Downtown campus / en 茄子直播鈥檚 pedestrian-friendly street seeks major revival /news/u-t-s-pedestrian-friendly-street-seeks-major-revival <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">茄子直播鈥檚 pedestrian-friendly street seeks major revival </span> <div class="field field--name-field-featured-picture field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/2016-11-21-St%20George%20Entry%20Plaza-lead.jpg?h=a609ba24&amp;itok=zJaFtWLx 370w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_740/public/2016-11-21-St%20George%20Entry%20Plaza-lead.jpg?h=a609ba24&amp;itok=2cpJ9dA0 740w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_1110/public/2016-11-21-St%20George%20Entry%20Plaza-lead.jpg?h=a609ba24&amp;itok=4HlmdPaa 1110w" sizes="(min-width:1200px) 1110px, (max-width: 1199px) 80vw, (max-width: 767px) 90vw, (max-width: 575px) 95vw" width="740" height="494" src="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/2016-11-21-St%20George%20Entry%20Plaza-lead.jpg?h=a609ba24&amp;itok=zJaFtWLx" alt="Photo of Wicox redesign"> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>ullahnor</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2016-11-21T12:53:16-05:00" title="Monday, November 21, 2016 - 12:53" class="datetime">Mon, 11/21/2016 - 12:53</time> </span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-cutline-long field--type-text-long field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Cutline</div> <div class="field__item">Rendering of the St. George entry plaza (photo illustrations courtesy of DTAH)</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-author-reporters field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/authors-reporters/rachel-halpern" hreflang="en">Rachel Halpern</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-author-legacy field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Author legacy</div> <div class="field__item">Rachel Halpern</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-topic field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Topic</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/topics/our-community" hreflang="en">Our Community</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-story-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/wilcox-redesign" hreflang="en">Wilcox redesign</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/u-t" hreflang="en">茄子直播</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/st-george-campus" hreflang="en">St. George campus</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/downtown-campus" hreflang="en">Downtown campus</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/pedestrian" hreflang="en">Pedestrian</a></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Imagine shooting hoops on a court between classes, sitting under an endless&nbsp;tree canopy during&nbsp;lunch, or catching an impromptu musical performance in the heart of 茄子直播's downtown Toronto&nbsp;campus.&nbsp;</p> <p>With the <a href="http://willcockscommon.utoronto.ca/">Willcocks Common Revitalization</a>, students may soon enjoy&nbsp;expanded pedestrian-friendly spaces.&nbsp;</p> <p>Beginning as a pilot project, Willcocks Common became a pedestrian-only area between Huron and St. George streets in 2012. The project could see an extension of that pedestrian-only zone to Spadina Avenue or the creation of a street that has both car and pedestrian friendly spaces.&nbsp;</p> <p>The redesign project is set to revitalize Willcocks Street with the help of landscape consultant team, DTAH.</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__2583 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="362" src="/sites/default/files/Spadina%20Entry%20Plaza%20with%20view%20towards%20Maple%20Grove-embed.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="750" loading="lazy"><br> <em>Rendering of Willcocks Common from Spadina</em></p> <p>The new design aims to unify the space and create a distinguished student hub. The plans, which were unveiled at a recent 茄子直播 open house, include social gathering spaces and seasonal event space. Improved lighting will also be provided in response to concern from the community for increased public safety at night.</p> <p>The revitalization project at Willcocks Common has received media interest.</p> <h3><a href="http://www.blogto.com/city/2016/11/toronto_is_getting_a_gorgeous_new_pedestrian_mall/">Read "Toronto is getting a gorgeous new pedestrian mall" at&nbsp;BlogTO&nbsp;</a></h3> <h3><a href="http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2016/11/public-realm-redesign-works-u-ts-willcocks-street">Read "Public Realm Redesign in the Works for 茄子直播's Willcocks Street" at Urban Toronto</a></h3> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__2584 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="362" src="/sites/default/files/Elm%20Grove%20at%20Huron%20Intersection-embed.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="750" loading="lazy"><br> <em>Intersection of Elm Grove Avenue and&nbsp;Huron Street</em><br> <br> The use of greenery plays a significant part in reimagining the urban landscape, as demonstrated through the use of a new tree canopy. To encourage student use, the space will feature additional seating for informal meetings and flexible space for events.</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__2582 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="288" src="/sites/default/files/Rendered%20Site%20Plan_by%20DTAH-embed.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="751" loading="lazy"><br> <em>Site Plan for Willcocks Common</em></p> <p>Phase one of the project, involving design concepts and gathering feedback from the community, has official wrapped up.</p> <p>Phase two will include detailed design development and construction. The timeline is still to be determined.</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__2586 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="514" src="/sites/default/files/Willcocks%20Common-embed_0.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="750" loading="lazy"><br> <em>Rendering of Willcocks Common</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-home-page-banner field--type-boolean field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">News home page banner</div> <div class="field__item">Off</div> </div> Mon, 21 Nov 2016 17:53:16 +0000 ullahnor 102551 at