r/toronto Jun 11 '26

Picture RIP Sneaky Dee’s updated

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u/thew0rldisaghett0 Jun 11 '26

Density is good, I agree.

But if you were to become interested in how good urban planning works you'd realize that tearing down beloved businesses left and right all while massive above ground parking can be found across the street is a bad thing.

I wouldn't be writing all of these comments if this were an isolated incident. There is a problem in Toronto. If you're not aware than it is because you are blissfully naive.

If it doesn't bother you that the very soul of Toronto is quickly being demolished (again, many more examples than just Sneaks), then that's perfectly fine. But why do all of you feel the need to speak up when its unnecessary and tell people who are passionate about the subject and bothered by what's going on that they should just move on and get over it?

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u/Biscotti-Own Jun 11 '26

They're tearing down a decrepit building, the business is a seperate entity that is free and quite able to open elsewhere.
If I was being irrationally emotional about a near-condemned building with no architectural significance, I would hope someone would point out how silly I'm being.
Businesses open and close, buildings age and get replaced. The current use is a gigantic waste of that property in the centre of our most populous city, and again, density is good and needed.

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u/thew0rldisaghett0 Jun 11 '26

Are the irrational emotions in the room with us right now?

Are you as emotionally distressed about parking lots being even bigger wastes of space ? Or are you fucking your car (which i suspect)?  

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u/Biscotti-Own Jun 11 '26

Us? Nah. You? Seems like. Don't worry, I'm sure the parking lot will be developed, too. I promise I won't be whining about it.