neighborhoods being designed people will begin to walk without being forced into a car because everything is so far. ruclips.net/video/uxykI30fS54/видео.html
Are you seriously saying that these empty parking lots and ugly plazas and roads with cars hurdling 70km/h are family friendly and pretty? Please get a grip on reality dear Kimberly
Great video! Excited for the upcoming transformation. Pickering is such an ideal location due to the frequent public transit to Toronto. Combine that with the Pickering casino, an indoor waterpark, and waterfront (Frenchman’s Bay Yacht Club).
I’m very excited for this project ti be accomplished. Honestly; people who have an issue with there being more growth, population, and change in Pickering should move further away, from this city, maybe to Whitby as that is considered a town and much smaller and quieter for those who want a high extent of peace lol. However, I’m looking forward to all of this success, I think Pickering is the perfect suburbs that will soon become more Urban like but it will remain the calmness whilst containing a Downtown that we all need.
My husband writes, " WONDERFUL that Pickering is finally growing up ! Bring it all on. Life evolves and changes. Thank God. No more sleepy small town setting. A new Performing Arts Centre hosting the Durham Philharmonic Orchestra and a world class new Central Library. Talk about exciting changes indeed. HURRAY !!!!!!!! "
How much of this development will provide affordable housing for families? I suspect that there won't be much. It would be nice if there was also more small scale development because buildings that are 3 stories are less expensive to build and less expensive to rent or to buy.
@@ItsBurnahMan Haha there will be plenty of new places my friend! And GREAT ones at that! Also, construction is going to happen gradually (even within each development) so as to not be so abrupt - and existing businesses will have the opportunity to lease space in the renewed plazas.
Fahad, I know you are not responsible for the decisions that have been made, so this is not directed at you as a criticism, but as my personal view of what is to come. So I'm sure you've seen many comments specifically about traffic and about commercial amenities. Let me tell you my experience: I moved into North York (stretch of North York from Sheppard to Finch, east to Doris/Kenneth). There were a few condos. There were still fast food restaurants, a large variety of stores, plenty of grocery choices including "corner markets", pubs, and, above all, a sky. I moved out in 2008 to just over the valley (so I spend most of my time in Pickering and tend to refer to it as my home, as I don't feel like a Torontonian).I can tell you, by the time I revisited my old neighbourhood, the density of towers is very much like what is being planned for Pickering. The so-called "commercial units" at ground level of these towers is insulting: 300 square foot cubbyholes. And probably at leases that can barely be sustained with so little real estate to actually have product. I saw stores come and go. Fast food disappeared (maybe that's not a horrible thing, but that's a different debate). There is no longer a sky, all there is is concrete. "Park space" is small and certainly unremarkable. And, the traffic is ALWAYS bad. And the sheer density has promoted ghettoization of the neighbourhood. What is there to discuss about traffic? With no ability to add exits to the 401, this will destroy Durham if for no other reason than the commute will become even worse that the commute westbound through Mississauga to Oakville and Hamilton. Traffic on the 401 will begin to back up well before Port Union very soon, making it ugly even for those is Scarborough to get home. What does any builder, politician or planner honestly think our three main thoroughfares can handle, with nowhere to expand them? Taunton, Kingston and Bayly will become nightmares throughout the day. Parking is going to be completely absorbed, with the only parking being expensive pay parking with all the money going to property management, owner corporations, and REITs. So, to recap: 1) We are going to destroy precious wildlands 2) We are going to suppress commercial use land, at the same time as increasing the need for it 3) We are going to cause rampant congestion 4) The major benefactors will be builders, property managers, REITs, and politicians; i.e., the few who generally don't need benefits to be further skewed towards them Let me say that for the past couple of years, I have been hearing about condo plans. I saw Sobeys shut down, and heard about the plans for the National Sports area. I heard about others. But in my wildest dreams, never would I have thought it would go this far. That is is such a shock to people speaks to the fact that there is not nearly enough public accountability for the decision-making happening in Pickering. Where was the consultation? What does it matter that this will take a few years to get really bad? It's like telling someone they have cancer, but don't worry, it's not so bad because it will get worse over the course of many years to come, not immediately. I don't think people disagree that change is inevitable. But who says BAD change is inevitable? I'm not saying that Pickering cannot use more community facilities as you indicate, and cannot use condo towers. What I am saying is that 75 towers that cause, among other effects, the above 4 things, clearly indicates an abundance greed, a lack of true commitment to a planned community, and a deep care for our home amongst those with the power to make these decisions. I sincerely hope that you do picture, from time to time, the darker side of what is happening, as you partake in the real estate bounty that will come of this. These are my thoughts. Best wishes to those who do live here in 10-15 years; I hope I am terribly terribly wrong. But either way, I can't see myself enduring this by then.
Lachlan....Well said! Every point you make is well thought out and accurate. Those applauding this change have no clue how it will affect the quality of life in Pickering. The only other point you didn't include is the increase in crime which follows with growth. As stated, we all expect change as time moved on. But positive change ! Not this.
Cannot compare mississauga to pickering. 75 highrise? Garbage disposal, congestion, values of existing condos and townhouses, taxes. Mississaugas land size and scope dwarfs pickering plan. People need to think this through.
The overall size isn't as relevant, as majority of this development is happening in one area - surrounding the City Centre. It's entirely reasonable, in my opinion, for us to have a downtown area and then a suburban area. There are also plans to build out employment lands in the north, along Hwy 7. With all of this, maintaining city services will be not only a priority but a necessity. Keep in mind places operate totally fine with this kind of density elsewhere in the GTA. I am cautiously optimistic, while maintaining the position that we must continue to advocate for the right changes to roadways, transit, city services, and safety considerations. Cheers!
@@FahadxRehman Pickering was a nice place to raise a family and have a headache free life for the most part once upon a time ago but people like you have no regard for the people already living here. You do realize a high majority of people living here moved here because they wanted an escape from the city. There are no wins here more people means more crime, higher prices, traffic WE DONT WANT THIS
Firstly, wonderful video Fahad. I actually love tall buildings and density, and I also recognize that it's better to build up than out. However, unless there is a major shift in how Canadians travel/use vehicles this is going to be a travel nightmare! We can't add more exits to the 401 (except on to the casino of course), Bayly cannot be expanded. Kingston Rd has been reduced for bus/bike lanes that are barely used (and this likely won't change thanks to Canadian winters). Brock is ready, but once Seaton Village is finished that will be clogged. And don't even get me started on the mess that is the 401 (incl the toll roads in Durham). Unfortunately I have no choice but to use Bayly to access my neighborhood, and I cannot even imagine how awful traffic will become 🤯. Canadians are not like Europeans, they will not walk daily to get their groceries from local stores in their communities, so unfortunately this is all wishful thinking. The reality of future Pickering will not be practical, and you are right, we will be pushed further north for quality of life (East is not an option anymore).
Kingston is not reduced for bus/bike lanes. Also you know what solves traffic, switching car lanes to transit. ruclips.net/video/knbVWXzL4-4/видео.html ruclips.net/video/Uhx-26GfCBU/видео.html&ab_channel=NotJustBikes
I think climate change is real and we need to rethink the role of the single occupant car. I believe ride sharing should be on the table, along with bikes, ebikes and transit. Communities should be walkable! Protect farmland from ourselves and foreign investors! It's cliche but, live simply so others can simply live! I've lived here over 30 years. Cheers!
Did you know that Go train line in the city is being electrified and will reduce travel times from 40 mins to downtown to near 20 FREAKING minutes, so this will greatly impact how people get in and out of they city. Why should I drive to Toronto in heavy jam packed traffic when I can hop on the GO train and arrive in Toronto in around 20 mins.
The reason these buildings are going up is because there is a great deal of money to be paid. The developers are lobbying and giving benefits to the city planners, councillors, mayors. Don't fall for the hype how wonderful great things are coming to the city. There is no benefit from these developments for the existing residents of Pickering. There will be a thousand people jammed packed on one street corner with a thousand cars - just think about it. What we need is more commercial space for restaurants, daycares, doctors offices; not tear those down. We need more parks and recreational centers for our kids to play. This guy is an agent of the developers with eyes lit up like Christmas knowing there is so much opportunity for money to be made by real estate agents alike.
@@frogworth1622 I see what you mean and I agree but public transport isn’t a business meant to make profits, ideally it’s to provide service to the public. Clearly cities like Pickering miss this point
Pickering wants to be Toronto without the proper infrastructure. We need more transit options, we need subway lines and LRT’s. Not a stupid BRT that runs in the middle of Kingston road. I’m not opposed to all this development because this is the future everywhere.
@@FahadxRehman Unfortunately no. The only benefit to LRT compared to BRT is capacity, which is unlikely to be needed for a very long time. Everything about LRT is worse: its 10-20x more expensive, it often operates slower than BRT, and it offers far less flexibility in terms of routing. There is already a GO train right next to the corridor that operates every 15 minutes (usually), not to mention they're planning on electrifying it so most longer distance travelers will take that instead. LRT really does not make much sense for Pickering.
So the City is using your exact RUclips Thumbnail in their video today (interview with you). This adds further confusion on the issue! The average person may no be catching this! Please ask City to change their thumbnail.
This is really horrible news. This confirms Pickering as a bedroom community with no jobs and all cars travelling to Toronto. Lots of talk about transit but the reality is there is nothing useable outside of the town centre and the Go Train station.
Transit with at least 30 min frequency should be provided on all major roads, not just Kingston. Also it should be a transit that runs only on that road like Toronto, not a 1 hour loop to all the corners of the city.
I refuse to sit in unbearable traffic/gridlock for 30 mins to visit the library, however amazing it will be!!! I guess only those who live above or nearby will 🤷♀️
At least you guys aren’t destroying the wetlands like the San Francisco by the bay goofs. With that being said, that’s wayyy too many condos for my liking. Time to move north. Yuck.
While I agree with some comments about ex national sports due for a change etc I also don’t like the idea of such a growth in population while infrastructure are not being adequately sized for it. Meaning… each condo tower will add 1000 cars and Kingston road /401 and a number of roads are already saturated. While I enjoy Pickering, just like in the GTA in general the developers often win vs long term planning. Go visit liberty village, try to park there or do anything and tell me that’s what you want for Pickering.
I have mixed feelings of excitement, overwhelmed, and a little sad. But nevertheless you have done a superb job of presenting this. Please keep up the excellent efforts, and best of luck in your business. Also, could you offer some aid to the City of Pickering, they clearly have some issues in communication. (Your video is being passed around social media with such discussion!)
Wonder if they will use their heads and make the buildings fitted for green energy…..since we are supposed to be heading toward zero carbon……and how about updating rail lines to introduce rapid rail transit like Europe has been doing for decades.
I back this and have been saying the same re high speed rail! At one of the city centre consultations I attended they did say that the new city facilities would have high energy standards and ventilation systems (COVID era). Let’s see what happens - looking forward to continuing the conversation & advocacy.
ROADS!!!!! Where is the plan for ROADS!!! Durham is an impractical gong show already with their lack of roads and this will make it the worst traffic area in North America!!! I wanna see plans for the roads to support this. On a simple Sunday at 5pm the roads are congested. This will be paralyzing to the city and Durham region. No money in roads so it always gets put on the back burner.
Oh yeah....these so called apts are so small now that normal furniture will not fit in them, you have to buy what they call apt size furniture. What they want for the rent is outlandish . One person cannot afford to live there, you need at least two or three people to share if you want to be able to buy food, clothes or to afford transportation. Extra cost to be able to have parking.
Change is inevitable but what kind of change is what’s being questioned here. You said it yourself, those of us who moved out here did so to escape the city and live a peaceful life surrounded by green space. Where is the green space now ? where will it be in 10,15 years from now? You said People keep moving further east, further and further. Why do you think they’re doing that? Because we want a quiet peaceful place to call home. Why aren’t these developers catering to the many thousands who seek This lifestyle and not just the mad rush of city action while destroying our green space and pushing out the wildlife. This doesn’t make sense. We don’t need or want casinos and entertainment complexes that will attract all walks of life. Leave that to the big cities. Why should we be pushed out and forced to move further and further away? This city will be under constant construction. Who wants to deal with that? I do not support this vision because i don’t want to have to live 200km away from my job! I already pay outrageous property taxes , I can not imagine what it will be going forward to support all of this. But it sounds like Pickering will cease to exist soon and just become and extension of Toronto. NO THANKS!
What is really amusing, is the fact that you say Pickering council is open to hear concerns, but that isn't really the case is it? They are open to people voicing their opinions, and then disregarding anything they say. I know. I've had to deal first hand with this council. Everything, to them is all about developers, and no care in the world for their constituents. It sounds like you are to be the 'boy wonder of excitement', lol, but not buying it at all. Hopefully, the current members of council will be tossed out in the upcoming election.
Why populate area that is already congested? North of Finch is widely open, why not expand there? Building 75 towers sounds great, however, challenges associated with them like traffic, road expansion, places to shop, restaurants, grocery stores, doctor's office etc will all be compromised that exist now. Greed of money seems to be dictating this project and Rehman is trying to sell it as it will benefit him and his company.
It varies based on the project! Some projects such as the city centre and VuPoint Condos will likely be starting construction this year. Universal city is already well on the way. Others are still in the proposal phase and are some ways away. I would estimate that within 10 years a lot of what you see here will be built, probably longer before we see everything shown in the video :)
...comments are quite interesting....you Pickering ppl sound like the place actually belongs to you lmao...the MOB will get EVERY contract from building 1-75 and everything in between...I mean that's the norm...nobody likes change...especially them 🤭
Bring it on!!! I resent the fact that we are a bedroom community. It's been 30 years since I've lived in Durham and am tired of communiting as far as Mississauga for employment, entertainment etc. Growth brings people and jobs Grow up Durham ! Grow up! While we are at it,Let's start clearing way for the airport.Change is good!
They be busy with a hammer trying to fix all the deficiencies. Business makes money to keep taxes low. Residential causes congestion and keeps taxes high. This is why Toronto taxes are less. Now with the rate increases and people not working, watch what happens.
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Transit needs to be upgraded instead of 10 - 12 lane roads for a city of around 100k with a massive highway already. ruclips.net/video/RQY6WGOoYis/видео.html&ab_channel=NotJustBikes ruclips.net/video/ORzNZUeUHAM/видео.html&ab_channel=NotJustBikes
75 new towers full of people, added right beside a highway 401 that stops dead every Friday (and a lot of other times too) already. Great idea! And yeah, somebody will say "hey we need people to use the transit" haha, good luck with that. A few will, the majority won't.
That is because the infrastructure for transit/pedestrians is terrible and built around and forces people to cross 8 lanes to get across a road. More car lanes should be removed to improve transit and traffic. ruclips.net/video/RQY6WGOoYis/видео.html&ab_channel=NotJustBikes
Hi everyone! I would like to clarify and state a few things. While the response to this video has been generally positive, I know there are a lot of people in the community - in OUR community (I live here too) who are upset by all of this. I can totally understand where that comes from. I have lived in, and grew up in Pickering during times when - like most of us remember - Pickering was a small, friendly community. That's why my family moved here too, and I loved my childhood years here. To those of you who are upset by this, know that:
1. I am not some outsider looking in, just looking to sell real estate. Pickering is my HOMETOWN. I love this community and care deeply about it.
2. My coverage of what is going on is out of genuine interest first, and my real estate career second. I was excited about this long before I even became a broker.
3. These towers are not coming all at once. In fact, many of them are still in the proposal phase which means they are years and years away. They are not going to be built haphazardly and suddenly, but will be spaced out over several years.
4. There are requirements in place for city services - utilities, garbage, schools, and more - and while traffic and transit are valid concerns that need to be discussed, we are not going to become a "slum" as it has been suggested. FAR from it.
5. I am not personally responsible for these towers (though I wish I had that kind of dough $$!), and I don’t support everything in this video.
6. This is not a political doing, or conversation. This has been part of the Provinces plan for DECADES.
7. They say there is only one thing guaranteed in life other than death and taxes. And that's change. Change isn't always comfortable, but it is absolutely bound to happen. Recall that we are a "City" of Pickering. Not a town anymore. It's a constant evolution. From farms, to rural cottages, to a small township, to a town, to a city, to a thriving city.
It's sad in many ways - I will be the first to admit that seeing the places I frequented all throughout my childhood be torn down is sad. But how much longer can we prevent our coming of age as a city? What will Pickering look like in the year 2050? What SHOULD it look like?
How long can it remain a suburb *only*? With limited employment and little to do for our massive population of young people, young talent who is looking to establish their roots?
Are we currently reaching our fullest potential as a city?
I ask you to think about these and recall point 7 about change. I understand that people like different things - that's innate in life. If you moved out here to escape the city rush - that makes a lot of sense. But think - before you did that - the place you USED to live was the quiet suburb. And then, it got developed and people moved east. And then further out. And then further out. It's a tale that goes back centuries in Toronto's history, as well as that of pretty well every other major city.
I would like to ask, what is the alternative to growth for a city? Especially one sharing a border with Canada's largest city - our financial and economic hub.
If you're upset by this I understand your side. I just ask that you think about the ways in which this will help us as well. Further, as part of my continued efforts on this front, I will be launching a series of campaigns to advocate for positive changes and tweaks to these projects, for the betterment of our city. One of the things I have planned is a survey that I will send out and advertise, to hear from residents what they think, collect and present the data to you the viewers as well as the city, and to see what we can accomplish together.
Looking forward to continuing the conversation. Both here, and in future videos.
Thank you for your time!
Fahad
There's not any positive comments about this here or on any of the community groups???
Hi I am interested to learn more and get on your email list. Did not see In the description, could you reach out when you get a chance. Thank you.
Go Pickering!!
Better this than continuing loss of farmland!
@@leodowney509 tht is coming next…. Have you not seen what’s been going on on Taunton road? They have already started developing up there through the Seaton hiking trail
Top notch and very informative information. Job well done Rehman
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Great content my man
Thanks Justin!! 🙏
Welcome to Pickering as you depart Mississauga
Good I am glad to see Pickering is keeping up with Toronto. I like this change and hope to see more
Loving the idea especially in winters when u dont walk or drive too far to get to a mall or community space or library.. I wish the bottoms of the buildings have more shops cafes n patios so more ppl can enjoy also if each condo can be 300k to 750k range for 3 bedroom on the higher end.. and studio at the lower end
Great video! I am a huge proponent of the increased density. Good for the economy, good for housing affordability, especially for young families and the necessary direction of growth to take advantage of increased GO Transit and the like. No more car oriented and wasteful strip plazas.
Thanks for this video, Fahad. When I saw the headline, I was prepared to hate the idea of 75 towers. I've lived here most of my life and it's clearly a city where planning has been haphazard. But every location they are planning to build on is currently an eyesore. The old National Sports building? The plazas across from the PTC? The plazas on either side of Valley Farm? It's not like they are some kind of historic gems. They are hideous. Now let's see if the city planners can figure out how to get people moving safely and efficiently around the city...
Nice show
The comments are really interesting to read to say the least lol. But the way I see it is we have 2 options (and this is really simplifying it). No highrise development = falling population, more pollution, more highways, more cars, less green belt and green space, higher housing prices. More highrise development on the other hand = a city that supports a growing and thriving population, more opportunities, more walkable and family friendly neighbourhoods, less cars, less pollution, more public transit, more room for green space, and something thats on everyones mind recently, lower housing prices! Thats what it comes down to and the choice is yours folks.
How very depressing! Glad I don't live in Pickering.
Its ridiculous. Where do they expect people who already pay high taxes to shop let alone drive on roads that cant be expanded. Stupid, stupid, stupid!!!!
You want a 10 lane road in the middle of a city with a population of around 100k even after having a massive highway cutting through it? That is actually terrible urban planning. Cities 4 times the size in other high income/tax countries outside North America do much better with all roads in cities being single lane for each direction.
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Also car owners are actually subsidized but others other the car based infrastructure is financially unsustainable.
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You presented this really well. Easy to follow.
Toronto now has red bus lanes and light green narrow bike lanes.
Durham would look cool with dark green bus lanes with light green narrow bike lanes as well.
That would look cool!!
All these residential towers, no plans to upgrade streets, transit, services or provide proper infrastructure to support to occupants of all these excessive residential towers. No new schools, grocery stores etc. I’m betting that none of these residential units are of an adequate size/square footage and will result in social economic problems not just for the condo tower, but the city as well.
Hi Lisa! Totally fair concerns and I absolutely share them with you. As part of the approval process, they do have to plan for schools and new ones will be built for sure. As for grocery and retail, the model for almost all of these is going to be stores along the bottom of the buildings, with residential units on top. The Toronto model, basically! So the amount of stores and shops will actually greatly increase.
My personal biggest concern is definitely with transit. That part always seems to be reactive, and only built years too late. Will be important to urge the city to get ahead of that problem and build adequate transit.
@@FahadxRehman Along with the roaches.
It is the UN2030 plan to build dense cities - read about UN2030 agenda, basically the goal is to pack-and-stack humanity in dense cities where they can be monitored 24x7...Pickering will also become a place like this...
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@@FahadxRehman There are several "elephants I the room". Sadly, most of the businesses we love, and are established fixtures in neighbourhoods will NOT MAKE IT. These local stores, services, restaurants, will have to close, wait for construction, negotiate with new landlords, and face huge costs in moving. Or they can try moving to another location. They face competition from larger stores and franchises that have big parking lots right now, and will not be closing. In 15 years of living here I have never seen residents talking about things more, than this project ( and their unhappiness with our elected City Council). Maybe it was an unintended outcome but your video has sparked this.
Oh yes the “Toronto model” … that’s why I moved away from Toronto to have a “residential experience”. This is “ironic development”, oh look, people are moving to Pickering (suburbs) let’s build 80 storey condos for them - this is why people move to the suburbs is to get away from living in or near “worker silos” like lab rats.
So all these restaurants, doctors offices, office space, etc is being torn down and where will all the old residents and now new residents from 75 towers now go? Where will all of this then be built? Absolutely insane… in the worst way :/
Interesting perspective. May you please share with us where you got your Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning :/
These are multi use towers. Businesses will have to temporarily relocate before moving back in these towers.
Where will the old residents go? Easy, there are no existing residents on any of these lands - most of it is empty parking lots.
Thanks for the warning! I'm glad I won't be here when it happens. A few towers already blot out the skyline down in Bay Ridges. The traffic on Liverpool Rd South is crazy. A spot to park by the lake, to sit or for a walk is just a memory.
Retail at road level but no parking!TRAFFIC!!
I 100% believe all these new towers are much needed in the city and the GTA as a whole, however why is every city in the GTA building their high density residential next to unwalkable mega highways. More focus should be put on building along new public transit corridors. Also, more greenery is also needed. 50 residents living in a few single family homes have access to massive parklands in their neighbourhood, but thousands of residents in high density residential areas have almost no parks at all and instead have a view of a massive polluting highway. Something needs to be done about this ASAP.
Thing is that in Pickering all of these condos maybe next to the highway but they are also along the GO transit corridor which is extremely beneficial for the new residents that come
We need a transformation in roads (narrower, more bus lanes, well-shaded walking and cycling infrastructure) BEFORE density arrives, so that many don't even feel the need to buy and use a car. Often, many are NIMBY simply because "there will be so many cars" (they're also hypocritical, because those already here with their cars are never to blame for congestion). Generally I support density but we don't actually need anything taller than 20 stories. We can achieve far better results for creating community at lower heights, while still having major density. If it was up to me, we would never exceed 12 stories. These sprawling suburbs have ample space used for parking, unused grass, mega-malls and vacant or brownfield sites. Also, crucially, we need mandatory targets for permanent and deeply affordable housing, and rental housing (25 and 25% imho). Developers are making gargantuan profits and we need to vote for government that brings thoughtful and more gentle density that is diverse, affordable and connected with multi-modal transportation corridors, with an emphasis on active modes.
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If only there was actual transit options. This is going to be such a disaster of mismanagement, delays, screw-ups and reactionary "oh we have no idea this would destroy the roads, bring thousands of people with their cars to a place that already has murderous traffic and induce demand for infrastructure change."
These condos are going to price most people out of them, or make the people who get into them house-poor. All while attracting a wealthy elite to gentrify it all.
I'm all for smart and strong cities but we're relying on private industry to be in the best interest of people when their only interest is profit.
Maybe it's time to move to Calgary....just thinking out loud ....
RIP Pickering.
Thanks for all the information, Farhad!
I can't say that I'm happy about all of these changes. So many comments have brought up great points. My concerns are many, foremost of which is the cost of housing. I can't see that anything will be affordable...and it makes me wonder what kind of people they're really redeveloping the city for. 🤷🏾♀️
The great thing about this is, it adds housing supply. Basic economics states that when supply increases, price decreases. We still have a LONG way to go before we can even budge the prices, however it is definitely a step in the right direction.
Oh yeah that's just great. The traffic is so heavy already. It takes you 15 mins to just get off at Brock from 401. Then it is bumper to bumper from there on 401 right out to other side of Oshawa. Do you think they have worked out that problem. Liverpool Rd in Pickering is bumper to bumper. So do you really think it is such a great idea to have these hughmongess towered. Kingston is already bumper to bumper most of the time during the week and on the weekend it is bumper to bumper. You can walk faster.
You NIMBYs are the reason why nothing gets built or improved, think about it all the traffic is there for a reason, every damn person is in their car because they're driving from Toronto to pickering from work, now with all this development means more frequent transit routes, shops, businesses and offices not to mention GO train line being electrified which will reduce travel times from 40 mins to 20 mins. So all this will have a great positive impact on everyone thus causing traffic to be improved
Oh ya just what we need is more people, like traffic doesn’t exist anymore
Traffic only exists because transit is not prioritized in Pickering. ruclips.net/video/RQY6WGOoYis/видео.html
I have been a resident for 33 years. Because it's been a bedroom community and a nice place to raise a family. Not anymore. All of this combined with the huge housing developement of Seaton Community will only make this community nothing but traffic congestion and frustration. Our leadership has sold out to corporate greed. Such a shame.
Where should people live Steven? Send them further out of the GTA? Maybe Bowmanville? Doesn't matter where you go, "not in my backyard" is rampant. Do you drive around the GTA - I mean from Niagara thru to Oshawa and up to Bradford? I do. The amount of growth and expansion EVERYWHERE is unprecedented. It is not corporate greed, it is how civilizations work. They expand and grow. I understand why you wouldn't want that in you backyard but it is in backyards all over the place. Progress sucks and I find the older I get, the more I don't like it, but it is what it is.
@@rawcanuck662 You are right. Can’t stop growth no matter ho many local citizens speak out at all the meetings that will be scheduled: just a facade to let people think their voice is being heard.
The GTA is so attractive to people all over the world, that the only way to stop growth is to create a police state that bars new-comers fom entering..... and this won’t be happening anytime soon.
Walkable neighbourhoods where kids can walk without parents being worried that they maybe hit by cars are much better places to raise a family.
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Pickering politicians seem to represent the big developers needs more then the residents needs . Any affordable housing among the 75 towers ?
#SaveSakuraSushi
As a long time, 60 plus year resident of this area this is so sad to see. Overcrowding, high density housing, overwhelming traffic. I’m so glad I have my childhood memories of a place I called home. Not anymore
Thank you for sharing your story, Janette 🙏 I can tell this area means a lot to you and I respect that!
Also long time resident, but fact is progress happens. I have a video from my parents showing 401 as single lane each way thru Pickering in the 60s - my parent's friends thought they were nuts moving out to the middle of nowhere. Now look at it. These projects are the next step. People need to live somewhere. Like a comment above - better this than paving over more farmland. You can always do what so many others do, move out to a rural town where progress is decades away. Pickering is next door to the 3rd largest city in North America. What do you expect? Sad, but inevitable.
what childhood memories lol, pickering is literally all parking lots, plazas and houses. All these places are hideous and lame, I guess the parking lots mean a-lot to you. All these changes will literally occur on parking lots and these lame plazas it wont affect your single family housing.
Agree with traffic and dense housing. Streets are already narrow in New housing area. If roads are not widen traffic is going to be worse.
So glad I moved out of Pickering to the country over a year ago.
75 new towers?
Good Luck!
Nothing looks more family friendly than a city full of buildings. I love pickering. The people are friendly. Families walking in the neighborhood stopping to chat with others and now it will be a bunch of ugly buildings everywhere. Getting too much. Time to start looking.
I love Pickering too - exactly for the reasons you mention. It's not that this is happening everywhere - practically all of the single family home communities are staying the exact same. It's just that the city is building up it's own downtown core. City centre + Kingston road will be where the bulk of the development is. Like you, I sincerely hope the friendly nature of Pickering continues otherwise, and it should!
@@FahadxRehman i actually grew up toronto and moved to get away from the congestion. As a kid i always thought i was a city girl but as you get older the peace and quiet is more enjoyable. I don't much care for the downtowns of any city and where this is being built is just east of me. I think it's time to get out of in the near future. However who ever likes this i wish you well and enjoy. I can always come back and visit. :)
@@kimberleybedford5000 that’s entirely fair, Kim! I appreciate the perspective. I hope you do visit and I hope it remains a city you can be proud to have lived in. Wishing you well too :)
No one walks in Pickering's suburbs with the car oriented development. Now with walkable neighborhoods being designed people will begin to walk without being forced into a car because everything is so far.
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Are you seriously saying that these empty parking lots and ugly plazas and roads with cars hurdling 70km/h are family friendly and pretty? Please get a grip on reality dear Kimberly
Great video! Excited for the upcoming transformation. Pickering is such an ideal location due to the frequent public transit to Toronto. Combine that with the Pickering casino, an indoor waterpark, and waterfront (Frenchman’s Bay Yacht Club).
I’m very excited for this project ti be accomplished. Honestly; people who have an issue with there being more growth, population, and change in Pickering should move further away, from this city, maybe to Whitby as that is considered a town and much smaller and quieter for those who want a high extent of peace lol.
However, I’m looking forward to all of this success, I think Pickering is the perfect suburbs that will soon become more Urban like but it will remain the calmness whilst containing a Downtown that we all need.
I'm ecstatic, my company is getting some of these towers and I won't have to do the toronto commute for awhile
Get ready for the Smart City. High density. Everything can be more easily monitored. Good luck Pickering!
My husband writes, " WONDERFUL that Pickering is finally growing up ! Bring it all on. Life evolves and changes. Thank God. No more sleepy small town setting. A new Performing Arts Centre hosting the Durham Philharmonic Orchestra and a world class new Central Library. Talk about exciting changes indeed. HURRAY !!!!!!!! "
How much of this development will provide affordable housing for families? I suspect that there won't be much.
It would be nice if there was also more small scale development because buildings that are 3 stories are less expensive to build and less expensive to rent or to buy.
This isnt progress, this is the destruction of a lovely town. What is Mayor Ryan thinking
Ryan has ALWAYS wanted more condos, condos, condos! His so-called "legacy".
I’m on the fence with this one😂
aint gon be nowhere to eat fam
but respect to this guy for doing all this research
@@ItsBurnahMan Haha there will be plenty of new places my friend! And GREAT ones at that! Also, construction is going to happen gradually (even within each development) so as to not be so abrupt - and existing businesses will have the opportunity to lease space in the renewed plazas.
Fahad, I know you are not responsible for the decisions that have been made, so this is not directed at you as a criticism, but as my personal view of what is to come.
So I'm sure you've seen many comments specifically about traffic and about commercial amenities. Let me tell you my experience: I moved into North York (stretch of North York from Sheppard to Finch, east to Doris/Kenneth). There were a few condos. There were still fast food restaurants, a large variety of stores, plenty of grocery choices including "corner markets", pubs, and, above all, a sky. I moved out in 2008 to just over the valley (so I spend most of my time in Pickering and tend to refer to it as my home, as I don't feel like a Torontonian).I can tell you, by the time I revisited my old neighbourhood, the density of towers is very much like what is being planned for Pickering. The so-called "commercial units" at ground level of these towers is insulting: 300 square foot cubbyholes. And probably at leases that can barely be sustained with so little real estate to actually have product. I saw stores come and go. Fast food disappeared (maybe that's not a horrible thing, but that's a different debate). There is no longer a sky, all there is is concrete. "Park space" is small and certainly unremarkable. And, the traffic is ALWAYS bad. And the sheer density has promoted ghettoization of the neighbourhood.
What is there to discuss about traffic? With no ability to add exits to the 401, this will destroy Durham if for no other reason than the commute will become even worse that the commute westbound through Mississauga to Oakville and Hamilton. Traffic on the 401 will begin to back up well before Port Union very soon, making it ugly even for those is Scarborough to get home. What does any builder, politician or planner honestly think our three main thoroughfares can handle, with nowhere to expand them? Taunton, Kingston and Bayly will become nightmares throughout the day. Parking is going to be completely absorbed, with the only parking being expensive pay parking with all the money going to property management, owner corporations, and REITs.
So, to recap:
1) We are going to destroy precious wildlands
2) We are going to suppress commercial use land, at the same time as increasing the need for it
3) We are going to cause rampant congestion
4) The major benefactors will be builders, property managers, REITs, and politicians; i.e., the few who generally don't need benefits to be further skewed towards them
Let me say that for the past couple of years, I have been hearing about condo plans. I saw Sobeys shut down, and heard about the plans for the National Sports area. I heard about others. But in my wildest dreams, never would I have thought it would go this far. That is is such a shock to people speaks to the fact that there is not nearly enough public accountability for the decision-making happening in Pickering. Where was the consultation? What does it matter that this will take a few years to get really bad? It's like telling someone they have cancer, but don't worry, it's not so bad because it will get worse over the course of many years to come, not immediately.
I don't think people disagree that change is inevitable. But who says BAD change is inevitable? I'm not saying that Pickering cannot use more community facilities as you indicate, and cannot use condo towers. What I am saying is that 75 towers that cause, among other effects, the above 4 things, clearly indicates an abundance greed, a lack of true commitment to a planned community, and a deep care for our home amongst those with the power to make these decisions.
I sincerely hope that you do picture, from time to time, the darker side of what is happening, as you partake in the real estate bounty that will come of this.
These are my thoughts. Best wishes to those who do live here in 10-15 years; I hope I am terribly terribly wrong. But either way, I can't see myself enduring this by then.
Lachlan....Well said! Every point you make is well thought out and accurate. Those applauding this change have no clue how it will affect the quality of life in Pickering. The only other point you didn't include is the increase in crime which follows with growth. As stated, we all expect change as time moved on. But positive change ! Not this.
Traffic is only bad because transit is not prioritized in Pickering.
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Cannot compare mississauga to pickering. 75 highrise? Garbage disposal, congestion, values of existing condos and townhouses, taxes. Mississaugas land size and scope dwarfs pickering plan. People need to think this through.
The overall size isn't as relevant, as majority of this development is happening in one area - surrounding the City Centre. It's entirely reasonable, in my opinion, for us to have a downtown area and then a suburban area. There are also plans to build out employment lands in the north, along Hwy 7.
With all of this, maintaining city services will be not only a priority but a necessity. Keep in mind places operate totally fine with this kind of density elsewhere in the GTA. I am cautiously optimistic, while maintaining the position that we must continue to advocate for the right changes to roadways, transit, city services, and safety considerations. Cheers!
@@FahadxRehman Pickering was a nice place to raise a family and have a headache free life for the most part once upon a time ago but people like you have no regard for the people already living here. You do realize a high majority of people living here moved here because they wanted an escape from the city. There are no wins here more people means more crime, higher prices, traffic WE DONT WANT THIS
How about health care? The local hospitals have been over burdened for years and cannot support this kind of population growth!
@@pattitaylor3431 A new hospital is also being built.
@@ansh7335 the location has not yet been determined. It may be in Oshawa, which doesn't help the proposed population explosion in Pickering
Firstly, wonderful video Fahad. I actually love tall buildings and density, and I also recognize that it's better to build up than out. However, unless there is a major shift in how Canadians travel/use vehicles this is going to be a travel nightmare! We can't add more exits to the 401 (except on to the casino of course), Bayly cannot be expanded. Kingston Rd has been reduced for bus/bike lanes that are barely used (and this likely won't change thanks to Canadian winters). Brock is ready, but once Seaton Village is finished that will be clogged. And don't even get me started on the mess that is the 401 (incl the toll roads in Durham). Unfortunately I have no choice but to use Bayly to access my neighborhood, and I cannot even imagine how awful traffic will become 🤯. Canadians are not like Europeans, they will not walk daily to get their groceries from local stores in their communities, so unfortunately this is all wishful thinking. The reality of future Pickering will not be practical, and you are right, we will be pushed further north for quality of life (East is not an option anymore).
I think you are bang on about traffic. I don't mind the progress and buildings plus the plans look great but traffic could be horrendous....
Kingston is not reduced for bus/bike lanes. Also you know what solves traffic, switching car lanes to transit.
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I think climate change is real and we need to rethink the role of the single occupant car. I believe ride sharing should be on the table, along with bikes, ebikes and transit. Communities should be walkable! Protect farmland from ourselves and foreign investors! It's cliche but, live simply so others can simply live!
I've lived here over 30 years.
Cheers!
When driving becomes unworkable people will find a way, most people downtown Toronto and most other cities figure it out.
Did you know that Go train line in the city is being electrified and will reduce travel times from 40 mins to downtown to near 20 FREAKING minutes, so this will greatly impact how people get in and out of they city. Why should I drive to Toronto in heavy jam packed traffic when I can hop on the GO train and arrive in Toronto in around 20 mins.
The prices will make no difference to the supply if we can’t afford
this is terrible
The reason these buildings are going up is because there is a great deal of money to be paid. The developers are lobbying and giving benefits to the city planners, councillors, mayors. Don't fall for the hype how wonderful great things are coming to the city. There is no benefit from these developments for the existing residents of Pickering. There will be a thousand people jammed packed on one street corner with a thousand cars - just think about it. What we need is more commercial space for restaurants, daycares, doctors offices; not tear those down. We need more parks and recreational centers for our kids to play. This guy is an agent of the developers with eyes lit up like Christmas knowing there is so much opportunity for money to be made by real estate agents alike.
if your asking what it's going to look like in pickering...have a look at mississauga/brampton.
Can they put this effort in the public transit instead???
No $ in it for them. forget about all else,.....what about parking and sewage line capabilities?
@@steveofthebeach1424 as if we don’t already pump part of peel regions sewage as we speak.
I would love to see some major public transit investments as well. Can’t keep that part on the back burner!
@@frogworth1622 I see what you mean and I agree but public transport isn’t a business meant to make profits, ideally it’s to provide service to the public. Clearly cities like Pickering miss this point
@@FahadxRehman Public transit is terrible at the moment except on Kingston Road.
All you people complaining need to get over it. If it bothers you so much move out of Pickering
Theres only 1 course of action left really. Sell your homes and move out. Pickering is ruined by corporate greed. Wonder whose next?
Pickering wants to be Toronto without the proper infrastructure. We need more transit options, we need subway lines and LRT’s. Not a stupid BRT that runs in the middle of Kingston road. I’m not opposed to all this development because this is the future everywhere.
Agreed! LRT would be a practical and cost effective means for a place like Pickering
@@FahadxRehman Unfortunately no. The only benefit to LRT compared to BRT is capacity, which is unlikely to be needed for a very long time. Everything about LRT is worse: its 10-20x more expensive, it often operates slower than BRT, and it offers far less flexibility in terms of routing. There is already a GO train right next to the corridor that operates every 15 minutes (usually), not to mention they're planning on electrifying it so most longer distance travelers will take that instead. LRT really does not make much sense for Pickering.
So the City is using your exact RUclips Thumbnail in their video today (interview with you). This adds further confusion on the issue! The average person may no be catching this! Please ask City to change their thumbnail.
This is really horrible news. This confirms Pickering as a bedroom community with no jobs and all cars travelling to Toronto. Lots of talk about transit but the reality is there is nothing useable outside of the town centre and the Go Train station.
Transit with at least 30 min frequency should be provided on all major roads, not just Kingston. Also it should be a transit that runs only on that road like Toronto, not a 1 hour loop to all the corners of the city.
I refuse to sit in unbearable traffic/gridlock for 30 mins to visit the library, however amazing it will be!!! I guess only those who live above or nearby will 🤷♀️
Traffic is only bad because transit is not prioritized in Pickering.
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Gentrification radiates outward
They said they would be town houses they lied!
Looks like a nightmare
At least you guys aren’t destroying the wetlands like the San Francisco by the bay goofs. With that being said, that’s wayyy too many condos for my liking. Time to move north. Yuck.
Oh don't worry, they are still fighting to build condos directly on the wetlands 🙄. That fight is far from over...
While I agree with some comments about ex national sports due for a change etc I also don’t like the idea of such a growth in population while infrastructure are not being adequately sized for it. Meaning… each condo tower will add 1000 cars and Kingston road /401 and a number of roads are already saturated. While I enjoy Pickering, just like in the GTA in general the developers often win vs long term planning. Go visit liberty village, try to park there or do anything and tell me that’s what you want for Pickering.
As someone who grew up in Durham since the early 90’s, this sucks. Definitely looking forward to leaving.
Have fun
This is gonna suck
I have mixed feelings of excitement, overwhelmed, and a little sad. But nevertheless you have done a superb job of presenting this. Please keep up the excellent efforts, and best of luck in your business. Also, could you offer some aid to the City of Pickering, they clearly have some issues in communication. (Your video is being passed around social media with such discussion!)
Wonder if they will use their heads and make the buildings fitted for green energy…..since we are supposed to be heading toward zero carbon……and how about updating rail lines to introduce rapid rail transit like Europe has been doing for decades.
I back this and have been saying the same re high speed rail! At one of the city centre consultations I attended they did say that the new city facilities would have high energy standards and ventilation systems (COVID era). Let’s see what happens - looking forward to continuing the conversation & advocacy.
Also the rail lines should also be to Markham and midtown. Not just Union.
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ROADS!!!!! Where is the plan for ROADS!!! Durham is an impractical gong show already with their lack of roads and this will make it the worst traffic area in North America!!! I wanna see plans for the roads to support this. On a simple Sunday at 5pm the roads are congested. This will be paralyzing to the city and Durham region.
No money in roads so it always gets put on the back burner.
Future video will cover roads/traffic concerns! 🙏
Traffic is only bad because transit is not prioritized in Pickering.
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Gross.
Oh yeah....these so called apts are so small now that normal furniture will not fit in them, you have to buy what they call apt size furniture. What they want for the rent is outlandish . One person cannot afford to live there, you need at least two or three people to share if you want to be able to buy food, clothes or to afford transportation. Extra cost to be able to have parking.
I don't hear anything regarding environmental concerns or indigenous lands. Stay away from our green spaces.
Change is inevitable but what kind of change is what’s being questioned here. You said it yourself, those of us who moved out here did so to escape the city and live a peaceful life surrounded by green space. Where is the green space now ? where will it be in 10,15 years from now?
You said People keep moving further east, further and further. Why do you think they’re doing that? Because we want a quiet peaceful place to call home. Why aren’t these developers catering to the many thousands who seek This lifestyle and not just the mad rush of city action while destroying our green space and pushing out the wildlife. This doesn’t make sense.
We don’t need or want casinos and entertainment complexes that will attract all walks of life. Leave that to the big cities. Why should we be pushed out and forced to move further and further away?
This city will be under constant construction. Who wants to deal with that?
I do not support this vision because i don’t want to have to live 200km away from my job! I already pay outrageous property taxes , I can not imagine what it will be going forward to support all of this.
But it sounds like Pickering will cease to exist soon and just become and extension of Toronto.
NO THANKS!
Ruining our community! Thanks
@@mickant8505 time to sell and move further.
What is really amusing, is the fact that you say Pickering council is open to hear concerns, but that isn't really the case is it? They are open to people voicing their opinions, and then disregarding anything they say. I know. I've had to deal first hand with this council. Everything, to them is all about developers, and no care in the world for their constituents. It sounds like you are to be the 'boy wonder of excitement', lol, but not buying it at all. Hopefully, the current members of council will be tossed out in the upcoming election.
Don't believe this crap that this guy is dishing out. OMG...Traffic will be a night mare.
Traffic is only bad because transit is not prioritized in Pickering.
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Toronto. The most Desirable city in the planet with 6 months of bone chilling cold and wind. It could be for the polar bears
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Why populate area that is already congested? North of Finch is widely open, why not expand there? Building 75 towers sounds great, however, challenges associated with them like traffic, road expansion, places to shop, restaurants, grocery stores, doctor's office etc will all be compromised that exist now. Greed of money seems to be dictating this project and Rehman is trying to sell it as it will benefit him and his company.
Stay out of Pickering.
Do you know how many total units within all 75 proposed buildings?
without proper public transit this will be the dearth of Toronto
All setting up for the new system, world economic Forum has described...
You are a vulture! Destroying pickering
Amazing! How many years should this take to complete?
It varies based on the project! Some projects such as the city centre and VuPoint Condos will likely be starting construction this year. Universal city is already well on the way. Others are still in the proposal phase and are some ways away. I would estimate that within 10 years a lot of what you see here will be built, probably longer before we see everything shown in the video :)
it will take the length of time it takes these realtors to sell shoeboxes to people. no buyers…no development.
How many counts of (native species) trees will be planted?
This is a great question!!!
...comments are quite interesting....you Pickering ppl sound like the place actually belongs to you lmao...the MOB will get EVERY contract from building 1-75 and everything in between...I mean that's the norm...nobody likes change...especially them 🤭
@@ddf5467 under the Planning Act, new development is required to replace and provide additional trees and enhancement to natural environments
Bring it on!!! I resent the fact that we are a bedroom community. It's been 30 years since I've lived in Durham and am tired of communiting as far as Mississauga for employment, entertainment etc. Growth brings people and jobs Grow up Durham ! Grow up! While we are at it,Let's start clearing way for the airport.Change is good!
Absolutely, have employment for people here in Pickering.
where the hell are these people going to work? looks nice but in reality will be an utter shit show.
They be busy with a hammer trying to fix all the deficiencies. Business makes money to keep taxes low. Residential causes congestion and keeps taxes high. This is why Toronto taxes are less. Now with the rate increases and people not working, watch what happens.
CRAZY STUFF, eh? We’ll be going into these projects in more detail in future videos so be sure to subscribe! 🙌
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Please stay away from Amberlea Plaza ( Whites and Stroud lane) ...:😁
That’s a very exciting news for Pickering!
Honestly I’m excited, I love seeing new building be built, and this is pretty crazy. Hope the roads are gonna be upgraded 😅
Yes more traffic more people more covid!
Transit needs to be upgraded instead of 10 - 12 lane roads for a city of around 100k with a massive highway already.
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Nice video..
Thank you!
FAHAD THE GOAT
75 new towers full of people, added right beside a highway 401 that stops dead every Friday (and a lot of other times too) already. Great idea! And yeah, somebody will say "hey we need people to use the transit" haha, good luck with that. A few will, the majority won't.
Pickering will have it's own large infrastructure, people will be able to work in pickering instead of traveling west.
That is because the infrastructure for transit/pedestrians is terrible and built around and forces people to cross 8 lanes to get across a road. More car lanes should be removed to improve transit and traffic.
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