King-Liberty Pedestrian / Cycling Bridge (Dec. 8 2016 Information Panels)

December 8, 2016toronto.ca/king‐liberty‐bridge

Welcome

King Liberty Pedestrian / Cycling BridgeDetail Design

Public Drop-in Event #1150 East Liberty Street,

December 8, 2016. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

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toronto.ca/king‐liberty‐bridgeDecember 8, 2016

• Introduce the King‐Liberty Pedestrian/Bridge (the “Project”).

• Recap the results of the Environmental Assessment (EA) conducted in 2011.

• Provide an update on the work completed since the EA.

• Describe the general arrangement of the Project.

• Seek input on various design elements of the Project.

Purpose of this Public Consultation

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Project Area

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The Project Area is situated within Liberty Village in the City of Toronto, bounded by King St West to the north west, GO Transit Corridor and Western Battery Rd to the south and Shaw St to the East.

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Project Background • The Environmental Assessment (EA) was completed in November 2011. • Multiple alternative locations of the King‐Liberty Pedestrian / Cyclist Link were

considered and assessed as part of the EA. • Once the preferred location was determined, various design alternatives were

considered.

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• A bridge with a combination of stairs and elevators for access was identified as the recommended preferred design.

• This is the early concept design from 2011. See later slides for current detailed design.

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Project Background

The preferred design offer the following:

Poses minimal impact to possible future multi‐use path on Douro St.

Elevator eliminates the need for out‐of‐way travel and it is accessible for cyclists at all levels.

Requires the least amount of tree removal. Poses minimal impacts to residential and commercial

properties. Poses no impacts to archaeological or heritage

resources. Poses no Impacts to Metrolinx / CN / CP rail

operations.

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Existing Conditions: Western Battery Rd

Facing North towards Douro St

Facing South towards Western Battery Rd

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Tree Inventory: Western Battery Rd The tree inventory study area includes the Project Area plus a 6m buffer. There are 24 trees near the southern part of the bridge that may need removal, subject to final design.Trees range from 4.5cm – 18cm Diameter at Breast Height.

Ironwood Red maple & Oak

White PineSpruce

Tree replacement opportunities are being reviewed and will be identified at Public Drop‐in Event # 2

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Tree Inventory: Douro St

Manitoba Maples

Norway Maple

The tree inventory study area includes the Project Area plus a 6m buffer. There are 7 treesnear the northern part of the bridge that may need removal, subject to final design. Trees range from 2cm ‐7cm Diameter at Breast Height.

Tree replacement opportunities are being reviewed and will be identified at Public Drop‐in Event # 2

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Study Area – Land Ownership

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Design Elements

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Elements already determined

• Bridge location and configuration

• Elevators at each end• Stairs with bike channel• 5m wide multi‐use bridge path

• Covered deck with 2m glass• Lighting & safety

• Elevator façade • Staircase & railing• Exterior treatment (roof, cladding and façade)

• Landscaping and streetscaping

Photos are conceptual only

Options to be decided

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General Arrangement – Street Level

NEW ELEVATOR

NEW PLAZA

NEW ELEVATOR

NEW PLAZAEXISTINGRAIL

CORRIDOR

NEW STAIR

NEW STAIR

Landscaping options shown in later slides

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General Arrangement - Bridge Level

NEW STAIR

NEW ELEVATOR

NEW STAIR

EXISTINGRAIL

CORRIDOR

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A

NEW ELEVATOR

Landscaping options shown in later slides

SECTION A‐A

3m

5m

2m GLA

SS W

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General Arrangement - Aerial View

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Lighting

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TYPICAL LED EXTERIOR LIGHTING TO BE CONSIDERED AT PLAZAS

EXAMPLES OF STAIR LIGHTING AT BOTH HIGH AND TREAD LEVELS

ARTIST CONCEPT OF BRIDGE LIGHTING

THE BRIDGE WILL BE ILLUMINATED WITH LED LIGHTS ACROSS FULL SPAN,ON THE STAIRS, LANDINGS AND

WITHIN THE ELEVATORS

NIGHT VIEW

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Safety

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RAILINGS & HANDRAIL

ANTI-SLIP NOSING

CLOSED CIRCUIT SECURITYCAMERAS

THESE REFERENCE IMAGES CAPTURE SPECIFIC SAFETY ELEMENTS THAT WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE FINAL DESIGN AT THE BRIDGE

EMERGENCY CALL BUTTON

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PRECEDENT IMAGES

ELEVATION- E1

ELEVATION- E2

METAL FASCIA

BRICK

BRICK

GLASS

GLASS

BRICK

METAL FASCIA

THE ELEVATOR NODE WILL HOUSE A STANDARD SIZE ELEVATOR CAB WITH A GLASS ENCLOSED SHAFT. THE CAB IS LARGE ENOUGH TO CARRY 2 BICYCLES.

Elevator Façade Options

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Glass Wall – W2

DOURO STREET ELEVATION

DOURO STREET ELEVATION

WEST BATTERY ELEVATION

WEST BATTERY ELEVATIONGLASS SIDE WALLS WITH INTEGRATED HANDRAILS

ROOF

OPEN

ROOF

SOLID SIDE WALLS WITH INTEGRATED HANDRAILS

OPEN

Staircase & Railing Options

Solid Wall – W1

SOUTH STAIR – W 1

NORTH STAIR – W 2

WEST BATTERY ELEVATION

PERSPECTIVE VIEWS

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Single Color - G1

Multi-Tinted - G2

MULTI‐TINTED GLASS

SINGLE COLOR GLASS

Bridge Deck Façade Treatments Options

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Roof Treatment Options

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SECTIONS OPTION

R2

R1CURVED METAL ROOF – R1

FLAT ROOF WITH SKYLIGHTS – R2

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Roof Art Concepts

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NEW ELEVATOR

NEW PLAZA

NEW ELEVATOR

NEW PLAZA

NEW STAIRNEW STAIR

1 2 3 4 5 7

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NORTH END SOUTH END

Here are images of some options that could be incorporated into the final design concept:

Landscaping and Streetscaping Options

CYCLING IN PLAZA PAVEMENTS PATTERNS BIKE STORAGE LED LIGHTING PLANTERS

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BENCHES

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Timeline & Next Steps

• Deadline for feedback on these materials: January 6, 2017• Incorporate feedback: Early‐2017• Continue detailed design work• Public Drop‐in Event #2: Mid‐2017• Incorporate feedback: Late‐2017• Finalize the design for the Project: Late‐2017• Proceed to construction: 2018

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Thank You for Attending!

Please let us know what you think about this project by completing a feedback form.Paper forms are available at the registration table or use the online feedback form on our web page: toronto.ca/king‐liberty‐bridge

Contact us:Jason Diceman, Senior Public Consultation Coordinator, Tel: 416‐338‐2830 [email protected]

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King-Liberty Pedestrian / Cycling Bridge (Dec. 8 2016 Information Panels)