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While working in Amsterdam a couple of years ago, I had the pleasure of visiting MICROPIA - a brand new museum dedicated to the fascinating world of microbes. It was truly cutting edge and I can imagine repurposing one or more of the modernist PODS into similar attraction. MICROPIA is a recipient of several Tripadvisor's Traveller's Choice Awards, where it maintains a 93% Excellent/Very Good rating. Toronto and Ontario Place could be home to North America's first such attraction.

Submitted by Anonymous

Do not install a ferris wheel, a casino (Atlantis Club - now long gone - was good enough have another nightclub lease that space if you must), nothing more commercial than a waterslide park. And no tearing down of Ziedler's pod architecture! Restore it if needed! And Cinesphere STAYS. Please. We will literally chain ourselves to Cinesphere over this!

Submitted by Anonymous

I welcome your initiative to champion ideas for conserving the iconic architecture and public purpose of Ontario Place. For several years, I have been the volunteer lead in a project concept and an inclusive community process for achieving it perfectly suited to the site that would do that: a World Water Centre. Alas, our progress was frozen by Premier Ford's RFP.

Submitted by Dale Taylor

A mix of retail and destination amenity like Granville Island is Vancouver. It needs animation.

Submitted by Stephen

Extend the streetcar from Exhibition to Ontario Place. Getting there by public transit isn’t easy.

Submitted by Stephen

Adapt the silos for indoor rock-climbing - it's been done in Montreal and is very cool!

Submitted by Stephen

I think the exterior of the Pods should be used for slacklining

Submitted by Bob

I want the Cinesphere to host more art festivals

Submitted by Shola

Water sports in the lagoon!

Submitted by Tyrique

Why can’t the Pods become exhibition spaces again?

Submitted by Georgia

I think better food options would draw more people to the site.

Submitted by Ishaan

Ontario Place has always been ensconced in my memory as a place of raw wonder - the biggest screen I’d ever seen and best sound I’d ever heard; the craziest playground I’d ever kick-boxed and swung and climbed my way through, the most mind blowing collection of LEGO and futuristic architecture...then as an adult, the most relaxing and picturesque event venues in the city. We can regain that bastion for all, with a reinventing of what it takes to stretch peoples’ imaginations, with a reimagine of what space can be. Vague and fluffy, perhaps - but if that kind of lofty vision of this monumental land isn’t at the fore, we’re missing the mark. In every design decision in this re-development, we should be asking: are we creating awe?

Submitted by Adam

First of all, Ontario Place should have a conservation management plan, that will highlight the elements of high significance to retain. The current announcement by the PG does not mention the preservation of the commons nor the safeguarding of the landscape of Ontario Place. It is essential that a strategy is etched first before asking for developers to propose ideas. Profit driven proposals will not align with the public good needs, nor will they put the preservation of modern heritage as their priority.

Submitted by Anonymous

Our idea is to move Ontario Science Centre to the current location of Ontario Place to increase patronage for both institutions, upgrade the infrastructure of Ontario Place, create Ontario Institute of Science and Technology at the location of Ontario Place and apply for funding from Federal and Provincial Governments. The current location of Ontario Science Centre can be proposed as future low-cost residential development.

Submitted by Stepan

Lease it out to multiple vendors for food concerts entertainment , weddings , corporate events kids playgrounds. Just like it was for all these years. I get it’s too expensive for the city but it should stay run events like CNE create new events .

Submitted by Sandy Griffin

I imagine a mixed used site with complete public ownership and stewardship. Deeply affordable publicly managed housing that shares the space with public lands to be enjoyed by all. I think it's important to pay homage to the history and ethos of the Children's Village and provide spaces for children to explore, engage in risky play and be joyful.

Submitted by Rachel

As per the suggestion of TCDSB trustee Norm Di Pasquale, make it a centre of excellence for outdoor education for school children in Ontario! With the existing waterways and Lake Ontario right there plus the links to the TRCA and waterways of the GTA it is perfectly situated to respond to the needs of multi curriculums.

Submitted by Anonymous

I am a 1974 baby and I have very fond memories of OP. It was such a great family outing for all ages. I think you should make the grounds just like it used to be “retro” style...just like how it started. Kids have enough electronics and tech in their everyday life. Why not bring it back to old school fun!!! I remember that outdoor maze type place with hanging padded boxing bag style things hanging that you would push your way through. And the ladders that you try and cross but fall into a foam pit. Swans!

Submitted by Cindy

Ontario Place is well positioned to become a local food hub equipped with growing facilities, permaculture forest and a sizeable green house for year-round use (the old banquet halls above the water would be great for that!). It should be a shared project between city and school programming and there are endless ways to go about creating a stewardship program for the space.

Submitted by Kyle Iannuzzi

Move the Science Centre, creating a year round anchor for the area; utilize the pods and other buildings. Cinesphere used as educational IMAX during the day, popular films at night. Old Science Centre location could be sold to developers, mixed income apartments/condos steps from Line 5.

Submitted by Dylan

Turn the silos into top rope climbing walls. Turn the log ride corridors with the fake rock walls into climbable rock walls for bouldering! Turn any and all of it into space useable for outdoor recreation!!

Submitted by Karilyn

To convert Ontario place into a large multi use area with parks, sports, community art and entertainment.. No casino please

Submitted by Anonymous

Outdoor gallery/festivals and nightlife. Toronto needs more connectivity with diverse communities — There are barriers that non-white, non-Canadian artists face while showcasing their work in the city. There should be opportunities for struggling artists, artisans and small business owners to sell their work at an outdoor vendor type place. This site needs to be for ALL ages and could include the arts, sports, recreation and culture. It has to be pluralistic and unique and attract people. A Shoreditch inspired district with hip bars, galleries and unique experiences for everyone is vital to a thriving community.

Submitted by Ryder

Create a "Super Entertainment District". Similar to Nashville Tennessee build a World Class diverse Toronto take on a music hub that encourages music culture and entertainment Toronto style. Create a "street" that houses venues of different sizes from small and intimate all the way up to the Budweiser Stage. Leverage the lake, marina and City views with diverse "Toronto style" dining and outdoor patios. Have controlled access across the bridges that lead transit to get people to and from the area safely.

Submitted by Anonymous