The following silent video presents “Eglinton Connects: Demonstration of how the Golden Mile could transform over time.”
- This video shows a section of the Eglinton streetscape near the Golden Mile by Warden Avenue in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- The Crosstown Light Rail Transit (LRT) infrastructure, which will be running at grade along the street at this section, offers the potential for positive incremental change to the street itself, as well as development potential of adjacent lands.
- The video depicts a demonstration of how this could happen.
- First, the LRT is built, running down the centre of the street, and replacing the bus lanes that currently exist.
- The LRT could run along a planted green surface, lined with trees.
- New bike lanes approved in 2010 could be improved by being physically separated from moving traffic.
- Over time, the public realm could be transformed through wider sidewalks and space for large trees.
- With an improved public realm and the new LRT, development may be attracted to the area and start building along the line.
- New development would bring new people and jobs to the area, to help maximize the new LRT infrastructure.
- First, the LRT is built, running down the centre of the street, and replacing the bus lanes that currently exist.
- An improved public realm and transit supportive development are goals of the City of Toronto’s Eglinton Connects Planning Study.
“Eglinton Connects is about planning for the future Eglinton Avenue, and how to best leverage investment in rapid transit for the benefit of our communities and our city.”
City of Toronto
The City of Toronto is undertaking Eglinton Connects Planning Study to determine the future land use planning framework and public realm plan for Eglinton Avenue between Jane Street and just east of Kennedy Road (Kennedy Subway Station).
- The Planning Study area corresponds to the area where Metrolinx is currently building the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, which is scheduled to open in 2020.
The objectives of the Eglinton Connects Planning Study are to intensify, beautify and improve mobility along Eglinton Avenue. These objectives will help to realize the full potential of opportunities presented by the construction of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT.
This is an update to these previous blogs:
The following video presents “The Crosstown: LRT ABCs and 123s.”
- Rapid transit is coming to Toronto.
- This includes the Eglinton Crosstown, a 19 km light rail transit line – LRT for short.
- Light rail is new to Toronto but is used all around the world.
The Crosstown vehicle will average 28 kilometers/hour. Please click here for sample travel times.
The Eglinton Connects Planning Study resulted in 21 recommendations and implementation strategies related to travelling, greening and building along Eglinton Avenue.
City staff wants to consult the public on specific implementation measures and additional work required to make the plan a reality, at these public meetings at 7:30 p.m.
- Monday, May 12, 6 to 9 p.m.: Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Rd. (just south of Eglinton Avenue);
- Thursday, May 15, 6 to 9 p.m.: Beth Sholom Synagogue, 1445 Eglinton Ave. W. (just west of Allen Road).
The consultations will focus on the following implementation measures:
- limited changes to some land use designations in the Official Plan,
- zoning amendments to permit the as-of-right development of mid-rise buildings,
- reductions in parking requirements to reflect the higher-order transit access,
- relief from some zoning regulations for Metrolinx LRT-related buildings,
- site and area-specific policies to facilitate the intensification of three Focus Areas,
- official Plan policies to require the dedication or extension of public lanes,
- widening the planned right-of-way width on Eglinton Avenue in two segments, and
- future studies required to implement the recommendations of Eglinton Connects.
Following this consultation process, City Planning will report back to the Planning and Growth Management Committee in June 2014 with the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments, and the further studies needed to complete the plan.
Please click here for more of the Study’s goals and information.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
NEWS RELEASE
May 5, 2014
City of Toronto hosting public meetings on implementation of Eglinton Connects Planning Study
Over the last two years, the City of Toronto conducted the Eglinton Connects Planning Study to determine the future land use planning framework and public realm plan for Eglinton Avenue between Jane Street and just east of Kennedy Road (Kennedy Subway Station). City staff will now consult the public on specific implementation measures to make the plan a reality. These consultation meetings have been scheduled for May 12 and 15. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The Eglinton Connects Planning Study area corresponds to the area where Metrolinx is currently building the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, which is scheduled to open in 2020.
The planning study resulted in 21 recommendations and implementation strategies related to travelling, greening and building along Eglinton Avenue. The recommendations were informed by extensive community consultation, including input from residents, businesses, organizations, students, community advocates and local councillors at over 60 events. The recommendations can be viewed on the study website at http://www.toronto.ca/eglinton (under the “Materials” tab).
These recommendations were endorsed by the City’s Planning and Growth Management Committee in April. The committee has directed the study team to consult with the community on specific implementation measures and additional work required to bring the plan to life. This consultation will occur at two upcoming public meetings:
• Monday, May 12, 6 to 9 p.m.: Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Rd. (just south of Eglinton Avenue)
• Thursday, May 15, 6 to 9 p.m.: Beth Sholom Synagogue, 1445 Eglinton Ave. W. (just west of Allen Road)
A comprehensive presentation of the implementation measures will take place at each meeting at 7:30 p.m.
The consultations will focus on the following implementation measures:
• limited changes to some land use designations in the Official Plan
• zoning amendments to permit the as-of-right development of mid-rise buildings
• reductions in parking requirements to reflect the higher-order transit access
• relief from some zoning regulations for Metrolinx LRT-related buildings
• site and area-specific policies to facilitate the intensification of three Focus Areas
• official Plan policies to require the dedication or extension of public lanes
• widening the planned right-of-way width on Eglinton Avenue in two segments, and
• future studies required to implement the recommendations of Eglinton Connects.
Following this consultation process, City Planning will report back to the Planning and Growth Management Committee in June with the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments, and the further studies needed to complete the plan.
The objectives of the Eglinton Connects Planning Study are to intensify, beautify and improve mobility along Eglinton Avenue. These objectives will help to realize the full potential of opportunities presented by the construction of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT.
More information is available at http://www.toronto.ca/eglinton.
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