Duwest Streetscape Strategy

DUNDAS WEST STREETSCAPE STRATEGY
Dundas West Business Improvement Area

October 2007
PM A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION – A PLAN FOR A NEW BIA 1
PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY 1
OVERALL GOALS 2
2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION 3
OFFICIAL PLAN 4
LAND USE PLAN 4
PARKING, PUBLIC TRANSIT + CYCLING PLAN 5
DUNDAS WEST BIA + SURROUNDING BIA’S 6
CHARACTER AREAS + PRECINCTS 6
INVENTORY OF EXISTING TREES, PARKS + OPEN SPACES 7
VISUAL INVENTORY - ASSETS 8
VISUAL INVENTORY - WEAKNESSES 10
3. STREETSCAPE RECOMMENDATIONS 11
STREETSCAPE STYLE + AESTHETICS 12
STOREFRONTS + SIGNAGE 14
GREENING THE STREET 16
MAJOR INTERSECTIONS 18
MINOR INTERSECTIONS 20
SIDE FLANKAGES 22
SIDEWALKS 24
STREET FURNITURE 26
LIGHTING 28
ART, CULTURE + HERITAGE 30
4. STREETSCAPE CONCEPT PLAN 33

OVERALL CONCEPT PLAN 34
PHASE 1 CONCEPT PLAN 36
5. GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION 39

BUILD THE STREETSCAPE IN STAGES 39
APPENDIX 41
CITY OF TORONTO CAPITAL COSTS 2007 42
PMA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS UNIT COSTS 43
CREDITS + ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 44
i DUNDAS WEST BIA STREETSCAPE STRATEGY

1. INTRODUCTION
1. INTRODUCTION PURPOSE OF STREETSCAPE STUDY

WE NEED A COHESIVE VISION FOR DUNDAS STREET WEST
AN ACTION PLAN FOR A NEW BIA This report contains the recommendations and findings by
PMA Landscape Architects, to determine a long and short-term
The newly-formed Dundas West Business Development Area
strategy for streetscape development. This will assist the DWBIA
(DWBIA, est. 2007) retained a team of consultants in Summer 2007
in prioritizing projects, establishing capital budgets, and ensuring
to assist in specific planning projects as it pertains to improving
that the DWBIA has the ability to negotiate or expand upon projects
the neighbourhood and stretch of Dundas Street West, ultimately
that arise through the City of Toronto (such as City Transportation,
ensuring a place where businesses can thrive.
TTC, or Parks Forestry and Recreation). This document should be
considered the master vision and guidelines for subsequent detail
The team consisted of professional design firms &Co. and PMA
design projects.
Landscape Architects Ltd., and Henry Calderon, independent
Community and Business Facilitator. Collectively, their goals were to
The ultimate deliverables of this study include:
provide the DWBIA with a cohesive vision towards developing:
• identifying the opportunities and weaknesses of the current
• a brand and unique identity
streetscape conditions through an in-depth visual inventory
• a strategy for the streetscape works
• defining a long-term vision and concept plan for the
• a strategy for business development
streetscape
• developing a recommendation for a first-phase project
Their collective reports will not only guide the BIA but also assist the
• providing order-of-magnitude costs
Councillor’s office, and applicable City departments (i.e. Economic
• providing an implementation strategy
Development, Transportation etc.) and give clarity in making
intelligent decisions in the revitalization of this stretch of Dundas
Street West.
WHY WE NEED TO THINK ABOUT IT NOW
Their findings and recommendations were ultimately presented at
the October 2007 Annual General Meeting to the Board and its The improvement of the streetscape needs to be understood as a
members. symbiotic relationship with desired improvements to the businesses
and community alike.
The streetscape’s purpose is thus three-fold. It is to provide an

inviting and beautiful place to:
• attract residents and visitors alike to come and do their
shopping/ eating/ business on Dundas, thus producing a
more vibrant street life, which improves commerce
• display the pride and identity of the community, which will
brand the area a unique destination
• attract new businesses and property-seekers to invest in
Dundas Street and the neighbourhood
We need to think about the streetscape now, because regardless,

the City will be doing regular upgrades and renovations to the
street, and the Dundas West BIA should be part of the decision-
making of what happens, and how the street should look. Without
a master design in place, the BIA cannot give definitive direction to
City Transportation, Parks and Forestry or the Works department in
terms of the long-term vision of the street. Furthermore, it is to the
BIA’s benefit to try to “piggy-back” projects onto already-approved
capital projects by the City, for efficiency of construction, and thus
budgets.
1 DUNDAS WEST BIA STREETSCAPE STRATEGY

OVERALL GOALS
A MAIN STREET THAT IS ABOUT THE COMMUNITY
During the Branding Workshop, it was revealed that a goal of
the Dundas West BIA is as much improving the lifestyle of the
community as well as generating commerce. A lot of the property
and business owners of the BIA are short and long-time residents
and have a vested interest personally and professionally in the
improvement of the neighbourhood. Dundas Street West should
be well connected to the residential streets, and there should be
unique “moments” or treatments where small streets meet Dundas.
When property owners, retailers or banks maintain their facades and
surrounding landscape, it should be recognized as a civic donation,
and their efforts should be applauded.
The streetscape should not only respect and reflect the community-
atmosphere, but also involve the local talents of the neighbourhood:
from the designers, to the trades, to the artists, to the craftspeople
of the area. There is a wealth of talented individuals that could
participate in the upgrades to the street.
BRING PEOPLE TO THE AREA AND KEEP THEM HERE

There is a proven strategy that if one is able to programme a
space wisely (i.e. a mall, a park, or a street) such to encourage
people to “linger”, in this “lingering”, activity is generated, which
generates more people, and ultimately generates commerce *. As
a priority, the street needs to be developed to feel comfortable,
beautiful, inspiring and safe at a pedestrian level – that is – for the
person walking on the street. The longer people stay in an area,
under a shady tree, around a water fountain, bumping into friends
on a patio – this behaviour creates a vibrant street life, which will
ultimately contribute to the bottom line of the micro (and even
macro) economy. Numerous other BIA’s have proven that there is
both social and economic value in making a beautiful and pleasant
streetscape.
BE GREEN + BE COLOURFUL
No one can deny that what immediately humanizes a public space
is the presence of planting: tall deciduous shade trees, flowering
annuals, perennials, and shrubs, window boxes, planters etc.
Initiatives that the Dundas West BIA have done thus far such as the
St. Clarens-Dundas Parkette renovations, annual planting within
tree pits, and new murals have been received positively by the * articles to support how public space and parks have supported local and
community. Seasonal planters in front of storefronts give a sense regional economies
of pride and welcoming to passers-by. What is also obvious is the
community pride of its Portuguese, Brazilian, Latin and Vietnamese Yorkville Cumberland Park
cultures, reflected in the display of flags on storefronts, during http://wx.toronto.ca/inter/mte/mte.
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give an immediate response and expression of cultural identity and
the unique brand of the BIA. The streetscape should be full of life Provincial Parks and Trail Systems
through trees, flowers and colour. http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/soerpt/99economy/parks.html
http://www.trailsandgreenways.org/resources/benefits/topics/tgc_economic.
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DUNDAS WEST BIA STREETSCAPE STRATEGY 2

2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
• OFFICIAL PLAN
• LAND USE PLAN
• PARKING, PUBLIC TRANSIT + CYCLING PLAN
• DUNDAS WEST BIA +SURROUNDING BIAS
• CHARACTER OF PRECINCTS - A WALKING INVENTORY
• INVENTORY OF EX. TREES, PARKS + OPEN SPACES
• VISUAL INVENTORY - ASSETS
• VISUAL INVENTORY - WEAKNESSES
The following background information was taken from existing
maps, reports and information found on the City of Toronto website,
TABIA website, TTC maps, and in discussion with City of Toronto
Planning and Economic Development personnel, current to Fall of
2007.
The physical and visual inventory was performed by PMA

Landscape Architects in Summer to Fall of 2007.

OFFICIAL PLAN + LAND USE

DUNDAS WEST IS AN IDENTIFIED “AVENUE”
According to the City Official Plan, “Avenues” are major arterial the downtown core, the better it is for the City as a whole. Local
roads and adjacent commercial development: businesses will be able to thrive, people will take ownership of their
community, and street life would be vibrant and safe.
These areas offer tremendous opportunity to accommodate more people
and jobs by redeveloping older properties with transit oriented growth, It is recommended that the BIA encourage the City (or partner with
without having a big impact on established neighbourhoods and districts them) to pursue an Avenues Study, that would consider: desired
development; number of storeys/ heights of buildings; building
Avenues are therefore designated by the City as favourable areas setbacks; and public realm needs including streetscape and park
for intensification in terms of both residents and commerce. development.
The more people that live on arterial roads, transit routes and in
URBAN STRUCTURE AS PER CITY OF TORONTO OFFICIAL PLAN
Approx. Limits of BIA
LAND USE DESIGNATION

PARKING, PUBLIC TRANSIT AND CYCLING

IT ALL CONTRIBUTES TO A VIBRANT STREET
Downtown BIA’s should be encouraging visitors by car, public
transit, on foot, or by bicycle. People bring people, no matter
how they arrived there, and it is people that make an active
street life, and ultimately generate commerce. Consider: it has
been proven that commerce flourishes where commuters are
prolific. People are more likely to purchase something when they
are walking by. People are also more likely to be walking when
they are taking public transit (if not commuting on-foot already).
At the same time, BIA’s also need to be destinations, to attract
visitors from a broader catchment area, and therefore parking
is required, ideally on-street. On-street parking does not have
to compromise the pedestrian realm. It can be another integral
element of bringing people and activating street life. Kensington
Market or Little Italy are excellent examples of this, where cars,
pedestrians, and cyclists can coexist with flourishing businesses.
PUBLIC TRANSIT AND CYCLING ROUTES

Designated Bike Lane
Suggested Bike Route
TTC Streetcar Route
TTC Bus Route
TTC Subway Line
TTC Subway Station
Information referenced from existing

TTC maps, and the 2007 City of Toronto
Cycling Map
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DUNDAS WEST BIA AND SURROUNDING BIAS - 2007 (referenced from TABIA website)
CONNECTIONS VS.
COMPETITION
3 Every BIA undergoes its own unique
branding, marketing and streetscape
2 strategy, to distinguish itself from
others. This is an essential part of
differentiating itself from other BIA’s,
to express the unique offerings of
the place in terms of retail, food, and
services.
4
However, there are opportunities
to enable neighbouring BIA’s to
connect to each other, as an
“umbrella identity” connected simply
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by its geographical vicinity. A visitor
from North York may choose the
Parkdale-Roncesvalles-Dundas
F West Circuit to target weekend
5 shopping and chores. It could
be a win-win situation to not only
identify with nearby BIA’s but to
7 also physically connect to them.
Certainly the light fixtures, planters
or paving selection will be unique to
the BIA’s, but the common language
6 of comfortable and beautiful main
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 F
Dundas West Bloordale Bloorcourt College Roncesvalles Parkdale West Queen Future BIA’s
BIA Village BIA Village BIA Promenade BIA Village BIA Village BIA West BIA (to be determined)
A. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL PRECINCT B. RESIDENTIAL PRECINCT C. ONE-SIDED MIXED-USE PRECINCT

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collaboration with the City to parkette. Potential opportunity of street trees on Dundas. Huge existing small blocks of green
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treatment at the intersection. Clarens and Margueretta. their frontage.
CHARACTER OF PRECINCTS
MAINTAIN IDENTITIES + INSTILL DUNDAS WEST BRAND
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dictated predominantly by land-use (i.e. residential blocks, particularly the residential blocks, and the Dundas-Lansdowne and
institutional blocks of St. Helen’s, and commercial blocks), but Dundas-College intersections. While consistency of streetscape
also secondly by the pedestrian experience of the street. That is, (i.e. street trees, paving and/or furnishings) could incorporate the
the frequency and size of street trees, the heritage architecture, residential blocks, a larger solution involving major infrastructure
the heights of buildings, the width of roads, and the types of renovations and potential narrowing of Lansdowne Avenue, thus
businesses and amenities along the street. enlarging the boulevards should be considered.
D. TWO-SIDED MIXED-USE PRECINCT E. RESIDENTIAL PRECINCT F. TWO-SIDED MIXED-USE PRECINCT

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VISUAL INVENTORY - WEAKNESSES

SIGNS OF NEGLECT, VACANCIES, AND VISUAL CLUTTER
There are immediate actions and exercises the DWBIA can take
to remedy some of the existing cosmetic issues with regards to
storefronts and streetscape (see Section 5 for recommendations).
The following represent some of the more glaring weaknesses, and

by no means is suggesting that these are the only sites in need of
improvement.
SIGNS OF NEGLECT - (l to r) Neglected historic Coca-Cola sign; Graffiti on Dundas Street; Graffiti on side of building
STOREFRONTS + SIGNAGE - (l to r) Inconsistent signage heights & sizes; Vacant or neglected buildings; Cluttered and uninviting displays
VISUAL CLUTTER - (l to r) Poor siting of loading/ garbage areas; Over-abundance of overhead utilities & billboards; Redundant poles

3. STREETSCAPE RECOMMENDATIONS
• STREETSCAPE STYLE + AESTHETICS

• STOREFRONTS + SIGNAGE
• GREENING THE STREET
• MAJOR INTERSECTIONS
• MINOR INTERSECTIONS
• SIDE FLANKAGES
• SIDEWALKS
• STREET FURNITURE
• LIGHTING
• ART, CULTURE + HERITAGE
The following recommendations are to be used as guidelines for
detail design development, and as design support for the Long-
Term and Phase One Plans as per Section 4. The precedent
examples, and plans shown are only recommendations with regards
to design, style and aesthetic intent pertaining to the specific
streetscape element. The exact selection of material and furnishings
will have to be vetted through a detail design process with the
DWBIA, the City, and detail design consultant.

DOS OF DUNDAS WEST STREETSCAPE STYLE DONTS OF DUNDAS WEST STREETSCAPE STYLE
DO be contemporary, unique or sculptural in site furnishings DONT be extremely traditional or overly slick
DO be bold in layering planting, paving and special features DONT install items too small or too big for the space
DO keep it modern; consider the frequency of lights and effect DONT be nostalgic, overly ornate or complicated
DO be consistent and “curate” all artwork and furnishings DONT succumb to artistic “one-offs” that are easily dated

STREETSCAPE STYLE + AESTHETICS

BE TRUE TO IDENTITY + LOOK TO THE FUTURE
Often, people confuse streetscape “design” with streetscape style. In lieu of the term “theme” which implies a forced identity of place,
Good streetscape “design” entails as much engineering, and safety this chapter makes recommendations in the more preferred terms of
measures as it does beautification and ornament. While public realm style and “aesthetics”.
design should be left to the professionals, style is a very public and
highly debatable issue. The big question therefore is: what should The priorities that should guide the style and aesthetics of Dundas
be the “style” or “theme” of the Dundas West streetscape? Where Street West are as follows:
numerous other Main Streets have been developed as an old
English Village style (i.e. Elora, Port Credit, Erin), and has become
the knee-jerk response to developing a streetscape, is this the most
• BE CONTEMPORARY – but not generic (i.e. mall-like) or overtly
“slick” and “cold”
appropriate theme for Dundas West?
• BE WARM AND INVITING - through planting, material
Currently, Real Estate agents have labeled the area as Brockton selection, and designing to an appropriate scale
Village, while actual traces of Brockton are only reflected in the
architecture of selected buildings (which, nevertheless, should be • BE BOLD – make sure the visual impact of elements is
preserved). The population itself has naturally evolved, as former appropriate in scale and/or frequency and rhythm
concentrations of English, Jewish, Ukraine, and Brazilian cultures
have subsided to the more visible Vietnamese and predominant
• USE COLOUR - to uplift, and reflect the cultural identity of
place
Portuguese communities. To “Disney-fy” this stretch of Dundas as
a nostalgic old English Village would be hugely inappropriate for a • INTEGRATE ART INTO THE STREETSCAPE - i.e. through
community so obviously entrenched in a more global or European murals, street furnishings or sculptures, to reflect history and
culture. Saying that, it would also be inappropriate to design Dundas culture
as an old European street, as we do not have the advantage of
architectural or historical landmarks that all of Europe has. • BE CONSISTENT – the overriding streetscape elements should
be similar in scale, form and material
The streetscape design needs to be true to the current physical
and social context of the community, while also looking forward
• HAVE CONVERSATION PIECES - punctuate the street with
special elements or unique moments along the way
to the upcoming plans and strategies of the BIA. Even European
cities, which have a rich and long history, are at the forefront
of contemporary plaza and streetscape design. Cities such
The recommendations as outlined in this chapter uses international
as Barcelona, Amsterdam, New York, and Berlin are excellent
precedent examples and original photos from Toronto, Montreal,
examples of this.
and Niagara Falls, and various cities in Europe including Barcelona,
Valencia, Guayaquil, and Amsterdam. They were selected to reflect
the priorities as indicated above, to give guidance on design intent
as well as style and aesthetics of the street and its furnishings.

Businesses in Bloorcourt Village maintaining Example of an inviting legible storefront display in Little Restaurant in Roncesvalles Village that used the
heritage assets of building Italy on College Street City’s Facade Improvement Program
FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Members of any of Toronto BIA’s are eligible to apply for the Facade Improvement
Program starting the fifth year of the BIA’s establishment.
Background
The Façade Improvement Program is administered by Economic Development
and provides funding to private property owners to redesign, renovate or restore
commercial or industrial building facades. Eligible improvements include, but are not
limited to, brick cleaning, restoration, wheelchair accessibility, doors, signage, windows,
lighting and masonry.
Funding Calculations
Half of the cost of eligible improvements to commercial or industrial building facades
is covered and will be based on the lowest contractor estimate submitted with the
application. The minimum grant is $2,500 with a maximum of $10,000 for non-corner
properties. A corner property is eligible for a maximum $12,500 in funding.
Further Information - Process and QualiÛcations

www.toronto.ca/business/facade_improvement.htm#4
or contact Michael Saunders 416.392.1005
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STOREFRONTS + SIGNAGE
CRITICAL ELEMENTS OF THE STREETSCAPE
Regardless of how spectacular the trees, lights, furnishings and
paving on the sidewalk is, the streetscape is highly dependent on
the cooperation of property owners and businesses to maintain an
attractive inviting storefront, and little to no vacancies on the street.
Where storefront improvements can range from a fresh coat of

paint, to full renovations, some recommendations are as follows:
• be the promoters and resource for maintaining and/or
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with designers or skilled tradespeople, or simply teach store
owners the basics of good storefront display design
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aspects of the architecture i.e. original brickwork, window
displays, and wood mouldings
• develop a set of guidelines for signage to maintain a sense of
consistency, and minimize clutter or “over-signing”
Storefront in Montreal maintaining original character of building while
expressing unique identity of business.
Action + Phasing
Begin above initiatives immediately (see also Section 5) and hold regular
workshops yearly to assist property and store owners with their storefronts
Storefronts in Roncesvalles Village showing consistency in signage, uncluttered window displays

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OPTIONS - GREENING
STREET TREES + AT-GRADE PLANTING GROUNDCOVER PLANTING IN PLANTERS
WINDOW BOX PLANTING TRELLIS STRUCTURE/ OVERHEAD GREEN
VINE AND HEDGE PLANTING GREEN COLUMNS
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GREENING THE STREET

FOR A COMFORTABLE, BEAUTIFUL AND HEALTHY PLACE
Street trees and planting are essential elements that humanize
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However, it needs to be noted that establishing trees and planting
in severe urban conditions such as Dundas Street requires intensive
tree pit design, as well as an ongoing commitment by the BIA to
maintain all planting.
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green the street, by means of large planters, window boxes, and
structures to support climbing vines such as trellises. Similarly, any
opportunities on shared land or private property should be pursued
with applicable property owners to intensify the landscaping in
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(beside the apartment building). These are potential sites for
collaborations if negotiations of capital and maintenance can be
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Boulevard in Montreal with successful allee of street trees
Action + Phasing
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pursue infill street trees every year in consultation with Urban Forestry
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add and maintain their own planters used to train vines for immediate effect hanging baskets make for showy display
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While the limits of the DWBIA are the intersections at Lansdowne
Avenue and Rusholme Road, the major intersections are considered
as Lansdowne Avenue and Dufferin Street. The treatment of these
intersections will be considered “major gateway treatments” since
the scale and context of these intersections are dictated by two
arterial roads coming together.
While conventional gateways such as columns, arches or obelisks

are powerful statements; they also suggest a sense of exclusivity
and elitism, which is contradictory to the brand of the DWBIA. If the
mandate is to be connected to the City, including our neighbouring
BIA’s, a more successful and holistic direction would be to create
a gateway “experience”. The gateway experience would include
a custom structure or feature, but scaled appropriately and at
a frequency to have an impact for the pedestrian and vehicular
visitor. Layered onto the gateway feature is the installation of feature
lighting, bold ornamental planting, and special paving that extends
across the road and through the intersection.
View to steeple of St. Helen’s Church can be used as major gateway feature
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Stage major gateway treatment over next couple of years at Lansdowne
Intersection and along the bridge (see also Section 4 – Phase 1 Plan)
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Minor intersections are all those intersections excluding Lansdowne
Ave and Dufferin St. Within these minor intersections is a hierarchy
of treatments: a minor gateway treatment; and a bump-out or
pedestrian crossing treatment. Both treatments entail enhancing
these critical connection points to the neighbouring residents and
communities with a special “moment” that could include special
planting, special paving treatment through crosswalks, artwork,
or even benches in combination with the side flankages (see next
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crossings when walking along Dundas Street.
The treatment at Brock and Sheridan Avenues, as well as at

Rusholme Road would be treated similar to the Major Gateway
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and context of these intersections. This would therefore also include
custom gateway features, special paving and special planting.
Bump-out can be used to increase area for trees or Action + Phasing

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OPPORTUNITIES TO INHABIT AND BEAUTIFY
Side flankages are those wider-setback areas adjacent to corner
building units that front onto the smaller streets intersecting with
Dundas (i.e. Sheridan or Brock Avenues). Often, they are excellent
opportunities for restaurants and cafes to provide an attractive
outdoor patio such as at Gladstone Ave. They are also often used
as much needed on-site parking or loading areas for patrons and
business employees.
Side flankages are huge opportunities to develop a rhythm of

parkettes that would help to inject green (i.e. trees and planting),
inject public art, or simply provide a comfortable seating area for
residents to people-watch. The DWBIA should actively pursue
permissions with adjacent property owners and the City to
transform these spaces into occupiable beautiful spaces. If required,
there are creative ways dress-up car parks and loading areas, but
the emphasis would be to first transform the neglected sites.
Using a side-flankage condition to create an attractive parkette in New York
Action + Phasing
Consider kick-off parkette projects at side-flankages on Sheridan Ave, south
side, and Rusholme Drive, south side. Pursue permissions and detail design
immediately, and aim for implementation next year.
Before photo of corner of Bank of Montreal in Little Italy on College After photo of corner of Bank of Montreal in Little Italy on College
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PAVING TREATMENT REINFORCES PEDESTRIAN REALM
Often when traveling to any large city in Europe, people are
impressed by the extent of stone-lined or cobble streets. At one
point in Toronto’s history, the roads were lined with cobble, but they
have since given way to the more affordable (and less liable) asphalt
and concrete paving. A special paving treatment adds another layer
to pedestrianising the street, of subtly suggesting to passers-by to
stroll, versus walking hurriedly, along this stretch of Dundas.
The long-term plan envisions a special treatment of paving along the

sidewalks, and through roads at crosswalks. This special treatment
could include anything from coloured concrete, to precast concrete
unit paving, to stone paving. The typical City of Toronto standard is
to provide a decorative “kill strip” (a decorative strip within the first 2’
from the curb) such as along College Street.
Action + Phasing
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strips. Only install in the short-term along sidewalks should opportunities
with City Transportation projects permit. Consider installing servicing and
Stone paving treatment on retail strip in Denmark infrastructure simultaneous to these works.
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FURNISHINGS REINFORCE THE BRAND OF THE BIA
Street furnishings (including benches, lighting, trash receptacles,
bollards, canopies, planters, signage) add to the layer of expressing
the brand and identity of the BIA. As a general guideline, they
should be fairly consistent throughout, with some flexibility for
unique furnishings associated with parkettes and/ or plazas at side
flankages.
Benches in particular would encourage visitors and residents to feel

more engaged in the community, to enhance the fact that Dundas
Street is an inclusive part of the community. However, the timing of
installing benches would have to be considered with current issues
of loitering and vandalism.
A more creative and collaborative way to “curate” the street would

be for the DWBIA to establish its own planter or chair design and
distribute these items to the businesses. The businesses can, on a
daily basis, bring these “branded” chairs out, or maintain their own
“branded” planters in front of their businesses.
The style and quality of the street furniture should reflect the
forward-thinking brand of the DWBIA, while also reflecting its
global roots and community-driven approach. Furniture should
be fairly contemporary and colourful, yet warm and inviting to sit
on, to touch, or to look at. Art and heritage elements can also be
incorporated in street furniture (see Art, Culture + Heritage section).
Action + Phasing
The BIA should hold-off on implementing any street furniture until there is
coordination with the City of Toronto’s Coordinated Street Furniture Plan,
to see how BIA’s can maintain their unique brand through site furniture (see
http://www.toronto.ca/involved/projects/streetfurniture/pdf/tabia_minutes_
2006-03-21.pdf)
Stage any site furnishings with installations at flankage sites or with special
treatment at intersections.
(t to b, l to r) Banner design for Dundas West BIA; Large-size
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LIGHT COLUMNS LED LIGHTING IN PAVING
LIGHT BOLLARDS GLOBE LIGHTS (A LA LITTLE ITALY)
INTEGRATED GREEN COLUMN + LIGHTS HANGING LIGHTS (A LA ROTTERDAM)
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LIGHTING
FOR A VIBRANT STREET LIFE AT NIGHT
Lighting for BIA’s is an essential component of encouraging a vibrant
and safe nightlife. It beautifies the street, and helps attract more
restaurants, cafes, theatre or entertainment amenities into the area.
The DWBIA must consider that any pedestrian-scaled lighting must

be provided and powered independently. That is, all BIA’s must
install its own infrastructure (i.e. electrical lines and conduits), its
own fixtures, as well as provide ongoing maintenance and repairs.
While likely the most costly endeavour of all streetscape elements,
it is also undeniably essential. However, lighting manufacturers are
starting to consider solar and low-voltage fixtures (such as LED’s)
that provide “feature” lighting, albeit even solar lighting requires lines
and infrastructure to connect the source (the sun) to the fixture.
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paving, storefront or signage lighting, or hanging lights.
Action + Phasing
Consider implementing infrastructure towards future lighting within next
couple of years, particularly where City Transportation or Works may already
be doing significant road work. Research efficient methods of solar lighting.
(t to b, l to r) Column lighting for special effect; Light fixture in Amsterdam;

Bollard lighting reduces power requirements; Light fixtures in Valencia
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(l to r) Integrated art elements: bike-lock sculptures in Parkdale, and

sculptures on bollards in Spain
(l to r) Making art out of utility in Guayaquil, Ecuador; Trellis structures could Murmur integrates arts and technology by telling stories about places in
support vines & provide sculptural interest in Winter Toronto, accessible by cellphone; See www.murmurtoronto.ca
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ART, CULTURE + HERITAGE

PRIDE IN THE RICH HISTORY OF THE COMMUNITY
The neighbourhood has a history rich in its ever-changing
ethnic composition, which has settled into its current identity as
predominantly Portuguese. It is otherwise a fairly typical Toronto
community in which the ethnic diversity enriches the place. There
are also a rising population of artists and designers in the area
perhaps migrating from the Junction or Parkdale areas. Add to this
mix the history of Brockton (http://brocktonvillage.wik.is/Home),
highlighted by the old Town Hall at Brock Avenue.
The DWBIA is already aware of these assets of the community and

should integrate this wealth of resources, history and talent into
the streetscape and street life. This may include public artwork
(sculpture or murals), programming and events, site furniture or
inclusion into existing programs at the City such as Discovery Walk
or the Heritage Inventory Listings, or collaboration with Murmur.
Action + Phasing
Pursue collaborations with local artists and integrate artwork into intersection
and parkettes at flankage sites. Develop a network of local trades, artists,
and craftspeople to be involved in developing the streetscape.
(t to b, l to r) New mural at Dundas and Sheridan; former Brockton Town Hall built in 1882 with jail cells still intact; 1910
photo of community landmark, St. Helen’s Church; Globe-signage feature shows longevity of business and heritage
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4. STREETSCAPE PLAN
4. STREETSCAPE PLAN
• LONG-TERM CONCEPT PLAN
• PHASE ONE CONCEPT PLAN
The following proposals are recommendations towards the ultimate
vision of the streetscape plan, as well as a first-phase proposal.
The budget estimates are order-of-magnitude only, and should not

be taken literally, as the design requires a finer detail design process,
and costs are also highly dependent on the actual staging and
scope of construction. Quantity, unit costs, and other assumptions
have been noted in the right column.
LONG-TERM CONCEPT PLAN

In general, the long-term vision for the streetscape will require
approx. $5.5 million in capital. Assuming the DWBIA pursues the
capital-matching program (http://www.toronto.ca/bia/financial_
incentive_programs.htm#4), this will cost the BIA approx. $2.25
million. Assuming yearly capital budgets are approximately $
500,000 per year, this will take min. 5 years to fully complete.
Consider that, in general, the net cost for “staging” projects tends
to be greater than doing one comprehensive project at once (due
to logistics in construction, installing infrastructure, inflation in prices
etc.). Realistically, the streetscape improvements will likely ultimately
cost over $6 million, and an extra year or two to complete.
PHASE ONE CONCEPT PLAN

The Phase One recommendation is based on determining a
scenario in which to begin establishing the critical “bones” of the
streetscape within the allotted $300,000 budget for capital works in
2008. The basic premise of the proposal is to establish:
• green infrastructure through selective blocks of street tree
planting and ornamental planting at selected intersections
• the beginning stages of developing the entry points at the
DWBIA limits
• a few key “pilot projects” at designated sites along side
flankages
While ideally some electrical infrastructure should be installed

simultaneous to the gateway features, the feasibility of this will need
to be determined in conjunction with the upcoming City works in
2008. For purposes of this proposal, electrical infrastructure works
have not been included. Again, this proposal and its associated
budgets will need to be refined through a detailed design process
and may not be implemented exactly as shown.

4. STREETSCAPE PLAN
LONG-TERM CONCEPT PLAN
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1. Site Preparation + Demolition

Hoarding, Demolition + Site Prep $ 800,000 * Allowance (demo road + sidewalk works)
2. Site Servicing + Infrastructure

Electrical Servicing + Power $ 500,000 * Allowance (excl. demo of roads)
3. Planting
Street Tree Planting $ 725,000 qty 145 @ $5000 each.
Ornamental Groundcover Planting $ 157,875 2105 sq. m @ $75/ sq. m
Hanging Baskets $ 45,000 qty ±100 @ $450 ea.
4. Paving
Special paving at intersections $ 799,500 5330 sq. m @ $150/ sq. m
Sidewalk repaved with special paving $ 840,000 5600 @ $150/ sq. m
Kill strip along paving $ 150,000 2000 m @ $75/ lin. m (for approx. 50 cm wide band)
5. Special Features/ Furnishings

Gateway Columns $ 561,000 66 @ ±$8500
Banners $ 200,000 qty ±100 @ $200 ea.
Pedestrian Light Fixtures $ 750,000 qty ± 100 @ $7500 ea. (assume 14’ pedestrian fixture)

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SUB TOTAL $ 5,493,375
CONTINGENCY/ INFLATION $ 600,000 over min. 6 years (assume +10%/ yr)

DESIGN FEES (min. 7%) $ 19,390 consultant fees typically 7-10% of construction budget
TOTAL $6,112,765 *
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• allowances pending staging and scope of work (to be verified)
• excluding applicable taxes (PST/ GST)
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1. Dundas-Lansdowne Intersection + Area

Gateway Columns $ 68,000 8 @ ±$8500
Ornamental Planting on Bridge $ 10,000 200 sq. m @ $50/ sq. m
Cherry Trees on Bridge $ 20,000 * 10 @ ±$2000 - assumed provided by City Beautiful
Entrance Planting @ Gas Station $ 5,000 planting + demo
Entrance Planting @ NW corner $ 6,000 planting + demo
Street Tree Planting $ 80,000 * 16 @ $5000 - assumed provided by Forestry
Electrical Infrastructure n/a * pending scope of 2008 City works
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2. Dundas-Sheridan Intersection + Area

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Parkette + Special Treatment
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4. Gladstone Apartment Building

Street Tree Planting $ 5,000 100 sq. m @ $50/ sq. m (less if planted by BIA or community)
TOTAL 4 $ 5,000
5. Dundas-Rusholme Area
Ornamental Planting at Gas Station $ 5,000 planting + demo
Gateway Columns $ 34,000 4 @ ±$8500
Parkettes @ Side Flankages $ 60,000 300 sq. m @ $200/ sq. m (pending detail design)
Electrical Infrastructure n/a * pending scope of 2008 City works
TOTAL 5 $ 89,000 * not including street trees
SUB TOTAL 1-5 $277,000

CONTINGENCY (10% typ.) $ 27,700
DESIGN FEES (min. 7% ) $ 19,390 consultant fees typically 7-10% of construction budget
TOTAL $324,090
* Special Notes:
• excluding applicable taxes (PST/ GST)
• assumes street trees supplied and installed by Forestry as per 2008 City works
• excluding any electrical infrastructure (pending scope of 2008 City works)
• excluding maintenance/ operations costs
• based on 2007 standard construction cost estimates as per PMA Landscape
Architects and City of Toronto Economic Development

5. GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION
BUILD THE STREETSCAPE IN STAGES

For most BIA’s, streetscape development is a hard lesson in
real construction budgets and schedules, as well as the lengthy
approvals and coordination required to design and execute a
project. In short, everything costs more and takes longer than one
thinks, particularly when dealing with the public realm.
Generally speaking, there are logistical and cost advantages to

installing all basic infrastructure work first (i.e. installing electrical
lines, conduits, other services, curb realignments etc.). However, the
reality is that it is difficult to show the membership progress when
“progress” is buried underground.
General guidelines for implementation over the next 5-7 years are as
follows:
SEIZE OPPORTUNITIES
The short-term goal should be to seize opportunities when they
occur, for example, when City Transportation, City Works, Toronto
Hydro, or TTC are already demolishing or renovating road and
sidewalk works, the DWBIA should immediately be involved
to negotiate with these departments any potential to advance
streetscape plans. These are significant opportunities particularly
with installing otherwise costly infrastructure works including
electrical lines and conduits (see first point next page).
BE PREPARED
The DWBIA will need to prepare detail design and construction
drawings for approval with applicable City departments, as well
as the requirements for the terms of reference for the Tender.
Furthermore, the BIA will have to be able to commit to any
maintenance or operations consequences (see next point). In all
likelihood, the DWBIA will have to retain or release a tender for the
services of a landscape architect or design consultant to prepare
detail design and working drawings. Typically, these fees for full
services (detail design through to site supervision) could range from
7-10% of the construction costs. To save on consultant fees, certain
details (i.e. kill strip, tree pit details, bump-outs etc.) may already
have been developed through City Transportation or Economic
Development for previous BIA’s, in which case the DWBIA could
choose to use those details for minor streetscape elements, and
use the consultant’s time and abilities more productively for more
comprehensive projects.

DO EQUAL PARTS INFRASTRUCTURE + VISUAL IMPACT CONSIDER NON-CAPITAL PROJECTS AND TASKS NOW
Logically, for new public realm projects, infrastructure works There are numerous exercises that the DWBIA can do immediately
including underground servicing, grading and road works are done to improve the state of the existing streetscape before any
first, and then the finished landscape and site furnishings follow. major installations occur (refer to Section 2, Visual Inventory
However, with retrofit situations combined with limited budgets – Weaknesses).
for capital projects, phasing decisions become a huge challenge
– particularly where cutting sidewalks and roadwork’s for installing An administrative clerk or sub-committee could be assigned to do
electrical lines become a costly endeavour with no proof to the the following tasks:
membership that the streetscape is advancing. Furthermore, there • develop workshops – to train the membership on good
is a “green infrastructure” that would be logical to start earlier than storefront display practices, network with local designers,
later, that is: to start planting street trees now, as it will take 10-15 contractors, painters, or renovators; become a resource for
years for any significant impact. While only a general guideline, the property and store owners to seek City or other sources of
recommendation is to ensure as much infrastructure-works (both funding ; help restaurants and cafes with patio licensing (City
servicing and “greening” initiatives), as completed projects for visual Licensing 416-392-6700) or design
impact. Note that high-impact projects (i.e. parkettes, banners, • recognize achievements – by posting a photo and credit on the
planters, gateway features) cannot be in areas of future potential BIA newsletter or website, where property or store owners are
infrastructure work so that completed projects are not demolished applauded for their efforts such as a new paint job, storefront
or uprooted later for the sake of burying servicing. renovation, attractive planters, new patio etc.
• develop guidelines for store signage in size, heights, and
CONSIDER MAINTENANCE UPFRONT quantity to maintain relative consistency, with enough flexibility
As a general rule, it would be unwise to install anything (hard or to develop unique identities
soft landscape elements) without serious consideration of the • monitor graffiti and vandalism – develop a Graffiti Removal
maintenance consequences. While planters, trees and greenery are Program similar to Roncesvalles, link businesses connect to
all favourable elements of a streetscape, their short and long-term the Toronto Police’s own graffiti removal program, develop
success is highly dependent on regular watering and maintenance. murals on frequently-tagged walls, or link to the City’s Graffiti
The definition of maintenance not only refers to that for planting, Abatement Program (call 416-39-CLEAN) for removal of
but also the general supervision and upkeep of elements that have graffiti on public property such as parking meters, street signs,
fallen to minor vandalism, graffiti, normal wear-and-tear or neglect. mailboxes etc.
Maintenance measures need to be considered during the detail • contact Toronto Hydro or TTC to remove redundant poles
design process, and special infrastructure (i.e. water or electrical • contact City Urban Forestry to replace dead or damaged street
service) should also be considered. The DWBIA may consider hiring trees along Dundas; call 416-338-TREE (8733)
a local landscaper or general labourer to maintain any streetscape • contact Councilor’s office to provide consistent trash
elements, particularly planting and lighting. receptacles and other site furnishings along Dundas until the
Coordinated Street Furniture program is in place (see http://
CONSIDER PARTNERSHIPS www.toronto.ca/involved/projects/streetfurniture/pdf/tabia_
As the DWBIA is aware, there are numerous advantages to minutes_2006-03-21.pdf)
considering partnerships in developing various components of the • contact LEAF at 416-413-9244 or on the web at http://www.
streetscape. Partnerships should be considered both internally leaftoronto.org/ to implement trees on public property within
within the general membership, as well as externally. Partnerships municipal right-of-ways, like side flankages or patios
may involve: • pursue opportunities to get the DWBIA onto existing
• collaborations in terms of capital projects, sharing ideas, design literature and websites such as Tourism Toronto (http://www.
and resources towards a common goal such as a park project, torontotourism.com/Visitor) or Blog TO (http://www.blogto.
or mural; consider success with past collaborations (City com/)
Beautiful Department, St. Christopher House, Parks and Rec)
and approaching other City departments, TCHC, Evergreen,
Leaf, local banks, private sponsors etc.
• the offering of materials or resources, in negotiation for
operational or maintenance commitments; for example, this
could happen with individual property owners maintaining a
planter donated by the DWBIA; or a negotiation with Parks and
Rec or Urban Forestry to maintain parks and street trees in
exchange for the supply and installation of planting
• collaboration with local artists or City Culture Dept. to inject art
and culture either physically or programmatically into the public
realm
• collaboration with schools/ students in research development
towards future planning

APPENDIX
APPENDIX
• CITY OF TORONTO CAPITAL COSTS 2007

• PMA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS UNIT COSTS
• ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

APPENDIX - CITY OF TORONTO CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Capital Projects 1
Construction Costs, Maintenance Implications & Timing
Time Line (estimated)

1 Annual
Project Unit Cost
Maintenance Permits / Const’n /
Design Tender Fabrication
Installation
Total
Approvals
• Replacement of
$175 - $225 damaged banners 3 months
Street Banners 2 months 1 month 2 weeks 2 weeks 4 months
• Removal, cleaning,
2
per banner concurrently
reinstallation
$150 - $300
Custom Street Signs • City’s responsibility. 2 months n/a n/a 2 months 2 months 6 months
per sign
$1,000 -
• Repainting, staining,
Benches $1,500 per 2 months 4 months 2 months 1 month 1 month 10 months
2 general repairs
bench
Electrical Outlets $1,000 • Testing/repairs as

3 3 months 1 month 3 months n/a 3 months 10 months
(GFIs) per pole necessary
• Electricity charges
Holiday Decorations $700 - $1,000
4 2 • Repair 2 months 4 months 2 months 2 months 1 month 11 months
(on utility poles) each
• Removal
2006 Cavalcade of
4 $50,000 • City’s responsibility n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Lights
$7,500 -
Pedestrian Lighting – • Replacement of
5 $10,000 per 5 months 8 months 3 months 3 months 3 months 22 months
Free Standing 2 damaged fixtures
light fixture
• Repainting, cleaning
$1,500 -
Pedestrian Lighting – • Replacement of
$2,000 per 5 months 8 months 3 months 3 months 3 months 22 months
Utility Pole-Mounted 2 damaged fixtures
light fixture
• Repainting, cleaning
• Re-stringing
5 $7,000 per
Tree Lights 2 (annually) 5 months 8 months 3 months 1 month 3 months 20 months
tree
• Repairs to hardware
or service
Public Art • Maintenance/

$150,000 6 months 3 months 3 months 5 months 1 month 18 months
(e.g. Bronze Statue) cleaning as required
• Repairs as required
Gateway Features
• Planting/watering of
(e.g. large free- $50,000 each 4 months 3 months 3 months 2 months 2 months 14 months
plant materials
standing sign)
(if any)
• Watering (daily in
Hanging Baskets $300 - $600 summer)
3 months 4 months 3 months 2 months 1 month 13 months
• Re-planting, repair,
2
(on utility poles) each
removal
• Watering (daily in
$1,500 - summer)
Planters 3 months 4 months 3 months 2 months 1 month 13 months
• Re-planting, repair,
2
$2,500
removal
6 $5,000 - • Repair, touch-ups

Mural 6 months n/a n/a n/a 3 months 9 months
$25,000 • Annual cleaning
NOTES:
1
Eligible for Capital Cost-Sharing Program (costs are paid 50% by BIA, 50% by City of Toronto).
2
Unit costs vary widely, based upon quantities ordered.
3
Installed on utility poles, allow installation of Christmas decorations or lighting on existing utility poles.
4
Requires that GFIs have been installed on utility poles.
5
Work is best done in conjunction with a WES-scheduled sidewalk reconstruction.
6
Eligible for Mural Program Grant of up to $5,000. Not eligible for Capital Cost-Sharing Program.
All figures are approximate.
Larger capital projects may be funded over several years by A) phasing the work, or B) setting aside funds in a reserve for work in a future year.

APPENDIX - PMA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS CONSTRUCTION COSTS
PMA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS - 2007 TEMPLATE CONSTRUCTION COSTS

Description Unit Unit Cost Description Unit Unit Cost
1 Site Preparation
Supply and install silt fencing hoarding l.m. $20.00 4 Paving and Curbs (including sub-base)
Supply and install silt fencing lm $15.00 C.I.P. Light Duty Concrete sq. m. $125.00
Supply @eld of@ce m. sq. Allow C.I.P. coloured conc. light duty sq.m. $150.00
C.I.P. coloured impressed light duty sq.m. $175.00
Tree spade and transplant existing trees ea. $400.00
Unit paving - light-duty on sub base sq.m. $125.00
Import topsoil m cu. $25.00 Asphalt light duty (incl. Base) sq. m. $55.00
Fine grading of site, spread topsoil m cu. $7.50 Stone (max. 2" thick square cut) sq. m. $400.00
Mulch m. sq. $5.00 Riverstone sq. m. $30.00
Ledgerock armourstone cu.m. $4,000.00
2 Site Servicing 150mm C.I.P. concrete curb (include. base) lm $55.00
Catch basin with frame and grate ea $4,000.00
Manhole with cover and frame ea $5,000.00 5 Sodding
50mm polyethelene water service lm $120.00 Supply and install sod $7.50
50mm copper water supply line lm $156.00 Supply and sow seeding $4.50
200mm concrete sewer pipe lm $210.00
150mm Ø PVC drain line connection l.m. $25.00 6 Lighting and Electrical Work
Yard hydrant ea $3,250.00 Service duct bank lm $500.00
Meter Chamber ea $12,000.00
Pad mounted transformer ea $7,500.00
Meter ea $3,300.00
Fire Hydrant ea $4,200.00 Junction Box ea $175.00
Storm sewer lines Conduit lm $45.00
- 200mm PVC lin. m $100.00 Bollards pc. $1,000.00
- 300mm PVC lin. m $115.00 Pedestrian lights and poles pc. $5,000.00
- 375mm PVC lin. m $145.00 Street lighting/ parking lot pc $10,000.00
- 450mm PVC lin. m $165.00
Wall mount lighting pc. $1,000.00
3 Plant Material
Tree in urban tree pit $5,000.00 7 Site Furnishings
Specimen Deciduous Trees (100mm) $1,000.00 Benches pcs. $2,000.00
Specimen Deciduous Trees (80mm) $750.00 Trash recepticles pcs. $1,250.00
Specimen Deciduous Trees (70mm) $600.00 Cigarette ash urns pcs. $600.00
Specimen Deciduous Trees (60mm) $550.00 Tree guard (conical metal bars) pc. $450.00
Small Deciduous Trees $450.00 Bicycle racks (City of Toronto) pcs. n/a
Specimen Coniferous Trees (300cm) $750.00 Bicycle racks (14 bikes, CORA) pcs. $1,000.00
Specimen Coniferous Trees (200cm) $500.00 Flag pole pc. $1,000.00
Specimen Shrubs (175cm) $150.00
Shrubs (40cm - 60cm) $50.00
Perennials $20.00
Vines (2 gallon pot) $20.00
Grasses (2 gallon pot) $35.00
Ground cover planting (ornamental) sq. m $75.00

APPENDIX - CREDITS + ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CREDITS + ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CONSULTANT TEAM
Streetscape Design Consultants
PMA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
Fung Lee
Jim Melvin
Netami Stuart
Jack Krubnik
Branding Consultant
&Co. - SWEENY STERLING FINLAYSON &Co.
Chris Hardwicke
Vita Leung
Business Development Consultant

HENRY CALDERON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Henry Calderon
CITY OF TORONTO
Ron Nash, Economic Development Dept.
Pat Chastang, Office of Councillor Adam Giambrone
Elise Hug, Planning Dept.
DUNDAS WEST BIA MEMBERS

Board Members
Sylvia Fernandez, Chair - Progressive Accounting Service *
Marina Tavares, Vice-Chair - Marina’s Interior Design
Teresa Melo, Secretary - Scotiabank
John Merli, Treasurer - CTS Computer Training & Services
Bento De Soa Jose - Bento’s Automotive Services
Lubo Brezina - LUBO *
Anthony Delcore - Anthony Delcore, Dental Surgeon
Carlos Dornelas - Brazil Direct
Silvia Jung - Sun Milk
Angelina Oliveira - Brazil Bakery
Jose Ortega - Lula Lounge *
Sandra Ponte - Xtreme Games Interactive
Tony Rainho - Renwall Interiors Limited
Roger Silveira - Gayley’s Restaurant
Victor Tavares - Tavares Investments
Supporting Members/Volunteers
Tracy Jenkins - Lula Lounge *
Jose Nieves - Lula Lounge
* special thanks to the members of the sub-committee for their insight and
efforts in directing and engaging the Consultant Team

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DUNDAS WEST STREETSCAPE STRATEGY

Dundas West Business Improvement Area

4. STREETSCAPE CONCEPT PLAN 33

5. GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION 39

i DUNDAS WEST BIA STREETSCAPE STRATEGY

1. INTRODUCTION PURPOSE OF STREETSCAPE STUDY

The streetscape’s purpose is thus three-fold. It is to provide an

We need to think about the streetscape now, because regardless,

1 DUNDAS WEST BIA STREETSCAPE STRATEGY

BRING PEOPLE TO THE AREA AND KEEP THEM HERE

DUNDAS WEST BIA STREETSCAPE STRATEGY 2

The physical and visual inventory was performed by PMA

3 DUNDAS WEST BIA STREETSCAPE STRATEGY

OFFICIAL PLAN + LAND USE

URBAN STRUCTURE AS PER CITY OF TORONTO OFFICIAL PLAN

Approx. Limits of BIA

LAND USE DESIGNATION

Approx. Limits of BIA

DUNDAS WEST BIA STREETSCAPE STRATEGY 4

PARKING, PUBLIC TRANSIT AND CYCLING

PUBLIC TRANSIT AND CYCLING ROUTES

Suggested Bike Route

TTC Streetcar Route

TTC Bus Route

TTC Subway Line

TTC Subway Station

Approx. Limits of BIA

Information referenced from existing

5 DUNDAS WEST BIA STREETSCAPE STRATEGY

A. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL PRECINCT B. RESIDENTIAL PRECINCT C. ONE-SIDED MIXED-USE PRECINCT

CHARACTER OF PRECINCTS - A WALKING INVENTORY

DUNDAS WEST BIA STREETSCAPE STRATEGY 6

INVENTORY OF EXISTING TREES, PARKS + OPEN SPACES

D. TWO-SIDED MIXED-USE PRECINCT E. RESIDENTIAL PRECINCT F. TWO-SIDED MIXED-USE PRECINCT

7 DUNDAS WEST BIA STREETSCAPE STRATEGY

140 162 668

153 318 159

1514 1510A 1514

DUNDAS WEST BIA STREETSCAPE STRATEGY 8

VISUAL INVENTORY - ASSETS

• architectural inventory (old and new)

• heritage inventory listing

• historic or culturally-signiﬁcant signage

604 220 167

602 5 218 165 287

• sections of consistent building stock

• views (i.e. to the City, to St. Helen’s Church steeple)

9 DUNDAS WEST BIA STREETSCAPE STRATEGY

VISUAL INVENTORY - WEAKNESSES

The following represent some of the more glaring weaknesses, and

DUNDAS WEST BIA STREETSCAPE STRATEGY 10

• STREETSCAPE STYLE + AESTHETICS

11 DUNDAS WEST BIA STREETSCAPE STRATEGY

DUNDAS WEST BIA STREETSCAPE STRATEGY 12

STREETSCAPE STYLE + AESTHETICS

13 DUNDAS WEST BIA STREETSCAPE STRATEGY

FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Further Information - Process and QualiÛcations

DUNDAS WEST BIA STREETSCAPE STRATEGY 14

Where storefront improvements can range from a fresh coat of

Storefronts in Roncesvalles Village showing consistency in signage, uncluttered window displays

15 DUNDAS WEST BIA STREETSCAPE STRATEGY

STREET TREES + AT-GRADE PLANTING GROUNDCOVER PLANTING IN PLANTERS

WINDOW BOX PLANTING TRELLIS STRUCTURE/ OVERHEAD GREEN