Thursday, April 7, 2011

Introduction to Yonge and Dundas Square



Young and Dundas Square, has brought many people together throughout the years. Its a place where people can conect, its also a vocial point and place to meet up and make things happen. Its known for its excitement and gatherings.

Young and Dundas Square, is a Canadian commercial public square in Toronto and one of the main and busiest intersections in Toronto. They started building the square during a revitalization project. The square was created from the demolition of a block of commercial buildings. Then reopened as a public square in November 2002. A grand concert was yeld in the square to celebrate the opening, since then the square has been used for; Music concerts, Film screenings and other big public events.The square is opposite the Toronto Eaton Centre and just south of the Ryerson University campus, and is part of a historic revitalization effort by the city, residents and the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area, an association of local businesses. This effort was spearheaded by Councillor Kyle Rae, Mr. Robert Sniderman of the Senator Restaurant and Mr. Arron Barberian of Barberian's Steak House. In late 2007, the Toronto Life Square entertainment complex opened across the street from the square.

Other projects in the immediate area include the redevelopment of the Eaton Centre, the construction of a new retail and cinema complex to the north, called Toronto Life Square (and formerly known as "Metropolis"), and the construction of 35 Dundas Street East to the south-east (on the corner of Victoria and Dundas), formerly the home of Olympic Spirit Toronto. On October 22, 2007, Rogers Media announced that it will buy this building as a new home for its Citytv and OMNI Television stations.

Other projects in the immediate area include the redevelopment of the Eaton Centre, the construction of a new retail and cinema complex to the north, called Toronto Life Square (and formerly known as "Metropolis"), and the construction of 35 Dundas Street East to the south-east (on the corner of Victoria and Dundas), formerly the home of Olympic Spirit Toronto. On October 22, 2007, Rogers Media announced that it will buy this building as a new home for its Citytv and OMNI Television stations.



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