Context Character Connections Urban Design Lens for Area Vision Area History & Character

Context & Connections

Linking Opportunity:

The Gardiner of the west

Davenport Diamond Overpass

CURRENT STATUS BLOOR-LANSDOWNE STATION Current Status CURRENT STATUS

Proposed Station • Conceptual design work for BLOOR-LANSDOWNE Station has been done through Metrolinx’s Initial Business Case (IBC) • Additional work required on: • Identifying bridge heritage status and widening requirements • Identifying preferred station amenities and features • Ensuring integration and connectivity within a diverse, evolving, transit supportive urban context, including a weather protected pedestrian connection to Lansdowne Subway Station and north-south multi-use BLOOR-LANSDOWNE STATION Current Status IBC ELEMENTS| Concept Plan

Source: Metrolinx Public Safety

Meaningful cycling connections

Opportunities & Challenges

Parks & Open Spaces

Existing…..and new

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Dundas Street West / Study & Urban Design Guidelines Dundas/Roncesvalle s Area Study Boundary in Context Dundas/Roncesvalle s Area Study Boundary 4 Key Areas 1. Streets & Blocks 2. Built Form & Massing 3. Public Realm 4. Building Design Streets & Blocks \ Dead End Streets Large Sites Rail Corridor Streets & Blocks 1. Connections to surrounding areas, especially the larger development sites, transit, and open spaces 2. Potential for existing dead-end streets to be reconnected 3. Location of new public streets 4. Potential gateways, focus areas, and desire lines through the area Bloor Street W Bloor St W

Gateway Gateway

Focus Focus Howard Park Ave Area Area

Gateway Roncesvalles

Streets & Blocks – Gateways, Focus Areas, Desire Lines Built Form & Massing Built Form & Massing 1. Identifying appropriate built forms and massings in the distinct area conditions 2. Transitions to adjacent Neighbourhoods, parks, and opens spaces 3. Consideration for existing context and character areas

Public Realm Roncesvalles Avenue south of Howard Park Avenue is a successful commercial/retail street. The norther part of Roncesvalles is not as consistent in character and built form scale. Dundas Street West does not have a strong pedestrian-friendly streetscape, however the built form is consistent towards the northern portion. Important commercial/retail uses do exist. Public Realm 1. Identify streets which require a comprehensive streetscape upgrade 2. Determine the character of the street 3. Find place-making opportunities Public Park

Open Space (Forecourt)

Howard Park Ave Roncesvalles Ave Roncesvalles

Building Design Balance between fitting-in with heritage and area context, as well as pushing for design excellence. It is challenging to provide flexibility in storefront design in new buildings. It is important to allow some customization to storefronts which has a direct impact on the streetscape and public realm. Ensure the commercial/retail spaces are designed to support and accommodate the appropriate types of businesses – ie. Proper street retail rhythms, ceiling heights, and accommodate different frontages Large Site Redevelopment in the area

Context:

299 Campbell Avenue Fuse Development

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Bloor-Dufferin gets new community hub, school December 20, 2016

• — The Province of has announced funding to support the construction of a new high school and community hub in Toronto’s Bloor-Dufferin neighbourhood. • The province is partnering with the Toronto District School Board on the new school component, with accommodation for approximately 900 students. • Working in partnership with the school board, the City of Toronto and local community groups, Ontario is also securing up to 30,000 square feet for a community hub on the proposed new site, with plans to include a licensed child care centre and space for community programming, notes a media statement issued Dec. 8. • The development will be situated at the southwest corner of Bloor and Dufferin Streets in Toronto, currently the site of Brockton High School. The Ontario government and the City of Toronto will work with community groups in the Bloor-Dufferin area to develop a vision for the community hub. • The new secondary school will accommodate students from Bloor Collegiate Institute and ALPHA II Alternative School. The province is committing a total of $20 million to this project. What are you trying to be? Large Site Redevelopment Principles

Subject Site: Lifestyle Centre Definition

• Open Air Configuration • Mix of Retail, Institutional & Residential • High Quality Pedestrian Environment • Amenities including Fountains, Street Furniture • Main Street with Parking in front of stores

(International Council of Shopping Centres) 450,000 square feet of retail space and 65,000 square feet of office space...

Urban Design Guidelines & Architectural Control

Parking & Servicing Landscaping

Public Art

Starburst by Douglas Coupland Phase 2

Mixed Use Development

Residential at Grade