Waterfront

We live on a lake which is gradually disappearing. I don't mean that the lake is evaporating; it is disappearing from view because we have politicians who do not seem to have a problem with more and more condominiums and businesses building right up to the lakefront. Thse are not squat buildings that might allow us to retain some view of the lake. Take a look at the Harbour masters building- the harbour master has no view of the lake.

The latest project that I noticed being protested is a condominium slated for the east end of Toronto. Residents are trying to stop it but without proper zoning on the part of the city this will probably go through just like all the unfortunate projects in the city right now.

A project that is supposed to help the lake is taking down a section of the Gardiner Expressway. This is a disaster waiting to happen. As someone has suggested, block off the section to be taken down and observe what happens to city traffic. It won't help the lake which is not even near the Gardiner at this point. Taking down the Gardiner will only mean that drivers and others will now see the base of all the buildings that have been built by the shore line and traffic congestion in the area will be terrible. The lake is gone.

Where is the will to save the lake for the people? Other cities seem to be able to remember their natural wonders,why can't Toronto?