Appendix A – Communication and Promotional Materials QURCITY TORONTO OFFICIAL PLAN CUR FUTU RE C Urban Design, Environment, Neighbourhoods ) Official Plan Review The City of Toronto is reviewing its Official Plan. As part of this review the City is holding open houses to listen to the views ofTorontonians on draft changes to the Official Plan policies that address policies on Urban Design, the Environment, as well as our Neighbourhoods and Apartment Neighbourhoods. Come out and have your opinions and ideas heard. The review of the Urban Design polices of the Official Plan will involve a discussion on if and what changes in direction snou!d occur in :he design of publ c spaces, development, and md-rse buidings All open houses will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a presentation at 7:00 p.m.: URBAN DESIGN POLICY OPEN HOUSES Wednesday October29 North York Civic Centre, Council Chambers, SlOOYonge St. Thursday October 30 NorthToronto Memorial Community Centre, Mutpu’oose Room. 200 Eglinton A. W. Wednesday November 5 Scarborough Civic Centre, Rotunda, 150 Borough Dr. Thursday November 6 Etobicoke Civic Centre, Council Chambers, 399The West Mall An Urban Design Forum will be held on Mondéy, November 3 at the University of Toronto, QISE Auditoriuni (Room 61t2) at .52 Bloor St W. A panel of urban des.gners, including Urban Des gn staff from the City of To-onto, will on d’scuss’ng urban desin challenes and opponun t.es facing Toronto ENVIRONMENT AND NEIGHBOURHOODS OPEN HOUSES Tuesday November 18 North York Civic Centre, Members Lounge, 5100 Yonge St. Thursday November 20 Scarborough Civic Centre, Rotunda, 150 Borough Dr Monday November 24 Meiri Hall, Rooms 308-309, 55 John St. Thursday November27 Etobicoke Civic Centre, Conc I Chamber/Foyer 399The West Mal For more background information check our website at toronto.cafopreview Information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public ecord. thoRoNTo Call 000 urban design matters Toronto City Planning Division is hosting conversations on urban design matters. These conversations will help shape Open Houses 6:30 to 9:00 PM with a presentation at 7:00 PM Wednesday, October 29 Thursday, October 30 North York Civic Centre North Toronto Memorial Council Chambers Community Centre 5100 Yonge Street Multipurpose Room 200 Eglinton Ave. W. Wednesday, November 5 Thursday, November 6 Scarborough Civic Centre Etobicoke Civic Centre Rotunda Council Chambers 150 Borough Drive 399 The West Mall Urban Design Forum Monday, November 3 at 6:30 PM OISE Auditorium, 252 Bloor Street West (St. George Station) A panel consisting of architects and urban designers will be discussing the city's urban design opportunities and challenges. Free Registration: http://cityoftoronto-opurbandesignforum.eventbrite.ca/ Panel Members: Harold Meg David Noah Madi Graham Pontarini Friedman FOR MORE www.toronto.ca/opreview Thank you for joining the conversation. ………………. Urban Design Forum in association with November 3, 2014 6:30 PM OISE Auditorium 252 Bloor Street West For more information on the Official Plan Review, visit: toronto.ca/opreview Follow us on Twitter: @CityPlanTO PANELLISTBIOGRAPHIES Harold Madi, Director of Urban Design Meg Graham, Principal City of Toronto superkül Harold joined the City in 2014 after over 18 years in the Meg is a Principal at superkül, a Toronto-based architecture private sector where he had led numerous large-scale, multi- practice founded in 2002 and recognized as one of Canada’s faceted and visionary projects across Canada and abroad. leading design firms. Meg is an articulate communicator and With an insightful, ‘big picture’ perspective on all aspects of advocate for design, contributing expertise and collaborative urbanism from land use policy to streetscape design, he is design skills in volunteer and board positions that speak to now charged with leading nearly 80 staff in Civic Design, her strong leadership role both in and beyond the design Heritage, Graphics and Visualization and the four district community. Urban Design Development Review units that comprise the City of Toronto’s Urban Design Section. David Pontarini, Founding Partner Noah Friedman, Senior Urban Designer Hariri Pontarini Architects Perkins+Will David is a founding partner at Hariri Pontarini Architects in Noah is a senior urban designer with twelve years of Toronto. With over 25 years of professional experience, experience in urban design, architecture and real estate David’s portfolio demonstrates a diversity of award-winning development. A passionate designer, Noah brings an projects, ranging from large-scale complex urban high-rise and enthusiastic and rigorous approach to every project with a mixed-use developments, to residential interiors, unified by commitment to sustainable design. His broad range of thoughtful planning and a commitment to quality in design. expertise includes project types ranging from: regional and Frequently working with developers, urban planners, city large scale master plans; regulating plans and design officials and institutions, particularly in Toronto’s downtown guidelines; and concept and vision plans. Having worked on core, David’s work has been recognized for improving the landmark projects such as the Treasure Island Master Plan and the Baietan Urban Design urban condition. Master Plan, Noah is an emerging leader in the field of urban design. Toronto City Planning Division is hosting conversations on urban design matters. These conversations will help shape policies of the Official Plan. Pop-up Events The pop-up events across the city will allow local residents to share their opinions and ideas on urban design matters with city planners. EVENT CALENDAR Event Calendar NORTH YORK TORONTO - EAST YORK ETOBICOKE November 26, 11am – 3pm November 19, 9am – 4pm November 20, 9am – 4pm Humber College (Lakeshore), L Building TPL North York Central Branch, Atrium Toronto Reference Library 19 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr. 5120 Yonge Street 789 Yonge Street SCARBOROUGH November 21, 10am – 4pm December 6, 9am – 4pm November 27, 9am – 4pm December 1, 9am – 4pm TPL Albion Branch Bayview Village, Community Desk Main Square Community Centre Scarborough Town Centre YMCA 2901 Bayview Ave. 1515 Albion Road 245 Main Street 230 Town Centre Court November 28, 9am – 4pm SCARBOROUGH Scadding Court Community Centre December 9, 12:30pm – 5pm December 1, 9am – 4pm 707 Dundas St W. TPL Malvern Branch Scarborough Town Centre YMCA December 3, 1pm – 5pm 230 Town Centre Court 30 Sewells Road TPL St. James Town Branch December 9, 12:30pm – 5pm 495 Sherbourne St. TPL Malvern Branch 30 Sewells Road Appendix B – Consultation Resources Urban Design Policy Open Houses and Forum Discussion Guide Open Houses All open houses – 6:30 to 9:00 pm with a presentation at 7:00 pm: Wednesday, October 29 Thursday, October 30 North York Civic Centre North Toronto Memorial C.C. Council Chambers Multipurpose Room 5100 Yonge St. 200 Eglinton Ave. W. Wednesday, November 5 Thursday, November 6 Scarborough Civic Centre Etobicoke Civic Centre Rotunda Council Chambers 150 Borough Drive 399 The West Mall Urban Design Forum Monday, November 3 at 6:30 pm | OISE Auditorium, 252 Bloor St. W. FOR MORE www.toronto.ca/opreview @CityPlanTO #opreview City of Toronto Official Plan Review – Urban Design Consultations (Phase 1) Introduction The City of Toronto is reviewing the Urban Design policies within the Official Plan. To help guide the discussion on the urban design policies, the City has proposed policy directions in four main categories: 1. Seeing the Big Picture 2. Prioritizing the Public Realm 3. Guiding Built Form, and 4. Enhancing Parks and Open Spaces Feedback on these proposed policy directions will be used by City staff to draft a proposed set of urban design policies, which will be the subject of a second phase of consultations in the first quarter of 2015. Have your say on urban design and join the discussion on how we can plan for Toronto’s future! Open House Agenda 6:30 pm Open House – Review Panels 7:00 pm Welcome & Introductions 7:10 pm Overview Presentation & Questions of Clarification 7:45 pm Discussion and Break-out Activities 8:55 pm Wrap Up & Next Steps 9:00 pm Adjourn 1 City of Toronto Official Plan Review – Urban Design Consultations (Phase 1) Have Your Say! In this section, you will find the discussion questions designed to get your feedback on the urban design policy directions presented this evening. Please provide your answers in this Discussion Guide and return it at the end of the evening. Alternatively, you can provide your feedback by email to [email protected] or online until December 1, 2014 at: http://toronto.mindmixer.com or http://fluidsurveys.com/s/urbandesignmatters/ Seeing the Bigger Picture 1. What is your favourite building or place in Toronto? What is unique and memorable about it? 2. Urban design is the process by which we create beautiful, vibrant, safe, and inclusive places where people want to live, work, play, and learn. How well are we doing at achieving quality urban design in Toronto today? 3. How can we better create beautiful, vibrant, safe, and inclusive places? 2 City of Toronto Official Plan Review – Urban Design Consultations (Phase 1) Prioritizing the Public Realm 1. The public realm is comprised of the City's shared assets and includes streets, parks, open spaces, and public buildings. Think about your favourite public street in Toronto or elsewhere and describe how it looks like and why you keep going back. Guiding Built Form 1. Tall buildings play a role in shaping both the skyline and pedestrian realm. What is your favourite tall building? Why? 2. Mid-rise buildings have a good scale in relation to the street. What is your favourite mid-rise building? Why? 3 City of Toronto Official Plan Review – Urban Design Consultations (Phase 1) Enhancing Parks and Open Spaces 1.