City of Toronto planning documents identify a series of University Development Sites for the St. George Campus. The Site Specific Development Guidelines provide a detailed description of the general design conditions for these locations.

Investing in the Landscape recognizes the importance of these sites to the University and has incorporated several into the Demonstration Sites. Where the Demonstration Sites differ from the approved massing and zoning diagrams in the planning documents, it is only to suggest situations or features that could be considered when the site is activated as a development opportunity. Suggestions for each site as presented in this Plan will be assessed as part of individual project design and approved by the University at that stage.

Several University Development Sites represent significant potential for improvements in the general landscape conditions of the campus, either on their own or as part of a major open space redesign. These are reviewed on the following pages.

Site 6 - 100 St. George Street (Sidney Smith Hall)

Creating a major open space on the West Campus is a Primary Objective of Investing in the Landscape. Demonstration Site 4, adjacent to Sidney Smith Hall, is the suggested location for this open space, created by a re-configuration of Willcocks Street and the landscape around the adjacent buildings.

The east terrace of Sidney Smith Hall has recently been integrated into the new St. George Street through the addition of very successful steps. Investing in the Landscape seeks to achieve similar integration into the streetscapes of Willcocks and Huron Streets on the south and west sides of this important building complex.

Specifically, the development of Site 6 should consider:

• 1. A new edge for the south side of the building along Willcocks Street, with uses at grade for student amenity.
• 2. Integration of the west terrace with a new open space at grade.
• 3. An enhanced, weather-protected mid-block connection from St. George Street to Huron Street.

Site 7 - 1 Spadina Circle

This site is one of the Demonstration Sites in Investing in the Landscape and is identified as a potential Gateway Site to the University. This collection of listed and designated historic buildings and the street configuration are unique in Toronto and function as a commonly understood entrance to the St. George Campus.

Specifically, the development of Site 7 should consider:

• 1. The opportunity to blend the redevelopment of the Spadina Circle site with the goals of Investing in the Landscape to create a Gateway Site to the campus.

Site 9a and 9b - 50 and 70 St. George Street

These sites contain little-used integral open spaces that are difficult to reprogram or redesign from a landscape perspective without a tie-in to building renovations. The space between these two sites is part of a pedestrian corridor across St. George Street. These sites have the potential to provide a much needed open space amenity for the West Campus.

Specifically, the development of Site 9a and 9b should consider:

• 1. Renovation of the open spaces should be considered as part of the redevelopment of these two sites. The design program could include open space changes or allow future changes by making necessary structural or architectural preparations.

Site 10 - 47- 55 St. George Street

This site is included in the Spadina Circle - Russell Street Demonstration Site. It is the termination of Russell Street, with the Convocation Hall dome as its backdrop, and one of the east-west connection points between the West Campus and the open spaces of the Central Campus. The Russell Street corridor, the walkway to the University Visitor Centre in Knox College, Galbraith Road and the north-south walkway along the back of Simcoe Hall are all interconnected in the vicinity of this site and contained within the Pedestrian Priority Zone.

Specifically, the development of Site 10 should consider:

• 1. An opportunity to enhance the east-west pedestrian connection and create a new open space integrated with both historic and new structures within the redevelopment site.
• 2. A possible location for structured parking in proximity to King's College Circle and the University Visitor Centre to replace parking in the central open spaces.

Site 15 - 8 Taddle Creek Road

This University Development Site encompasses a sizable portion of the southeast corner of the campus. It is identified as part of a Gateway Site and illustrated as a part of the College Street Demonstration Site.

Specifically, the development of Site 15 should consider:

• 1. The creation of three new gateway open spaces: o in the converted Taddle Creek Road to create a forecourt to the medical science complex; o in the front of the Fitzgerald Building; and o through the relocation of the greenhouse and improvements to the open space at the northwest corner of College Street and University Avenue.
• 2. An opportunity to contribute to the proposed College Street streetscape.

Site 21 - 273 and 299 Bloor Street West (Varsity Stadium)

This is the largest redevelopment site on campus. It is adjacent to the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), the Royal Conservatory of Music, Trinity College and the Planetarium, all of which are redevelopment opportunities.

Currently, Site 21 is the subject of a proposal call to create a new private sector development and a new University-owned sports field and ice facility.

The opportunities presented by the combined redevelopment potential in this location will have an important role in the future of Philosopher's Walk.

Specifically, the combined sites should consider:

• 1. Integrating development and landscaping with the western edge of Philosopher's Walk between Trinity College and the University of Toronto lands.
• 2. A possible opening of the western facade of the ROM to Philosopher's Walk.
• 3. An improved pedestrian connection to the Museum subway station through the Planetarium site.
• 4. A north-south mid-block connection from the St. George subway entrance on Bedford Road to the new playing field, and a matching east-west pedestrian connection from Devonshire Place to Philosopher's Walk.
• 5. An improved east-west pedestrian connection at the south end of the Varsity site, between Devonshire Place and Philospoher's Walk.