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2021 UPDATE TO THE PUBLIC REALM STRATEGY
FOR TORONTO’S FINANCIAL DISTRICT

SEPTEMBER 2021

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 2021 Update to the Financial District Public Realm Strategy                          1
2 Toronto Financial District BIA Boundaries (Figure 1)                                 3
3 A Resilient Financial District                                                       4
4 Maximizing the Use of Outdoor Space in the Financial District                        7
5 A Transit-Oriented Financial District                                              10
6 Summary of Streetscape Recommendations and Project Implementations                 12
7 Financial District Operations Map (Figure 2)                                       13
8 Major Construction Projects in the Financial District (Figure 3)                   14
9 Appendix A – Completed Public Realm Improvements 2013 – 2021                       20
10 Appendix B – Project Development Checklist                                        22
11 Appendix C – 2021 Update to Summary of Streetscape Recommendations                23
		 and Project Implementation
12 Special Addendum to the 2021 Update to the Public Realm Strategy for              31
		 Toronto’s Financial District

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ABOUT THIS REPORT

This strategy is an annual update of the Toronto Financial District BIA’s
public realm strategy Raising the Standard that was first completed
in 2013 and received a comprehensive update in 2018. It summarizes
the functional and aesthetic state of the public realm in the Financial
District and highlights updated best practices and key areas for
improvement. This update also includes an overview of public realm
improvements completed to date, as well as an outline of future
improvements based on the City of Toronto’s Five-Year Capital Plan.
   The Toronto Financial District BIA will continue to lead a
collaborative effort to ensure implementation of the highest City
standards in the public realm. As such, this strategy is a living
document and will be reviewed and updated on an annual basis.

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ABOUT THE TORONTO FINANCIAL DISTRICT BIA

The Toronto Financial District Business Improvement Area (BIA)
represents Toronto’s premier business centre, an area that includes
Union Station, the PATH underground walkway, and Canada’s five
major banks and most prominent firms.
   With a mandate to promote economic development in the area,
initiatives include improving public spaces, showcasing daily activity
of our vibrant businesses at www.MyTOFD.com and @MyTOFD,
and identifying collaborative opportunities that ensure the Financial
District and PATH are well-maintained, integrated, connected,
and accessible.

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2021 UPDATE TO THE FINANCIAL DISTRICT PUBLIC REALM STRATEGY

                                               As Canada’s premier economic centre and a global financial presence,
                                               the Financial District is Toronto’s public face to the world. The area showcases
                                               Canada’s most prominent office towers and is home to world-class architecture
                                               and design. The FDBIA takes a consistent planning approach to effectively manage
                                               a wide array of materials and state of good repair.

                                               ANNUAL REVIEW
PUBLIC REALM                                   The strategy, which is based on the City’s Five-Year Capital Plan, undergoes an annual review
All publicly accessible physical               to ensure that it captures the most current information on project scope and delivery timelines
space between buildings, including             outlined by the City. This 2021 update to the 2018 – 2023 strategy will be circulated to City staff,
sidewalks, roads, laneways, parks,             officials, and agencies to incorporate project scope and intent into the major capital and infrastructure
and open spaces. In the Financial              planning process. The full strategy is available on the Toronto Financial District BIA’s website at
District, this includes the primarily          https://www.torontofinancialdistrict.com/publicrealm.
privately owned and maintained
PATH underground walkway.                      A TOOL TO RAISE STANDARDS
                                               The 2018 – 2023 Public Realm Strategy for Toronto’s Financial District provides a comprehensive
                                               update on the functional and aesthetic state of the public realm in the Financial District and
                                               highlights best practices and areas for improvement. The Toronto Financial District BIA will
                                               continue to lead a collaborative effort to improve the standards of the public realm.

                                               INVESTING IN TORONTO’S FUTURE
                                               Toronto’s Financial District is a worldwide competitor and an economic generator for the city. The
                                               15 square blocks of the Financial District make up less than 0.1% of Toronto’s land, but generate
                                               5% of its property tax revenue and 16% of its jobs. In 2020, Toronto Finance International (TFI)
                                               scored Toronto as the second-largest financial centre in North America, behind only New York, and
                                               ranked seventh globally, in employment.
                                                 A well-functioning and active public realm fosters an increased perception of order and security
                                               and has been proven to generate returns in the form of higher property values and tax revenues,
                                               reduced vacancy rates, increased employee retention, improved transportation flow, and a safer,
                                               healthier environment. This update to the 2018 – 2023 public realm strategy outlines continued
                                               investment and improvements in the Financial District to ensure it remains a world class competitor
                                               and key contributor to Toronto’s future.

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KEY RECOMMENDATION 1
The City of Toronto must allocate
capital budgets to support bringing
the Financial District’s public realm
to the highest-quality City standard
as outlined in this strategy.

KEY RECOMMENDATION 2
Capital improvements must also
address the unique operational
requirements of the Financial District
to support future employment                   AN EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH TO IMPROVEMENTS
growth and private investment.                 In 2012, the Toronto Financial District BIA conducted a thorough analysis of the state of its public
                                               realm. An asset inventory was created to track and audit the state of all public elements on the street,
KEY RECOMMENDATION 3                           from poles and trees to sidewalk conditions and newspaper boxes. The asset inventory demonstrated
There must be coordination well in             that publicly owned and managed streets and spaces were in poor condition. In contrast, adjacent
advance of large, multi-stakeholder            private owners invest heavily in high-quality standards and finishes.
projects to ensure minimal disruption             The information collected led to extensive consultations with City officials and staff, neighbouring
of operations and maximum return               BIAs, building management teams, and members of the public to inform the Toronto Financial
on investment.                                 District BIA’s original 2013 five-year public realm strategy, Raising the Standard and the subsequent
                                               2018 – 2023 public realm strategy.
                                                  In the past several years, the Toronto Financial District BIA has worked with the City and
                                               stakeholders to leverage opportunities for public realm improvements, making significant progress
                                               on a number of streets.

                                               A COLLABORATIVE RETURN ON INVESTMENT
                                               For a maximum return on public realm investments, it is critical that a collaborative, long-term
                                               planning approach is utilized by the City, property owners and other area stakeholders. Capital
                                               works projects must be leveraged to improve operations and aesthetics of the area simultaneously.
                                               A disciplined application of the City’s highest standards must be applied to complement the years
                                               of investment made by the private sector.
                                                 With the Toronto Financial District BIA as the ongoing coordinator for the area, the approach
                                               outlined here will continue to produce a consistent public realm that addresses operational and
                                               environmental concerns, supports employment growth, and increases Toronto’s pride of place as
                                               a world-class financial centre.

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FIGURE 1
TORONTO FINANCIAL DISTRICT BIA BOUNDARIES

                                            CIBC SQUARE

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A RESILIENT FINANCIAL DISTRICT                                                                                 THE CASE FOR RESILIENCE
                                                                                                               Toronto has suffered several 100-year storms in the last 15 years,
                                                                                                               notably extreme rainstorms in 2005, 2013, and 2018, causing
                                                                                                               extensive damage to public and private infrastructure. Toronto
                                                                                                               will continue to experience marked increases in extreme weather
                                                                                                               that will test its resilience, such as higher average and maximum
                                                                                                               temperatures, and less frequent but more intense rainstorms.1
                                                                                                               Investing in a more resilient Financial District will mitigate the
                                                                                                               impacts of extreme weather, which helps to preserve property
                                                                                                               values and commercial rates, ensure the timely delivery of goods
                                                                                                               and services, prevent transportation disruptions, and maintain a
                                                                                                               thriving community for people to live, work and play.

                                                                                                               ECONOMIC IMPACT OF EXTREME WEATHER
                                                                                                               •   The August 2005 rainstorm damaged roads and cost the City
                                                                                                                   $47 million in infrastructure repairs.2
RESILIENCE                                                                                                     •   The July 2013 rainstorm caused extensive flooding damages sur-
The ability of a system, entity,                                                                                   passing $70 million in public-related expenditures and revenue
community, or person to withstand                                                                                  losses and nearly $1 billion in private property damage.3
shocks while still maintaining its                                                                             •   The December 2013 winter storm event left more than 300,000
essential functions and to recover                                                                                 people without power and cost the City an estimated $106
quickly and effectively.                                                                                           million in public-related expenditures and revenue losses.4
(Rockefeller Foundation)                                                                                       •   The April 2018 ice storm event left approximately 100,000
                                                                                                                   customers without power and cost insurers more than $190
                                                                                                                   million arising from more than 15,000 insurance claims.5

                                                                                                               THE COST OF INACTION
                                                                                                               Ensuring a continuity of critical services and operations improves
                                                                                                               a city’s ability to retain its economic competitiveness.6 There is a
                                                                                                               gap in quality between public infrastructure and the high-quality
                                                                                                               private infrastructure in the Financial District. Failure to improve
                                                                                                               and maintain infrastructure could prove costlier than proactively
                                                                                                               planning for adaptation to climate change and other external
                                                                                                               pressures.7 Investments in resilience can have significant positive
                                                                                                               economic impacts through the reduction of future lost revenues.8
                                                                                                               Additionally, evidence has suggested that failure to address
                                                                                                               environmental challenges will affect productivity.9 Mobility has
                                                                                                               also been recognized as one of the key resilience challenges
                                                                                                               in Toronto. These challenges have economic consequences as
                                                                                                               the cost of congestion in Toronto’s economy has been estimated
                                                                                                               to be between $6 and $11 billion annually and is expected
                                                                                                               to increase.10

1	City of Toronto. (2012). Toronto’s Future Climate: Study Outcomes. Retrieved from: https://www.toronto      7	City of Toronto. (2014). Resilient City – Preparing for a Changing Climate. Retrieved from https://
   .ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-51552.pdf. Accessed July 18, 2018.                                www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/8e9a-resilient-city%E2%80%93preparing-for-a-
2 Ibid.                                                                                                           changingclimate.pdf. Accessed July 20, 2018.
3	City of Toronto. (2014). Resilient City – Preparing for a Changing Climate. Retrieved from                  8	The World Bank. (2013). Building Resilience: Integrating Climate and Disaster Risk into Development.
   http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-70623.pdf. Accessed July 18, 2018.              Retrieved from http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/762871468148506173/Main-report.
4	City of Toronto. (2014). Impacts from the December 2013 Extreme Winter Storm Event on the City of              Accessed July 18, 2018.
   Toronto. Retrieved from http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-65676.pdf.           9 World Economic Forum. (2019). The Global Competitiveness Report. Retrieved from http:// www3.
   Accessed July 18, 2018.                                                                                        weforum.org/docs/WEF_TheGlobalCompetitivenessReport2019.pdf. Accessed June 25, 2020
5 Contant, J. (2018, May 10). CatIQ releases updated toll of April ice storm damage. Retrieved from https://   10 City of Toronto. (2019). Toronto’s First Resilience Strategy. Retrieved from https://www.toronto.ca/ext/
   www.canadianunderwriter.ca/claims/catiq-releases-updated-toll-april-ice-storm-damage-1004131532/.              digital_comm/pdfs/resilience-office/toronto-resilience-strategy.pdf. Accessed June 25, 2020.
   Accessed May 15, 2018.
6	World Economic Forum. (2014). The Global Competitiveness Report 2014-2015. Retrieved from http://
   www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_GlobalCompetitivenessReport_2014-15.pdf. Accessed July 18, 2018.

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RESILIENCE IN TOCORE: PLANNING DOWNTOWN
As part of the 2018 TOcore: Planning Downtown study,
the City of Toronto included energy and water infrastructure
strategies that set priorities for infrastructure investment and
guidance for their implementation. City staff will report back
to City Council every five years on the implementation of these
strategies to ensure infrastructure improvements are aligned
with growth in the downtown. The FDBIA will advocate for
an annual report card to ensure the run rate on infrastructure
renewal is understood. Additionally, Toronto has released its
First Resilience Strategy, the implementation of which is housed
in the City Manager’s office.

GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
Investment in green infrastructure such as permeable surfaces,
street trees, bioswales, and natural areas can mitigate the effects
of surface water runoff and flooding from damaging building
foundations. Street trees can increase pavement life by 40 to
60% 11 and have been estimated to generate a 660% to 850%
return on the initial capital investment over a 50-year period.12

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INCREASING RESILIENCE IN
THE FINANCIAL DISTRICT
•   Identify and coordinate private infrastructure hardening
    opportunities as part of City capital projects.
•   Increase permeability throughout the district by identifying
    opportunities on designated “green streets” to divert storm-
    water away from building foundations.
•   Continue the increase of tree planting and canopy where
    possible to reduce burden on drainage infrastructure and
    reduce the urban heat island effect.
•   Increase LED lighting where possible to reduce power and
    maintenance costs.
•   Bury overhead hydro wires where possible to reduce conflict
    with tree canopy.
•   Continue to track and monitor new and existing assets to
    ensure adequate asset lifespan.

11 Burden, D. (2006). Urban Street Trees – 22 Benefits – Specific Applications. Retrieved from https://www.
   michigan.gov/documents/dnr/22_benefits_208084_7.pdf. Accessed July 17, 2018.
12 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities. (n.d.). Green Infrastructure Design Charrette – Making the Business Case
   for Green Infrastructure Investment in Your Community. Retrieved from https://static1.squarespace.com/
   static/58a5ddae6a49639715bab06d/t/58b067a19de4bbf11e937011/1487955923104/Charrette_
   Final-Report.pdf. Accessed July 17, 2018.

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PANDEMIC RESILIENCE

SUPPORTING RECOVERY THROUGH QUALITY PUBLIC REALM
   The COVID-19 pandemic and extended lockdowns have been a
challenging experience for many individuals and businesses in the
Financial District. Recognizing that well-designed spaces help drive
economic growth, support the retention of talented employees, and
relieve congestion, completing planned improvements on schedule
has been a key priority to ensure a world class public realm that is
well suited for a thriving return to the Financial District.

  In certain cases, reduced pedestrian and vehicle traffic presented
an opportunity to accelerate the completion of planned public realm
improvements, including rehabilitating the York, Bay, and Yonge
Street rail underpasses. Completing these improvements as planned
has been critical to ensure the area remains well-maintained,
integrated, connected, and accessible.

PROMOTING A SAFE AND COMFORTABLE RETURN TO OFFICE
   Since the onset of the pandemic, the FDBIA has been committed
to leading and supporting initiatives focused on business recovery
and the safe return of office workers. Recommendations included
in the Best Practices for Return to Work in the Financial District13
have helped shape our ongoing advocacy for a safe return to the
Financial District while balancing the operational requirements
for large commercial buildings with high volumes of workers.
These recommendations have also been key to adopting a uniform
approach among landlords and tenants to implement COVID-19
mitigations.

  As a Steering Committee member of the Toronto Region Board
of Trade’s Financial District Pilot Zone, the FDBIA has continued
to aid in the development of principles that promote a safe and
comfortable return to the district. Maintaining a safe, accessible,
and attractive public realm will contribute to the recovery of
nearly 2,400 small businesses in the district and reinforce the
benefits of working together, in person.14

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTINUED RESILIENCE IN THE FINANICAL
DISTRICT AMID COVID-19
•   Continue new social protocols for movement of people
    in common areas, particularly in elevators and the PATH
    pedestrian network as building occupancy increases.
•   Continue to provide consistent and clear communications
    of social protocols related to physical distancing, personal
    hygiene, and regulatory and public health requirements.
•   Consider implementation of new technologies, such as
    touchless facilities, to provide long-term benefits while
    reducing risk of viral transmission
                                                                       13 Toronto Financial District BIA. (2020). Best Practices for Return to Work in the Financial District: Version
                                                                           2. Retrieved from: http://torontofinancialdistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Best-Practices-for-
                                                                           Return-to-Work-in-the-Financial-District-V2-FIN.pdf. Accessed June 25, 2020.
                                                                       14 Toronto Region Board of Trade, 2021. Financial District Pilot Zone Playbook. Toronto. Retrieved from:
                                                                           https://www.bot.com/Portals/0/PDFs/TRBOT_Playbook_FinancialDistrict_07072021.pdf.
                                                                           Accessed July 15, 2021.

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MAXIMIZING THE USE OF OUTDOOR SPACE IN THE FINANCIAL DISTRICT

                                                        COVID-19 AND THE PUBLIC REALM
                                                        At peaks of the pandemic, Toronto and many other cities such as Vancouver, Calgary, New York,
                                                        and Boston introduced stay-at-home orders, which placed restrictions on outdoor recreational
                                                        amenities, gatherings, and dining in order to curb the spread of the virus. These restrictions,
                                                        along with new demands for outdoor space, have required the Financial District’s public realm
                                                        to adapt. Given the success of many temporary outdoor installations that were executed during
                                                        COVID-19, it is anticipated they will become permanent outdoor installations to better support
                                                        businesses and individuals as Toronto’s economy recovers.
KEY RECOMMENDATION 1
Maximize use of roads, sidewalks,                       The FDBIA has conducted a review of current City programs, including those surrounding out-
and POPS in the Financial District,                     door dining, outdoor recreational spaces, active transportation, and workspaces, to inform the
to construct permanent outdoor                          following recommendations for permanent installation in the Financial District.
installations.

KEY RECOMMENDATION 2                                    RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OUTDOOR DINING IN THE FINANCIAL DISTRICT
The City of Toronto, FDBIA,                             •   The City of Toronto should enact a Zoning By-law Amend-
stakeholders, and local businesses                          ment to allow for a permanent increase to the maximum size
should work in a collaborative                              of outdoor patios located on private property.
manner to make decisions about                          •   Permanent curb lane patios are encouraged where feasible but
permanent outdoor installations                             should not impede traffic (pedestrian, vehicular, cyclist) flow
in the Financial District.                                  or building operations. Curb lane patios are not encouraged
                                                            for streets with high operational requirements, cycle track
                                                            lanes, and significant curbside activity to mitigate disruption
                                                            to building operations.
                                                        •   Where space permits and accessibility requirements are met,
                                                            sidewalk space is encouraged to be utilized for expanded
                                                            outdoor dining.
                                                        •   Underutilized parking lots and POPS should be considered for
                                                            potential installation of outdoor patios.

                                                        CASE STUDY: CAFÉTO15
                                                        The CaféTO program was implemented in Spring of 2020 in response to province-wide restric-
                                                        tions on indoor dining at restaurants. CaféTO guidelines make it possible for restaurants to
                                                        access public space and expand outdoor dining areas on sidewalks and curb lanes to maintain
                                                        physical distancing requirements. The program allows restaurants to remain operational and
                                                        for people to engage with outdoor space within the city.

                                                        RECOMMENDATIONS FOR POP UP PARKS AND PLAZAS IN THE
                                                        FINANCIAL DISTRICT
                                                        •   Where feasible, temporary pop-up plazas and parks should be
                                                            constructed on side streets with limited traffic.
                                                        •   Pop-up plazas and parks should operate on weekends only to
                                                            mitigate disruption to building operations.
                                                        •   Design elements for pop-up plazas and parklets should include
                                                            physical barriers, lane closure signage, and accessibility ramps.16
                                                        •   Incorporate winter design elements in future public realm
                                                            initiatives to encourage year-round use.
15 City of Toronto. (2021). CafeTO Guidebook. https://www.toronto.ca/wpcontent/uploads/2021/02/92ca-
   TSCafeTO-Guidelines2021.pdf.
16 Federation of Canadian Municipalities. (2020). COVID-19 Street Rebalancing Guide. https://data.fcm.ca/
   documents/COVID-19/COVID-19-Street-Rebalancing-Guide-EN.pdf.

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•   Winter design elements such as wind screens, lighting, gas fire
                                                             pits and other heating features should be utilized to improve
                                                             comfort in seating and dining areas.17
                                                         •   Shelters that can provide protection from the elements 17
                                                             should be placed in constructed patios, pop up plazas, parklets
                                                             and along POPS, during the winter.
                                                         •   Maintenance of pop-up plazas and parklets must be a key
                                                             consideration.

                                                         CASE STUDY: POP-UP PLAZAS, VANCOUVER18
KEY RECOMMENDATION 3                                     The City of Vancouver’s Pop-up Plazas are temporary neighbourhood public spaces constructed
All permanent outdoor installations                      on side streets and are particularly convenient as they create outdoor spaces within the city centre
should be equitably designed to be                       where outdoor public space is limited. Pop-up Plazas reconfigure streets and create public spaces
accessible to users of all communi-                      which allow for safe physical distancing, access to local businesses, eating, small-scale gathering,
ties, ages, and abilities.                               resting, walking, and cycling, along with other activities. These spaces are created in collabo-
                                                         ration with residents, partner businesses, community organizations and Vancouver’s Business
KEY RECOMMENDATION 4                                     Improvement Associations to ensure they are inclusive of all users.
Workplaces should create outdoor
workspaces for employees, where                          CASE STUDY: POP-UP PLAZAS, VANCOUVER19
feasible, and aim to bring more                          Parklets are created in partnership with local non-profits, community organizations, and business
outdoor elements indoors.                                associations. These outdoor spaces allow for passive recreation and leisure and are open to the
                                                         public, free of charge. Parklet elements usually include seating, tables, planters and landscaping,
                                                         artistic features, and attractive design. Through the implementation of these parklets, public
                                                         outdoor spaces within the city are expanded, local businesses are supported, and a sense of com-
                                                         munity and social life is fostered.

                                                         RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION IN THE
                                                         FINANCIAL DISTRICT
                                                         •   There should be open consultation with all impacted stake-
                                                             holders such as the City, transportation committees, BIAs,
                                                             residents and local businesses on potential locations for
                                                             bike lanes, cycle tracks, and other active transportation
                                                             infrastructure (e.g., Bike Share stations).
                                                         •   Installation of permanent bike lanes or cycle tracks should
                                                             build upon existing active transportation plans and polices.16
                                                         •   All future bike lanes, cycle tracks, and other active transporta-
                                                             tion infrastructure (e.g., Bike Share stations) should minimize
                                                             interference with building operations, vehicle delivery access
                                                             points, emergency vehicles, and waste management.16
                                                         •   Bike lanes, cycle tracks, and other active transportation infra-
                                                             structure (e.g., Bike Share stations) should be designed for all
                                                             ages and abilities to navigate safely.16
                                                         •   Bike lane or cycle track designs should incorporate signage
                                                             and pavement markings so users have a clear and predict-
                                                             able route.16

17 City of Edmonton. (2016). Winter City Design Guidelines. https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/
   documents/PDF/WinterCityDesignGuidelines_draft.pdf
18 City of Vancouver. (2021). Pop-up Plazas. Shape Your City Vancouver. https://shapeyourcity.ca/pop-
   up-plazas.
19 City of Vancouver. (2021). Parklet Program. Shape Your City of Vancouver. https://vancouver.ca/streets-
   transportation/parklets.aspx.

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CASE STUDY: ACTIVETO, TORONTO 20
The City’s ActiveTO program has been extremely successful in creating the space and opportunity
for people to be active and utilize outdoor space during the pandemic, especially those who may
not have access to adequate outdoor space. The three main programs under ActiveTO include:
Major Road Closures, Quiet Streets, and Cycling Network Expansion. Due to the overall success
of ActiveTO in 2020, the City of Toronto has approved the program for 2021, with some rec-
ommendations. However, the feasibility of road closures to facilitate the ActiveTO program have
been impacted by major road work already underway. Through the implementation of the Cycling
Network Expansion program, new bike lanes were installed along eight key corridors which mir-
rored major transit routes and connected to trails and greenspace. Using temporary materials and
by repurposing curb lanes, 24 kilometres of new cycle tracks and bike lanes were installed, along
with 16 kilometres of council-approved on-street projects, and 5 kilometres of multi-use trails. The
Cycling Network Expansion program is designed to be flexible so that bike lane installations can
be adjusted based on traffic volumes and the needs of residents and businesses.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OUTDOOR WORKSPACES
•   Buildings with accessible rooftops or terraces should design
    workspaces in these areas so employees have the option to
    access outdoor space during work hours.21
•   Design elements for outdoor workspaces should include
    moveable seats, seating pods, workstations, shaded areas,
    and greenery.21

20 City of Toronto. (2021). Quiet Streets Toronto. City of Toronto: ActiveTO. https://www.toronto.ca/home/
   covid-19/covid-19-protect-yourself-others/covid-19- reduce-virus-spread/covid-19-activeto/covid-19-
   activeto-quiet-streets/.
21 Zhai, D. (2020). Ten outdoor spaces designed for productivity in fresh air. https://www.wework.com/ideas/
   workspace-solutions/flexible-products/ten-outdoor-spaces-designed-for-productivity-in-fresh-air.

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A TRANSIT ORIENTED FINANCIAL DISTRICT

                                        PRIORITIZING TRANSIT ALONG THE KING STREET CORRIDOR
                                        Connecting the largest concentration of jobs in the country, King Street is a vital economic
                                        corridor to the Financial District, the City of Toronto and Canada as a whole. It is also the
                                        busiest surface transit route in the city, moving more than 84,000 riders on an average weekday.
                                        With over 200,000 employees commuting to work in the Financial District, there is a clear need
                                        for consistent, quality, and reliable transit options.

                                        The King Street Pilot sought to prioritize transit by transforming the public realm with temporary
KEY RECOMMENDATION 1                    infrastructure components for streetcar stops, including vinyl wrapped concrete barriers, wheel-
Coordination between the City of To-    chair ramps, and painted yellow lines demarking the boarding and alighting areas for streetcars.
ronto and King Street BIAs is needed    These temporary elements do not meet the operational or aesthetic needs of the Financial District.
to develop a maintenance strategy
for temporary streetcar stops.          When King Street became a permanent transit priority corridor in 2019, the FDBIA began study-
                                        ing permanent design options for transit facilities to be integrated into capital construction
KEY RECOMMENDATION 2                    originally planned for 2023 along King Street. With the deferral of capital construction to 2026,
The City of Toronto and TTC must        it is imperative that a repair, replacement, and general maintenance plan be delivered on an
coordinate with the FDBIA               ongoing basis.
throughout the planning, design
and implementation phases of            The FDBIA has convened a working group with neighbouring King Street BIAs and City staff to
enhanced transit service facilities     develop a coordinated approach to enhancing the streetcar stops in the interim.
on King Street.
                                        HIGH-QUALITY, FUNCTIONAL TRANSIT STOPS ARE CRITICAL
KEY RECOMMENDATION 3                    Access to the Financial District can be further improved through a high quality and efficient transit
Selected materials for permanent        experience, including waiting for and boarding the streetcar. Integrating high quality transit shelters
infrastructure assets should be of a    that provide stop amenities can improve the waiting experience for passengers. They can also be key
high quality, durable in all weather    to designating appropriate waiting areas for transit passengers, separate from pedestrian paths and
conditions, and low maintenance         buildings. Amenities within transit stops such as queue management systems can increase efficiency by
to ensure they remain in a state of     speeding the boarding process. Thoughtful design choices for transit shelters, including cantilevered
good repair year-round.                 structures can help reduce space requirements for shelters and provide clearly designated passenger
                                        waiting areas, separate from pedestrian paths to reduce congestion and ease the boarding process.
                                        Raised transit stop platforms with an integrated cycling track and ramp, as well as clear signage
                                        informing cyclists to yield to pedestrians may support accessibility, create more waiting space for
                                        passengers and reduce congestion on sidewalks for pedestrians.

                                        MAINTAINING A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR
                                        High quality materials that are low maintenance and durable in all weather conditions will help
                                        to ensure that transit stop infrastructure in the Financial District can be kept in a state of good
                                        repair year-round. Materials for transit shelters, platforms and pavement markings should be
                                        carefully selected and monitored throughout the year to assure that they are resilient to all weather
                                        conditions and general wear and tear from continuous use. Materials should also be selected and
                                        monitored to ensure they function for a diverse range of transit riders, as well as the operational
                                        and aesthetic needs of the Financial District.

                                        SUPPORTING CLARITY AND ENFORCEABILITY OF RULES
                                        Functional design that supports the legibility of transit stop locations and extents, signage, and pave-
                                        ment design can all assist in clearly communicating road rules and stop information to transit riders,
                                        pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. This will help complement and reduce conflict of varied
                                        transportation movements along the King Street corridor. Clearly designating lane allocation for
                                        transit priority through appropriate lane treatments and signage within the road right-of-way may
                                        improve compliance and simplify enforcement with permitted travel movements among all road users.

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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ENHANCING STREETCAR
                                        OPERATIONS IN THE FINANCIAL DISTRICT
                                        •   Coordinate permanent design and implementation of transit
                                            stop facilities with new and existing developments adjacent to
                                            the King Street Transit Priority Corridor.
                                        •   Reduce conflict of vehicle, transit, and cyclist movements at
                                            intersections and support enforceability through the use of
                                            appropriate pavement markings and signage.
                                        •   Provide clear indication of stop extent and support accessibility
                                            for all users and abilities through appropriate surface treatments.
                                        •   Enhance the waiting experience for passengers by including
                                            stop amenities and integrate shelters within passenger waiting
                                            areas to provide appropriate waiting and boarding space that is
                                            separate from pedestrian paths and buildings.
                                        •   Improve stop identification and travel planning through
                                            enhanced signage.
                                        •   Incorporate solutions to integrate passenger waiting areas with
                                            cycling tracks, create additional space for waiting areas and
                                            reduce congestion on sidewalks for pedestrians.

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SUMMARY OF STREETSCAPE RECOMMENDATIONS
AND PROJECT IMPLEMENTATIONS
The following provides an update to the information provided in
Appendices A, B, and C in Raising the Standard: A Public Realm
Strategy for Toronto’s Financial District (2018 – 2023).

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT                                                  PUBLIC REALM PROJECTS
Projects include coordinated information obtained from exten-        A key strategic directive of this strategy is to leverage the City’s
sive public consultations, meetings with property managers, and      Five-Year Capital Plan and identify proposed, scheduled,
City staff and agencies, review of the City’s Five-Year Capital      and planned public and private capital infrastructure activities
Plan and best practices.                                             and planning studies in the Financial District with the intent
                                                                     of leveraging and maximizing coordination and investments to
                                                                     improve the public realm. This strategy proposes a framework
                                                                     to ensure that all capital and repair work leads to functional
                                                                     and aesthetic improvements.
COMPLETE STREETS                                                       In developing project scopes, each street in the Financial District
Complete streets are designed to                                     was analyzed to review its character, operational constraints
accommodate various user groups                                      and considerations, scheduled work, and opportunities for
and modes of travel, ensuring                                        improvement. Projects take a “complete streets” approach,
transit, automobiles, commercial                                     developing a hierarchy of streets to ensure the district can
vehicles, pedestrians, and cycling are                               support various user groups, operations, and activities. These
forefront in the planning process.                                   project descriptions provide a framework for discussions with
                                                                     City officials, staff, utility companies, and the private sector.
                                                                       By leveraging the City’s Five-Year Capital Plan, this strategy
                                                                     continues to bring about positive change within the Financial
                                                                     District by ensuring improvement projects are incorporated
                                                                     early in the planning stages. Further collaboration and/or studies
                                                                     will be required to shape specific project details when timelines,
                                                                     funding, stakeholder engagement, and operational requirements
                                                                     are identified and confirmed.

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FIGURE
  FIGURE2 2
FINANCIAL
 FINANCIALDISTRICT
           DISTRICTOPERATIONS
                    OPERATIONSMAP
                               MAP

                                                                                 QUEEN STATION

                                                         TEMPERANCE STREET

                                                                                                 TTC SUBWAY

                                                                                                 CITY PARK

                                                                                                 CONSTRUCTION SITE
                                                                                                 CONSTRUCTION LANE
                                                                                                 OCCUPANCY
                                                                                                 BUILDING ENTRANCE

                                                                                                 GREEN PARKING ENTRANCE

                                                                                                 TRANSIT SHELTER

                                                                                                 SERVICE DUAL

                                                                                                 SERVICE SINGLE

                                                                                                 PARKING DUAL

                                                                                                 PARKING SINGLE

                                                                                                 BIKE SHARE TORONTO

                                                                                                 BIKE PARKING LOCATION

                                                                                                 EXISTING BIKE LANE

                                                                                                 SEPARATED CYCLE TRACK

                                                                                                 ONE-WAY

                                                                                                 SHARED STREET
                                                                                                 AUTOSHARE ON-STREET
                                                                                                 LOCATION
                                                                                                 AUTOSHARE OFF-STREET
                                                                                                 LOCATION
                                                                                                 VENDOR / FOOD TRUCK

                                                                                                 COURIER DELIVERY ZONE

                                                                                                 NO TURN (BYLAW)

                                                                                                 HEAVY FILM USE

                                                                                                 RAILWAY CORRIDOR

                                                                                                 STREET CAR

                                                                                                 EMERGENCY ROUTE

                                                                                                 ACTIVE ROUTES

                                      LAKE SHORE BOULEVARD

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FIGURE 3
       MAJOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN THE FINANCIAL DISTRICT, 2022-2026
       MAJOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN THE FINANCIAL DISTRICT 2022-2026
        See Appendix C for project details

2022 MAJOR PROJECT
   TTC TRACK REPLACEMENT
   WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT
   ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
2026 MAJOR PROJECT
   TTC TRACK REPLACEMENT
   WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT
   ROAD RECONSTRUCTION

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APPENDICES

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!

 APPENDIX A
 COMPLETED PUBLIC REALM IMPROVEMENTS 2013 – 2021
 Based on June 2021 forecast

 Location                    Capital Work,                                           Toronto Financial District                      Year           Toronto Financial District
                             Pilot Projects and Programs                             BIA Improvements                                Completed      BIA Investment

 STREETS
 Adelaide Street             TTC Track Removal and                                   Upgraded sidewalks to highest City standard,    2014           $3,825
                             Road Rehabilitation                                     consolidated bicycle parking*
                             Adelaide Street Cycle Track Pilot                       Installation of landscaped planters along       2016           $13,388
                                                                                     cycle track pilot*
 Bay Street                  Road Rehabilitation                                     Upgraded sidewalks to highest City standard,    2015           $450,301
                                                                                     added and consolidated bicycle parking *
 Front Street                Front Street Revitalization                             Installation of planters along                  2015           $0
                                                                                     Front Street median*
 King Street                 TTC Streetcar Accessibility                             Upgraded sidewalks to highest City standard *   2015           $89,871
                             Improvements
                                                                                     Installed improved tree planting detail         2018           $1,525
                                                                                     east of Bay*
                             King Street Pilot Study                                                                                 2017 – 2018    $0
 Pearl Street                Conversion to Two-way Traffic                                                                           2018           $0
                             (University to York)
 Queen Street                Watermain Replacement and                                                                               2021           $0
                             TTC Track Removal
 Richmond Street             Watermain Replacement and                               Upgraded sidewalks to highest City standard     2016           $53,148
                             TTC Track Removal                                       and improved tree planting detail*
                             Richmond Street Cycle Track Pilot                       Installation of landscaped planters along       2016           $12,098
                                                                                     cycle track pilot*
                             Watermain Replacement                                   Upgraded sidewalks to highest City standard     2019 – 2020    $20,000
                                                                                     and improved tree planting detail*
 Sheppard Street             Sheppard Street Watermain                               Upgraded sidewalks to highest City standard *   2019 – 2020    $15,351
                             Replacement
 Simcoe Street               Simcoe Street Cycle Track Pilot                         Toronto Downtown West BIA installed             2014           $0
                                                                                     planters along cycle track pilot*
 Temperance Street Temperance Street Parklet Cafés                                   Designed site plan and café parklets            2018           $30,000
 Wellington Street           Watermain Replacement and TTC                           Upgraded sidewalks to highest City standard     2017           $16,568
                             Track Removal                                           and improved tree planting detail*

                             Watermain Replacement and TTC                                                                           2021           $0
                             Track Removal
 York Street                 York Street Pedestrian Pilot                            Installed planters along east curblane to       2016           $38,396
                                                                                     delineate pedestrian space
                                                                                     Subtotal Toronto Financial District BIA Investment             $675,972

* Items noted with an asterisk were cost-shared between the City of Toronto and Toronto Financial District BIA.

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Location                    Capital Work,                                           Toronto Financial District                           Year           Toronto Financial District
                             Pilot Projects and Programs                             BIA Improvements                                     Completed      BIA Investment

 AREAWIDE IMPROVEMENTS
                                                                                     BIA-branded street signs*                            2013 – 2014    $15,846
                                                                                     Newest model Astral litter bins                      2014           $20,943
                                                                                     BIA-branded banners installed                        2013 – 2021    $364,783
                                                                                     Poles and Canada Post relay boxes                    2013 – 2021    $1,551,768
                                                                                     wrapped with BIA-branded poster- and
                                                                                     graffiti-resistant material
                                                                                     Traffic control boxes wrapped with                   2018 – 2021    $50,148
                                                                                     poster- and graffiti-resistant public art*

                                                                                     Subtotal Toronto Financial District BIA Investment                  $2,003,488

 WAYFINDING
                             TO360 Wayfinding                                        Project development and installation of              2015           $100,000
                                                                                     11 TO360 wayfinding signs*
                                                                                     Complete installation of TO360 Wayfinding in         2019           $59,091
                                                                                     Financial District*
                             PATH Wayfinding                                         Development and ongoing installation of                             $231,153
                                                                                     new PATH wayfinding standard*
                                                                                     Subtotal Toronto Financial District BIA Investment                  $390,244

 MAINTENANCE
                                                                                     Maintenance of Toronto Financial District BIA        2013 – 2021    $1,075,470
                                                                                     improvements (wraps, banners, planters, etc.)

                                                                                     Total Investment By Toronto Financial District BIA                  $4,145,174

* Items noted with an asterisk were cost-shared between the City of Toronto and Toronto Financial District BIA.

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APPENDIX B
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT CHECK-LIST
The following factors and considerations should be applied
as best as possible when planning new projects within the
Financial District.

A) TOOLS FOR DECISION MAKING
    Well-maintained                                                        Integrated
□   Materials are of high-quality                                      □   Projects expand on existing capital program
□   Materials are low-maintenance/easily maintained                    □   Programs support FDBIA branding and communications strategies
□   Materials either resist or prevent graffiti, tagging and posters   □   Project fits into long-term vision for area
□   Operational factors and costs                                      □   Project was coordinated with other BIAs, City agencies and
□   Appropriate budgets allocated for maintenance                          private sector to ensure consistency in look, materials and
                                                                           desired outcomes
□   Understanding true cost of projects and maintenance
    requirements (e.g., living materials)                              □   Links to overall green approach of district – overall culture
                                                                           of the district
□   Long-term maintenance
                                                                       □   Projects should reflect existing high-quality standards
□   Understanding who is performing the maintenance
    (roles/responsibilities)                                           □   Projects should maintain individual identities of properties while
                                                                           providing coherent linkages
□   Does not introduce new clutter to the street
                                                                       □   Integration of pedestrians – how do spaces interact with people?
□   Removes existing clutter
                                                                       □   Supports City of Toronto planning policies (e.g., TOcore public realm)
□   Protecting investments
□   Designs should deter loitering and illicit activities
□   Removing unmaintained elements
□   Legal requirements (MOU)

B) HUMAN CONSIDERATIONS
    Connected                                                              Accessible
□   Project links to PATH and TTC                                      □   Transportation and operational considerations (cars, bikes, walking,
□   Project provides opportunity for indoor/outdoor connection             trucks, loading, parking)
    (e.g., sidewalk/parklet cafes)                                     □   Project is “age friendly” and uses materials that deter
□   Project connects POPS to public streets                                tripping/slipping

□   Movement of people, goods and transportation                       □   Signage/way-finding should be part of project

□   Above/below grade connections                                      □   Ensure adequate level of lighting

□   Maintain existing connections                                      □   Clean/clear spaces support traffic flow (multi-modal)

□   Projects should be seamless                                        □   Create welcoming, personable, comfortable and inviting spaces
                                                                       □   Feeling of security and safety for all
                                                                       □   Expand public space by either widening sidewalks or creating new places
                                                                           for people to gather off of main streets (central gathering space)
                                                                       □   Maintains minimum sidewalk clearance of 2.1 m

C) OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS (FOR FDBIA)
    Transparent                                                            Metrics
□   Clarity of responsibility, process and public consultation         □   Accountability – City and other agencies need to be held accountable for
□   Communications – branding, clear ownership                             performing accordingly

□   Funding/financials                                                 □   Meet goal of projects and have clear project goals
                                                                       □   Measure success (e.g., property value, interest in area,
                                                                           new street level activity)
                                                                       □   Perceived sense of wellbeing and value
                                                                       □   City investment – value
                                                                       □   Leverage existing activities

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APPENDIX C
2021 UPDATE TO SUMMARY OF STREETSCAPE
RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

Utility work is scheduled on an as-needed basis and is maintained separately from this document.

STREETSCAPE SUMMARY
Street Name                Total          Road          Sidewalk City-                Above-    Recommended City-standard           Recommended Tree Detail                      Year of Capital
                           ROW in         Width in      Width in standard             City-     Sidewalk Details – 200 x 200 x                                                   Investment
                           Meters         Meters        Meters    Sidewalks           standard 60 mm Charcoal Grey Granite
                           (Average)      (Average)     (Average) %                   Sidewalks
                                                                                      %

Adelaide Street            20.62          12.73         3.94           65%            35%          2-band Granite Paver             In-ground open tree pit                      2014, 2016,
                                                                                                                                    (minimum 2400mm)                             2022
Bay Street                 22.32          13.61         4.35           50%            50%          2-band Granite Paver             None                                         2015
Emily Street               10.10          6.50          1.80           100%           0%           Poured Concrete                  None                                         TBD

Front Street               30.01          22.48         3.77           82%            18%          2-band Granite Paver             None                                         2015 – 2020
Jordan Street              11.77          7.27          2.25           39%            61%          2-band Granite Paver             In-ground open tree pit                      TBD
                                                                                                                                    (minimum 2400mm)
                                                                                                                                    with charcoal granite curb
                                                                                                                                    (T-1A or most current approved equivalent)
King Street                22.71          12.88         4.91           30%            70%          6-band Granite Paver             None                                         2015, 2026
Melinda Street             16.21          8.51          3.85           71%            29%          2-band Granite Paver             In-ground open tree pit                      TBD
                                                                                                                                    (minimum 2400mm)
                                                                                                                                    with charcoal granite curb
                                                                                                                                    (T-1A or most current approved equivalent)

Pearl Street               12.10          7.30          2.40           50%            50%          Poured Concrete                  None                                         TBD

Piper Street               10.30          7.30          1.50           100%           0%           Poured Concrete                  None                                         TBD

Queen Street               24.17          16.80         3.68           100%           0%           Nathan Phillips Square Queen     In-ground open tree pit                      TBD
                                                                                                   Street Detail (TBC)              (minimum 2400mm)

Richmond Street            21.17          13.35         3.91           99%            1%           2-band Granite Paver             In-ground open tree pit                      2016, 2020
                                                                                                                                    (minimum 2400mm)

Sheppard Street            14.92          9.10          2.91           100%           0%           2-band Granite Paver             None                                         2019
Simcoe Street              20.91          11.25         4.83           85%            15%          6-band Granite Paver             In-ground open tree pit                      2014
                                                                                                                                    (minimum 2400mm)
                                                                                                                                    with charcoal granite curb
                                                                                                                                    (T-1A or most current approved equivalent)

Temperance Street 15.14                   7.90          3.62           84%            15%          TBD as part of Cloud Gardens /   TBD as part of Cloud Gardens /               TBD
                                                                                                   Temperance / Sheppard Street     Temperance / Sheppard Street
                                                                                                   Precinct Plan                    Precinct Plan
University Avenue 38.30                   28.62         4.84           87%            13%          2-band Granite Paver             In-ground open tree pit                      TBD
                                                                                                                                    (minimum 2400mm)
                                                                                                                                    with charcoal granite curb
                                                                                                                                    (T-1A or most current approved equivalent)

Victoria Street            17.60          11.00         3.30           100%           0%           2-band Granite Paver             None                                         TBD

Wellington Street 20.53                   12.99         3.77           35%            65%          2-band Granite Paver             In-ground open tree pit                      2017
                                                                                                                                    (minimum 2400mm)

                                                                                                                                    with charcoal granite curb
                                                                                                                                    (T-1A or most current approved equivalent)
Yonge Street               21.13          13.93         3.60           100%           0%           2-band Granite Paver             None                                         TBD

York Street                21.32          12.90         4.21           74%            26%          2-band Granite Paver             None                                         2016

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STREETSCAPE SUMMARY
Street Name                FDBIA Proposed Work                      City / Public Work                Development        Funding          Action                       Key City
                                                                    Anticipated                       Applications /     Availability /                                Departments
                                                                                                      Private Property   Deficit                                       and Agencies
                                                                                                      Work
Adelaide Street            Remove raised planters and Adelaide Cycle Track                                               Eligible to      Work with City and          Cycling
                           place trees in ground where Relocation                                                        apply for        stakeholders on final       Infrastructure
                           possible (open pit minimum 2400 (York to Victoria)                                            50/50 cost       design of cycle tracks      and Programs
                           mm, minimum spacing of 10 metres)        (2022)                                               share for
                           to provide opportunities for                                                                  2022 project     Identify as BIA             Economic
                           private properties to                    Pedestrian Infrastructure                                             project with MCIC as        Development
                           landscape and maintain                   Improvements                                                          part of 2022 TTC
                                                                    (Simcoe, York, Yonge, Victoria)                                                                   Engineering &
                           open tree pits with                      (2022)                                                                Track Removal and
                           decorative plant materials                                                                                     Watermain Replacement       Construction
                                                                    FDBIA Streetscape                                                                                 Services
                           Consolidate and improve                  Improvements
                           bicycle parking areas                    (Sheppard to Victoria)                                                                            TTC Special
                                                                    (2022)                                                                                            Projects
                           Complete installation of
                           City-standard sidewalk                   TTC Track Replacement                                                                             Parks, Forestry
                           with 2-band of grey granite              (Charlotte to Victoria)                                                                           and Recreation
                           pavers and detectable                    (2022)
                           warning plates (York to                                                                                                                    Transportation
                                                                    Watermain Replacement                                                                             Services
                           Victoria Street)
                                                                    (York to Victoria)
                                                                    (2022)
                           Relocate cycle track to                                                                                                                    Toronto Downtown
                           north side and incorporate               Major Road Resurfacing                                                                            West BIA
                           permanent solution to                    (Bay to Church)
                           separate cycle track from                (2022)
                           traffic and eliminate
                           need for ongoing planter
                           maintenance

Bay Street                 Improve connectivity                     On-street Bikeway                 CIBC SQUARE                         Discuss public realm        Economic
                           between the Financial                    Paving Markings                   (81 and 141                         improvements with           Development
                           District via the Bay Street              (Queen to Lake Shore)             Bay Street)                         City and developer as
                           Railway Underpass with                   (2023)                            (2022)                              part of CIBC SQUARE         Transportation
                           lighting, public art and                                                                                       development                 Services
                           raised sidewalks
                                                                                                                                                                      Pedestrian
                                                                                                                                          Work with City and          Projects, Public
                                                                                                                                          stakeholders during         Realm Section
                                                                                                                                          laneway reconstruction
                                                                                                                                                                      StART

                                                                                                                                                                      Waterfront BIA

 Emily Street              Implement consistent                     Watermain Replacement                                                                             Engineering &
                           City-standard concrete                   (King to Wellington)                                                                              Construction
                           sidewalk                                 (2026)                                                                                            Services

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STREETSCAPE SUMMARY
Street Name                FDBIA Proposed Work                      City / Public Work             Development        Funding          Action                    Key City
                                                                    Anticipated                    Applications /     Availability /                             Departments
                                                                                                   Private Property   Deficit                                    and Agencies
                                                                                                   Work
Front Street West Extend existing civic plaza                       Union Station                  1 Front Street                      Coordinate public         Union Station
                  using high-quality materials                      Security Perimeter             West (Proposed)                     realm improvements        Working Group
                  east of Bay Street, including                     (2022)                                                             with City and
                  expanding the sidewalk in                                                                                            developer as part of 1    City Planning
                  front of the redeveloped                          On-street Bikeway                                                  Front Street West
                  Dominion Public Building                          Paving Markings                                                    development               Engineering &
                                                                    (Simcoe to Church)                                                                           Construction
                           Incorporate permanent         (2025)
                                                                                                                                       Coordinate with City      Services
                           features to replace installed Sewer Rehabilitation                                                          and properties for
                           planters to stop illegal                                                                                    security perimeter        Pedestrian
                                                         (1 Front St W to 30                                                                                     Projects, Public
                           parking on median in front Yonge St)
                           of Union Station                                                                                                                      Realm Section
                                                         (2024)

                           Incorporate permanent,
                           high quality pedestrian
                           safety measures

King Street                Removal of unnecessary                   King Station                                      Eligible to      Work with                 Engineering &
                           streetscape elements to                  Improvements                                      apply for        Transportation            Construction
                           improve pedestrian flows                 (Jordan to Yonge)                                 50/50 cost       Services and TTC          Services
                                                                    (2022-2024)                                       share in         to install new
                           Implement permanent                                                                        2026             transit stops             TTC
                           high quality transit stops               TTC Track and Watermain
                                                                    Replacement                                                        Identify as BIA           Pedestrian
                                                                    (Charlotte to Yonge)                                                                         Projects, Public
                                                                    (2026)                                                             project with
                                                                                                                                       MCIC as part of           Realm Section
                                                                                                                                       2026 watermain
                                                                                                                                       replacement               Parks, Forestry
                                                                                                                                                                 and Recreation

Lake Shore                                                          Gardiner Expressway                                                                          Engineering &
Boulevard                                                           Rehabilitation                                                                               Construction
                                                                    (Yonge to Spadina)                                                                           Services
                                                                    (2026-2028)

Melinda and                Improve the connection of                Watermain Replacement                                                                        Economic
Jordan Streets             Jordan and Melinda                       (Jordan from King to                                                                         Development
                           Streets to Commerce Court                Melinda)
                                                                    (2026)                                                                                       Pedestrian
                           Explore programming and                                                                                                               Projects, Public
                           shared street principles                                                                                                              Realm Section
                           to activate the street as
                           a temporary public                                                                                                                    Engineering &
                           open space                                                                                                                            Construction
                                                                                                                                                                 Services
                           Install detectable warning
                           plates at intersections
                           and crosswalks

                           Consolidate and improve
                           bicycle parking

Pearl Street               Evaluate Pearl Street                                                                                                                 TEY Traffic
                           conversion and implement                                                                                                              Operations and
                           changes as necessary                                                                                                                  Traffic Planning

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Utility work is scheduled on an as-needed basis and is maintained separately from this document.

STREETSCAPE SUMMARY
Street Name                FDBIA Proposed Work                      City / Public Work             Development        Funding          Action                    Key City
                                                                    Anticipated                    Applications /     Availability /                             Departments
                                                                                                   Private Property   Deficit                                    and Agencies
                                                                                                   Work
Piper Street               Implement consistent                                                                                                                  Transportation
                           City-standard concrete                                                                                                                Services
                           sidewalk
Queen Street West Identify future opportunities                       Ontario Line Construction                                                                  Economic
                  for public art at Queen and                         (Spadina to Parliament)                                                                    Development
                  Bay intersection                                    (TBD)
                                                                                                                                                                 Engineering &
                           Increase tree canopy                                                                                                                  Construction
                                                                                                                                                                 Services
                           Remove raised planters and
                           place trees in ground where                                                                                                           TTC Special
                                                                                                                                                                 Projects
                           possible (open pit minimum 2400
                           mm, 10M spacing)
                                                                                                                                                                 City Planning /
                           (Simcoe to York Street)                                                                                                               Civic
                                                                                                                                                                 Improvements
                           City-standard sidewalk
                           with 2-band of grey                                                                                                                   Pedestrian
                           granite pavers                                                                                                                        Projects, Public
                           (Simcoe to Bay Street)                                                                                                                Realm Section
                           Install detectable warning
                           plates at intersections and
                           crosswalks

Richmond Street            Consolidate and improve                                                                    Received         Coordinate project        Cycling
                           bicycle parking                                                                            50/50 cost       development and           Infrastructure
                                                                                                                      share for        implementation            and Programs
                           Remove raised planters and                                                                 2019 – 2020
                           place trees in ground                                                                                                                 Economic
                           where possible                                                                                                                        Development
                           (open pit minimum 2400 mm)
                           (University to York Street)                                                                                                           Engineering &
                                                                                                                                                                 Construction
                           Incorporate permanent                                                                                                                 Services
                           solution to separate cycle
                           track from traffic to                                                                                                                 TTC Special
                                                                                                                                                                 Projects
                           eliminate need for ongoing
                           planter maintenance                                                                                                                   Parks, Forestry
                                                                                                                                                                 and Recreation

                                                                                                                                                                 Transportation
                                                                                                                                                                 Infrastructure,
                                                                                                                                                                 Transportation
                                                                                                                                                                 Services

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