A NEW ETOBICOKE CENTRE

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1 CUCIG IX PI ICG BICK C /// VVI //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Following more than a decade of planning, consultation, engineering, and design, the City of oronto has begun construction to reconfigure the ix Points Interchange. he reconfiguration supports the development of tobicoke Centre as a vibrant mixed-use transit-oriented community featuring: new road network and at-grade intersection at undas, Bloor, and Kipling, with Bloor continuing across Kipling Improved pedestrian and cycling facilities including wide boulevards, bike lanes, trees, street furniture, and access to Kipling ubway tation ew land available for potential uses such as parks, public art, development, and other amenities district energy plan B MI IG F U

econstruction will remove the existing bridges constructed in 1961, and create regular intersections between Kipling venue, Bloor treet est and undas treet est.

2 CUCIG IX PI ICG BICK C /// FFIC F //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// he new road network is designed as a complete street to provide safe and accessible movement for all road users including people who walk, cycle, use transit, or drive. econstruction will remove the existing bridges constructed in 1961, and create regular intersections between Kipling venue, Bloor treet est and undas treet est. It will improve connections to Kipling ubway tation, access to adjacent streets for all users, and maintain operating conditions for vehicular traffic. raffic volumes that account for future development and population increases were considered in planning the new traffic flow. he City anticipates car travel times will increase by about 36.6 seconds in the morning rush hour, and 34.3 seconds in the afternoon rush hour. XIIG F CFIGU F

3 CUCIG IX PI ICG BICK C /// I G /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// imeline of Milestones in planning and reconstruction of the ix Points Interchange 2003: tart of nvironmental ssessment 2008: pproval of nvironmental ssessment by City Council 2013: tart of etailed esign 2014: esign eview Panel 2014: Phase 1 Construction 2016: Completion of etailed esign 2017: Phase 2 Construction Begins 2020: xpected Construction Completion Phase 1 Preliminary Construction took place from , and prepared for the new road alignment within the former estwood heatre ands including site clearing, tree removal, partial grading of uneven land for roads and sewers, and start of utility relocation (nbridge Gas and Bell Canada). he 2007 nvironmental ssessment used the following problem statement and objectives to identify appropriate solutions:...there are city building / urban design issues, capacity deficiencies, operational, and safety concerns within the ix Points interchange which require a combination of solutions to address these concerns and deficiencies within the interchange. olutions are required to reconfigure the ix Points Interchange to allow for a well connected tobicoke Centre, and to meet the objectives in the tobicoke Centre econdary Plan and find solutions necessary to: implify the road network layout, freeing up and making surplus interchange lands available for other uses. Maximize typical street intersections and potential development frontages. Improve the landscape and streetscape of the area. Provide good pedestrian network access to and from the Kipling ubway tation, the estwood heatre site, Bloor and undas treets, and improve pedestrian connections between the east and west sides of Kipling venue. Improve cyclist connections through the area to connect to adjacent land uses. Maintain acceptable surface transit operations, particularly to and from the Kipling ubway tation, considering existing and future bus operations. ave acceptable levels of service for traffic operations on the area arterial road network that are consistent with a highly urbanized pedestrian-oriented environment such as downtown oronto and orth ork Centre.

4 CUCIG IX PI ICG BICK C /// PUBIC CUI /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// olutions and designs were evaluated through detailed technical analysis, data collection, expert advisors, public feedback, and voted on by oronto City Council. hroughout the nvironmental ssessment and etailed esign, the public and stakeholders were invited to provide feedback and participate in consultation activities. Feedback was received through public meetings at key study milestones described below. dditionally, feedback was heard through stakeholder meetings, events held by the ard Councillor, and deputations to Committee. nvironmental ssessment ovember otice of tudy Commencement March 2, Public vent 1 June 20, Public vent otice of tudy Completion he City of oronto holds public consultations as one way to engage residents in the life of their city. oronto thrives on your great ideas and actions. e invite you to get involved. ix Points Interchange econfiguration Public rop-in vent e invite you to attend a public drop-in event to learn more about the upcoming reconfiguration of the ix Points interchange, at Bloor treet est, undas treet est and Kipling venue. he existing interchange will be completely reconstructed to support the development of tobicoke Centre. ate: ednesday, June 18, 2014 ocation: tobicoke Collegiate Institute ime: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - pen ouse 86 Montgomery d. 7:00 p.m. - Presentation Background tobicoke Centre, in the vicinity of undas treet est from horncliffe oad to Islington venue, will develop as the urban focal point for the western part of oronto. he ix Points area will become a vital mixed-use community, including a community hub with recreational, cultural and institutional uses. etailed esign June Public vent 1 June Public vent 2 In advance of all public events, notices were issued through he City of oronto completed an nvironmental ssessment on the reconfiguration of the ix Points Interchange in his study determined that replacing the existing bridges with an at-grade intersection would best support the development of tobicoke Centre. treetscape and public open space designs throughout the new intersection were finalized in the tobicoke Centre Public pace-treetscape Plan, completed by the City in he detailed technical design of the new intersection is now being completed. Construction is expected to start in ummer Information shared at this meeting, plus information about previous and related projects is available on the project web page: toronto.ca/sixpoints. For more information If you would like more information about this project, please contact: Mike ogan enior Public Consultation Coordinator City of oronto Metro all, 19th Fl. 55 John t. oronto, M5V 3C6 el: Fax: : mail: etobicokecentre@toronto.ca Visit: toronto.ca/sixpoints Issue ate: June 12, 2014 Information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy ct. ith the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. advertisements in local newspapers, and sent to stakeholder groups, project lists, First ations, agencies and utilities, affected property owners, and via direct mail to all residents and businesses in the study area. record of information presented and feedback received is available on the project website: toronto.ca/etobicokecentre he City of oronto holds public consultations as one way to engage residents in the life of their city. oronto thrives on your great ideas and actions. e invite you to get involved. ix Points Interchange econfiguration otice of Public rop-in vent e invite you to attend a public drop-in event to learn more about the upcoming reconfiguration of the ix Points interchange, at Bloor treet est, undas treet est and Kipling venue. he existing interchange will be completely reconstructed to support the development of tobicoke Centre. ate: uesday, June 17, 2013 ime: 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (presentation at 7:30 p.m.) ocation: t. ndrew's Presbyterian Church 3819 Bloor t.. Background tobicoke Centre, running along undas treet est from horncliffe oad to Islington venue, will develop as the urban focal point for the western part of oronto. he ix Points area will become a vital mixed-use community, including a community hub with recreational, cultural and institutional uses. he City of oronto completed an nvironmental ssessment on the reconfiguration of the ix Points Interchange in his study determined that replacing the existing bridges with an at-grade intersection would best support the development of tobicoke Centre. treetscape and public open space designs throughout the new intersection were finalized in the tobicoke Centre Public pace- treetscape Plan, completed by the City in he detailed technical design of the new intersection is now being completed. Construction is expected to start in late More information and links to previous and related projects are available on the City's project web page: toronto.ca/involved/projects/6points. For more information If you would like more information about this project, please contact: Mike ogan enior Public Consultation Coordinator City of oronto Metro all, 19th Fl., 55 John t. oronto, M5V 3C6 el: Fax: : mail: mlogan@toronto.ca Visit: toronto.ca/involved/projects/6points Issue ate: June 11, 2013 Information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy ct. ith the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

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7 /// IG F U //////////////////////////////////// B MI undas treet est will be reconfigured from ummerland errace to ukland rive. he new roadway will include separated bicycle lanes, widened sidewalks, street furniture, lighting, trees, and planters.

8 /// IG F B /////////////////////////////////////// B MI Bloor treet est will be reconfigured from esurrection oad to Beamish rive. he new roadway will include separated bicycle lanes, widened sidewalks, street furniture, lighting, trees, and planters.

9 /// IG F KIPIG U /////////////////////////////////////////// B MI Kipling venue will be reconfigured from one block north of Bloor treet to south of Bloor treet and t. lbans oad. he new roadway will include widened sidewalks, street furniture, lighting, trees, planters. bike lane will be constructed between Bloor treet and undas treet est.

10 /// IG F UB /////////////////////////////////////////// B MI unbloor oad will include widened sidewalks, street trees and furniture, and separated bicycle lanes.

energy networks are key to achieving net zero.

et zero means significantly reducing energy

local, low-carbon energy sources, over time.

our city-wide energy and emissions targets.

ca/communityenergy estwood heatre ands Master

Block/district-scale energy sharing networks

provide the majority of low-carbon energy

Installation of the pipes in the has recently

11 CUCIG IX PI ICG BICK C /// : Z CMMUI///////////////////////////// Master planning of the estwood heatre ands () presents an opportunity to plan for a net zero community. fficient buildings and low-carbon thermal energy networks are key to achieving net zero. hat is et Zero? et zero means significantly reducing energy use and meeting remaining energy needs with local, low-carbon energy sources, over time. et zero communities are important to meeting our city-wide energy and emissions targets. For more information: toronto.ca/communityenergy estwood heatre ands Master Plan ow-carbon hermal nergy etwork Block/district-scale energy sharing networks that leverage large-scale renewable energy sources (e.g. geo-exchange systems) can cost-effectively provide the majority of low-carbon energy needed. Installation of the pipes in the has recently been tendered by ngineering & Construction ervices and will progress with road phasing. fficient Buildings Passive design and high performance mechanical systems reduce energy use significantly. he will meet the new oronto Green tandard V3. Geo-exchange system

12 CUCIG IX PI ICG BICK C /// P 2 CUCI CU - G 1 ////////////////////////////////////////// G 1 inter inter 2018 G 1 Construct new undas treet est alignment between Kipling venue and Bloor treet est Construct oad and oad B Construct an underground ydro duct bank on undas from ukland oad to Jopling venue G 1B 72 hour closure of undas/bloor intersection to remove asphalt and place temporary ramps to Bloor treet est Construction along undas treet est, oad, and oad B Close the bus ramp (Kipling to treet ) and open temporary connections (undas, oad, oad B) Generally, construction includes: removing the existing roads and facilities as required installing underground infrastructure (watermain, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and utilities) streetscaping (including landscaping, street lighting, and furniture) road surfacing, intersection improvements, and curb installation G 1C econstruct Bloor treet est, westbound lanes from unbloor oad to the projects eastern limit Construct the east-side of Kipling venue and bus ramp, south of Bloor treet est G 1 Construct Bloor treet est, westbound lanes Construct the Kipling/undas intersection

13 CUCIG IX PI ICG BICK C /// P 2 CUCI CU - G 2 ////////////////////////////////////////// G 2 pring ummer 2019 G 2 econstruct the Bloor treet est, eastbound lanes econstruct unbloor oad Construct the remainder of undas treet est, south side and the Kipling/undas intersection Construct new Viking ane G 2B Bloor treet est, realignment from undas treet est to Kipling venue Construct oad C econstruct the existing undas treet est, east of Kipling, and Kipling/undas ramp Construct undas treet est from Jopling venue to Kipling venue Generally, construction includes: removing the existing roads and facilities as required installing underground infrastructure (watermain, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and utilities) streetscaping (including landscaping, street lighting, and furniture) road surfacing, intersection improvements, and curb installation

14 CUCIG IX PI ICG BICK C /// P 2 CUCI CU - G 3 ///////////////////////////////////////// G 3 ummer pring 2020 G 3 iden Kipling venue northbound lanes emove the existing undas/bloor bridge structures over Kipling venue G 3B iden and reconstruct Kipling venue southbound lanes Construct Bloor treet est from Kipling venue to Prennan venue Generally, construction includes: removing the existing roads and facilities as required installing underground infrastructure (watermain, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and utilities) streetscaping (including landscaping, street lighting, and furniture) road surfacing, intersection improvements, and curb installation

CUCIG IX PI ICG BICK C /// XPC UIG CUCI ////////////////////////////////////////////// IK CC In order to complete the work in a safe manner, there will be road and sidewalk restrictions within the

If your property has two entrances, one entrance will be kept open at all times. FFIC MGM fforts have been made to manage traffic in the area for the safety of workers, road users and residents.

PKIG Parking in the active work zone is not permitted due to space requirements for construction equipment and materials.

GBG & CCIG Please follow your normal routine. If required, the contractor will move bins to an appropriate location and return them. Please ensure that you label your bins with your address.

15 CUCIG IX PI ICG BICK C /// XPC UIG CUCI ////////////////////////////////////////////// IK CC In order to complete the work in a safe manner, there will be road and sidewalk restrictions within the construction work zone. ccess for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times. IV CC he contractor will notify residents of any temporary driveway access restrictions. If your property has two entrances, one entrance will be kept open at all times. FFIC MGM fforts have been made to manage traffic in the area for the safety of workers, road users and residents. oad users should expect delays and increased traffic on nearby main and side streets. PKIG Parking in the active work zone is not permitted due to space requirements for construction equipment and materials. If your parked vehicle affects the construction work, it will be re-located with no charge to the owner. If your vehicle is moved, please contact parking control for its location at GBG & CCIG Please follow your normal routine. If required, the contractor will move bins to an appropriate location and return them. Please ensure that you label your bins with your address. I he construction work area will be restored with sod and/or asphalt where required in future stages of the work. Updates will be provided. I VIC his project will affect travel times of C and Miay outes to and from Kipling ubway tation that travel along undas treet est. Visit ttc.ca or miway.ca for accurate schedule information. ou may experience dust, noise and other inconveniences. he City will make efforts to reduce the impacts. e appreciate your patience. otification about construction impacts will be sent to affected property owners, residents, and businesses, in advance of any construction disruptions via direct mail. ork will take place from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm., Monday to Friday, with work after hours and on weekends as required. Questions and comments can be directed to: Meghan Bratt, Field mbassador etobicokecentre@toronto.ca

ca/etobicokecentre @ CC U FI MB IG UP F MI UP IFICI + our Field mbassador is your main point of contact for questions and concerns about reconstruction of the ix Points Interchange.

16 CUCIG IX PI ICG BICK C /// IFM /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Building a great city takes time. uring construction we will keep you informed about what s happening, what s next, and progress made. CC U FI MB IG UP F MI UP IFICI + our Field mbassador is your main point of contact for questions and concerns about reconstruction of the ix Points Interchange. tay up to date on construction milestones and opportunities to get involved by signing up to receive updates on the project website. otification about construction impacts will be sent to property owners 2 weeks in advance of construction via Canada Post delivery. Meghan Bratt, Field mbassador etobicokecentre@toronto.ca our contact information will be kept private, and will only be used to share information about the ix Points Interchange econfiguration. ewsletters will be sent at key project milestones to share information on construction progress and what s next.

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17 hese aerial maps and images from the oronto rchives show how the cityscape has changed over time. ou can explore these maps in detail at

20 hese images from the oronto rchives show construction of the ix Points Interchange in 1960.

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22 ix Points intersection, 1959, looking west ix Points intersection, 1960, looking north-west

23 Crossover area, east of Kipling tation, 1978 ite of Kipling ubway tation, 1978 ooking east, along CP at Kipling tation, 1982

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Six Points Interchange Reconfiguration Class Environmental Assessment Study

Six Points Interchange Reconfiguration Class Environmental Assessment Study Toronto, ON October 2007 Consulting Inc. 100 York Blvd., Suite 300 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1J8 Tel: (905) 882-4100 Fax: (905) 882-1557