The spine of University Avenue and this site is the edge of three districts yet suffers from inaccessibility, poor vehicle circulation, illegible transportation system, and a high contrast in land uses. The lack of branding could also be a product of ineligible boundaries based on neighbourhoods and service parks within these districts. For example, the large concentration of hospitals in the site is a distinct service park. Individual programming for speci c areas needs to occur, like cohesive development along transit corridors. The Rocket runs below University Avenue and connects major subway stations, bus loops, and streetcar stops all within the site boundary. Recently, the demand for living near transportation corridors has increased due to their ability to help citizens save time commuting to work and encourages the city to promote cohesive development and invest in prime real estate along University Subway.. The objective of this report focuses on gathering existing information on this space and places like it, to better nurture downtown Toronto’s grandest boulevard. Like other urban centres, this site is multi-faceted with a plethora of complex tensions. The area within this site boundary is multi- faceted, with issues from lighting and storm water management to general functionality for all users of the space. The report focuses on social development, recreation & tourism, urban ecology, transit-oriented development and branding through urban design strategies. How does one inner city high-order transportation corridor evolve into a well branded, compassionate, living urban park and streetscape?

1. TORONTO’S NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE
ACCESSIBLE, TRANSIT-ORIENTED, & RESILIENT
SITE DISCOVERY | Aaron Michael Hachey-O’Neil
UNIUNIUNIUNI
VERVERVERVER
SITYSITYSITYSITY
NEWNEW
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2. I | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | FIG 1.1 SOUTHERN VIEW FROM ISLAND E TOWARD CANADA LIFE BUILDING | Armoury Street

3. the SUMMARY
T
he spine of UniversityAvenue and this site is the edge of three districts yet suffers from inaccessibility,
poor vehicle circulation, illegible transportation system, and a high contrast in land uses. The lack of
branding could also be a product of ineligible boundaries based on neighbourhoods and service
parks within these districts.For example,the large concentration of hospitals in the site is a distinct service
park. Individual programming for specific areas needs to occur, like cohesive development along transit
corridors. The Rocket runs below University Avenue and connects major subway stations, bus loops,
and streetcar stops all within the site boundary. Recently, the demand for living near transportation
corridors has increased due to their ability to help citizens save time commuting to work and
encourages the city to promote cohesive development and invest in prime real estate along
University Subway.. The objective of this report focuses on gathering existing information on this space
and places like it, to better nurture downtown Toronto’s grandest boulevard. Like other urban centres,
this site is multi-faceted with a plethora of complex tensions. The area within this site boundary is multi-
faceted, with issues from lighting and storm water management to general functionality for all users of
the space.The report focuses on social development,recreation & tourism,urban ecology,transit-oriented
development and branding through urban design strategies. How does one inner city high-order
transportation corridor evolve into a well branded, compassionate, living urban park and streetscape?
the SUMMARY | INTRO | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | II

4. the METHODS
P
ersonal reflection of University Avenue began years ago while
photographing the site for pleasure, and later walking through
the park toward home from work. The inspiration process helps
to drive passion; the design requires excellent troubleshooting
skills. The problems listed in summary are common for older
neighbourhoods as they evolve and economic life of infrastructure
depreciates. Landscape architects work with other professionals to
pair problems with an evidence-based solution.To better quantify the
state of the site a meticulous primary observation occurred followed
by a comparison of both micro and macro relationships to help define
boundaries, relative differences, or overall themes. For researching
University Avenue, the report offers information gathered from cross
analyzing Open Data GIS and other resources on:
Inner-City Transportation, Median U-Turn Intersections
(MUTs),Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA),
Homelessness Partnership Strategies, Pedestrianization,
Convertible Site Furniture, Low Impact Development, Ecology,
and Demographics.
The information is portrayed visually to both isolate strengths and
weakness while illustrating them to the reader. The report then looks
at policies near and far regarding ideas to enhance the site. From this
point, diagrams, evidence, and feedback lead to multiple designs for
shareholders,communitymembersandtheCityofTorontotocritique.
If successful, a design proposal will lead to construction documents
and contracts addressing the needs of business owners affected
during the various phases building the New University Avenue.
II | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | INTRO | the METHODS FIG 0.2 MEMORIAL AT NIGHT | QUEEN

5. the CONTEXT
M
agnificent median parkways do not exist
like this often. From afar, it is Toronto’s
grandest boulevard, at the micro-level,
it seems stuck in the past in all the wrong ways.
University subway line ‘The Rocket’ opened in
1963. The City of Toronto owns the land, and
specific land uses to divide the boulevard within
the site boundary and create to three contextual
areas that include:
Culture & Tourism (Adelaide to Queen)
Government & Finance (Queen to Elm)
Health Care & Education (Elm to College)
These areas are thematic, and there are a lot of
Health Care employees that use the north end
of the site for example. The median design has
formal Versailles-style garden walls constructed
from rough-aggregate, reinforced concrete, and it
crumbles with the non-galvanized steel. The city
would require a tonne of compassion from the
locals,transit operators,and business as this major
corridor goes under the knife; the services cannot
disrupt for long. When the city works with partners
in both public and private sectors,it works out well,
as seen in examples throughout the report.
the CONTEXT | INTRO | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | III

6. IV | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | FIG 0.3 1929 VIEW OF UNIVERSITY AVE FROM ROOF OF CANADA LIFE BUILDING | Toronto Archives Item 7349

7. i
CONTENTS
GATHER: INVENTORY
welcomes ALL
demo(GRAPHICS)
the LANDMARKS
dreamy BOULEVARD
missing BIA
site DISCOVERY
character INVENTORY
STUDY: PROBLEMS
visual REFLECTION
under(PASS)
visibility DEMANDS
annual GARDENS
pre-FORECOURT
site VITALITY
messy ACCESS
transit LINES
mass MODEL
s.w.o.t. ANALYSIS
AMAZE: SOLVE
the PRECEDENTS
converging(HOOD)
increase VISIBILITY
new SPACE
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the SUMMARY the METHODS the CONTEXT
the CLOSING the REFERENCES the FIGURES

8. VI | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | FIG 0.4 South African War Memorial | Queen

9. welcomes ALL
U
niversity Avenue exists as Toronto’s widest, and grandest inner-city boulevard.
Each direction of traffic has four lanes branching off from Adelaide Street West,
continuing for 1.4 kilometres before dividing at College Street to circle Queen’s Park
and rename as Avenue Road.This boulevard is a traditional route to exit Toronto.Within the
site boundary, there is a broad, well-developed median parkette with statues and fountains.
There are many two direction median U-turns with turn restrictions at busy intersections.
This vital corridor has unique demographics as it is the real boundary between three inner-
city neighbourhood. It should be noted that there are three dominant business districts
mentioned in the context of this report.
The three neighbourhoods are: Bay St, University, and Kensington-Chinatown
This boulevard is home to many services, and it the most walkable neighbourhood in
downtown Toronto (Walkscore, 2017). This section describes demographics as it relates to
inner-city communities and famous landmarks. Downtown has a lot of futuristic-themed
buildings that attract people.The history of University Avenue’s median is available after the
landmarks,with and existing conditions map,discussion on the business district and transit
line. This section touches on the inaccessibility and provides a mosaic of photographs that
highlight the existing character of the site.
university AVENUE
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FIG 1.1 CONTEXT MAPS
Google Earth Pro (2017)

10. 2 | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | GATHER | demo(GRAPHICS)
demo(GRAPHICS)
A
ccording to Profile Toronto’s (2012) report on Downtown Living which summarizes a questionnaire concluding how transit and
living close to work are paramount for downtowners: University Avenue offers both. Households tend to consist mostly single
people and couples without children. Results show how Toronto’s inner-city inhabitants are most likely someone between
the age of 25 and 29 years old. Downtown has the highest property ownership for dwelling types in comparison to the other urban
centres in the study,with a percentage of 55% owned.This data explains why respondents chose that Owning a Home is one of theTop
Ten Reasons to Live Downtown Toronto. A higher concentration of people living downtown have a post-secondary degree, household
incomes are higher (Profile Toronto, 2012). Owning real estate, and having professional careers increase stability and these statistics
make sense.As the twenty-year-olds yearn children, private yards and greater square footage become paramount and thus they move
to suburban neighbourhoods and the edges of the inner-city. Below is an aerial map of University Ave, in Fig 1.2, and there are only
two residential buildings, the majority of residential is to the East and West of the Boulevard.
ADELAIDEstreet
QUEENstreet
RICHMONDstreet
WARMOURYstreet
DUNDASstreet
EDWARDstreet
CULTURE
FINANCE
TOURISM
GOVERNMENT

11. | demo(GRAPHICS) | GATHER | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | 3
downtown LIVING
Top Ten Reasons for Choosing to Live
Downtown Toronto are shown to the
right in Fig 1.3 with a sample size of
7,575 respondents (Profile Toronto,
2012). Urban centres are known for
their business district, which explains
how those working downtown chose
to live downtown.
FIG. 1.3 TOP 10 REASONS FOR CHOOSING TO LIVE DOWNTOWN
ELMstreet
GERRARDstreet
COLLEGEstreet
FINANCE
education
HEALTHCARE
FIG 1.4 STITCHED ARIEL MAP (NTS)
Google Earth Pro (2017)
FIG 1.2 STITCHED ARIEL MAP (NTS)
Google Earth Pro (2017)

12. PIER 27: YONGE & QUEENS QUAY
FIG 1.4 TOWER ON THE LAKE, NEW ARCHITECTURE
Roy Bhandari @TalkCondo (2015)
SHANGRI LA: ROOFTOP FITNESS
FIG 1.7 VIEW OF CN TOWER AND THEATRE PARK
Shangri La Hotel @ShangriLa.com (2015)
I.T. SCULPTURE: DISTILLERY
FIG 1.5 TORONTO DISTILLERY DISTRICT SEGWAY
James Hamilton @Toronto Blog (2012)
CITY HALL: TORONTO HQ
FIG 1.8 MID 20th CENTURIY FUTURE DESIGN
Dennis Jarvis @Wikimedia (2008)
AURA: TALLEST RES IN CANADA
FIG 1.11 AURA AT COLLEGE PARK AT NIGHT
Canderel Stoneridge @Canderel Rentals (2017)
RYERSON: LEARNING CENTRE
FIG 1.10 FUTURISTIC DESIGN THEME
Jimmy Wu s @Flickr (2013)
ROM: YONGE & BLOOR
FIG 1.12 FUTURISTIC DESIGN THEME
Tara Watson @ Macleans (2016)
ONE KING WEST: YONGE & KING
FIG 1.6 HYBRID ARCHITECTURE, (FUTURE + HISTORY)
Paige Dzenis @FashionMagazine (2013)
OCAD: AWE INSPIRING DESIGN
FIG 1.9 SHARP CENTRE FOR DESIGN AT OCAD
Richard Johnson @ArchDaily (2013)
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1111 1212
1515 1717
4 | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | GATHER | the LANDMARKS

13. queen west
toronto
university
bay st
dundas
square
harbour
front
st lawrence
market
gay village
u n i v e r s i t y a v e n u e s i t e
yorkville
annexchinatown
corktown garden
district
city
place
regent park
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6
18
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14 15
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12
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the LANDMARKS
I
nspirational landmarks offer successful precedents in local neighbourhoods that this report aims to learn from as a guide and apply
throughout. One theme stands out,and futuristic buildings inToronto attract people.Due to the extra-wide right-of-way of University
Avenue (greater than 45 meters), there are countless views of surrounding landmarks, as the area intensifies it will be a place that
should stand out.To be specific,Aura (#15) is the tallest residential building in Canada and users can see this building all over Toronto.
vGreat views of the CN Tower, Theatre Park Condos, Aura Condos, City Hall, and some towers from Bay Street pop up walking down
University Avenue and the City of Toronto intends to add more awe inspiring architecture to the skyline.
Neighbourhoods, landmarks, &
building forms for downtown
Toronto are shown in Fig 1.13
with supplementary photos on
page 4 with the full list below.
The balloons on the map order
from Left to Right, and they will
help with branding the theme
for the New University Ave.
1: PIER 27 RESIDENCES
2: CN TOWER
3: UNION STATION
4: DISTILLERY SCULPTURE
5: FLAT IRON BUILDING
6: ONE KING WEST
7: THEATRE PARK CONDOS
8: SHANGRI-LA HOTEL
9: PICASO CONDOS
10: CANADA LIFE BUILDING
11: TORONTO CITY HALL
12: OCAD & AGO
13: RCMI CONDOS
14: RYERSON UNIVERSITY
15: AURA CONDOS
16: ALLAN GARDENS
17: QUEEN’S PARK
18: THE ROM
| the LANDMARKS | GATHER | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | 5
FIG 1.13 FIGURE GROUND, NEIGHBOURHOODS & LANDMARKS (NTS)

14. dreamy BOULEVARD
A
ccording to the City of Toronto’s University Avenue
web page,Andre Parmentier designed the medians
of the first boulevard shown in Fig 1.2, followed by
the superbly styled version by H.Dunnington-Grubb and
J.V. Stensson in 1960. There are 5 fountains, 2 pools,
7 monuments, and raised beds to protect plants and
increase their visibility from over cars. The planters
consist of ever-blooming tropicals, trailing vines, and
ornamental trees and shrubs. These meticulously
designed arrangements supply the medians with colour
over the summer and spring. The trees and shrubs
offer a foundation for Seasonal Lights during winter
months. The trees include natives, rows of Hawthorne,
Pyramidal Oaks, and other ornamental trees. The city’s
website shows off these flowers: Canna Lily, Orange
Milkweed, Elephant Ears, Eucalyptus, and Begonias
(City of Toronto University Avenue, 2017). During initial
observation, Coleus and Potato Vine dominated the
boulevard with red as the dominant colour.
6 | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | GATHER | dreamy BOULEVARD FIG 1.14 1960s POSTCARD LOOKING NORTH FROM DUNDAS | T

15. missing BIA
O
bserving neighbourhood data online, it appears
no Business Improvement Area (BIA) exists for the
boulevard.Other important inner-city avenues like
Queen Street West and theYonge Street Corridor all have
their own BIA, why not University Avenue? What kind of
effectcanthishave?Over40yearsago,Torontoembraced
the first BIA, and these strategies can help to develop
budgets for improving neighbourhood safety,aesthetics,
tourism, circulation, and a chance for landowners to
liaise with other members in their immediate area. It is
important to establish boundaries and encourage
people to work together and make their defined
community home. Through branding, volunteering,
donations, mural programs, street art, and everything
else in between; all of this and more through cohesive
development (BIAs, 2015). Perhaps, University Avenue’s
Business District from Front to Bloor should enquire
about establishing a BIA, as this particular stretch offers
services to Toronto unlike anywhere else in the city. At
the very least, sections of it, or at perhaps each Rocket
Station. Businesses along transit lines can work together
at each Rocket Station and incorporate their themes with
the city’s ideas to create welcoming and well-branded
places. Sometimes, re-branding is necessary to allow for
new partnerships and investment opportunities.
| missing BIA | GATHER | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | 7Toronto Nostalgia

16. ISLAND A @ Adelaide
aa1 Bench, Great Views in and out.
aa6 Triangular Trellis’ with Shady Plants,
aaBrick, Coarse Aggregates, & Concrete typ.
aaSmall & Narrow Median, Less Used, Dark
ISLAND B @ Richmond
aaAdam Beck Memorial, 2 Flags
aa7 G. Biloba, Lilies & Hydrangea, Dark
aaInaccessible, Flooding, Open Utilities
aaCovered inactive fountain,TTC Vent
ISLAND C @ Queen
aaPrime Location, Used Well,
aaLarge Monument & XL Fountain
aa10 new trees, Native Mixture
aaBest lit, serviced, and planted
IISLAND D @ Supreme Court
aaAccess Prohibited via Signs
aaEmpty Planters -(Purslane)
aaWorst lit and serviced, mostl
aaCourt & Police Visibility
ISLAND E @ Armoury
aaInaccessible TYP. , Dark
aaIn-active Fountain,TTC vent
aa9 Linden, 10 Black Cherry, 2 Locusts
aaResidential on both sides, rare for this Avenue
ISLAND F @ Dundas
aaInaccessible, Dark,Tripping Hazzards
aaGreatest distortion in paving over time
aaNew Large & Small Leaf Lindens, 4 dead
D I S C O
8 | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | INTRO | site DISCOVERY
A
B C D E f
Y YY
shangri
la
DBRS
Tower
hilton
200
four
seasons
centre
OSGOODE
HALL
superior
court
bank of
canada
pheonix
condos
canada life
RCMI
usa
consulate
TO
Club
TDCT
BMO CIBC
RBC
labour
citizenship
toronto
courts
ombudsman
FIG 1.15 SITE DISCOVERY
1:5000
0 50 150m100
Y
HOT
SPOT VIEW LINKAGE ISLAND
MARKER BUFFERSTATUE
QUEEN
dundas

17. ISLAND G @ Edward
aaTTC Vent and exposed utilities
aaLion Monument, Red Granite
aaDogwoods, Roses, Maples and Oaks
aaPrivate condoes are resort like
ISLAND H @ Elm
aaAccess Prohibited via Signs
aaEmpty Planters -(Purslane
aaWorst lit and serviced
aaCourt & Police Visibility
IISLAND I @ Gerrard
aaInaccessible, Flooding, Dark
aaSmaller than most
aaCrosswalk at Gerrard
ISLAND J @ Toronto General
aaInaccessible, Flooding,
aaExcessive tripping hazzards
aaSmall Plaque, Many Flags
aaHawthornes, Nice colour
ISLAND K @ College
aaCompletely Inaccessible by Monument
aaLots of Native JoePye Weed and Hydrangea
aaNicest gardens on the strip
ISLAND L @ Queen’s Park
aaDead Island, only to direct traffic
aaRequires full visibility
aaAll low cut turf
O V E R Y
site DISCOVERY | Section | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | 9
g h i j k
l
Y YY Y
TORONTO
GENERAL
HOSPITAL
MOUNT
SINAI
QUEEN’S
PARK
ontario
power
princess
margaret
toronto
rehab
faculty of
pharmacy
UoT
sick kids
foundation
MaRS
FEDEX
525
ministry
of finance
BNS
private
condos
GERRARD
COLLEGE

18. PAVING: ISLAND E
PAVING: ISLAND G
PAVING: ISLAND H AQUA PAVING: ISLAND D ART DECO FAÇADE: ISLAND G
MIRROR FAÇADE: ISLAND K
RED GRANITE: ISLAND G
COARSE AGGREGATE: ISLAND G
HYBRID FAÇADE: ISLAND E
10 | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | GATHER | character INVENTORY

19. AIRMAN STATUE: ISLAND E SHANGRI-LA LIGHTS: FORECOURT
MEDIAN LIGHTING: ISLAND I
ADAM BECK: ISLAND B
AFRICAN WAR: ISLAND C
R. H. SAUNDERS: ISLAND KRISING (SHANGRI-LA): ISLAND B MaRS LIGHTING: ISLAND J
ADAMSON 1923: ISLAND G
character INVENTORY | GATHER | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | 11

20. FIG 2.1 HOMELESS | Facing TDCT

21. visual REFLECTION
H
ere lies the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, & constraints for University Ave.
The greatest problems arise when proposing a design for an over-developed, high-traffic
space; as it competes with existing business demands, circulation and cultures. People of
different backgrounds visit this site for the array of social services it offers, many working and
livingtogetherinthemiddleof threeseparatecommunities.Thissectionexposesthesecontrasts,
and how there are visibility demands from theToronto Courthouse,or how the other pre-existing
forecourtdesignscompetewithnewideasforthemedian.Visibilityisamajorconcern,bothacross
thestreetandatintersections.Overall,thegardensareneglectedandrequirealotofmaintenance.
Although walk-ability is at 99/100, accessibility is below average. A visual representation of
the Toronto Transit Commission’s accessible stops shows how little exists for Torontonians in
Wheelchairs.Services should service 100% of the population. The four lanes of traffic in each
direction combined with the massive right of way does not support bike lanes, and these go
along routes adjacent to University Avenue. Overall,this section analyzes the inventory,offering
a functional relationship diagram, mass model and complimentary topographical sections, to
support methods to improve UniversityAvenue.
the ANALYSIS
13
S
T
U
D
Y
FIG 2.2 COLEUS &
PAVING FRACTURES

22. 14 | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | STUDY | visibility DEMANDS
under(PASS)
A
bandoned. Both literally and figuratively describes much of this site and those who use it most. The depreciated medians are
where abandoned people sleep, most citizens and tourists do not enter every island.As shown in Fig 2.1, homeless people use
these islands and they feel comfortable sleeping here at night,which is unusual for an urban park.Out of 75 built-in lights for all
the medians, three remained active. The darkness, unsafe paving, inaccessibility, flooding, heavy vehicular traffic, unfriendly
pedestrianintersections,anddeadendmediansmakeitunwelcoming.Theislandshaveanunderpassfeel;onefeelsoverwhelmed
by the traffic and inaccessibility.Just enough care keeps everything from falling apart, and from appearing neglected.There are many
scars in the existing site from construction, accessing utilities, and other changes over time. How can landscape architects help make
this place more comfortable, for people who do not have a home and also those in the offices, residents, and tourist population?
visibility DEMANDS
D
eadendsareathemealongtheboulevard’sislands.TheislandacrossfromtheToronto’sCourthousehasnoplantsforfullvisibility,
as shown in Fig 2.3. It appears from the taking-over of the Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) that this bylaw has been in place for
a while. There are prospect and refuge concerns for the Supreme Court of Justice, and other important government buildings
at Armoury Street.Tree branches trimmed high and into tight, compact balls is another example.The landowners nearby do not want
plants or people on this island; many signs restricting pedestrian access exist on University Avenue. How can a landscape architect
solve this complicated matter after a design is in place? How can we erase the fear of this location, and create a connected park
without compromising visibility and public safety?
FIG 2.3 VIEW OF EMPTY PLANTERS & COURT HOUSE FROM ISLAND D

23. annual GARDENS | STUDY | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | 15
annual GARDENS
T
hrough first observation, these gardens are inefficient. There are non-recycled annuals and perennial-only gardens. The turf is
high-maintenance, and everything except the Purslane requires tonnes of water and fertilizers. The trees look sorrowful, many
of them appear root bound inside small planters. There are new trees forced in the same holes other trees died, many of them
not surviving. There are full-sun and full shade plants in the same beds, with hydrangeas and hostas burning. Trees and perennials
become annuals along University Avenue. The shadiest location is between the Shangri-La and Hilton, as there exist the tallest
buildings and narrowest right of way within the site boundary. Some trees do thrive, and they include old Pyramidal Oaks, Black
Cherries, and newer Ginkgos and Honeylocusts.
pre-FORECOURT
E
xisting landowners have design themes or guidelines for their front entrance. Like the demand for visibility, the MaRS building,
Shangri-La, Campbell’s House and Osgoode Hall have their front yards. The pre-developed forecourts are a constraint. Also, all of
these vital services require minimal obstruction to their forecourts, so their support during each phase would benefit the project.
Therefore,the design of UniversityAve should complement existing forecourts,and not compete.It would be wise to bring in elements
from existing land use themes and invite the public to contribute alongside development,such as sculptures and thematic memorials.
It would be most beneficial to have the entire row of businesses on board, and contributing financially to a branded Avenue.
New cohesive development that includes new subway stations, green-roof development, and other retrofit projects that work toward
making University Avenue the Greenest AND Grandest Boulevard in Toronto.
FIG 2.4 VIEW OF GERRARD STREET

24. V I T A
16 | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | INTRO | site VITALITY
VEHICLES
aaToo many turning restrictions
aaNo line up for Median U-Turn
aaNo signs for vehicle circulation
aaLots of conflict points at intersections
EMERGENCY
aaHospital emergency vehicles use upper end
aaBuffers between Hospital and other areas
aaCurrent circulation impedes emergency vehicle flow
aaDundas is largest Node, greatest access for large Vehicles
dundas
adelaide
QUEEN
nelson
armoury
c e n t r e a v e
pullanpl
QUEEN
y o r k
s i m c o e
dundas
richmond
cross-
walk
buffer/
in-access conflict VEHICLE
CIRC.
node
FIG 2.5 CIRCULATION 1:5000
0 50 150m100

25. L I T Y
| site VITALITY | Section | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | 17
BIKES
aaThese are up John St and Simcoe
aaNot recommended for 3-4 Lane Traffic in each direction
aaMedians Too Large, ROW to Wide
aaTo many conflict points
PEDESTRIAN
aaSkinny Buffers are where Stairs exist
aaMedium Buffers are where Monument Block Access
aaExtra Wide buffers are between land uses
aaPurple dots are sidewalks, and there are crosswalks
s i m c o e
GERRARD
edward
elm
elm
orde
COLLEGE
m u r r a y
COLLEGE
q u e e n ’ s pa r k

26. messy ACCESS
C
irculation and wayfinding along UniversityAvenue are confusing. As for vehicular traffic,there are Eight Median U-Turns with six
of them two-way.The two-way U-turns shows in Fig.2.6 is ineffective,as users drive in both lane and cars pile up instead of using
a single line. The distance between the MUT to the required right-hand turn is too short. Some drivers appear to miss their turn,
and well-seasoned drivers speed across 4 lanes of traffic to turn right after the indirect left.There no signs that explain how to use these
turns, and they are unique to this area in downtown Toronto.
Queen’s Park Rocket Station is already confusing because it is not on Queen Street.Fig 2.6 shows all four Rocket entrances for Queen’s
Park, can everyone find all four subway entrances in this picture? The newest one looks like it’s the only one, seemingly the only
accessible one.However,the elevator is on the Northeast corner.If finding a regular station was hard,finding an accessible one is much
worse.The Toronto Star reported how the Canadian Paraplegic Association influenced 50 politicians to use a wheelchair for the day to
bring attention toToronto’s inaccessibility.Beyond the distant stations with elevators,the gap to board the train is wide too.One Rocket
user was thrown forward as his wheel tripped on the gap, the doors closed leaving his chair on the platform (Kalinowski, 2010). After
this, they confessed how hard it is for one with mobility issues to use the TTC. One must become very creative finding accessible stops.
Less than half of Rocket Stations inToronto are accessible,all street cars are inaccessible,and the accessible buses are limited
where the Rocket and Streetcars exist.
Beyond the TTC, there are steep curb cuts at intersections, tripping hazards, uneven paving, and stairs. Only one pedestrian crosswalk
exists within the site boundary,and it is at the Armoury. There could be more sidewalk Braille,high contrast paving,ramps,consistent
wayfinding, and access to 100% of the same amenities. It is ironic how the parks across from all the hospitals have poor accessibility
when they have a high concentration of people with mobility issues.Although the hospital is not liable for this property,should the City
of Toronto not work with the hospitals to make this area safe for Torontonians. Walkability and Accessibility are not synonymous,
although accessibility is not all in the hands of a Landscape Architect, street-scapes, circulation, parks and way-finding are major
components. University Avenue is a very broad road, and 1.4 km of potential inner-city parkland.
Unfortunately, to enjoy every island on foot, the 1.4km straight path increases to a 3km maze. The complex zig-zag paths, dead ends
and inaccessible entrances make most tourist want to hike elsewhere. Part of a landscape architect’s job is to help people use the site
efficiently, and it seems that all forms of circulation within the Site Boundary become more efficient.
18 | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | GATHER | messy ACCESS
FIG 2.6 NORTHERN VIEW OF COLLEGE STREET FROM ISLAND J

27. transit LINE | GATHER | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | 19
transit LINES
T
oronto has 238 Buses, 7 Rockets, 8 Streetcars and the Yonge/University Rocket is a dominant feature of the Toronto Transit
Commission. Queen’s Park, St. Patrick, and Osgoode are the three Rocket stations within the site boundary, and three Streetcars
intersect here.These include the 501 that goes along Queen Street,the 505 that moves along Dundas Street,and the 506 Streetcar
operatesalongCollegeStreet. Only2outof 12entrancepointstothesubwaywithinthesiteboundaryareaccessible.Thestreetcarsare
inaccessible, and not all stops along accessible bus routes are fully accessible. Within the study area below at a scale of 1:15,000, the
maps shows Open Space, Streetcars, Rocket Lines, and Bus Routes. The lighter grey railway is the Streetcar, the dashed blue lines
represent limited accessible bus routes, and the two solid blue lines represent all day/night accessible service. The purple line is the
express, it is both limited and extra money. After hours, the Blue Night Network consists of 27 buses and four streetcar routes. It is set
up, so anyone in the city is within 2km of at least one route.This is not true for people in wheelchairs (TTC, 2017).
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28. 20 | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | GATHER | mass MODEL
A
A
B
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S
ections and axonometrics offer various views into
University Avenue. The legend corresponds to building
height, and the three buildings marked A, B and C.
Some of the buildings on the outer edges of the massing
model are in photographs on page 4.
topography SECTION
FIG 2.9 SECTION OF UNIVERSITY AVENUE - WEST VIEW
LP
the LEGEND
FIG 2.8 BUILDING HEIGHT ANALYSIS
> 210m
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STORIES
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FIG 2.10 REGIONAL TOPOGRAPHY UNIVERSITY AVE
LAKE ONTARIO TO NORTH YORK
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mass MODEL
D
iscussing Fig. 2.8 first, the Building Height Analysis shows scale, shade and
views in to UniversityAvenue from above.The area within the site boundary has
more sun than other areas due to the wide road and the majority of buildings
between 6 and 20 floors. The two Topography Sections offer high points and low
points through the centre of University Avenue.There are two major depressions:
One between A and B, where flooding occurred, and another depression is between
Princess Margaret and Queen’s Park.The wind and sun diagram is to the right.
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30. 22 | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | STUDY | s.w.o.t. ANALYSIS
the STRENGTHS
aa Rich Cultures within Inner-City Community
aa Development will Increase Property Value and Taxes
aa Area expected for RE-Development due to AODA
aa Adjacent to Federal, Provincial, and Municipal Institutions
aa Shangri-La,one of Canada’s Most Lavish Hotels
aa Walk-score says University Avenue is Most Walkable in Toronto
aa Multiple Employment Opportunities
aa Landmarks everywhere
aa State of the art Health Care for Kids, Cancer,Addiction & More
aa University Ave to be connected with Nearby Parks
aa Area has many Transportation Systems Converging
aa Route In-and-Out of Toronto through Avenue & Allen Rd
aa Park Medians and Forecourts display many Monuments
aa Well-loved area of Toronto
the WEAKNESSES
aa Noise,Light,and Traffic Pollution
aa Weight, Height, and Depth restrictions over Subway
aa Inaccessible traffic median with Underpass Feeling
aa Accessibility Low,Disconnected & Narrow Sidewalks
aa Subway Entrances and Neighbourhood Lack Branding
aa Flooding and water damage throughout
aa Lack of Connected Green Spaces
aa No Bio-Swales,SWM,green-roofs,renewable energy
aa High Volume of Motorized Traffic and Neglected Road
aa Confusing traffic signals, restrictions and 2-Way Median U-Turn
aa Dated and Inadequate Services for Smaller Population Density
aa Larger road responsible for greater run-off in downtown core
FIG 2.11 NORTHERN VIEW OF COLLEGE STREET FROM ISLAND J
FIG 2.12 DEAD LINDEN TREE
FIG 2.14 FLOODING, VIEW OF OPERA HOUSE
FIG 2.13 VIEW OF STEPS & UNEVEN PAVING

31. s.w.o.t. ANALYSIS | STUDY | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | 23
the OPPORTUNITIES
aa Increase Legibility of the Neighbourhood with New BIA
aa Public/Private Partnership with City of Toronto
aa Retain Existing Vegetation,increase Leaf Area Index
aa Curb-less Promenades for Roads Perpendicular to University
aa Increase Pedestrian Cross Walks
aa Enhance Express Corridors and Closed Transit Loops
aa Accommodate High Volume Traffic
aa MUT - Median U-Turn,Indirect Left,Michigan Left
aa Encourage more Residential and Vertical Communities
aa Improve Accessibility for TTC and Street-scape
aa Design 24-hr Program
aa Improve Gateways, Nodes, and Way finding
aa Lighting should be even and sustainable
aa Opportunity to Better Hide Utilities
aa Thematic Sculptures (Medical Advances,Justice,Culture)
the THREATS
aa Classicism through Gated Communities
aa Proposed Business Improvement Area creates Tensions
aa Visibility Design not allowed to be aesthetic,functional only
aa Private funding leads to uneven distribution of money,quality
aa Displacing the less fortunate with Bylaws against Homeless
aa Defensive Architecture as solution to social issues
aa Increasing Population intensifies Pollution & CSO
aa Further reliance on vehicles as Walk-ability Decreases
aa Home/Business owners leave from NON-Affordable taxes
aa Over Intensify an already congested inner-city corridor
aa Vertical Dead Ends,or Vertical Cul-de-Sac
aa Increase Health Risks associated with inner-city living
aa Intensification Threatens Existing Green Space
aa Inappropriate Light Pollution due to increased safety
fNO
HOMELESS
PEOPLE
FIG 2.16 MORE NATIVE FLOWERS, JOE PYE WEED ISLAND K
FIG 2.19 INEFFICIENT OR UNDERFUNDED CARE or LACK THEREOF
FIG 2.15 QUEEN’S PARK SUBWAY STATION UPDATE with MaRS
FIG 2.18 SITE ABUSED MORE THAN NURTURED

32. THIN PERENNIALS: ISLAND A
TTC VENT: ISLAND C
TTC VENT: ISLAND B INACTIVE FOUNTAIN: ISLAND B
AWKWARD TTC VENT: ISLAND G
INACTIVE FOUNTAIN: ISLAND E
ROOT BOUND: ISLAND G
PAN AM PLANTERS: ISLAND J
PURSLANE PLANTER: ISLAND D
24 | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | STUDY | s.w.o.t. ANALYSIS

33. CRUMBLING: ISLAND D
PAVING MESS: ISLAND F TRIPPING: ISLAND H
INACCESSIBLE: ISLAND E NON-LEVEL PAVING: ISLAND E
MORE FLOODING: ISLAND E
GATED: ISLAND C
2 WAY MEDIAN U-TURN: ISLAND I
s.w.o.t. ANALYSIS | STUDY | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | 25
EXPOSED UTILITIES: ISLAND G

34. 26 | FIG 3.1 LANDMARK TITLE | Dundas

35. the PRECEDENTS
27
success STORIES
The first three buildings introduced here are precedents on University Avenue, these three
newer buildigns have mirror facades, and 3.1 and as precedents are on University Avenue,
three newer buildings have a mirror facade, and reflect the local space well. As these
neighbourhoods evolve together, and around University Avenue, thy skyline reflects off the
New UniversityAvenue.Toronto’s Grandest Boulevard will be a precedent for compassionate
and educational design. There are precedents that look at Stormwater Management,
convertible furniture, long-lasting materials, and ideas inspired from Toronto’s Futursitic
THeme. These are ways landscape architects help make this place last longer, and give a
place to feel safe and comfortable, even wanderers.T
Converging neighbourhoods and demographics
Increase visibility
Enhance Open Space
A
M
A
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FIG 3.2 MIRROR FACADE

36. 28 | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | AMAZE | LANDMARKS
converging HOODS
When this report discusses how neighbourhoods come
together, it includes the people that work here, visit, live,
and even wander. There are many arguments against adding
homeless shelters to neighbourhoods.There are bylaws regarding
park access after 10pm, and defensive architecture. The City of
Hamilton installed new benches in Gore Park that prevent people
from sleeping on them (Bennett,2016).This is an example of what
not to do. Homeless people are included in the population, and
they often include people less fortunate, and it does not make
sense to displace them.As reported in the study,the site is used by
many homeless people,and it makes sense that they use it.For the
most part,Torontonians do not seem to use the islands at night or
during the day. Most of the amenities and services are accessible
outside these island. are around the medians. In response to this,
the city can choose to install defensive architecture like spikes,
uncomfortable benches, or increase police presence after dark,
these actions may be discriminatory.
As a precedent, a six week trial that begaon on June 29, 2015
between Shantz vs the City of Abbotsford BCSC 1909,Chief Justice
Hinkson declared the homeless can have the park.Testimonies by
homeless people describe their concerns about segregation from
society for being a visible minority, or on the basis of disability,
mental or physical. The one thing they all have in common is
that they have no place to go. Confessions by police and various
witnesses support the use of pepper spray on homeless people,
shovelling manure on to their belongings, slashing tents,
and other forceful methods used by employees of the City of
Abbortsford. Justice Hinkson condemns the lack of good quality
shelter spaces, dated bylaw enforcement and eviction laws, and
other causes of homelessness. He stated that it is a gross injustice
to cause people fear, or risk displacement, and sleep deprivation
due to city employees displacing them.

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increase VISIBILITY
Toronto’s Courthouse island has full visibility, no access allowed, and no plants to prevent prospect and refuge to the courthouse
entrance because of potential shootings. Precedent research shows a Toronto Star report on Canada’s full history of courthouse
shootings, and only 6 of them occur in the news since 1938. Perhaps the two incidents in Toronto from 1992 and 1978 led to tighter
security. There are few design guidelines for solve this demand. Nonetheless, the design should offer an inaccessible island with no
prospect and refuge from the island. As shown in the 3D Section, this area has a natural low point. This design proposes to design a
storm-water management feature that is completely inaccessible to people, and only viewable from the sidewalk. Living art like Fig
3.7 of Sherbourne Commons It should be attractive as living infrastructure can be,but should fit in with the grand boulevard,and have
design features from out of this world.The purpose is to integrate something useful into this area as to not have dead space.People will
not have access to the site as it will be flooded and have no curbs or entrance points, but it should look good from afar.. Crystal shards
that light up will come from the water,as shown in Fig ### and the site will allow low perennials that can tolerate and treat urban water.
The feature here will be lights and water, and offer more visibility than before.
To live by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the BC Supreme Court ruled in 2015 to let homeless people sleep in the
park,that major changes in infrastructure and partnerships that offer compassionate care to 100% of the population.These precedents
suggest the best opportunities and will find ways to encourage comfort, but temporary relief, and methods that prevent camping.
Citizens walk by people sleeping downtown all day, if not in the park, than by the coffee shop. Designing for homelessness is
compassionate.This site proposes the use of convertible benches like in Fig.3.3 and Fig 3.4.If people with homes can take a nap in the
park under a tree during the day,then people without a home should have a dry bed at night.The benches will have a lift that shelters
them from the public and rain,and this protection allows for everyone’s comfort. In response to a London England installation of spikes
in areas where people found shelter from the storm,Vancouver built benches with welcoming signs and a roof (Huffington Post B.C.,
2014).The goal for this design is to make these installations aesthetically pleasing and fixed. Perhaps these are just benches under a
trellis,or something more literal as a bench that turns into a bed.These methods increase the cities level of sophistication,for how well
Toronto treats their underprivileged, and is a measure of sophistication for any society (Godsell, 2002).

38. TURF
GRASS
Poa
pratensis
LEAD
PLANT
Amorpha
canescens
GOLDEN-
ROD
Solidago
missouriensis
INDIAN
GRASS
Sorghastrum
nutans
COPMASS PLANT
Silphium laciniatum
PORCUPINE
GRASS
Stipa spartea
HEATH
ASTER
Hesperostipa
spartea
CORD
GRASS
Spartina pectinata
BIG BLUE
STEM
Andropogon
gerardi
CONE
FLOWER
Echinacea pallida
PRAIRIE
DROP-
SEED
Sporobolus
heterolepis
SIDE-
OATS
GRAMA
Bouteloua
curtipendula
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BONESET
Brickellia
eupatorioides
SWITCH GRASS
Panicum virgatum
FALSE
INDIGO
(Baptisia leucantha)LITTLE BLUE
STEM
(Schizachyrium
scoparium)
CUP PLANT
(Silphium perfoliatum)
PRAIRIE
CLOVER
(Dalea
purpurea)
JUNE
GRASS
(Koeleria
cristata)
BLAZING
STAR
(Liatris
cylindracea)
BUFFALO
GRASS
(Bouteloua
dactyloides)
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180
150
120
90
60
30
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new SPACE
T
his proposal suggests less annuals, more living sculptures, better circulation, adult playgrounds and Rocket branding.
The colour themes are extracted from the existing area, with the old copper roofs, red brick, and mirror facades. The rust red, and
blue-green has great contrast and will make the area stand out along the subway line. The proposal will look at materials like
granite slabs, as a longer economic life.There should be maintenance programs and the organization of sub-grade utilities that allow
fortheiraccessibilitytopreservetheintegrityof adesignovertime.Toooften,newconstructionorwatermainrepairshurtadesign,and
the New University Avenue will choose resilient materials. All existing shrubs and trees from fair to excellent condition will stay at an
appropriate nursery during construction.New trees will be carefully selected.New gardens will showcase how perennials and annuals
can exist in harmony, and the islands will benefit from overwintering tropicals. The one-year-old Elephant Ear in Fig 2.6 could be an
overwintered10-15-year-oldplantinsteadanditwouldtakeupmorespaceinsidetheplanter. Furthermore,therootsof prairiegrasses
are much deeper and act as a carbon storage for the city,as seen below in Fig 3.5.To the far left Kentucky Blue Grass has a 5-10cm root
depth,in comparison to the Lead Plant and Liatris with roots growing beyond the page.The following images on page 31 are precedent
photos that inspire new ways to design the space. These include green-roof inspirations, Stormwater design, site features, materials,
and ways to improve circulation through Median U-Turn diagrams.

39. Subsection | AMAZE | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | 31
ADULT PLAYGROUND: HEALTH
FIG 3.7 TOP TEN OUTDOOR GYMS IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Concrete Playground (2017)
GREEN ROOFS: GUIDELINES
FIG 3.8 CITY OF TORONTO TO INCREASE BIODIVERSITY
Scott Torrance Landscape Architect Inc. (2013)q
SKY MIRROR WALL: CHINA
FIG 3.10 CUSTOM DESIGN BRONZE & STAINLESS STEEL
Sino Sculpture Group (2017)
FIG 7.25 LOGS & BRANCHES Toronto Greenroofs, 2013
FIG 7.24 PITS & MOUNDS Toronto Greenroofs, 2013
FIG 7.23 OPEN SOIL AREAS Toronto Greenroofs, 2013
FIG 7.26 PITTED ROCK Toronto Greenroofs, 2013
VINTAGE ROCKET: BRANDING
FIG 3.11 MID 20th CENTURY FUTURE DESIGN
Pinterest (2017)
REFLECTIVE: BIG ROCK MIRROR
FIG 3.9 OUTDOOR SCULPTURES, SEATING
Arik Levy Art (2011)
LIVING SCULPTURE: SWM
FIG 3.6 ART WITH PURPOSE SHERBOURNE COMMON
The Municipal Infrastructure Group (2017)
BIO-MIMICRY: CRYSTAL SHARDS
FIG 3.12 SCULPTURES, LIGHTING, & FUTURE THEME
J. Smith (2014)
MEDIAN U-TURNS: FLORIDA
FIG 3.13 MEDIAN HANDBOOK
Florida Department of Transportation (2014)

41. the CLOSING
S
uccessful places display cohesive design strategies, between surrounding neighbours, while thinking globally. Inclusiveness
will benefit all business owners, residents, visitors, students, and wanderers of all ages and backgrounds. The new branding
schemes will enhance this vital inner-city transit corridor with unique branding to Toronto’s Red Rocket, easily identified from
afar.The information gathered, analyzed, and compared against successful precedents offer the foundation toward design.This report
offers how landscape architects can evolve as social, environmental, and heritage architects. Having said this, the report is only a
mere glimpse at the amount of research and development available on designing for complete communities, net-zero downtowns,or
branding in the face of globalization.The goal is to isolate ideas related to Toronto’s University Avenue, and how landscape architects
can help make these ideals a reality.The environment is everyone’s responsibility,and these massive projects that are already known as
Grand to residents near and far,if they are environmentally responsible and help educate the people,than evolution may follow.More
and more parks may offer greater accessibility, compassionate design, pedestrianized streets, and LEED certificates that go beyond 1
building per neighbourhood.
| CLOSE | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | 33

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Site Inventory Photographs, September
2016
ISLAND G @ Edward
aTTC Vent and exposed utilities
aLion Monument, Red Granite
aDogwoods, Roses, Maples and Oaks
aPrivate condoes are resort like
ISLAND H @ Elm
aAccess Prohibited via Signs
aEmpty Planters -(Purslane
aWorst lit and serviced
aCourt & Police Visibility
IISLAND I @ Gerrard
aInaccessible, Flooding, Dark
aSmaller than most
aCrosswalk at Gerrard
ISLAND J @ Toronto General
aInaccessible, Flooding,
aExcessive tripping hazzards
aSmall Plaque, Many Flags
aHawthornes, Nice colour
ISLAND K @ College
aCompletely Inaccessible by Monument
aLots of Native JoePye Weed and Hydrangea
aNicest gardens on the strip
ISLAND L @ Queen’s Park
aDead Island, only to direct traffic
aRequires full visibility
aAll low cut turf
ISLAND A @ Adelaide
a1 Bench, Great Views in and out.
a6 Triangular Trellis’ with Shady Plants,
aBrick, Coarse Aggregates, & Concrete typ.
aSmall & Narrow Median, Less Used, Dark
ISLAND B @ Richmond
aAdam Beck Memorial, 2 Flags
a7 G. Biloba, Lilies & Hydrangea, Dark
aInaccessible, Flooding, Open Utilities
aCovered inactive fountain,TTC Vent
ISLAND C @ Queen
aPrime Location, Used Well,
aLarge Monument & XL Fountain
a10 new trees, Native Mixture
aBest lit, serviced, and planted
IISLAND D @ Supreme Court
aAccess Prohibited via Signs
aEmpty Planters -(Purslane)
aWorst lit and serviced, mostl
aCourt & Police Visibility
ISLAND E @ Armoury
aInaccessible TYP. , Dark
aIn-active Fountain,TTC vent
a9 Linden, 10 Black Cherry, 2 Locusts
aResidential on both sides, rare for this Avenue
ISLAND F @ Dundas
aInaccessible, Dark,Tripping Hazzards
aGreatest distortion in paving over time
aNew Large & Small Leaf Lindens, 4 dead
D I S C O V E R Y
8 | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | INTRO | site DISCOVERY site DISCOVERY | Section | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | 9
A
B C D E f g h i j k
l
YY YY YY Y
TORONTO
GENERAL
HOSPITAL
MOUNT
SINAI
QUEEN’S
PARK
ont
ario
pow
er
princess
margaret
toronto
rehab
faculty of
pharmacy
UoT
sick kids
foundation
MaRS
FEDEX
525
shangri
la
DBRS
Tower
hilton
200
four
seasons
centre
OSGOODE
HALL
ministry
of finance
superior
court
bank of
canada
pheonix
condos
canada life
RCMI
BNS
usa
consulate
TO
Club
TDCT
BMO CIBC
RBC
labour
citizenship
toronto
courts
ombudsman
private
condos
FIG 1.15 SITE DISCOVERY
1:5000
0 50 150m100
Y
HOT
SPOT VIEW LINKAGE ISLAND
MARKER BUFFERSTATUE
QUEEN
dundas
GERRARD
COLLEGE
V I T A L I T Y
16 | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | INTRO | site VITALITY | site VITALITY | Section | NEW UNIVERSITY AVENUE | 17
BIKES
aThese are up John St and Simcoe
aNot recommended for 3-4 Lane Traffic in each direction
aMedians Too Large, ROW to Wide
aTo many conflict points
PEDESTRIAN
aSkinny Buffers are where Stairs exist
aMedium Buffers are where Monument Block Access
aExtra Wide buffers are between land uses
aPurple dots are sidewalks, and there are crosswalks
VEHICLES
aToo many turning restrictions
aNo line up for Median U-Turn
aNo signs for vehicle circulation
aLots of conflict points at intersections
EMERGENCY
aHospital emergency vehicles use upper end
aBuffers between Hospital and other areas
aCurrent circulation impedes emergency vehicle flow
aDundas is largest Node, greatest access for large Vehicles
s i m c o e
dundas
adelaide
GERRARD
QUEEN
nelson
armoury
c e n t r e a v e
pullanpl
QUEEN
y o r k
s i m c o e
dundas
edward
elm
elm
richmond
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COLLEGE
m u r r a y
COLLEGE
q u e e n ’ s pa rk
cross-
walk
buffer/
in-access conflict VEHICLE
CIRC.
node

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3.3
Site Opportunity for Improvement
Photographs, September 2016
3.4
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TURF
GRASS
Poa
pratensis
LEAD
PLANT
Amorpha
canescens
GOLDEN-
ROD
Solidago
missouriensis
INDIAN
GRASS
Sorghastrum
nutans
COPMASS PLANT
Silphium laciniatum
PORCUPINE
GRASS
Stipa spartea
HEATH
ASTER
Hesperostipa
spartea
CORD
GRASS
Spartina pectinata
BIG BLUE
STEM
Andropogon
gerardi
CONE
FLOWER
Echinacea pallida
PRAIRIE
DROP-
SEED
Sporobolus
heterolepis
SIDE-
OATS
GRAMA
Bouteloua
curtipendula
FALSE
BONESET
Brickellia
eupatorioides
SWITCH GRASS
Panicum virgatum
FALSE
INDIGO
(Baptisia leucantha)LITTLE BLUE
STEM
(Schizachyrium
scoparium)
CUP PLANT
(Silphium perfoliatum)
PRAIRIE
CLOVER
(Dalea
purpurea)
JUNE
GRASS
(Koeleria
cristata)
BLAZING
STAR
(Liatris
cylindracea)
BUFFALO
GRASS
(Bouteloua
dactyloides)
210
180
150
120
90
60
30
0cm
30
60
90
120
150
180
210
240
270
300
330
FIG 7.25 LOGS & BRANCHES Toronto Greenroofs, 2013
FIG 7.24 PITS & MOUNDS Toronto Greenroofs, 2013
FIG 7.23 OPEN SOIL AREAS Toronto Greenroofs, 2013
FIG 7.26 PITTED ROCK Toronto Greenroofs, 2013

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