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GOLDEN MILE SECONDARY PLAN STUDY Community Consultation Meeting #2 October 14, 2017 The Golden Mile Theatre, 1954 (Doug Taylor)

STUDY PURPOSE AND PROCESS

Study Purpose Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study Develop a vision and framework for a complete community in the Golden Mile City of Toronto area which will: • Form the foundation for a Secondary Official Plan Plan, Urban Design Guidelines, and other planning tools • Support existing and future employment, mixed use and residential uses in the area. Secondary Plan(s) Golden Mile Vision & Planning Framework Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study 3

Towards a Vision Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study Growth Number of people and Transportation network being jobs that are coming built on Eglinton and the Region Opportunities Vision Finer street and Transit Oriented Safer travel Improved block framework Development for all modes public realm Constraints shop Transitions Car-oriented Need to prioritize appropriate between different uses environment uses within land available Guiding Principles Complete Connected Responsive Prosperous Community Community Community Community Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study 4

Study Area Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study Transportation Master Plan (TMP) Study Area Community Infrastructure Study (CIS) Area Golden Mile Secondary Plan (GMSP) Study Area (102 ha) Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study 5

Golden Mile: Historic Change Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study 1947 1957 Golden Mile Shopping Centre (1) Eglinton Water Square Tower General Eglinton Ave connected Engineering across Don Valley Pkwy Company (GECo) 1975 1992 Golden Mile Bell Building Shopping & Tower Centre (2) Eglinton Square addition Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study 6

Golden Mile: Today Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study 2017 Victoria Park Ave Birchmount Rd Pharmacy Ave Warden Ave Themos Rd Gatineau Hydro Corridor Hakimi Ave Walmart Adonis Al Premium c Value b ovi l e B i rc h m ou nt Village Ph a rm a c y e M i O ’ Co n n o r L i d en No Frills m i k l a RBC G o TD PetSmart H Eglinton Ave East Canadian Merchants Flea Tire Market Civic Rd Eglinton Square Lebovic Ave Sinnott Rd 0 125 250 500 Metres Future LRT Stops Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study 7

Pairing Public Investment with Growth Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study Future of the Golden Mile Area Envisioned in Eglinton Connects Planning Study Eglinton Ave with LRT Green Track Bike Lane Street Trees Additional Developments Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study 8

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Accommodating Change: 5 Building Blocks Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study The Study will utilize the 5 Building Blocks to assess how the Area can accommodate change: Land Use / Urban Design Servicing Water Land use and density Stormwater Built form and streetscapes Wastewater Parks, open space and public realm Public art and heritage Community Infrastructure Facilities: º Schools º Libraries º Community recreation Transportation centres Pedestrian º Child care, etc. Bicycle Human service agencies Transit Automobile Economy Streets and blocks Jobs Employment land use Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study 9

Study Process Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study June - Dec 2017 Jan - May 2018 June - Oct 2018 Nov - Dec 2018 Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Implementation Background, Analysis, Design Analysis & Final Design & Plan Consultation & Visioning Alternative Solutions Development • CCM #1 • LAC #2 • LAC #4 • Engagement LAC: Local Advisory • Committee Meeting • Summer Outreach CCM #3 CCM #4 Activities TBD • CCM: Community • LAC #1 • LAC #3 Consultation • CCM #2: Visioning • Moving Conversation Meeting Workshop WE ARE HERE Community Servicing Infrastructure Golden Mile Secondary Plan and planning tools Land Use/ Urban Transportation Economy Design Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study 10

Key Messages from Consultation to Date Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study AT THE STUDY LAUNCH (JUNE 28) AND THROUGH 3 SUMMER POP-UP EVENTS (JULY-AUGUST)*, WE HEARD: • Congestion, pedestrian and cycling safety, and accessibility are big concerns • Better parks, public spaces, benches, and green spaces are needed • The Golden Mile should have a range of housing and employment options • There should be a wide variety of community services and programs for all ages • Hard (roads, transit, sewers) and soft (parks, community services) infrastructure needs to keep pace with growth Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study 11

Moving Conversation Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study The fjrst walking tour of the Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study, Moving Conversation #1, was held on September 25, 2017. During the tour, we heard fjve key themes : • Traffjc congestion is a big issue • Pedestrian safety and connectivity need to be improved • Improve the access and condition of Ashtonbee Park • Infrastructure needs to meet increased demand • Protect existing identity and icons. (photo: Ian Malczewski) Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study 12

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Demographics Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study • GMSP Study Area 2016 Population = 693 • CIS Study Area 2016 Population = 56,033 • Between 2011 and 2016, population grew more slowly in CIS Study Area than City average (2.9% vs. 4.5%) • Mixed housing stock with even split of owner / renter tenancies in CIS Study Area • Immigrants make up 53% of the population in CIS Study Area, compared to City average of 49% Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study 14

Land Use & Urban Design: What We Heard Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study WHAT’S WORKING WELL: • Low- to medium-rise buildings; “relatively” affordable housing • Open feeling, sense of privacy and safety • Ravines and parks (especially Edge Park and Wexford Park) • Balance of residential, retail, social services WHAT COULD BE IMPROVED: • Encouraging ownership, investment, and a variety of housing options • More mixed use and offjce buildings • More urban and mid-rise; less ”big box” • More public space, public art, beauty, and places for families/children • More affordable housing Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study 15

Parks , Open Space & Public Realm Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study What’s Working Well: • Good Regional Open Space Connections • Eglinton Square Park and Craighton Court Tot Lot • Future planned bike and pedestrian improvements What Could Be Improved: • Additional parks • North-south and east-west connections • Access and transition to existing open space • Green network including tree canopy Transportation Master Plan Golden Mile Secondary Plan Green / Open Spaces Existing Bike Lanes Planned Bike Lanes (TMP) Study Area (GMSP) Study Area Ravine Existing Trails Planned Trails Community Infrastructure Rail Tracks Study (CIS) Area Existing Quiet Street Routes Planned Quiet Street Routes Subway Tracks Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study 16

Existing Land Use Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study CROCKFORD BLVD What’s Working Well: VICTORIA PARK AVE PHARMACY AVE WARDEN AVE BIRCHMOUNT RD • Mixed Use Designation • Employment Area from BERTRAND AVE south of GMSP up to Highway 401 • Apartment area which RANNOCK ST accommodates current ASHTONBEE RD population HAKIMI AVE CRAIGTON DR What Could Be Improved: • Balancing employment, residential, commercial and EGLINTON AVE E open space E R A U Q S N O T N L I • Transition and compatibility G CIVIC RD E between uses VICTORIA PARK AVE BIRCHMOUNT RD PHARMACY AVE • Retention of employment LEBOVIC AVE WARDEN AVE MANVILLE RD SINNOTT RD related uses • Zoning to be brought into Mixed Use Parks Employment Areas Study Area Neighbourhoods line with the City of Toronto Areas Natural Utility Corridor Apartment Comprehensive Zoning Neighbourhoods Areas Bylaw Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study 17

Existing Use Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study What’s Working Well: • Current range of retail uses • Established offjce presence • Established industrial uses • Apartment neighbourhoods next to open space What Could Be Improved: • Predominance of single use retail • Transition and edge conditions between uses • Access to parks, open space and recreation amenities • Refmection of history and identity of the Golden Mile • Provision of amenity space as an attraction of employers Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study 18

Existing Height and Scale Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study What’s Working Well: • Plenty of parking options • Heights appropriate to current forms • Few impacts to adjacent residential apartment areas What Could Be Improved: • Scale and orientation of buildings to strengthen relationships between existing uses • Height and scale of development paired with transit and public realm investment; aligned with City and Provincial policy Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study 19