3. 2 .3 Chinatown
DESIGN SUMMARY
Between Willison Square and Beverley, Dundas Street
West is characterized by the Chinatown commercial district
and parallels the boundaries of the Chinatown BIA. (The
Chinatown BIA extends to Augusta Avenue along the north
side of Dundas Street West. BIA-specific recommendations
would follow these boundaries.) The existing narrow
sidewalks, combined with the heavy pedestrian traffic, limit
opportunities for Special Projects within the Dundas Street
West right-of-way.
2012 SPECIAL PROJECTS
The following Special Projects are proposed for 2012:
• Pedestrian and Decorative Lighting: ‘Clamp-on’ style
pedestrian lights and seasonal decorative lights could be
added to the existing utility poles in partnership with the
Chinatown BIA.
• Side Yard Landscaping: Side yards at Huron Street could
be redeveloped to include new trees in planters, seating,
bicycle parking, and permeable pavers as shown on
Chinatown 2012 Plan on page 33.
Elm St.
Casimir St.
University
.
Ave
Mc Caul Street
Beverley St.
Huron St.
Kensington Ave.
Augusta Ave.
Bellevue
Park
Spadina Ave.
Kensington Market BIA
Toronto
Western Hospital
Scadding Court
Community Centre &
Sanderson Library
Murray Street
Baldwin St.
Carlyle St.
Bathurst St.
Bellevue Ave.
The proposed streetscape design aims to eliminate
redundant street ‘clutter’ while concentrating additional
amenities at side streets, in an effort to support the unique
commercial character, and high pedestrian volumes of
Chinatown.
FUTURE WORKS
The following Special Projects are proposed for inclusion:
• Burial of Overhead High-Voltage Cables: Burial of existing
overhead high-voltage cables and replacement of existing utility
poles with standardized ones should be completed as funds
become available.
• Reinforcing Pedestrian Clearway: Vendors within the public
right-of-way should be encouraged to consolidate their stands,
in order to maintain a minimum 2.1 metre clearway.
• Waste Collection: Options for more frequent municipal waste
collection should be explored, in order to reduce the demands
on the pedestrian clearway resulting from once-a-week
collection.
• Snow Removal: Prioritize snow removal for areas with high
pedestrian traffic.
• Gateway: Designs for a proposed decorative gateway at the
intersection of Spadina Avenue should be further explored.
D’arcy St.
Italian
Consulate
Chinatown BIA
St. Patrick
Subway
Station
Dundas Street West
Art Gallery
of Ontario
Alexandra Park
52 Division
Police
Simcoe Street
St. Patrick St.
Ryerson
Public
School
Willison Sq.
Alexandra Park
OCAD
Grange Park
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Roadway Centre Line
TTC LANE (3.0m)
EXISTING STREETCAR TRACKS+
CONCRETE BED TO REMAIN
CAR/SHARROW LANE (4.0m)
BICYCLE LANE (RUSH-HOUR)+
PARKING LANE (OFF-PEAK HOURS)
ASPHALT ROAD BED
CURB/EDGE ZONE (0.8m)
OVERALL SIDEWALK
APPROX.3.4m
CONC. BARRIER CURB/CONCRETE APRON
FURNISHING/PLANTING ZONE (1.83m)
CONTINUOUS TREE TRENCH
DETAIL T-3B-1 (STREETSCAPE MANUAL)
ALTERNATE TREE GRATE
PEDESTRIAN CLEARWAY (min. 2.1m)
CAST--IN-PLACE CONCRETE OR
STONE PAVING MODULES
Property Line
LIGHTING POLE
RAKED FINISH PATTERN
PERPENDICULAR TO CURB
MARKET STALLS
Standardized furniture
PAVEMENT
Wooden hydro poles replaced
to new concrete poles;
Traffic-Signal-only poles
at street corners consolidated
to adjacent existing TTC or
hydro poles
PAVEMENT
Cast in Place Concrete with broom finish
and no tooled adges
BROOM FINISH
FURNITURE - BENCH
New benches as per City’s Coordinated
Street Furniture placed between trees
TREES
New trees with planters
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EXISTING DUNDAS STREET WEST AT HURON STREET
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CHINATOWN PROPOSED STREET SECTION
Property Line
LIGHTING POLE
TBD
Buried Hydro
Roadway
Centre Line
PEDESTRIAN CLEARWAY
APPROX. 2.70m incl.
MARKET STALL SPILLOVER ZONE
APPROX. 1.20m
DUNDAS STREET WEST STUDY
EDGE CURB
ZONE
APPROX. 0.80m
CAR/SHARROW LANE
APPROX. 3.40m
BICYCLE LANE (RUSH-HOUR) +
PARKING LANE (OFF-PEAK HOURS)
ASPHALT ROAD BED
TTC LANE
APPROX. 3.00m
EXISTING STREETCAR TRACKS +
CONCRETE BED TO REMAIN
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3. 2 .4 AGO/B E VE RLE Y STRE E T
DESIGN SUMMARY
Extending from Beverley Street to McCaul Street, this
segment of Dundas Street West is characterized by the Art
Gallery of Ontario on the south side and a block of converted
heritage, Victorian houses on the north. The sidewalks along
the north side are constricted by a series of patios, while
those on the south side are augmented by the deep set-back
of the AGO.
The proposed streetscape design aims to extend the existing
patterned sidewalk treatment at the AGO across Dundas
Street West, in order to tie the block together into an urban
room. This block would become the prime location for the
‘Festival’ configuration of the street described on page 14.
2012 SPECIAL PROJECTS
The following Special Projects are proposed for inclusion in
the 2012 works;
• Decorative Paving: A patterned cast-in-place concrete
sidewalk and road bed consistent with the existing south
sidewalk are proposed up to the north property line, as
shown on AGO 2012 Plan on page 38.
FUTURE WORKS
The following Special Projects are proposed for inclusion in
Future Works;
• Extension of Decorative Paving: Working with individual
property owners along the north side, front yard paving
could be upgraded to match or compliment the AGO’s
decorative paving, which is shown on AGO Future Works
on page 39. This work should be done in a coordinated
Murray Street
Elm St.
Casimir St.
University
.
Ave
Mc Caul Street
Beverley St.
Huron St.
Kensington Ave.
Augusta Ave.
Bellevue
Park
Spadina Ave.
Kensington Market BIA
Carlyle St.
Bathurst St.
Bellevue Ave.
Baldwin St.
Toronto
Western Hospital
Scadding Court
Community Centre &
Sanderson Library
fashion which compliments both the overall character of the
block as well as the unique character of individual properties.
• Front Yard Trees: Working with individual property owners along
the north side, additional trees should be planted as shown on
AGO Future Works on page 39.
• Burial of Overhead High-Voltage Cables: The potential of
burying existing overhead high-voltage cables, together with the
replacement of existing utility poles with standardized ones,
should be completed as funds become available.
• Beverley Street Pocket Park: Efforts should be made to expand
and improve the side-yard pocket park at Beverley Street, as
shown on AGO Future Context Plan on page 41.
D’arcy St.
Italian
Consulate
Chinatown BIA
St. Patrick
Subway
Station
Dundas Street West
Art Gallery
of Ontario
Alexandra Park
52 Division
Police
Simcoe Street
Ryerson
Public
School
St. Patrick St.
Willison Sq.
Alexandra Park
OCAD
Grange Park
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LIGHTING POLE
Existing lighting pole
UP
Open to
Below
UP
PRIVATE PROPERTY OUTDOOR SPACE
DOWN
UP
Property Line
PEDESTRIAN CLEARWAY (1.7m)
CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
SAME SIDEWALK FINISH
AS SOUTH SIDE/IN FRONT OF AGO
CAR/SHARROW LANE (3.4m)
BICYCLE LANE (RUSH-HOUR)+
PARKING LANE (OFF-PEAK HOURS)
TTC/CAR LANE (3.0m)
EXISTING STREETCAR TRACKS+
CONCRETE BED TO REMAIN
Roadway Centre Line
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PAVEMENT
Encourage varied front yard paving pattern on private property
PAVEMENT
PAVEMENT
front yard concrete pattern
continued from sidewalk pavement
Cast in Place Concrete
same sidewalk finish as
south side/in front of AGO
TREES
Partner with landowners to install
new trees in front yard setback area
LIGHTING POLE
Wooden hydro poles replaced with new
concrete poles
UP
Open to
Below
UP
PRIVATE PROPERTY OUTDOOR SPACE
CONTINUOUS OR
VARIED PAVING PATTERN
DOWN
UP
Property Line
PEDESTRIAN CLEARWAY (1.7m)
CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
SAME SIDEWALK FINISH
AS SOUTH SIDE/IN FRONT OF AGO
CAR/SHARROW LANE (3.4m)
BICYCLE LANE (RUSH-HOUR)+
PARKING LANE (OFF-PEAK HOURS)
TTC/CAR LANE (3.0m)
EXISTING STREETCAR TRACKS+
CONCRETE BED TO REMAIN
Roadway Centre Line
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AGO/BEVERLEY STREET PROPOSED STREET SECTION
Property Line
Property Line
LIGHTING POLE
TBD
Optional street signs added to lighting pole
AGO
Roadway Centre Line
EDGE CURB ZONE PEDESTRIAN CLEARWAY
PEDESTRIAN CLEARWAY
APPROX. 2.40m
CAR/SHARROW LANE
APPROX. 3.40m
BICYCLE LANE (RUSH-HOUR) +
PARKING LANE (OFF-PEAK HOURS)
ASPHALT ROAD BED
APPROX. 0.80m
TTC LANE
APPROX. 3.00m
EXISTING STREETCAR TRACKS +
CONCRETE BED TO REMAIN
APPROX. 1.70m
CAR/SHARROW LANE
BICYCLE LANE (RUSH-HOUR) +
PARKING LANE (OFF-PEAK HOURS)
ASPHALT ROAD BED
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outdoor gardens
outdoor patios
outdoor sitting areaS
Dundas Street West
BIXI STATION
McCaul St.
Beverley St.
Art Gallery of Ontario
EXTENDED PEDESTRIAN REALM
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3. 2 .5 SPECIAL PROJ ECTS - 52 dIVISION
DESIGN SUMMARY
Extending from St. Patrick Street to Simcoe Street, this
segment of Dundas Street West is characterized by the 52
Division Plaza.
The proposed streetscape design aims to accommodate
both the needs of police at 52 Division and the surrounding
community, so as to maintain the plaza for a wide variety of
public uses. Replacing the existing planters in the centre of
the Plaza with a ring of planters around the perimeter serves
the dual purpose of opening the space up for public use
and creating a perimeter that can be secured easily during
emergency conditions.
2012 SPECIAL PROJECTS
The following Special Projects are proposed for inclusion in
the 2012 works;
• Consolidate Staff Parking: Replacing the existing parallel
parking along Simcoe Street with eight perpendicular
parking spots will provide replacement for informal
parking currently located within the Plaza.
• New Planters: The existing planters will be replaced
with new planters, complete with bollards, around the
perimeter of the Plaza, as shown on 52 Division 2012
Plan on page 43.
• New Paving: Plaza paving to be replaced, complete with inground power supply, as shown on 52 Division 2012 Plan
on page 43.
burying existing overhead high-voltage cables, together with the
replacement of existing utility poles with standardized ones,
should be completed as funds become available.
Murray Street
Elm St.
Casimir St.
University
.
Ave
Mc Caul Street
Beverley St.
Huron St.
Kensington Ave.
Augusta Ave.
Bellevue
Park
Spadina Ave.
Kensington Market BIA
Carlyle St.
Bathurst St.
Bellevue Ave.
Baldwin St.
Toronto
Western Hospital
Scadding Court
Community Centre &
Sanderson Library
FUTURE WORKS
The following Special Projects are proposed for inclusion in Future
Works;
• Public Pavilion: Working in conjunction with Toronto Police
Services, a new public pavilion would be constructed at the
west end of the Plaza to house a to-be-determined municipal
services kiosk, as shown on page 49. Suggestions for
programming include a tourist information centre or a central
information booth for BIXI, the City’s new bike-sharing program.
• Burial of Overhead High-Voltage Cables: The potential of
D’arcy St.
Italian
Consulate
Chinatown BIA
St. Patrick
Subway
Station
Dundas Street West
Art Gallery
of Ontario
Alexandra Park
52 Division
Police
Simcoe Street
St. Patrick St.
Ryerson
Public
School
Willison Sq.
Alexandra Park
OCAD
Grange Park
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52 DIVISION 2012 PLAN
EVERYDAY 2012 PLAN
CIBC
Dundas Street West
BIXI STATION
Village
by the
Grange
Tim
Hortons
52 Division Police Station
Simcoe St.
St. Patrick St.
ROLLED CURB
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52 Division Plaza 2012
Over: Plaza plan during every day operation shows clear access
to the gate at St. Patrick Street and staff parking off Simcoe
Street, as well as public use of the main Plaza.
Below, Left: Plaza plan during ‘Market’ operation indicating clear
access to gate at St. Patrick Street, and staff parking off Simcoe
Street, as well as market use of the main Plaza.
Below, Right: Plaza plan during ‘Emergency’ operation indicating
clear access to gate at St. Patrick Street, and staff parking off
Simcoe Street, as well as exclusive use of the main Plaza for
staff parking.
FOOD MARKET
MARKET CONDITION
ART MARKET
PUBLIC ART/INSTALLATION
EMERGENCY CONDITION
CIBC
CIBC
Dundas Street West
Dundas Street West
Village
by the
Grange
Tim
Hortons
Village
by the
Grange
Tim
Hortons
52 Division Police Station
52 Division Police Station
Simcoe St.
St. Patrick St.
Simcoe St.
St. Patrick St.
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52 DIVISION FUTURE WORKS
CIBC
Dundas Street West
Village
by the
Grange
Refer to Plan on page 46
Tim
Hortons
52 Division Police Station
Simcoe St.
St. Patrick St.
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52 DIVISION/ST. PATRICK STREET FUTURE PLAN
TTC/CAR LANE (3.0m)
EXISTING STREETCAR TRACKS+
CONCRETE BED TO REMAIN
CAR/SHARROW LANE (4.0m)
Dundas Street West
ASPHALT ROAD BED
52 DIVISION PLAZA SPACE
PRECAST UNIT PAVERS
St. Patrick St.
FURNITURE RETRACTABLE BOLLARD
TREES
New trees with 1800 x 1800
custom steel tree grate
LIGHTING POLE
New trees with planters
Existing poles replaced with
new standardized steel poles
PAVEMENT
Precast Unit Pavers
FURNITURE - BOLLARD
New bollard
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52 DIVISION/ST. PATRICK STREET PROPOSED SECTION
Property Line
LIGHTING POLE
TBD
Optional street signs added to lighting pole
FURNITURE - BOLLARD
New bollard: Fixed Bollard R-8410 by Reliance Foundry Co.
Ltd., along Edge/Curb Zone
Roadway
Centre Line
BA SEM EN T
PLAZA
PL A N T IN G /F U RN IT U RE
APPROX. 1.80m
DUNDAS STREET WEST STUDY
PEDESTRIAN CLEARWAY
APPROX. 2.25m
EDGE CURB
ZONE
APPROX. 0.80m
CAR/SHARROW LANE
APPROX. 4.00m
BICYCLE LANE (RUSH-HOUR) +
PARKING LANE (OFF-PEAK HOURS)
ASPHALT ROAD BED
TTC LANE
APPROX. 3.00m
EXISTING STREETCAR TRACKS +
CONCRETE BED TO REMAIN
52 DIVISION PLAZA - SECTION
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Proposed 52 Division Plaza bird’s eye view
(future works)
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W I LL ISO N SQ U A R E
S PA D I N A AV E N U E
KE N SIN G T O N AVE N U E
AU G U STA AVE N U E
D E N ISO N AVE N U E
C ASIM IR ST R E E T
C AR LYL E ST R E E T
B AT H U R S T S T R E E T
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LEGEND:
U N I V E R S I T Y AV E N U E
SIM C O E ST R E E T
M c C AU L ST R E E T
B E VE R L E Y ST R E E T
H U RO N ST R E E T
ST PAT R IC K ST R E E T
Bicycle Post
BIXI station
Existing Tree
Potential Location for New Tree
800 mm curb strip
New Paving Treatment
Bike Sharrow
Public Art Opportunity Area
Market Stalls (shipping containers)
Existing Pole
New Pole
Removed Pole
New Pedestrian Lighting
New Street Furniture - TTC shelter
New Street Furniture - Multi-Publication Box
New Street Furniture - Garbage/Recycling Bin
New Street Furniture - Bench
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52
A
W I LL ISO N SQ U A R E
S PA D I N A AV E N U E
KE N SIN G T O N AVE N U E
AU G U STA AVE N U E
D E N ISO N AVE N U E
C ASIM IR ST R E E T
C AR LYL E ST R E E T
B AT H U R S T S T R E E T
Dunda s Street We st: Future Works
C
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U N I V E R S I T Y AV E N U E
SIM C O E ST R E E T
ST PAT R IC K ST R E E T
Bicycle Post
BIXI station
Existing Tree
Potential Location for New Tree
800 mm curb strip
New paving treatment
Public Art Opportunity Area
Bike Sharrow
M c C AU L ST R E E T
B E VE R L E Y ST R E E T
H U RO N ST R E E T
LEGEND:
Existing Pole
New Pole
Removed Pole
New Pedestrian Lighting
Street Furniture - TTC shelter
Street Furniture - Multi-Publication Box
Street Furniture - Garbage/Recycling Bin
Street Furniture - Bench
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