Kennedy Station marks the eastern edge of Toronto’s subway system, and it feels like a place built for transitions. Opened on November 21, 1980. Kennedy station was a transfer point for Line three, however that line closed on July 24, 2023. it was designed as a sprawling multi-modal hub—linking subway, GO Transit, buses, and for many years, the now-retired Scarborough RT. That layered purpose still defines the space: a concrete maze of platforms, ramps, and walkways that stretch across multiple levels. Much of it feels exposed to the elements, with raw finishes and an unpolished utilitarian tone that captures the energy of constant movement.
There’s a certain tension in the air at Kennedy—between what the station was, what it is, and what it’s becoming. Aging infrastructure sits alongside signs of renewal, with construction fencing and rerouted pathways shaping the daily flow. The surrounding area, too, is a mix of suburban edges and urban infill, mirroring the station’s in-between character. It’s not a place that hides its wear—but in that, it tells a vivid story of a transit system and a city in transition.
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