THE MEADOWAY VISUALIZATION TOOLKIT Final Visualization Guide Table of Contents

Visualization Toolkit

In collaboration with: Made possible through the generous support of: Acknowledgments

TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION PERKINS AND WILL AUTHORITY (TRCA) Paul Kulig Corey Wells Clint Langevin Lisa Turnbull Eunice Wong Celene Mariano John Slack Katie Turnbull Susan Olmsted

THE W. GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION FUTURE LANDSCAPES Jennifer Canham Stephanie Braconnier

note: all photography is courtesy of Perkins and Will or Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

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Introduction 4 Eastern Entrance 18 Ellesmere Ravine Crossing 24 Child’s Eye View 30 Engagement 6 Precedents 8 Rendering locations 10 Western Gateway 12

Morningside Meadows 20 Trail Intersection 26 Urban Agriculture 32

Givendale Gardens 14

Highland Creek Crossing 22 Typical Road Crossing 28 Wetlands 34

Highland Creek 16

Other Tools 36

THE MEADOWAY VISUALIZATION TOOLKIT Final Visualization Guide 3 Introduction About The Visualization Toolkit

OVERVIEW Perkins and Will had been retained by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority in 2019 to develop a visualization toolkit, from conceptual plans to renderings, animations, and engagement tools to help demonstrate the overall look and feel of The Meadoway. To summarize the year-long process of developing the Visualization Toolkit, this report will walk through the various stages and tools used to produce the final visuals. From engagement to conceptual sketches, this is a compilation of precedent imagery, existing conditions understanding, and a contextual foundation on which the final visuals are based on.

SKETCHES As seen on these pages, many of the renderings were based on existing photos from various field investigations the team participated in. The sketching process was a useful and highly iterative process for us to discover the best ideas, solutions, and scale of a design problem. With these, we were able to present these to stakeholders (e.g. TRCA, the public, etc.) to capture initial opportunities or constraints within the design.

CONCEPT ONLY It is important to note that all the visuals as part of this Visualization Toolkit exercise are conceptual demonstrations of the design at this stage. They are proposed for illustrative purposes only and are for conveying the concept and vision for the overall project. They should not be relied upon as final representations of the corridor.

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THE MEADOWAY VISUALIZATION TOOLKIT Final Visualization Guide 5 Engagement An integrated, accessible process

OVERVIEW Public engagement is more than just a regulatory requirement, it is a critical part of the design process. With a corridor of this length, it crosses many of Toronto’s neighbourhoods and communities. The Meadoway’s adjacency to schools, community centres, public parks, and places of worship means that the engagement process must be inclusive, extensive, and fully inegrated into the design process.

Perkins and Will, Toronto Region and Conservation Authority Using virtual reality was a helpful tool for demonstrating how future and the larger Meadoway team participated in many public conditions would look and feel on The Meadoway. engagement meetings and open houses over the past year during the production of the Visualization Toolkit. Venues included community centres, school campuses, and the outdoors! Each time, we showcased work in progess and opened it all up for public comments. After receiving comments, we went back to the drawing board to ensure the visuals that are part of this work, considered every voice. Our approach to engagement went further than just a presentation and panels. We knew that for a project at this scale, it had to be expanded beyond two-dimensions in order for it to be digestible and articulate for the public to understand. Some of the tools we used as vehicles of communication included a 24-foot map, Virtual Reality panoramas, and a flipbook (more on this later in this document).

One way comments from public engagement were tracked were via sticky notes on the large map – colour coded to represent general comments, opportunities, or constraints.

After formal presentations, a panel of experts participated in an audience Q&A.

6 THE MEADOWAY VISUALIZATION TOOLKIT Final Visualization Guide Participants were invited to interact with, and comment on The The rendering visuals were displayed on panels with Meadoway using the large map. key maps and annotated labels. THE MEADOWAY VISUALIZATION TOOLKIT Final Visualization Guide 7 Precedents Envisioning the possibilities

WHY PRECEDENTS? Building on the case study analysis done as part of Phase 1 of the project, the images on this page were sourced from many local and international projects. They inspired and informed how design elements such as signage, wayfinding, landscaping, crossings and seating have been integrated in other ways. It broadened the imagination when thinking of landscape and open spaces. These were also useful prompts during public engagement, as many participants were able to point at photos and express what they did or did not like to see in the future of The Meadoway.

Photo sources: Roadsworth, Future Landscapes, 2.ink Studio, Steve Plummer, Pic- bois.com, PageGraphics, Landezine, Peralta Ayesa Arquitectos, Turenscape, Geoff Peters, Wikipedia/Pufacz, Nelson Byrd Woltz, Thorbjorn Andersson, Structurae.net, and Studio Evren Basbug.

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OVERVIEW There are twelve total renderings as part of the Visualization Toolkit. A range of views are included, from eye-level to aerial. Some, such as the road crossing, are demonstrations of typical conditions that can be applied to multiple areas throughout the corridor.

CHILD’S EYE VIEW

GIVENDALE GARDENS

WESTERN GATEWAY URBAN AGRICULTURE WETLANDS

10 THE MEADOWAY VISUALIZATION TOOLKIT Final Visualization Guide HIGHLAND CREEK CROSSING

EASTERN ENTRANCE

4-WAY MULTI USE CROSSING

ELLESMERE RAVINE CROSSING

MORNINGSIDE MEADOWS

TYPICAL ROAD CROSSING HIGHLAND CREEK THE MEADOWAY VISUALIZATION TOOLKIT Final Visualization Guide 11 Western Gateway A vital connection to the Don River Key Features Comments from Public Engagement Valley and Trail FEATURE GARDEN PLANTING 1 Accompanied with gateway signage to signify entrance from OVERVIEW Don River Path/Bermondsey Road into The Meadoway. Both a Gateways are open spaces that will utilize a variety of planting types ‘scenic’ accessible winding trail and a more efficient stairway (e.g. gardens) to emphasize the grand entrance into The Meadoway. path are provided for different users. This can also serve as a hub for increased community and recreational use due to the existing informal play area and Jonesville Allottment FUTURE CONNECTION TO DON RIVER Community Gardens. 2 Will establish a link between The Meadoway and Downtown gardens should This view is important to showcase the transition between the Don River Toronto. also encourage (and East Don Trail) into The Meadoway, and how the slight slope east sustainable FUTURE CONNECTION TO EGLINTON CROSSTOWN of Bermondsey can be used to frame that entrance. wildlife. 3 Currently under construction. Surface stops at Bermondsey Rd This will be a great (Sloane) and Pharmacy Rd (Pharmacy) are the closest to The connection to Meadoway. Downtown... you can bike all the way to EXISTING JONESVILLE ALLOTTMENT GARDENS Cherry Beach! 4 An important community asset, served by parking. Cycling facilities are important, specifically at the LRT station to ensure inter-modal transfers. In order to buffer the corridor from incompatible uses (e.g. transfer station and hydro yard), can art, landscaping, or scented garden planting be used? Functional and visual 3 EGLINTON AVE signage can help frame pathways (e.g. new City of Toronto wayfinding is BERMONDSEY RD a useful guide). 2

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4 all comments here are anonymous and may be paraphrased for clarity.

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EGLINTON AVE

BERMONDSEY RD

VICTORIA VILLAGE ARENA 1

BERMONDSEY TRANSFER STATION THE MEADOWAY VISUALIZATION TOOLKIT Final Visualization Guide 13 Givendale Gardens Enhancing existing community Key Features Comments from Public Engagement assets through improved access and EXISTING GIVENDALE ALLOTMENT GARDENS 1 This is already a well-used allotment garden, which could be amenity expanded or replicated in other parts of The Meadoway ENHANCED ACCESS TO NEIGHBOURHOODS OVERVIEW 2 The multi-use trail can spur off to connect better with Community gardening has been an important asset for the surrounding existing or enhanced connections to adjacent residential neighbourhoods, as noted throughout the public engagement process. neighbourhoods. Existing gardens such as the plots between Givendale Road and The curves in the Kennedy Road are widely used and support stewardship. In order ENHANCED ACCESS TO COMMUNITY BUILDINGS pathways are to support these community assets, connections into the residential 3 Many civic buildings around Jack Goodlad Park are important nice. neighbourhoods and community buildings (e.g library, community to the community and The Meadoway shall be as accessible centre, schools) can be explored. as possible to them. Make sure this is as accessible and In the background, the viewer can see the proposed rail corridor SAFE CROSSINGS green as possible! A good way to crossing, which will be positioned in a location that enhances the 4 The existing bridge is currently slated for reconstruction/ bring east/west continuity of The Meadoway multi-use trail. modification. A new bridge crossing over the TTC/GO rail cyclists into The corridor is proposed, which will keep users within the restored meadow. Meadoway.

Design and integrate sit and rest areas with bike repair stations or water drinking Important to retain stations. parking that serves The Meadoway and BIRCHMOUNT RD BIRCHMOUNT its programming (e.g. allottment gardens).

2 RD KENNEDY GIVENDALE RD GIVENDALE 3 Retain informal paths throughout this 1 segment, especially

4 around the Mosque. VIEW CORRIDOR RAIL FUTURE TRAIL ALIGNMENT

14 THE MEADOWAY VISUALIZATION TOOLKIT Final Visualization Guide WINSTON CHURCHILL COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE MCGREGOR PARK LIBRARY / 4 COMMUNITY CENTRE RAIL CORRIDOR 3 KENNEDY RD

GENERAL CRERAR PUBLIC SCHOOL JACK GOODLAD PARK 1

GIVENDALE RD

RANSTONE GARDENS

IONVIEW PARK

THE MEADOWAY VISUALIZATION TOOLKIT Final Visualization Guide 15 Highland Creek Extending the reach of The Key Features Comments from Public Engagement Meadoway into other city LOOKOUT SPOTS 1 Strategically located lookout spots with seating and infrastructure and the natural educational signage will allow users to take in the view! SPUR TRAILS environment 2 The opportunity for small spur-off trails such as this one will allow trail users to get further immersed in the natural OVERVIEW environment of the ravine. The new bridge crossing at Highland Creek will create new links to Connect to Highland Creek existing cycling and pedestrian infrastructure such as the Upper NEW CROSSINGS Highland Creek Pan Am Path to the south. 3 New bridge crosses for the Upper Highland Creek Pan Am trails. This view highlights the various opportunities for lookout spots for trail Path will continue to expand. Need more parking users to enjoy the magnificent views of the creek. These trails shall be and access to The CONNECTIONS TO UPPER HIGHLAND CREEK PAN AM PATH augmented with educational signage to understand the history of 4 The new bridge crossing across Highland Creek will create Meadoway. Toronto’s ravines as important passages for travel and trade. new links to existing cycling and pedestrian infrastructure such as the Upper Highland Creek Pan Am Path to the south.

Put signage in to make sure people respect nature (e.g. existing fauna such as snakes) I am seeing birds I while cycling or walking. haven’t seen in 30 years: Brown Creepers,

VIEW Blue Jays, and Yellow Swallowtails.

Composing FUTURE TRAIL ALIGNMENT receptacles for dog waste! 1 2

ELLESMERE ROAD

16 THE MEADOWAY VISUALIZATION TOOLKIT Final Visualization Guide ELLESMERE RESERVOIR PARK

NEILSON RD

ELLESMERE ROAD 3

THE MEADOWAY VISUALIZATION TOOLKIT Final Visualization Guide 17 Eastern Entrance The community’s passageway into Key Features Comments from Public Engagement The Meadoway FEATURE GARDEN PLANTING 1 Due to the large freeway crossing, this area should serve as OVERVIEW the eastern entrance, utilizing the topography to provide The location of this entrance was chosen due to its proximity to the landformed lookout points and opportunities for landmark broader community, and the preferred alignment coming up Conlins garden features. Road. This span of green open space before the highway creates an COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS enclave condition and gateway. The entrance is near the Pan Am 2 Enhanced trail pathways into the backlotted residential Mural routes? Aquatics Centre and the University of Toronto - Scarborough Campus neighbourhood can bring more people into the meadows and Find a way to (UTSC) grounds to the south. With garden features and signage, this trail network. integrate natural will be an identifiable gateway from all directions. This path will also or built art into The CONNECTION TO UTSC / PAN AM CENTRE establish a link into Rouge National Urban Park. Meadoway. 3 This is an ideal entrance into The Meadoway for people at For safety purposes, restricted areas such as around Highway 401 and the Pan Am Aquatics Centre or the University of Toronto accompanying infrastructure can be visually and physically buffered Scarborough. The preferred trail alignment that travels down I walk to The with planting. Morningside Ave and into the campus grounds will be a frequented portion of the trail. Meadoway.

Ideally you can turn encroaching parking lots into new Support Scarborough meadow habitat. artists through an RFP for permanent art installs.

Commercial

VIEW gardening!

1 Once on the eastern side of Neilson, it is a MILITARY TRAIL 2 very short distance to the continuation of The Meadoway to The Rouge. FUTURE TRAIL ALIGNMENT MORNINGSIDE AVE

18 THE MEADOWAY VISUALIZATION TOOLKIT Final Visualization Guide HWY 401 NEILSON ROAD

ST JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL

MILITARY TRAIL MILITARY TRAIL PUBLIC SCHOOL

BONSPIEL PARK

MORNINGSIDE AVE 3 THE MEADOWAY VISUALIZATION TOOLKIT Final Visualization Guide 19 Morningside Meadows Key Features Comments from Public INCREASED BIODIVERSITY Engagement Rolling topography makes for 1 Meadow restoration promotes the return of native bird and pollinator species to the area, grand views and immersive with beneficial impacts on local communities, wildlife, regional biodiversity, and climate experiences change mitigation.

OVERVIEW MOWED BUFFER These areas are more ‘passive’ stretches of meadow, where 2 A mandatory mowed buffer around the trail the travelling experience along these portions of trail are area is important for user safety and comfort. peaceful and relaxing, with strategically located areas of Limit permanent rest. With the rolling hills topography west of Morningside PAVED MULTI-USE TRAIL structures in Avenue, lookout points could be created at its peaks. 3 The multi-use trail will be designed for all users. meadow and community gardens. Edible garden? Community orchard?

Wayfinding needed. Lighting for post-dusk usage?

Excited to travel the full trail VIEW network! 2 3 Will there be an opportunity for 1 cross-country skiing? MILITARY TRAIL Need to ensure FUTURE TRAIL ALIGNMENT that the buffer strips are better

MORNINGSIDE AVE maintained.

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THE MEADOWAY VISUALIZATION TOOLKIT Final Visualization Guide 21 Highland Creek Crossing Key Features Comments from Public SEATING Engagement A local crossing providing 1 This area by the creek is an ideal space for trail access to the greater trail users to rest and enjoy the view. CLEAR AND EDUCATIONAL WAYFINDING network of Toronto 2 With important history embedded at these creeks, there is a great opportunity to provide OVERVIEW signage that helps users orient themselves but As the ravine system is one of the most distinctive features also provides context. Very excited to see of Toronto, opportunities to connect with and traverse this built. I can’t wait CYCLING AMENITY a number of ravines in the form of safe pedestrian 3 Cycling parking or tune-up stations could be to use it to connect to bridge crossings were explored. The one over Highland provided at key nodes such as this crossing. the other Path in the Creek will provide expanded access into the City’s trail Cyclists may dismount, park, and continue their creek. system, including the Upper Highland Creek Pan Am Path explorations throughout the creek area on foot. connection. Excited for this crossing! I like the materiality of this. Signage and amenities would direct people to enjoy a quiet experience of the intact ecosystem.

VIEW

ELLESMERE ROAD FUTURE TRAIL 1 ALIGNMENT

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THE MEADOWAY VISUALIZATION TOOLKIT Final Visualization Guide 23 Ellesmere Ravine Crossing Key Features Comments from Public ACCESSIBLE SEATING AND SIGNAGE Engagement An iconic crossing offering 1 The landing areas on both sides of the bridge are ideal locations for views of the ravine congregation, rest, and navigation.

OVERVIEW VIEWS From the Environmental Assessment (EA) process that 2 This crossing will be one of the most occured in tandem with The VIsualization Toolkit, the EA iconic bridges within The Meadoway identified a range of potential trail alignments and bridge due to its long span and opportunity The span of this bridge crossings. The evaluation prioritized objectives such as: for an immersive experience within is amazing! You will be provide a positive user experience; protect and enhance the tree canopy of the ravine. able to really see into natural features; provide connections, and maintain a safe the ravine system. environment. This rendering of the Ellesmere crossing was to emulate those objectives and demonstrate its critical east-west link. I hope signage is included throughout the trails. I want to ensure that trails are accessible from a walking and biking perspective.

It is an exciting

MILITARY TRAIL concept!

VIEW FUTURE TRAIL ALIGNMENT

NEILSON RD

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THE MEADOWAY VISUALIZATION TOOLKIT Final Visualization Guide 25 Trail Intersection Smaller 4-way community Key Features Comments from Public nodes – right in their BUILDING ON CONNECTIONS Engagement 1 Existing breaks through the residential backyards neighbourhoods into the hydro corridor can be enhanced to connect into The Meadoway OVERVIEW multi-use trail. These are accessible ways for Some north-south trails exist within the hydro corridor and the community to enter The Meadoway. are frequented by residents today. With the implementation Love the trail, I use it of the full Meadoway multi-use trail, the intersections CENTRAL NODES 2 everyday, this is great between the existing and the proposed connections will The central ‘social’ nodes are located where for the community of create local community nodes. The Meadoway is more likely to be used as a destination rather than a greenway. Scarborough! These can become meeting points for the community, with Community members can walk their dogs, identifiable signage and distinct planting. Recreational meet their neighbours, or use for a passive users of the trail can still easily navigate around these nodes stroll. to continue on their journey. SEATING 3 A variety of seating will be strategically located throughout these nodes. Interpretative signage can be integrated The vehicle-free path system into these resting areas. They should be that exists across the hydro designed to be comfortable and inviting, for corridor will be an amazing trail users of all ages. place for the longboarding community to use as transportation, as well as for holding events.

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THE MEADOWAY VISUALIZATION TOOLKIT Final Visualization Guide 27 Typical Road Crossing Key Features Comments from Public ACCESSIBLE SEATING AND SIGNAGE Engagement Safe, accessible, and critical 1 These areas are ideal locations to provide signage to point to nearby destinations linkages throughout the (parks, libraries, etc.) length of the trail MARKED CROSSINGS 2 Paving markings provide enhanced visibility OVERVIEW for both the motorists on the roadways and Happy that a connection As per the City of Toronto Multi-Use Trail Design Guidelines, trail users. is being made to the crossings should provide “a safe and direct crossing for CYCLING SIGNALS East Don Trail, and that all trail users...the primary goal is to prevent collisions 3 By providing separate signals for cyclists, through this people will between users. This is achieved by designing trails with the this enforces that pedestrians and cyclists be able to travel to the appropriate alignments and sightlines and by providing are a priority in this crossing. Lower Don. appropriate warnings to trail users when necessary”. DISTINCT PAVING As The Meadoway crosses over 30 roadways, each should 4 To provide a sense of place, some be designed carefully and consistently to stitch the Public art should interpretative art on the pavement could segments of the corridor together. Amenties such as bike be included along further emphasize to the user that they are parking and tune-up stations, areas of rest, and signage using The Meadoway trail. the trails. should be consistently applied to each crossing. I can’t wait to be able to cycle all of the way between the Rouge and the Don Valley! That will be great!

I have often used the bike paths on The Meadoway and I know this corridor is an important community builder while it also helps enhance the real estate along its path.

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4 THE MEADOWAY VISUALIZATION TOOLKIT Final Visualization Guide 29 Child’s Eye View An immersive, educational, Key Features Comments from Public and exploratory experience MEADOW HABITAT Engagement 1 A meadow, under the Ontario Ecological OVERVIEW Land Classification, is “a community The meadows are full of learning opportunities, especially dominated by grasses and herbaceous for children! Toronto and Region Conservation Authority plants, with tree and shrub cover of 25% leads education and community learning intiaitives for The or less... meadow communities are shaped Meadoway, and many of those explorations look like this! over tie by patterns of natural or human disturbances such as cycles of fire, drought, This visual is an opportunity to demonstrate the naturalized soil scarification or mowing.” I am supportive of habitat for biodiversity and the beautiful wildflower building uninterrupted meadow. The opportunity for all to interact and view meadow habitat. the meadows up close is one-of-a-kind!

Desire lines should be considered.

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THE MEADOWAY VISUALIZATION TOOLKIT Final Visualization Guide 31 Urban Agriculture Key Features Comments from Public DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE Engagement Strengthening community and 1 As a highly frequented public area of The Meadoway, these gardens will benefit from encouraging stewardship additional signage that can help users navigate. OVERVIEW VARIETY OF AGRICULTURAL Urban agriculture, as defined by the City of Toronto, are 2 OPPORTUNITIES categorized as either community gardens or allotment Additional opportunities for urban Schools and gardens. Many existing gardens on The Meadoway (e.g. agriculture in The Meadoway will be community members Jonesville Allotment Gardens, Givendale Gardens) are explored. should continue to widely used. be engaged in this ACCESSIBLE PATHWAYS Community gardens “provide access to land within the City 3 Future urban agricultural areas could project! for groups of people who wish to grow their own plants” connect to the multi-use trail, enhancing whereas allotment gardens are plots that are available More community accessibility. with a fee. From public consultation, it was noted that many gardens are community members are interested in both approaches to needed. urban agriculture.

I am a big fan of community gardens. Areas heavy with new immigrants would greatly benefit from both a place to garden and a place to socialize.

The Meadoway is a truly amazing project. I would like to see more urban agriculture in the corridor.

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THE MEADOWAY VISUALIZATION TOOLKIT Final Visualization Guide 33 Wetlands Learning about the range of Key Features Comments from Public natural species and habitats WETLAND EDUCATION Engagement 1 For all trail users, these small pockets that call The Meadoway their of wetland habitat can be excellent opportunities to teach and inform the public home on the function of a wetland zone. Their ecological benefit can also be translated OVERVIEW to school groups, making The Meadoway a Potential areas for future wetland restoration have great opportunity for field trips! This project is been identified throughout The Meadoway. There is VARIETY OF SEATING really cool! an opportunity to restore and enhance these within 2 The Meadoway will offer a variety of Habitat the corridor, as they are important to the health of our experiences. Whether the user wants to use enhancement is watersheds and communtiies. the trail for recreation, for seating, resting, or important to this Although these zones are small, according to Toronto and learning, there is space for everyone. project. Region Conservation Authority, the benefits of wetland restoration include: increased biodiversity; increased Some of these wildlife habitat; improved habitat connectivity; flood attenuation; and improved water quality. spaces wil be high usage for I would love to begin a local runners and similar initiative for the cyclists. Finch Hydro Corridor!

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THE MEADOWAY VISUALIZATION TOOLKIT Final Visualization Guide 35 Other Tools ELLESMERE RAVINE Virtual Reality

VIRTUAL REALITY PANORAMAS An innovative way to demonstrate both the existing and proposed condition of The Meadoway was done through virtual reality (VR). The envisioned look and feel of these important crossings (Highland Creek and Ellesmere Ravine) was digitally modelled, then converted into QR codes. Participants can scan the QR codes with their phone’s camera or QR code reader app, which produces a link to a kuula.co website. Once on the website, the participants can be fully immersed in the space in 360! VR goggles can be used to even further augment the VR experience. Three different VR viewpoints are provided for each crossing to HIGHLAND CREEK showcase the different experiences from middle of the bridge to each of the different landings. As both crossings are highly connected to their surrounding natural contexts, this interactive method offers a more close-up understanding of the proposed space that is typically more difficult to replicate in 2D space. These QR codes live online and can be continually re- used on multiple platforms moving forward, such as social media!

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SMALL REPLICAS OF LARGE SPACES As the two crossings over Highland Creek and Ellesmere Ravine will be some of the most iconic destinations to The Meadoway, it was interesting to explore what the extent of these crossings actually looked like in their context. We created 1:500 scaled models through laser-cut wood panels and 3D-printed hydro towers, signage, bridges, and seating elements. Through this exercise, we were able to understand the topography of the ravines themselves, and how the new crossings could fit within this natural environment.

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HASHTAG MY MEADOWAY TACTILE TOOLS book SECTION 1 A large part of The Meadoway initiative is creating excitement within A lot of photography has West to East the local communities. For the public meetings for the Environmental been collected as part of this Assessment and Visualization Toolkit processes, as well as all future public visualization toolkit process. events, this large-format vinyl print can serve as a backdrop for photos! We came up with the idea of a In collaboration with: A project of:

Cut-out props of local flora and fauna – and even a real bug net! – add to flipbook because of its portable Flipbook_1.indd 1

Trail 8/27/2019 2:10:00 PM East Don Don East the interactive elements of this photobooth. and interactive engagement Trail format. Users of all ages can Participants can then share these photos of themselves ‘in the meadow’ ‘travel’ through the 16 kilometre to their own social media platforms, using the #MyMeadoway tag so the corridor – all in their own hands!

collection of these photos can grow over time!

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Flipbook_1.indd 3 8/27/2019 2:10:03 PM Flipbook_1.indd 2 8/27/2019 2:10:01 PM Animations

ONE STORY, THREE VIDEOS Three videos were produced as part of the Visualization Toolkit, spread over three different ‘stages’ and stories of The Meadoway. “Meadoway Today” presents the existing condition and the overall vision of The Meadoway. “Meadoway Tomorrow” focuses on the proposed future condition, featuring the renderings produced in this process. Lastly, the “Meadoway - Looking Ahead” video lays out the phasing plan for trail construction, bridge construction, and meadow restoration. These are sharable links that quickly summarize the story of The Meadoway.

Meadoway Today Meadoway Tomorrow Meadoway - Looking Ahead (Phasing)

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and the neighbourhoods to the south. This can be a central meeting area or gathering space. Lastly, there is an an is there Lastly, space. gathering or area meeting central a be can This south. the to neighbourhoods the and LRT, this is a potential future education hub. The The hub. education future potential a is this LRT, PRINCIPLE: PRINCIPLE: around them, and towards the ravine. ravine. the towards and them, around and the neighbourhoods to the south. This can be a central meeting area or gathering space. Lastly, there is an an is there Lastly, space. gathering or area meeting central a be can This south. the to neighbourhoods the and south for a recreational bike ride or short stroll. short or ride bike recreational a for south

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to the west and Kennedy to the east. Passive Passive east. the to Kennedy and west the to

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larger regional transportation network. Three types of community hubs will introduce different levels of activity. activity. of levels different introduce will hubs community of types Three network. transportation regional larger With the existing community use (i.e. (i.e. use community existing the With larger regional transportation network. Three types of community hubs will introduce different levels of activity. activity. of levels different introduce will hubs community of types Three network. transportation regional larger together, both passive and active recreation can be encouraged, encouraged, be can recreation active and passive both together, Highland of Branch Milliken the to Creek Highland CONDITIONS AFTER YEARS FIVE

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Givendale Rd Givendale

Warden Ave Warden

DON RIVER DON

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Meadow restoration promotes the CREEK TAYLOR Victoria Park Ave Park Victoria FUTURE CONNECTION return of native bird and pollinator TO EAST DON TRAIL species to the area, with beneficial Western impacts on local communities, wildlife,

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N T BERMONDSEY TRANSFER STATION C T C N T S C E Penstemon hirsutus Ceanothus americanus Rosa blanda Sambucus canadensis Elymus canadensis Coreopsis tripteris Penstemon hirsutus Ceanothus americanus

C E Pycnanthemum virginianum Cephalanthus occidentalis Rosa carolina Sambucus pubens Elymus virginicus Coreopsis lanceolata Pycnanthemum virginianum Cephalanthus occidentalis RESTORATION LEGEND RESTORATION LEGEND

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RECREATION HUB PASSIVE MEADOW WILD / IMMERSIVE ZONE COMMUNITY HUB COMMUNITY HUB WILD / IMMERSIVE ZONE EDUCATION ZONE WILD / IMMERSIVE COMMUNITY HUB PASSIVE MEADOW WILD / IMMERSIVE ZONE PASSIVE MEADOW RECREATION HUB WILD / IMMERSIVE ZONE EDUCATION ZONE WESTERN GATEWAY WILD / IMMERSIVE ZONE S Cfl S S Rudbeckia hirta Cornus racemosa Rubus idaeus Symphoricarpos alba Schizachyrium scoparium Echinacea pallida Rudbeckia hirta Cornus racemosa EO SECIES IE Speices GuideEO SECIES IE EO SECIES IE Urban Agriculture Givendale Gardens SHRUBS What are you most excited for? opportunities issues comments Emerging Vision: GRASSES & FORBS FORBS & SHRUBS Emerging Vision: Emerging Vision: Emerging Vision: S S C fl I T Sfl Rhus aromatica Salix petiolaris This established portion of the Gatineau trail Solidago nemoralis Cornus sericea Rubus occidentalis Viburnum acerifolium Andropogon gerardii Asclepias tuberosa Sorghastrum nutans Helianthus giganteus Penstemon digitalis Veronicastrum virginicum Solidago nemoralis Cornus sericea In the short term, a new education hub can be Centered around the Massey Creek, this section The Bermondsey-Western Gateway will utilize DID YOU KNOW? will remain stable, connecting the West Branch created, offering many learning opportunities and of the corridor will have the level of activity a variety of planting including gardens to Highland Creek to the Milliken Branch of Highland Integrating The Meadoway with clear access via the existing path. The adjacency increase gradually as it reaches Pharmacy Ave emphasize the entrance to The Meadoway. DID YOU KNOW? Creek (to the east in Section 5). This relaxing strip I SPY ON THE neighborhoods, parks, public access to the rail corridor will offer a clear viewing point to the west and Kennedy to the east. Passive With the existing community use (i.e. S C E Ultimately, The Meadoway will feature of The Meadoway will be enjoyable, safe, and N T fl C points, and other trail systems will C T C N O S O Rosa blanda Sambucus canadensis of the hydro corridor and the larger regional stretches of restored meadows provide a relaxing MEADOWAY... Verbena Hastata Diervilla lonicera Rubus odoratus Viburnum trilobum Jonesville Allotment Garden), the apartment Elymus canadensis Coreopsis tripteris Allium cernuum Heliopsis helianthoides Penstemon hirsutus Ceanothus americanus Verbena Hastata Diervilla lonicera a 16-kilometre multi-use trail for walking, promote community connectivity accessible by the communities to the north and transportation network. Three types of community and stable travelling experience, leading to and DID YOU neighbourhoods surrounding the corridor, and the cycling and other non-motorized uses, A RUNNER: and augment the GTA’s bikeways south for a recreational bike ride or short stroll. hubs will introduce different levels of activity. Firstly, from the nodes at the ends. By Wexford Park, the implementation of the new Eglinton Crosstown with potential for new and enhanced network. abutting the Southwest Tributary of the Highland KNOW? recreation hub will provide additional amenity LRT, this is a potential future education hub. The public spaces and gathering areas E Creek, a potential new allotment garden can be GUIDING to support the new residential and employment The Meadway will become interface with the natural creek ridge and the Don C T Rosa carolina Sambucus pubens within and adjacent to the hydro Pycnanthemum virginianum Cephalanthus occidentalis Verbena strictaVerbena stricta Lonicera spp.Lonicera spp. Salix discolor created, potentially with an edible meadow. Its density from the Golden Mile redevelopment, play observe flora / fauna Elymus virginicus Coreopsis lanceolata Anemone cylindrica Lobelia siphilitica one of the largest urban PRINCIPLE: walking my dog community events community gardening River provides an intimate connection to nature. corridor. location by a tower apartment neighbourhood will linear parks in Canada! Transportation whereas the existing Givendale allotment encourage stewardship and engagement. Next, gardens shall be enhanced with furniture and GUIDING in the long term, the hydro corridor can bridge Increasing opportunities for alternative, gathering spaces. OTHER? C PRINCIPLE: C S I I NN the relationship between the retail plaza and the S C T S fl Rubus allegheniensis Spirea alba non-vehicular modes of transportation lookout point Vernonia missourica Physocarpus opulifolius Salix eriocephala Panicum virgatum Desmodium canadense Asclepias incarnata Monarda fistulosa Ratibida pinnata Cornus Amomum spp. obliqua Vernonia missourica Physocarpus opulifolius neighbourhoods to the south. This can be a central within the Greater Toronto Area will reduce Recreation new proposed pedestrian crossing bridge over meeting area or gathering space. Lastly, there car dependency and increase equitable The Meadoway will encourage outdoor Highland Creek DID YOU Purpledusk Trail is an opportunity to create a strong relationship access. The Meadoway will advance KNOW? recreational opportunities along the trail S between the future meadows and the healthcare the integration of a multi-modal network or adjacent spaces, for a wide S I SPY ON THE Cfl Rubus idaeus Symphoricarpos alba uses along Lawrence Avenue. This allows for the The Meadoway will be home Schizachyrium scoparium Echinacea pallida Rudbeckia hirta Cornus racemosa transportation system. range of users and communities or community services and facilities to explore ‘eco- MEADOWAY... to more than 1,000 species neighbourhoods. B health’ strategies. A LEAF: of flora and fauna!

learning more walking or strolling cycling / rollerblading sit and rest I T Sﬂ Rubus occidentalis Viburnum acerifolium Sorghastrum nutans Helianthus giganteus Solidago nemoralis Cornus sericea

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then use stickers or markers to to markers or stickers use then

Along the edge, different ‘mini-activities’ are situated to gather gather to situated are ‘mini-activities’ different edge, the Along

fun facts all along the edges. the along all facts fun Meadoway?” Participants can can Participants Meadoway?”

future trail alignments, future crossings, and natural corridors. corridors. natural and crossings, future alignments, trail future

an I-Spy game, sticker sheets, and and sheets, sticker game, I-Spy an how would you describe The The describe you would how

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the existing conditions or proposed designs. designs. proposed or conditions existing the prompts along the map so that that so map the along prompts “What do you use The Meadoway Meadoway The use you do “What MEADOWAY... MEADOWAY...

see opportunities and constraints, and staff can use it to describe describe to it use can staff and constraints, and opportunities see friendly, we designed some some designed we friendly, a few question prompts, such as as such prompts, question few a

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platform for conversation, as participants can point to where they they where to point can participants as conversation, for platform engagement meetings kid- meetings engagement this map, they may come across across come may they map, this

in a large format like this map. This has been a useful tool and and tool useful a been has This map. this like format large a in In order to make the public public the make to order In As the participant scans across across scans participant the As

The best way to see, understand, and analyze the corridor is is corridor the analyze and understand, see, to way best The KID-FRIENDLY QUESTIONNAIRES

A DIGESTIBLE FORMAT FOR A 16-KILOMETRE CORRIDOR 16-KILOMETRE A FOR FORMAT DIGESTIBLE A 24-Foot Map 24-Foot A SPECIES LIST This list came in handy when participants or staff wanted to refer to a certain DID YOU species in the meadow habitat. FUN FACTS EO SECIES IE KNOW? GUIDING GRASSES & FORBS To make this map more exciting ROOTED IN PRINCIPLES Under Ontario’s Ecological PRINCIPLE: ﬂ To emphasize that the design of Andropogon gerardii Asclepias tuberosa Land Classification, a meadow –passive facts along the edges is defined as a “community for participants to read. These Blueprint for the corridor is rooted in 6 main dominated by grasses and Revitalization principles, they have been listed herbaceous plants, with tree are small opportunities for and shrub cover of 25% everyone to learn more about The Throughout the process and upon and described along the map to C T C implementation, The Meadoway will Elymus canadensis Coreopsis tripteris or less”! Meadoway... and where they can serve as a model for how to successfully remind everyone about the overall find further information. revitalize and repurpose hydro vision of the project. corridors in both a local and international context. C

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community services and facilities to explore ‘eco- explore to facilities and services community

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uses along Lawrence Avenue. This allows for the the for allows This Avenue. Lawrence along uses

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family) homes family) created to link Rouge National Urban Park Park Urban National Rouge link to created A BIRD: A Highland Creek Highland

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linear parks in Canada! in parks linear location by a tower apartment neighbourhood will will neighbourhood apartment tower a by location

one of the largest urban urban largest the of one

Lobelia siphilitica Lobelia cylindrica Anemone Coreopsis lanceolata Coreopsis virginicus Elymus

Pycnanthemum virginianum Pycnanthemum Cephalanthus occidentalis Cephalanthus

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Salix discolor Salix

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landfill, etc.) should be visually and physically physically and visually be should etc.) landfill, two lookout points can allow visitors to enjoy the the enjoy to visitors allow can points lookout two

network. network. abutting the Southwest Tributary of the Highland Highland the of Tributary Southwest the abutting KNOW? KNOW?

wide range of community groups! community of range wide

infrastructure (e.g. maintenance storage facilities, facilities, storage maintenance (e.g. infrastructure and its trail network. trail its and highlighting the natural area around the ravine, ravine, the around area natural the highlighting

and augment the GTA’s bikeways bikeways bikeways GTA’s GTA’s the the augment augment and and hubs will introduce different levels of activity. Firstly, Firstly, activity. of levels different introduce will hubs south for a recreational bike ride or short stroll. short or ride bike recreational a for south

energy, engaging workshops for a a for workshops engaging energy, DID YOU YOU DID

areas around the highway and accompanying accompanying and highway the around areas location where The Meadoway meets the Rouge Rouge the meets Meadoway The where location meadows, to a sportsfield. Preserving and and Preserving sportsfield. a to meadows,

promote community connectivity connectivity connectivity community community promote promote transportation network. Three types of community community of types Three network. transportation

accessible by the communities to the north and and north the to communities the by accessible

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Penstemon hirsutus Penstemon Ceanothus americanus Ceanothus

Verbena Hastata Verbena Diervilla lonicera Diervilla

Viburnum trilobum Viburnum odoratus Rubus

to highlight this. For safety purposes, restricted restricted purposes, safety For this. highlight to

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points, and other trail systems will will will systems systems trail trail other other and and points, points,

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enhance the changes in grade, with a lookout point point lookout a with grade, in changes the enhance seamlessly into the Rouge National Urban Park. Park. Urban National Rouge the into seamlessly passive and active recreation can be encouraged, encouraged, be can recreation active and passive

neighborhoods, parks, public access access access public public parks, parks, neighborhoods, neighborhoods, to the rail corridor will offer a clear viewing point point viewing clear a offer will corridor rail the to Creek (to the east in Section 5). This relaxing strip strip relaxing This 5). Section in east the (to Creek

to the rolling topography, garden planting could could planting garden topography, rolling the to and enjoyable stretch of The Meadoway, leading leading Meadoway, The of stretch enjoyable and sizes and shapes. To connect these together, both both together, these connect To shapes. and sizes

Integrating The Meadoway with with with Meadoway Meadoway The The Integrating Integrating clear access via the existing path. The adjacency adjacency The path. existing the via access clear Highland Creek to the Milliken Branch of Highland Highland of Branch Milliken the to Creek Highland

creates an enclave condition and entrance. Due Due entrance. and condition enclave an creates Site 2”). It will remain as a stable, maintained, maintained, stable, a as remain will It 2”). Site Military Trail provides a unique separation of parcel parcel of separation unique a provides Trail Military

created, offering many learning opportunities and and opportunities learning many offering created,

will remain stable, connecting the West Branch Branch West the connecting stable, remain will

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The span of green open space before the highway highway the before space open green of span The

restoration occuring on the corridor (“Gatineau (“Gatineau corridor the on occuring restoration The intersection of Ellesmere and Orton Park / / Park Orton and Ellesmere of intersection The

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Emerging Vision: Which part of The Meadoway are you most excited to see? Emerging Vision: Child’s Eye View Story of Phase 1 (Scarborough Centre Butterfly Trail) Emerging Vision: Multi Use Trail Intersection Emerging Vision: Typical Road Crossing Morningside Meadow Emerging Vision: opportunities issues comments OTHER? In the short term, a new education hub can be created, offering many learning opportunities and clear access via This established portion of The Meadoway trail I SPY ON THE The intersection of Ellesmere and Orton Park / Military Trail provides DID YOU The span of green open space before the highway This is the current site for Phase 2 of the meadow the existing path. The adjacency to the rail corridor will offer a clear viewing point of the hydro corridor and the will remain stable, connecting the West Branch of a unique separation of parcel sizes and shapes. To connect these creates an enclave condition and entrance. Due restoration occuring on the corridor (“Gatineau MEADOWAY... ORIGINAL SITE GUIDING KNOW? larger regional transportation network. Three types of community hubs will introduce different levels of activity. Highland Creek to the Milliken Branch of Highland I SPY ON THE CONDITIONS FIVE YEARS AFTER together, both passive and active recreation can be encouraged, to the rolling topography, garden planting could Site 2”). It will remain as a stable, maintained, MEADOW SEEDING Under Ontario’s Ecological Land Firstly, abutting the Southwest Tributary of the Highland Creek, a potential new allotment garden can be created, Creek (to the east in Section 5). This relaxing strip A DOG: PRINCIPLE: ranging from gathering spaces and immersive meadows, to a enhance the changes in grade, with a lookout point and enjoyable stretch of The Meadoway, MEADOWAY... Classification, a meadow is defined potentially with an edible meadow. Its location by a tower apartment neighbourhood will encourage stewardship of The Meadoway will be enjoyable, safe, and Natural Environment and sportsfield. Preserving and highlighting the natural area around the to highlight this. For safety purposes, restricted leading seamlessly into the Rouge National GUIDING AFTER as a “community dominated by and engagement. Next, in the long term, the hydro corridor can bridge the relationship between the retail plaza accessible by the communities to the north and A HONEYBEE: ravine, two lookout points can allow visitors to enjoy the landscape areas around the highway and accompanying Urban Park. A future education hub should be SEEDING Education grasses and herbaceous plants, PRINCIPLE: and the neighbourhoods to the south. This can be a central meeting area or gathering space. Lastly, there is an south for a recreational bike ride or short stroll. around them, and towards the ravine. infrastructure (e.g. maintenance storage facilities, located at the location where The Meadoway with tree and shrub cover of Blueprint for opportunity to create a strong relationship between the future meadows and the healthcare uses along Lawrence TODAY! The creation of meadow habitat, restoration and landfill, etc.) should be visually and physically meets the Rouge and its trail network. 25% or less”! Revitalization Avenue. This allows for the community services and facilities to explore ‘eco-health’ strategies. meadows! wetlands! urban agriculture! new crossings! more trail! programming of The Meadoway should increase buffered with planting. access for a wide range of users so that they can Throughout the process and upon explore, learn, and enjoy the urban naturalized green implementation, The Meadoway will serve as space. It will become a platform for stewardship, hospital / long- CROSS a model for how to successfully revitalize term care / education, and research on natural habitats. The semi-detached residential SECTION E residential on south side and repurpose hydro corridors in both a complex restoration initiatives of the meadows will of corridor future pedestrian bridge over CROSS existing informal / Ellesmere Ravine existing running track (by Military Trail local and international context. future crossing over formal pathways provide for higher ecological diversity planned restoration St John Paul II Catholic I SPY ON THE Southwest Tributary of future SECTION C Secondary School rail corridor in existing garden Highland Creek development within the urban setting. planned restoration MEADOWAY... the background Prudential Drive existing dog park FIRST YEAR Neilson Rd SITE A CATERPILLAR: PREPARATION MEADOW GROWTH A B B B A SECTION 3: Lawrence Avenue Community Hub SECTION 4: Scarborough Centre Butterfly Trail SECTION 5: The Ravines SECTION 6: Highway 401 - Eastern Entrance SECTION 7: The Rouge Gateway

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