Our honourable Minister of Infrastructure, Kinga Surma said the Ontario Science Centre had to be closed abruptly because the roof was no longer safe. Public safety was her primary concern. However, based on various reports and experts' opinions, this was not the case. The building was not in imminent danger, and the exhibition could have continued. The Centre was also a good choice for a temporary location. So why did the minister panic the public? Only she knows.
She is the minister responsible for the closure. She should have consulted with experts, the public, and the architects who designed the iconic building. Then she should have informed her superiors of her decision on this matter. She should have stood up and said loudly that this structure should be saved no matter what.
It's an iconic building and a great landmark. These types of landmarks and architectural gems should be preserved. Professor Lynch's "Image Theory of a City" talks about landmarks when designing a city. This landmark is already here and well-known. This landmark is in the minds of Canadians. This landmark will be in their perception of the city of Toronto. This landmark should be preserved. If the building has safety issues, they need to be addressed and dealt with. Politicians come and go, but these buildings will remain for a long time. They will be a part of Toronto's proud history.
I hope the mayor of Toronto, experts, the Centre's architects, and the public will apply enough pressure on the Ontario government to reverse its decision to close and move the Centre to Ontario Place.
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