National Post: University of Toronto looks to rejuvenate its downtown campus ‘cluttered with traffic and parked cars’
In an effort to prioritize people over cars on its busy downtown campus, the University of Toronto unveiled four competing designs for a major architectural project. The effort to reclaim the central King’s College Circle from tour buses and delivery vans — and to “decant” it of parked cars, which is architecture speak for building underground parking — is likely to take years and cost millions. But the need is dire, university officials said at a public consultation Monday night. At its worst, King’s College Circle — which is roughly the same size as the more inviting provincial legislature grounds [...]
Landscape of Landmark Quality event draws hundreds to public viewing of plans for the St. George campus
Plans for St. George campus get public viewing Pedestrian-friendly ideas proliferate as four teams weigh in Arthur Kaptainis Four design teams unveiled proposals for transforming U of T's downtown campus. The rendering above is by MVVA/KPMB media; scroll down to see renderings by JRS Media, DTAH Media and Public Work media A pastoral pond in front of Hart House. An elevated walkway to Queen’s Park Crescent. Public art around King’s College Circle. A skating rink outside the J. Robert S. Prichard Alumni House. These are only a few of the improvements envisioned by the four design teams shortlisted in the [...]