Public Drop-in Event
College Street Construction (Lansdowne Ave. to Bathurst St.)
The City of Toronto will be working on College Street this summer between Lansdowne Avenue and Bathurst Street. Come learn more about the work that is planned, the construction schedule and what disruptions to expect. Drop-in at any one of the three public events to speak directly with project staff.
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 Drop-in anytime between 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. College/Shaw Library (766 College St) |
Wednesday, March 2, 2016 Drop-in anytime between 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Lilian H Smith Library (239 College St) |
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Drop-in anytime between 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saint Helen Separate School (1196 College St) |
College Promenade Streetscape and Parkette Design Features
The project will include the following:
- Replacement of existing curb and sidewalks with decorative pavers
- Installation of 3 blue rooms and 5 side street parkettes
- A total of 81 trees protected by metal tree guards (23 existing, 58 new)
- New landscape treatments including seating, trees, plantings, bike rings, and public art on Roxton Rd, Dovercourt Rd, Concord Ave, and Ossington Ave
- Installation of additional bike parking including custom bike racks
- TTC accessibility improvements
College Promenade Streetscape September 28, 2015 Open House
You are invited to join Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Ana Bailão, members of the College Street Promenade BIA, and City staff at an Open House to review the plans in more detail and to learn additional information about the streetscape improvements that will be taking place in 2016.
Monday, September 28, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church (867 College Street)
View open house flyer