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Keele Station Preliminary DesignOnline Consultation
Feb 9, 2012 - Feb 23, 2012
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Part 1•Introduction•Crosstown Update•Station Design 101 - Design PrinciplesPart 2•Keele Station Preliminary Design
*Our partners in City Planning can answer any questions about existing development applications at Keele for the future Land Use Study around Crosstown Stations
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The Purpose of this Online Consultation
• Provide a brief Crosstown project update
• Present the Crosstown station design philosophy
• Explain the anatomy of a station and challenges
• Display the preliminary design of Keele Station
Most importantly:
*Get your input on the Preliminary Design early in this process.
• Architectural Station design will be prepared for Open House #2 in late Spring 2012. Significant public outreach will follow prior to construction.
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Open House #1 - - Feb 9, 2012
Online Consultation - - Feb 9 to Feb 23, 2012
Open House #2 - - Spring, 2012• Response to Open House #1 input
• Architectural Treatments
• Final Station Design Open House
Open House #3 - - Fall, 2012 (TBD)• Construction staging
• Ongoing Outreach on Construction
Tunnelling Construction Start - - Winter 2012 - 2013 (TBD)
Keele Station Construction Start - - 2014 (TBD)
Keele Station Design ProcessTimelines
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Format for Feedback
• Please submit your feedback online at www.thecrosstown.ca by February 23, 2012
• A consultation report to inform the designers will be posted online at: www.thecrosstown.ca
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Presentation Part 1:Crosstown Overview & Construction Update
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The Crosstown* Final number and location of stations subject to review
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• 25 km east-west transit corridor between Black Creek Drive and Scarborough Centre
• 60% faster than current bus routes
• 15 minutes from Keele to Yonge
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Congestion Today
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The Eglinton-Scarborough Crosstown Plan• $8.4 billion transit investment from the Province of Ontario through
Metrolinx
• 25 km east-west transit corridor between Black Creek Drive and Scarborough Centre
• 60% faster than bus service today (e.g. only 15 minutes from Keele to Yonge)
• 19 km underground tunnel (Black Creek Drive to Kennedy Station)*
• 6km seamless service will replace the SRT from Kennedy Station to Scarborough Centre
• Up to 26 stations
• *Exact alignment west of Keele Street and east of Laird Drive TBD
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Crosstown Construction Update• Crosstown tunnel preparation
work at Black Creek and Eglinton in Keelesdale Park
• Piling rigs are building concrete support walls for the future tunnel launch shaft
• The shaft will enable tunnelling eastward in summer 2012
• Soil testing for the tunnel and stations continues from Keele Street to Kennedy Station in Scarborough
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Conceptual Design Typical Crosstown Station
Urban Design and Architectural Guidelines have been developed:• ensure positive change along the
corridor • guide individual station designs and
achieve consistency• guide configuration of surface
elements• integrate surface elements with
existing and future development
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Stations 101 What’s needed to make a Station Work?
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• Main Entrance• Secondary Entrance• Passenger Transportation (elevators, escalators)• Mechanical and Electrical Systems • Ventilation Shafts and Ventilation Fan Rooms• Traction Power Substations
Guiding Principle: Consolidate Surface Elements to enhance design & minimize impacts
• Reduce construction impacts (traffic, staging area, noise, dust )• Preserve public space and development potential • Save $
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• Integrate with surrounding neighbourhood
• Safe and enjoyable user experience
• Full accessibility accessibility with all levels of mobility, elevators, escalators, low-floor access
• Preserve space for future re-development
• Enhance the local “sense of place”
• Long-term sustainability
• Reduce Construction Footprint & Impacts
• Reduce Costs
Design Philosophy
Compatible scale
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Accessibility for all users
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Accessibility, Safety, and Security Features
• Access for persons with all levels of mobility
• Elevators
• Escalators
• Low-Floor Access
• Monitored CCTV Security Cameras
• Urban Braille
• High Quality Lighting
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Public Realm Elements
• Streetscape & integration of Public Realm Elements
• Innovative wayfinding and effective signage
• Bicycle Facilities
Elements to be determined and considered:
Architectural Design Approach
• Excellence in architectural/urban design treatments
• Cost effective and maintainable structures
• Standard station box configurations• Creative use of materials, color,
textures, artwork, light• Brand identification with graphics
• Use standard elements whenever possible
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Eglinton West Station
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Any architectural finish can contain
integrated artwork, including:
• walls
• floors
• ceilings
• glazing
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Surface ElementsGuiding Principles • Surface elements are most
visible to public
• Integrate into local community
• Minimize property implications
• High quality design
• Major focus on consolidating:
– Entrances
– Vent Shafts
– Substations
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Traction Power Substations What and Why?
• Required to provide power to the station system
• Every two kilometres, at stations
• Many different configurations
• Above ground, surface, below-ground
• Guidelines to integrate substations
Leslie Station
Toronto Hydro Substation in Scarborough
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Station Entrances• Public spaces which fit into the
community
• Main and secondary entrance
• Main entrance is fully accessible
• Use of height/massing to create unique structure
• Highly visible, transparent, sophisticated
• Promote transit-oriented development
• Maximize daylighting opportunities
• Well lit at night
• Connect with buses on the street
Presentation Part 2: Keele Station Preliminary DesignDesign Team:
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Keele Station Local Context – Site Character
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Keele Station Density within 10 minute walk
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Keele Station Existing Land-Use
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Keele Station Potential Development
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Keele Station Business Improvement Area
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Eglinton Hill BIA
The Eglinton Hill BIA is located on EglintonAvenue West between Kane Avenue and Bicknell Avenue. The BIA is composed of an eclectic mix of shops and services reflecting the diverse heritage of the city. Eglinton Hill BIA was created in 1997.
Keele Station Existing Transportation Connections
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Keele Station Original Plan EA (2010)
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Keele Station New Consolidated Layout (2012)
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Keele Station New Consolidated Layout (2012)
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Keele Station New Consolidated Layout (2012)
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Key advantages:Provides passengers with a clear point of entry into the station
• Entrance locations coincide with bus routes/stops
• Passenger travel from street level to concourse minimized
• Primary Entrance accessible to passengers from Eglinton Avenue and bus loop drop off area
• Primary York Memorial Collegiate façade not compromised, while still allowing students to access entrance without crossing Eglinton Avenue
• Station street level buildings respectful of surrounding context, while preserving for future development as envisioned by Avenues Study
• Efficient use of excavation footprint (station box length 132m), and avoiding major utility relocation
Keele Station Site Plan
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Keele Station Concourse Perspective
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Keele Station Concourse View
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Keele Station Platform Perspective
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Keele Station Platform Perspective
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Keele Station Platform View
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Keele Station Passenger Circulation
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Keele Station Cross Section
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Keele Station Longitudinal Section
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Keele Station Existing NE Corner Trethewey & Eglinton
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Keele Station Future Main Entrance
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Future NE Corner Trethewey/Eglinton
Keele Station Existing NW Corner Trethewey & Eglinton
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Keele Station Future North West Secondary Entrance
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Future NW Corner Trethewey/Eglinton
Keele Station Existing SE Corner Trethewey/Eglinton
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Keele Station Future South East Secondary Entrance
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Future SE Corner Trethewey/Eglinton
Keele Station Existing Streetscape
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North of main station entrance
Keele Station Future Station Support Building
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North of main station entrance
Keele Station Existing Yarrow Road
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Keele Station Future Yarrow Road Vent Location
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Keele Station Toronto Green Standards
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Key site-related components that will be analyzed and designed to meet Toronto Green Standards through the design process
• Cycling infrastructure
• Pedestrian infrastructure
• Urban heat island reduction: at-grade
• Urban heat island reduction: roof
• Water efficiency
• Urban forest: tree protection
• Urban forest: encourage tree growth
• Natural heritage: site
Keele Station Community Outreach for Construction
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• At this early design stage, construction staging is not yet developed
• Comprehensive Construction Management Plan & individual construction plans for each station will be developed with local consultation well before construction
• Please contact us any time with questions you may have about construction
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The Crosstown TeamPlease Get in Touch with Us!
Community Office Hours — 2012Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Thursday: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Devin Horne, Franca Di Giovanni,Denise Jayawardene E-mail: [email protected] Online: www.thecrosstown.caTel: 416-338-6310Fax: 416-397-8193TTY: 416-481-2523Visit our West Community Office at1848 Eglinton Avenue West (at Dufferin)