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Urban Hayloft

Craig White October 14, 2025 2 min read
Urban Toronto
Urban Hayloft
AI Article Summary

Leslie Barns is a new facility in Toronto where TTC streetcars are maintained and sheltered overnight. The building, located at the corner of Leslie and Lake Shore Boulevard, hosts several Bombardier Flexity Outlook trainsets. The facility is notable for its use in urban transit rather than for traditional agricultural purposes. This article also highlights UrbanToronto’s services related to tracking and analyzing construction projects in the Greater Golden Horseshoe area.

What This Means for Canadian Contractors

For Canadian builders, the Leslie Barns project demonstrates the importance of infrastructure in supporting urban transit systems. This means opportunities for contracts related to urban infrastructure maintenance and expansion, particularly in public transport. Additionally, the facility reflects a trend towards modernizing transport facilities, which could lead to increased government funding and investment in related areas.