Mount Dennis Mobility Hub Update + Station Design Directions
Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit 1 April 10, 2013 Meeting Objectives
• Present what we heard at the public meeting on December 12, 2012 • Present and get feedback on • More refined concepts for the areas surrounding the new station that will form the basis of the Mobility Hub Plan • Suggested station design directions (to inform tender documents)
2 was created in 2006 for the purpose of providing residents and businesses in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) a transportation system that is modern, efficient and integrated.
3 Metrolinx LRT Projects in Toronto
4 Eglinton Crosstown
• Project $4.9 B (2010$), funded by the Province of Ontario • 19 kilometres east-west LRT from Kennedy to Mt. Dennis, including 10 kilometres of tunnel • New Transit Connections to Yonge, University-Spadina Subway, Scarborough RT and GO Stouffville and planning for a GO Kitchener connection • Up to 25 stops and stations
5 Project Schedule
• Delivered using a Public Private Partnership (PPP) approach, also known as Alternative Financing and Procurement (AFP)
6 EGLINTION CROSSTOWN TIMELINE 7 Project Schedule
EGLINTION CROSSTOWN TIMELINE 8 Project Schedule
EGLINTION CROSSTOWN TIMELINE 9 Project Schedule
EGLINTION CROSSTOWN TIMELINE 10 Project Schedule
EGLINTION CROSSTOWN TIMELINE 11 What is a Mobility Hub? Mobility hubs are major transit station areas within the GTHA that are particularly significant given the level of transit service planned for them and the development potential around them.
51 mobility hubs identified in The Big Move
12 Terminal station of Phase 1 of the new Eglinton Crosstown LRT line
Mount Dennis 13is a hub in the growing regional transit system Future GO Transit connection
Mount Dennis 14is a hub in the growing regional transit system New and existing bus routes connecting through Mount Dennis
Mount Dennis 15is a hub in the growing regional transit system Mt. Dennis Mobility Hub Study Objectives
• A fully integrated transit station to facilitate transfers between rail and bus services, and the surrounding area • Re-purposing the Kodak building • Improvements to the public realm including streetscaping • Enhanced pedestrian/cyclist connectivity • Potential uses of lands adjacent to Metrolinx property for transit oriented development • Phasing of implementation of the mobility hub components
16 How will the Mobility Hub Study be Implemented?
• Metrolinx will: • Incorporate recommendations into the concepts for LRT facilities and stations • Work with the City of Toronto to support Official Plan and Zoning By-law updates that reflect the study recommendations • Work with the City of Toronto to prioritize recommended infrastructure and public realm improvements
17 What is being planned
18 A New LRT Station With Two Entrances
• Western Terminus of Phase 1 of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT • Located beneath the Rail Corridor on North side of Eglinton Ave. • Entrance addressing Weston Road • Entrance east of the Rail Corridor
LRT Station
19 A New Transit Overpass
• Span Black Creek Drive • Descend towards Weston Road to travel beneath the rail corridor
Transit Overpass
20 A 15-Bay Bus Terminal
• Required to accommodate the substantial number of bus routes accessing the station • Intended to be reduced in size following the extension of the LRT west
Bus Terminal
21 A Future GO Transit Station
• Design of station is being coordinated with LRT facilities
GO Station
22 A Passenger Pick-Up and Drop Off
• Designed to accommodate “kiss n’ ride” traffic for GO and LRT passengers • Will include parking for future uses in the Kodak Building
Passenger Pick-up and Drop-off
23 A Maintenance and Storage Facility
Maintenance and Storage Facility
• Designed to serve the Eglinton Crosstown LRT on opening day and over the long term once the line is extended west to the airport • Required to accommodate 168 vehicles with facilities to service and maintain them • Plans to comply with the Toronto Green Building Standard (LEED Silver equivalent) 24 The Mobility Hub Study focuses on five areas
25 5. Black Creek Business Area
1. Kodak Lands
4. Black Creek Triangle
26 Lands Metrolinx has control over
Metrolinx Lands (In White)
27 Why are we looking at lands outside Metrolinx’s ownership?
• A Mobility Hub is not just a transit station, but the lands around the station that support use of public transit (within a 10 minute walk)
• Recommendations for lands outside the immediate station area should support broader community objectives
• It provides guidance to the City so that they can: • Proactively update their zoning and policy framework prior to completion of the station • Prioritize investments in new infrastructure • Respond to development proposals with concrete recommendations that support a wider vision for the station area
28 What kind of development can we expect? • A weak market in comparison to other parts of the city makes it difficult to attract investment of any kind • Over time, improved transit access (LRT) and relatively low housing prices may lead to a gradual increase in existing housing demand and values • Improved housing demand will help to improve the viability of retail on Weston Road which in turn will make it possible for higher density forms of residential development • Office development may occur in the long term, however it will need to be economical to construct and require a supporting urban environment (streets, housing, retail)
29 5. Black Creek Business Area
1. Kodak Lands
4. Black Creek Triangle
30 1 Kodak Lands
What We Heard 1. Maintain and repurpose Kodak Building No. 9 2. Design the station as a connection 3. Provide for a future road connection 4. Design the MSF to face the street and preserve for new development 5. Explore other alignments so that development can31 address Eglinton Kodak Lands 1 Key Moves
32 Kodak Lands Create an MSF to Service and Store LRT Vehicles 1 Key Moves
33 Kodak Lands Create a 15 Bay Bus Terminal 1 Key Moves
34 Kodak Lands Build a new GO Train Station 1 Key Moves
35 Kodak Lands Create A Passenger Pickup and Drop Off 1 Key Moves
36 Repurpose the Kodak Building as the Heart of The Kodak Lands Station 1 Key Moves
37 Kodak Lands 1 Key Moves Kodak Building Bus Terminal Passenger Pick Up & Drop Off
Kodak Parking
Secondary Entrance
Primary Entrance GO Station
38 Kodak Lands 1 Key Moves
Illustrative Section
39 Kodak Lands 1 Key Moves
Illustrative Section
40 Kodak Lands 1 Key Moves
41 Opening Day Kodak Lands 1 Key Moves
42 Opening Day Kodak Lands 1 Key Moves
Low43 -rise development using just the station lands Eglinton Corridor What We Heard 1. Design the station as a destination 2 2. Improve the underpass 3. Improve the parks on either end 4. Extend the multi-use path 5. Improve the streetscape 6. Minimize traffic impacts
44 Eglinton Corridor Key Moves 2 Key Plan
45 Eglinton Corridor Key Moves 2 Key Plan
Create a Feature of the Station Wall
46 A EglintonGreen Wall Corridor Key Moves 2 Key Plan
47 A Transparent Structure
48 An Art Wall
49 Eglinton Corridor Key Moves 2 Key Plan
Create a Light and Airy LRT Overpass
50 Eglinton Corridor Key Moves 2 Key Plan
Renaturalise Black Creek Valley
51 Eglinton Corridor Key Moves 2 Key Plan
Create An Accessible Secondary Entrance
52 Eglinton Corridor Key Moves 2 Key Plan
Create an Eglinton Greenway
53 Eglinton Corridor Eglinton Avenue today 2 Key Plan
54 Eglinton Corridor 2 Eglinton Avenue on opening day
55 Eglinton Corridor Eglinton Avenue over the longer term 2 Key Plan
56 Eglinton Corridor Eglinton Avenue over the longer term 2 Key Plan
57 Eglinton Corridor Eglinton Avenue over the longer term 2 Key Plan
58 Eglinton Corridor 2 Eglinton Avenue Today
59 Eglinton Corridor 2 Eglinton Avenue Following Completion of the Station
60 Eglinton Corridor 2 Eglinton Avenue over the longer term
61 Eglinton Corridor Key Moves 2 Key Plan
Extend the Eglinton Multi-use Path
62 Eglinton Corridor Traveling along the Eglinton Greenway 2 Key Plan
63 Eglinton Corridor Traveling along the Eglinton Greenway 2 Key Plan From the existing multi-use path
64 Eglinton Corridor Traveling along the Eglinton Greenway 2 Key Plan Across a dedicated bike crossing
65 Eglinton Corridor Traveling along the Eglinton Greenway 2 Key Plan Along the north side of Eglinton
66 Eglinton Corridor Traveling along the Eglinton Greenway 2 Key Plan Through Pearen Park
67 Eglinton Corridor Traveling along the Eglinton Greenway 2 Key Plan
Along a reclaimed merging lane
68 Eglinton Corridor Traveling along the Eglinton Greenway 2 Key Plan
Weston Road Station Entrance
69 Eglinton Corridor Traveling along the Eglinton Greenway 2 Key Plan
Secondary Station Entrance
70 Eglinton Corridor Traveling along the Eglinton Greenway 2 Key Plan
Along The Eglinton Promenade
71 Eglinton Corridor Traveling along the Eglinton Greenway 2 Key Plan
Along The North Side of Eglinton
72 Weston Road What We Heard 1. Preserve Weston’s main street function 3 2. Enhance the public realm 3. Design the station park as a destination 4. Enhance pedestrian crossings 5. Incorporate lighting into the station to improve safety 6. Explore opportunities to preserve the Scotia building
73 Weston Road 3 Key Moves
Create a New Mount Dennis Transit Park
74 Weston Road 3 Key Moves
Anchor the Station With New Development
75 Low76 -rise development using just the station lands 77 Mid-rise development High78 -rise development integrated with the station Weston Road 3 Key Moves
Preserve for New Retail Uses on Weston
79 Weston Road 3 Key Moves
Encourage Mid-rise Development
80 Weston Road Improve Streetscaping and Sidewalks 3 Key Moves
81 Weston Road 3 Key Moves
82 Weston Road 3 Key Moves
83 Weston Road 3 Key Moves
84 Weston Road 3 Key Moves
Create a Series of Small Open Spaces
85 Transform the Southern Entrance to the Weston Road Community 3 Key Moves
86 4 Black Creek Drive Triangle
What We Heard 1. Provide safe pedestrian connections 2. Encourage new mixed use development 3. Improve the crossing to the new Community Centre 4. Provide a mix of housing types 5. Ensure new buildings address the street 6. Protect for a grocery store in this area in the future 7. Do not impact existing retail on Weston Road 8. Create new streets and a new open space 87 Black Creek Drive Triangle 4 Primarily Retail
Apartments Apartments Retail
Apartments Parking Retail
Apartments Existing No Frills
Parking
88 Black Creek Drive Triangle 4 Mix of Residential and Some Retail Development
Apartments Apartments Apartments Retail
Retail Apartments
Town Houses
Apartments
89 Black Creek Drive Triangle 4 Higher Density Residential Development
Apartments
Apartments Retail Apartments
Apartments
Apartments
90 Black Creek Drive Triangle 4 Higher Density Residential Development
New Street and Block Pattern
91 Black Creek Drive Triangle 4 Higher Density Residential Development
A Neighbourhood Open Space
92 Black Creek Drive Triangle 4 Key Moves
Buildings That Address The Street
93 Black Creek Drive Triangle 4 Key Moves
Buildings That Address The Street
94 Black Creek Drive Triangle 4 Key Moves
Below Grade or Structured Parking
95 Black Creek Drive Triangle 4 Key Moves
Minimize Impacts of Convenience Parking
96 Black Creek Drive Triangle 4 Key Moves
Preserve for a Secondary GO Transit Entrance
97 98 Black Creek 5 Business Area
What We Heard 1. Maintain existing employment uses 2. Provide shops and cafés for employees 3. Add bike lanes to protect cyclists 4. Add sidewalks and improve the streetscape 5. Development should face the street 6. Animate the area through new uses 99 Black Creek Business Area 5 Key Moves
10 0 Black Creek Business Area 5 Key Moves
Ensure New Buildings Address the Street
10 1 Black Creek Business Area 5 Key Moves
Secure A New Open Space for Area Employees
10 2 Black Creek Business Area 5 Key Moves
Provide Infrastructure to Support Cyclists
10 3 Black Creek Business Area 5 Key Moves
Encourage Amenities for Area Employees
10 4 Black Creek Business Area 5 Key Moves
Provide New and Enhanced Sidewalks
10 5 BringingThe Long It AllTerm Together Vision – Today
10 6 Bringing It All Together – Opening Day
Bus Terminal
MSF Relocated Retaining Wall With Special Treatment Kodak Building
Passenger Pick Up Rebuilt Intersection & Drop Off & With Improved Kodak Parking Crossings
Primary Entrance
Rebuilt Streetscape (Multi-use path Weston to Black Creek) New Photography Drive Bridge
GO Station Secondary Entrance Station Park 10 7 BringingThe Long It AllTerm Together Vision – Opening Day
Designing the MSF and station facility to be a true mobility hub with seamless transit connections, a re-purposed Kodak Building and the preservation for long-term development 10 8 BringingThe Long It AllTerm Together Vision – Over Time
Transforming Eglinton into a “greenway” connecting the two valleys and extending the Humber trail network east to the new community centre and beyond
10 9 BringingThe Long It AllTerm Together Vision – Over Time
Encouraging the revitalization of Weston Road as the principal community and retail spine, centred upon a new station and green plaza space and supported by new development 11 0 BringingThe Long It AllTerm Together Vision – Over Time
Encouraging new mixed-use development on Black Creek Triangle which relates positively to Keelesdale Park and the Station and preserves for a new GO entrance and connection between Weston Road and the community centre
11 1 BringingThe Long It AllTerm Together Vision – Over Time
Enhancing the image of the Black Creek Business Area and improving access for pedestrians, cyclists and transit users
11 2 BringingThe Long It AllTerm Together Vision – Long Term Vision
11 3 How does the long term vision get realized?
• Metrolinx will be implementing transit-related infrastructure + public realm improvements • Transit investment alone is unlikely to result in significantly more private real estate development in the neighbourhood • Achieving the Mobility Hub vision will require investment and coordination from a range of stakeholders to improve public realm and attract development
Metrolinx Community Groups / Private Members Development Businesses / BIAs City of Toronto, Metrolinx, and other public agencies 11
4 Next Steps
Spring / Summer 2013 • Completion of Draft Mobility Hub Plan • Finalize Mobility Hub Plan • Community Economic Development meetings (City of Toronto) Late 2014 Successful project bidder selected 2014 / 2015 Final public consultation 2020 Opening Day
11 5 Thank you!
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