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Three stations in the Stage 2 LRT expansion are being eyed for well-designed developments to build density in the western leg of the extended rail network and potentially generate revenue for the city.

Pinecrest, Cleary and Baseline stations could see new developments around, or even on top, of the LRT stops as the city tries to quickly open up opportunities to create residential density through the next rail construction contract.

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However, the city isn’t pursuing a similar chance to transform land around the future Gladstone station on the Trillium Line, even though a consultant shortlisted the property as a fourth best bet for quick development on the Stage 2 project.

The study by N. Barry Lyon Consultants points out the huge amount of empty federal land near the future Gladstone station in Little Italy, which is starting to see more infill and intensified residential buildings. There was a public works warehouse on the land just south of Somerset Street before the building was demolished, leaving a big empty field. The city has done work on a Gladstone station community design plan, foreseeing the eventual transformation of the 16.7 acres of federal land.