Clement Blanchet Architecture + RVTR + Batlle i Roig

THE JACK LAYTON CITY TERMINAL PARKCLÉMENT BLANCHET ARCHITECTURE + RVTR + BATLLE I ROIGWith Arup, Scott Torrance Landscape Architect Inc. , Adamson Associates Architects, and SMART

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WATERFRONToronto

THE JACK LAYTON FERRY TERMINAL AND HARBOUR SQUARE PARKINNOVATIVE DESIGN COMPETITION

MARCH 09 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS

JACK LAYTON CITY TERMINAL PARK: INTRODUCTION 04

BRING THE CITY TO THE WATER… 08 RECOVERING HORIZONTALITY 10 THE CITY SLOPE 12 THE LIGHT HOUSE TERMINAL 20

…AND THE ISLANDS TO THE CITY 24 THE LANDSCAPES 26 THE WETLAND SCULPTURE PARK 28 THE POOL 30 THE DUNES 32 THE ORCHARD 34 THE PLAYSCAPE 36 THE FOREST 38 THE GROVE 40 THE PLAZA + YONGE STREET LOCK 42 THE LANDSCAPES PLANTING MATRIX 44

UNITY THROUGH DIVERSITY 46 THE BELVEDERE 50 MATERIAL EXPLORATION 52

SIMPLIFY THE COMPLEXITY 56 USERS 56 SITE FLOWS 58 NETWORKS 60 USER NARRATIVES 65

PHASE ONE: YOUNG DESIGNERS COMPETITION + CITY SLOPE SCAFFOLD p70

COMPETITION TEAM CREDITS p73

THE JACK LAYTON CITY TERMINAL PARK

CLÉMENT BLANCHET ARCHITECTURE + RVTR + BATLLE I ROIGWith Arup, Scott Torrance Landscape Architect Inc. , Adamson Associates Architects, and SMART 01

VIEW FROM THE FERRY TO THE LIGHT HOUSE, THE BELVEDERE, AND THE CITY SLOPE02

Jack Layton was a visionary leader who embodied the spirit

of hope, optimism, community, and democracy. We envision

the Jack Layton City Terminal Park: a place of gathering and

a gateway where the city meets the waterfront. This is among

the most prominent locations in the city where residents and

visitors can access the waterfront from Union Station via Bay

Street. It is a key moment that is currently a missing link in what

should be a continuous pedestrian experience from the well-

developed central portion of the waterfront to the emerging

eastern portion. The site is also the gateway from the city to the

islands, and from the islands to the city.

The masterplan framework and design elements depicted in the

following pages are intended as a strategy that will be developed

and refined through the extensive process of development and

stakeholder input.

Our masterplan for the Jack Layton City Terminal Park is

defined by three primary frameworks that we have developed

through our process of research and consultation: Bring the City

to the Water and the Islands to the City; Create Unity Through

Diversity; and Simplify the Complexity.

THE JACK LAYTON CITY TERMINAL PARK: INTRODUCTION

BRING THE CITY TO THE WATER AND THE ISLANDS TO THE CITY.

The Toronto waterfront is currently being redeveloped as a

clearly defined public space parallel to the water’s edge. At

the main access streets, there is an opportunity to knit the

waterfront into the city with high-quality public spaces. We

propose the City Slope, a pedestrian extension of Bay Street.

This will be social carpet that lifts like a flying pier to overlook

the harbour, and also affords elevated views back toward the

city on its ramps and steps.

The Toronto Islands are places of pleasure, fun, play, and

summer retreat with family and friends. We propose that these

island experiences should begin right at the waterfront, even

before departing from the city. While the landscape concept for

the broader waterfront makes references to the landscapes of

Northern Ontario, this park will specifically borrow landscapes

from Southern Ontario: sand dunes, wetlands, orchards, and

coastal forests. A large playground and public swimming pool,

which converts into a skating rink in the winter, will make this

a place of year-round pleasure and play for visitors and local

residents alike. A Conservatory Garden on the second level of

the redesigned terminal building will provide a unique year-

round green space at the Waterfront, while also sustainably

conditioning the Terminal building. Its height allows the

Terminal to act like a lighthouse, a beacon on the cityscape that

will be clearly visible from the islands.

CREATE UNITY THROUGH DIVERSITY. Connecting in the

east-west direction across the waterfront, we reinterpret the

promenade from the Waterfront Toronto Strategic Plan into

an elevated Belvedere that crosses and connects the diverse

spaces and landscapes between the York and Yonge Street Slips.

Fully accessible at multiple points and intersecting with the

City Slope, The Belvedere allows for the continuous pedestrian

waterfront experience to cross over the secure zone of the

Terminal. It also provides a unique vantage point for observing

activities in the Inner Harbour, and a place from which to view

the comings and goings of the ferries.

SIMPLIFY THE COMPLEXITY. Multiple user groups, often with

conflicting needs, use the site on a daily basis. The Jack Layton

City Terminal Park needs to work for everyone and be a place

that all can enjoy. The City Slope, the Belvedere and the new

Light House Terminal building will allow a diverse mix of users

to more easily access and traverse the site, and will connect to

Toronto’s network of urban transportation and recreation. At the

same time, logistical and ferry operations will be streamlined,

allowing for smoother operation and less congestion.

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THE WETLAND

SCULPTURE PARK

YORK ST. SLIP

THE POOLTHE DUNES

THE ORCHARDTHE PLAYSCAPE

THE FOREST

THE BELVEDERE

PAVILIONS

PATHWAYS

THE LIGHT HOUSE

TERMINALTHE GROVE

THE FERRY DOCKS

YONGE ST. SLIP

THE CITY SLOPE

THE PLAZA



THE JACK LAYTON CITY TERMINAL PARK SITE PLAN06

BRING THE CITY TO THE WATER...

THE SITE IS AN IMPORTANT GATEWAY WHERE THE CITY MEETS THE WATER

AND THE WATER ENTERS THE CITY.

The historic expansion of Toronto’s urban territory into the

inner harbor is now complete, and the water’s edge is being

redeveloped as a premiere public space by the Waterfront

Strategic Plan. However, the connections along the major axis

still need to be strengthened, in order to knit the public spaces

of the city streets to those at the water’s edge.

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STOP AND BACK TO CITYMORPHOLOGY OF SHORELINE EVOLUION URBAN CONCEPT: CONNECTING BACK TO THE CITY AND CONNECTING ACROSS THE WATERFRONT



RECOVERING HORIZONTALITY

TORONTO’S ONCE HORIZONTAL AND OPEN WATER’S EDGE HAS OVER TIME

COME TO BE DOMINATED BY PRIVATE ENTERPRISE AND VERTICALITY.

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THE JACK LAYTON CITY TERMINAL PARK RECOVERS AND STRENGTHENS A

HORIZONTAL URBANISM THAT IS OPEN TO ALL...

...AND IS PERHAPS A LITTLE PLAYFUL.



THE CITY SLOPE THE CITY ROOMS

THE CITY SLOPE

The City Slope is a civic extension of Bay Street. It is a social carpet

that connects citizens with each other and that connects city with

the water. Within the tight canyon framed by towers on the site,

it marks an urban gateway as well as a place of gathering at the

waterfront, lifting people up and out over the harbour. It is fully

accessible through an integrated ramp and stairs, which also

provides the perfect place to sit in the sun, eat lunch and look back

toward the city.

Beneath the City Slope are located the City Rooms, large spaces

accessible from the park. The one further north is a multipurpose

community room and closer to the water is a cafe and beer garden

with long, communal, outdoor tables that overlook the harbour.

The operable glass can fold away in the summer so that these

spaces become extensions of the public realm.

It is proposed that the private access driveway be removed from

that zone, since it is only for private vehicle access being too low for

emergency or service vehicles, and is a poor use of this prominent

yet constrained civic space. Access to the condominiums is

preserved while public access is amplified and prioritized.

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1.0 The Belvedere (Above)

1.1 Bikeshare

1.2 Bike Racks

1.3 Bicycle Rental & Repair

1.4 City Room

1.5 Jack Layton Statue at

The Meeting Point

1.6 Accessible Ramp

1.7 Café / Beer Garden

1.8 Serving Counter

1.9 WC

1.10 Outdoor Patio

1.11 The Grove

1.12 The Forest

1.13 The Light House Terminal

Ticketing and Control

1.14 Ferry Exit Gate

1.15 The Water’s Edge Boardwalk

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THE CITY SLOPE PLAN 1:500

THE CITY SLOPE SECTION 1:500



THE JACK LAYTON CITY TERMINAL PARK CREATES A WORLD CLASS PUBLIC

SPACE IN THE HEART OF THE WATERFRONT.

THE MEETING POINT A TRIBUTE TO JACK LAYTON

The upper deck is connected to the waterfront promenade of

the Belvedere, and back down via a large spiral ramp, on which

surface is inscribed the last two paragraphs from Jack Layton’s

final letter to Canadians. The “Jack’s Got Your Back” statue is

relocated to the oculus created by the ramp: a point to stop, gather

and contemplate at The Meeting Point.

“MY FRIENDS, LOVE IS BETTER THAN ANGER. HOPE IS BETTER THAN FEAR.

OPTIMISM IS BETTER THAN DESPAIR. SO LET US BE LOVING, HOPEFUL AND

OPTIMISTIC. AND WE’LL CHANGE THE WORLD. “

JACK LAYTON, AUGUST 20 2011

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CURRENT ACCESS TO THE SITE, LOOKING DOWN BAY STREET 16

PROPOSED BAY STREET APPROACH LOOKING TOWARDS THE LIGHT HOUSE ENTRANCE, THE GROVE, AND THE CITY SLOPE18

THE LIGHT HOUSE TERMINAL

The Light House Terminal building is reimagined as part of the

park, providing the experience of multiple landscapes across

the entire site through all of the seasons. This is achieved by

creating a glazed second-story botanical conservatory on top

of the terminal building. It houses tropical plants from global

regions under threat from deforestation and climate change,

becoming a year-round green beacon visible from the harbor

and the surrounding towers. Intended to compliment Toronto’s

well-known conservatories such as Allan Gardens and Cloud

Gardens, the Conservatory is publicly accessible from the

Belvedere, and an inner courtyard atrium allows people waiting

for the ferries to enjoy the tropical garden environment. Although

they are in a secure zone, they will still feel connected to the

life of the waterfront and part of this unique garden space. The

conservatory is constructed with an energy efficient double skin

envelvelope. This creates a microclimate that conditions the

terminal waiting and support areas below, keeping them cool in

summer and warm in winter. At night, the Light House Terminal

becomes a beacon visible from the ferry docks on the islands.

The terminal building and ferry slips are configured so that

there is no longer a dead-end: the site is traversable along

its south side by the Belvedere and along its north side by a

passageway that connects the Grove forecourt with the drop-off

and boardwalk along the Yonge Street Slip.

The space along the Yonge Street Slip is redesigned to continue

allowing service access to the ferry docks and the hotel, to provide

a safe drop-off and pick-up zone for island schoolchildren,

island residents, and WheelTrans, and to provide pedestrian

connections to the new boardwalk.

The interior of the Light House Terminal is designed with a more

generous waiting area, concessions, and washrooms. It also

houses the Waterfront Park offices. New, higher-capacity ferries

and the proposed Presto-integrated automated fare system will

greatly reduce waiting times. The interior of the waiting area

is lined with mosaics, murals and photographs of the Toronto

Islands and their history, and the history of Toronto’s waterfront

growth is inscribed on the floor of the waiting area. Additionally,

the Terminal serves as a trailhead and houses the new Island

Outfitters. Snowshoes, cross-country skis, barbecues, and

other seasonal equipment can be rented here, encouraging

recreational use of the islands year round and reducing the

number of items that visitors have to potentially carry onto

public transit. Other conveniences such as day lockers, secure

storage zones for island residents and island supply vending

(such as sunscreen and insect repellent) help to fully integrate

the Light House Terminal into the current and future uses of the

Toronto Islands.

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THE LIGHT HOUSE TERMINAL IN WINTER THE LIGHT HOUSE TERMINAL AS WATERFRONT SIGNAL

CONCEPT: THE CRYSTAL PALACE AS FERRY WAITING AREA



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SUMMER DAYS SUMMER NIGHTS

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1.1 Ticketing and Control

1.2 Ferry Waiting Room

1.3 Greenhouse Courtyard

1.4 Island Resident Storage

1.5 Island Outfitters

1.6 Park Operations Offices

1.7 Video Surveillance Room

1.8 Public Unisex WC

1.9 Concession Counter

1.10 Concession Storage

1.11 Mech / Elec

1.12 Janitor

1.13 Storage

1.14 Ferry Access and Docks

1.15 Ferry Exit Gate

1.16 Restricted vehicle zone

1.17 Workshop

1.18 Workshop Storage

1.19 Office

1.20 Vault

1.21 Common Room

1.22 Shower / WC

1.23 School Drop Off / Waiting

1.24 Service Access


1.26 The Grove

THE LIGHT HOUSE TERMINAL PLAN 1:500



THE JACK LAYTON CITY TERMINAL PARK CREATES AN EXPERIENCE OF THE

ISLAND WHICH STARTS IMMEDIATELY UPON ENGAGEMENT WITH THE PARK

AND THE TERMINAL.

... AND THE ISLANDS TO THE CITY

The Landscape strategy borrows a series of distinct landscapes

from the Toronto Islands, as well as Southern Ontario, and

organizes them in a series of north-south bands across the

site, each with its own character and identity. The dimension

and planting strategy for each band is informed by existing

geometries, patterns and landscapes already present on the

site. In some cases, existing conditions are augmented, and in

other cases, entirely novel landscapes are transplanted on to

the site. Moving from east to west, past the Conservatory Garden

and City Slope, the Landscapes are: the Grove, the Forest, the

Playscape, the Dunes, the Pool and the Wetland Sculpture Park.

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LANDSCAPE DESIGN CONCEPT: BORROWED ISLAND LANDSCAPES DEFINE BANDS ON THE SITE A CADAVRE EXQUIS OF ISLAND LANDSCAPES



THE LANDSCAPES

The diverse landscapes of the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal Park

are unified by the Belvedere, which crosses and connects them,

while also providing a unique vantage point for their enjoyment.

A cantilevered boardwalk will be constructed along the water’s

edge from the York Street Slip to the ferry docks, with protected

shoreline habitat restoration below.

All of the plants chosen will consist of hardy local species,

well suited for the harsh waterfront conditions. Where

possible, existing trees will be kept in place, or transplanted

to other areas in the park. Ground surfaces will be permeable

wherever possible, and will be designed to retain and process

all rainwater runoff on site. This strategy recognizes the need

for this masterplan to be implemented in stages, over time

and perhaps by multiple authors. This reality is embraced as

a way to create a unique series of landscape destinations while

creating a strong overall identity.

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THE WETLAND SCULPTURE PARK

The landscape at the west end of the site adjacent to the York

Street Slip is treed with aspen, birch, maple, and several large

weeping willows. This area is also the current home of the

public sculpture Sundial Folly. We propose that the present

characteristics of this area be augmented to create a wetland

sculpture park with more extensive wetland habitat traversed

by raised walkways leading past several new public art

installations.

INSPIRATION: WILLOW TREES AT THE TORONTO ISLANDS

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1.0

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1.1 Ramp to The Belvedere

1.2 Bikeshare

1.3 Sundial Folly

1.4 New Public Art


THE WETLAND SCULPTURE PARK PLAN 1:500

THE WETLAND SCULPTURE PARK SECTION 1:500



THE POOL

The current inlet provides an ideal place for a large urban

swimming pool creating a unique experience otherwise

unavailable with in the central waterfront. Instead of using

treated municipal water, the pool will deploy the latest

technology to filter and clean lake water from the harbour

through an engineered wetland biofiltration system located

along its southern edge. This will reclaim the harbor as a public

space while using mechanical, passive, and ecological filters that

showcase a sustainable use of water. In the winter, the pool will

be allowed to freeze into a skating rink which can accommodate

an NHL sized hockey rink, so that the park remains a lively place

of pleasure and play throughout the year.

INSPIRATION: SUNNYSIDE BEACH AND PAVILION IN THE 1920’S: BODIES IN CONTACT WITH THE WATER

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1.1 Pool Deck

1.2 Pool Operations Office

1.3 Public Changeroom / WC


1.5 Pool Biofiltration Wetland

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THE POOL PLAN 1:500

THE POOL SECTION 1:500



THE DUNES

The Dunes recall iconic landscapes of Southern Ontario like

Sandbanks Provincial Park, as well as the sandy landscape of

the Toronto Islands themselves. Dune trees and grasses protect

the dunes from erosion. The Dunes give way to a flatter urban

beach area, which faces west and is adjacent to the Pool.

INSPIRATION: ONTARIO’S SANDBANKS PROVINCIAL PARK

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1.1 Constructed Dunes

1.2 Public Beach

1.3 Pool Biofiltration Wetland


1.5 The Orchard

1.0 1.1

1.5

1.2

1.3

1.4

THE DUNES PLAN 1:500

THE DUNES SECTION 1:500



THE ORCHARD

The Orchard is conceived of as a community garden within the

City Terminal Park. It is planted with Ontario apple and crabapple

trees, which bear fragrant blossoms in the spring, and fruit

that can be harvested by community organizations in the Fall

for local canning and preserves. The crabapple trees will also

attract bees and other pollinators, which will help ensure the

health of the other plants and trees on the site.

INSPIRATION: ONTARIO’S APPLE ORCHARDS AND COMMUNITY AGRICULTURE

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1.1 Alternating Apple and Crabapple Trees


1.3 The Dunes

1.4 The Playscape

1.0 1.1 1.2

1.3

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THE ORCHARD PLAN 1:500

THE ORCHARD SECTION 1:500



THE PLAYSCAPE

Located in front of the Harbour Square condominiums, The

Playscape will contain innovative, educational, imaginative,

and fun play structures for local and visiting families alike. A

collection of play structures and surfaces ensure that children

feel as welcome at the Jack Layton City Terminal as the adults do.

INSPIRATION: ISAMU NOGUCHI’S INNOVATIVE PLAYGROUNDS THAT INSPIRE CREATIVE PLAY

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THE PLAYSCAPE PLAN 1:500

THE PLAYSCAPE SECTION 1:500


1.1 Jumping and Climbing Mound

1.2 Sand Pit and Construction Blocks

1.3 Slides and Swings

1.4 The Water’s Edge Promenade

1.5 The Orchard

1.6 The Forest

1.7 Condominium Visitor Parking

1.01.7 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4

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THE FOREST

Located to the west of the City Slope, the Forest is where the

majority of the existing trees on the site are currently located;

these trees will be preserved along with existing grades. Mature

trees that need to be transplanted from other parts of the site

will be relocated here and additional trees will be brought in as

necessary to create a lush forest canopy. Paths and benches will

allow for quiet contemplation and respite from the activity of the

adjacent spaces.

INSPIRATION: THE MAJESTIC TREES OF THE TORONTO ISLANDS AND PARKS

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1.1 Mix Forest of Existing,

Transplanted and New Trees


1.3 The Playscape

1.4 Café / Beer Garden

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THE FOREST PLAN FRAGMENT 1:500

THE FOREST SECTION FRAGMENT 1:500



THE GROVE

Located in the space between the Terminal and Queen’s Quay

Boulevard, the Grove becomes the forecourt for those going to

the ferries. Light-colored permeable paving makes a continuous

and porous ground surface upon which is a plantation of

America Elm trees, arrayed to help organize lineups for entry

and tickets, while keeping the ground cool under visitors’ feet.

The American Elm, a hearty, drought tolerant species that is

resistant to Dutch Elm Disease, has recently been introduced

into the City of Toronto as a majestic street tree. Its presence in

the Grove will further enhance the continuity of the space of the

city into the waterfront. Existing trees are protected with raised

planters. Benches between the trees provide convenient places

to rest while waiting.

INSPIRATION: THE SEVILLE ORANGE GROVE IN THE CATHEDRAL COURTYARD AND GRAND PUBLIC FORECOURTS

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THE GROVE PLAN 1:500

THE GROVE SECTION 1:500

1.0 Grove of Ulmus americana ‘Princeton’

1.1 Existing Trees

1.2 Boardwalk

1.3 The Light House Terminal Ticketing and Control

1.4 Island Outfitters

1.5 Path to Yonge Street Slip

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THE PLAZA + THE YONGE STREET LOCK

The Yonge Street Slip is conceived of as an extension of the

public spaces of the Jack Layton City Terminal Park. A new

paved civic area along the Yonge Street Slip opposite the Light

House Terminal will provide a large public plaza for gathering

and infrastructure for public events like open-air markets and

festivals. This is also the eastern access point for the Belvedere.

The raised promenade of the Belvedere spans the Yonge Street

Slip—previously an impediment to pedestrian travel along the

waterfront—with a dramatic cantilevered swing bridge, which

pivots open to allow large ceremonial vessels into the slip.

The opening of this lock is infrequent and will create a public

event and memorable spectacle at the waterfront. The lock

mechanism is inspired by those used in the locks and bridges

of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway, and creates a

relationship to the industrial past of the waterfront.

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THE PLAZA + THE YONGE STREET LOCK PLAN 1:500

THE PLAZA + THE YONGE STREET LOCK SECTION 1:500


1.1 The Yonge Street Lock (Swing Bridge)

1.2 Public Elevator

1.3 The Water’s Edge Promenade


1.5 Visiting Ceremonial Ship

1.6 Infrastructural Plaza

1.7 The Yonge Street Wave Deck

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THE LANDSCAPES PLANTING MATRIX

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Salix x chrysocomaPopulus tremuloidusBetula papyriferaAcer rubrumAmelanchier canadensisAcer saccharinumCornus sericea

Myrica galeSpiraea albaCarex strictaSpartina pectinataAsclepias incarnataEupatorium atropupureum

Pinus nigraAcer rubrumUlmus pumilaSalix x chrysocomaTilia cordataHypericum kalmianumPotentilla fruticosa

Juniperus communisJuniperus horizontalisArctostaphylos uva-ursiPanicum virgatumSchizachyrium scopariumLiatris cylindracea

Acer saccharumAcer saccharinum

Malus ‘Dolgo’Malus ‘Prairifire’Malus ‘Robinson’Malus sp.

EXISTINGSPECIES

PROPOSEDSPECIES

THE WETLAND THE DUNES THE ORCHARD THE PLAYSCAPE

Tilia cordataPinus nigraBetula papyriferaBetula pendulaAcer rubrumAcer platanoidesAcer saccharum

Celtis occidentalisQuercus shumardiiPinus nigraGleditsia triacanthosQuercus velutinaQuercus rubraQuercus palustris

Gleditsia triacanthosTillia cordataAcer platanoidesUlmus americana ‘Princeton’

Arecaceae sp.Musae sp.Hevea brasilensisAloe sp.Cactaceae sp.Orchidaceae sp.Rafflesia arnoldii

Acer rubrum ‘Franksred’Acer x freemanii ‘Jeffersred’Acer x freemanii ‘Marmo’

THE FOREST THE GROVE THE LIGHT HOUSE THE BELVEDERE



THE PLAYSCAPE

TORONTO IS UNITED THROUGH ITS EMBRACE OF DIVERISTY OF PEOPLE AND

IDEAS. IT IS A SINGLE ENTITY WHICH GATHERS UP DIFFERENCES ALLOWING

THEM TO THRIVE...

UNITY THROUGH DIVERSITY

THE JACK LAYTON CITY TERMINAL PARK CREATES A CONNECTED PUBLIC

LANDSCAPE THAT ENHANCES AND IS PART OF THE SEQUENCE OF SPACES

ALONG THE WATERFRONT WHILE ALSO ENGAGING THE LARGER CITY.

...THE JACK LAYTON CITY TERMINAL PARK CELEBRATES AND CREATES A NEW

PUBLIC SPACE FOR THESE DIFFERENCES TO COME TOGETHER.

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SPADINA SLIP

PETER SLIP

PORTLAND SLIP

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THE SITE CURRENTLY LACKS IDENTITY AND IS A MISSING LINK IN THE

CONTINUITY OF THE PUBLIC SPACES OF THE WATERFRONT

STRATEGIC SITE OPERATIONS: FROM FRAGMENTED TO UNIFIED



WATCHING WINTER SKATERS FROM THE PROMENADE ON THE BELVEDERE 48

THE BELVEDERE

The Belvedere is a public deck and promenade that traverses

the entire site and is conceived as a place to contemplate both

the city and the island. Raised 6.5m above the ground, it allows

for the Waterfront Promenade defined in the Central Waterfront

Strategic Plan to pass uninterrupted above the restricted ferry

operations zone, without compromising its continuous view and

connection to the water. It transforms the Waterfront Promenade

experience into one like the deck of a ship, expanded to the city

scale to provide overlook for the activities of the Inner Harbour

and the excitement of the arrival and departure of the ferries.

The Belvedere is paved with the two-tone granite mosaic

cobbles of the Strategic Plan, and planted with a double row of

maple trees. The fascia is lined in mirrored glass to reflect the

harbour and the islands into the space of the city: a horizontal

monument that disappears. At night, lights behind the glass

illuminate the line of The Belvedere, turning the Jack Layton

City Terminal into an urban landmark: a horizontal monument,

visible from the water.

THE SIMPLE PLEASURE OF VIEWING THE WATER AND CITY FROM A RAISED

DECK.

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THE BELVEDERE AS CULTURAL ICON: FILM, CURRENCY, AND NATIONAL SPORTS THE BELVEDERE AS A FRAME AND MIRROR OF THE LANDSCAPE



1:50 SECTION DETAILS THE BELVEDERE EXISTING TREE PROTECTION DETAIL AT THE FOREST THE ORCHARD THE WATER’S EDGE BOARDWALK

MATERIAL EXPLORATIONTYPICAL PLANTING DETAILS, FIXTURES AND FINISHES

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Visual Continuity, Amenities & Details / Toronto’s Downtown Waterfront Strategic Plan 5

Catalogue A language of materials, colours, textures and finishes

Paving Surfaces

Granite Mosaic2-tone granite pavers forming mosaic leaf pattern (Outline and Silhouette)

Granite TypesCanadian Red and San Sebas-tian Grey for Mosaic;Caledonia Grey for curbstones on streetscapes

Concrete unit paverPaleo Tec auto-blocking precast pavers

Metal FinishesLaser cut steel and cast alluminum with paint system applicationGalvanized steelStainless Steel - brushed

ColoursFor use on signage applica-tions

DetailsFor use throughout the waterfront

Materials & Finishes

WoodYellow Cedar - Structural TimbersIpe - Decking and Benches

Yellow Cedar - Structural Glulam Timbers

Paleo Tec - light grey

Royal Canadian Red

San Sebastian Grey

Outline leaf mosaic

Silhouette leaf mosaic Ipe - Decking and Benches

RAL 7016 Anthracite grey

RAL 7048 Pearl mouse grey

Galvanized steel

Stainless steel - brushed



Pantone

Pantone

Pantone

Stainless steel guiding spots Large sized toe rail

Stainless steel handrail Garbage & Recycling bin

Stainless steel bollard Preserve existing mooring elements where possible - paint anthracite grey (RAL 7016)

Galvanized steel mooring

Galvanized steel toe rail Yellow coated warning spotsCast Aluminum - sand mold, bark texture

PhasingOver time, existing furnishings and details will be replaced by the new family of furnishings within a phasing process that incrementally transforms the Cen-tral Waterfront into a coherent district - within realistic capital budgets and timeframes. A legible identity for the Central Waterfront must be reinforced by the details of furnishings and urban elements.

Caledonia Grey

Granite cobblesSize: 90 x 90 x 80mmTop finish: Light WaterjetSide finish: SplitJoints: 5-8mm

Royal Canadian Red



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Royal Canadian Red

San Sebastian Grey

Outline leaf mosaic




Galvanized steel




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San Sebastian Grey



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San Sebastian Grey

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Granite Pavers

Ipe - Decking and Benches

Water’s Edge / Toronto’s Downtown Waterfront Strategic Plan 15

Evolving a special surface for the Water’s Edge BoardwalkView of typical water’s edge section including 9.4m wide granite mosaic promenade and lower 8m wide hardwood boardwalk with herringbone pattern extending outboard off the quay wall, supported by a single row of columns. This dimension will allow for the mix of different types of movement and activites to occur, re-estab-lishing the ritual of the ‘promenade’ along the entire water’s edge.

(above) The existing York Quay 5m wide wooden boardwalk uses Ipe, a durable hardwood with an extended life-cycle. Planks are laid in a straighforward pattern.

(above & right) A herringbone patterned decking surface is pro-posed for the water’s edge boardwalk providing a special texture and memorable quality. Reference; Schouwburgplein, Rotterdam (West 8)

12mm Clear Crushed Granite

Wood Finishes Exposed Aggregates

12mm Clear Crushed Limestone

RAL1706 Powdercoat

Steel Finishes



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Royal Canadian Red

San Sebastian Grey

Outline leaf mosaic




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San Sebastian Grey

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San Sebastian Grey

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San Sebastian Grey

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Alum. Bench profiles

Strategic Plan Fixtures

3. Dockwall bench - transition from water’s edge boardwalk to promenade

2. Bench with backrest1. Basic benchColour selection:RAL 7048 - Pearl mouse grey

Familty of BenchesCast Aluminum Leaf Motif

Lighting System

Signage Configurations

A “moonlit waterfront” where one can still connect with the cosmos, see the stars. Lighting is considered as part of the comprehensive vision, a distinctly important element in defining both the identity and experience of the waterfront.

7.3 Lighting

(top) Lines: Green Foot Lighting(Water’s Edge Promenade and Queens Quay Promenadeambient of trees and pedestrian spaces at low lux levels)(above middle) Highlights: Bridge Lighting(Ambient up-lighting to softly highlight special structures)(above) Exclamations: WaveDeck Lighting(Under-deck ambient lighting at WaveDeck provides punctuations of colour)

(above) Concept diagram: Iconic form of CN Tower plus the mate-rial and texture of a native tree inform the lighting mast design.

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Cast Components

Armatures:1. Standard Collar2. Standard Short Arm3. Standard Long Arm

Shroud:4. Standard Shroud

Light PoleTimber Mast, Cast Aluminum arms, and Olivio Fixtures

(above)‘Olivio’ produced by Seluxdesigned by West 8


(above) Signage design for Spadina WaveDeck

THE BELVEDERE

- HSS Galvanized Structural Stl. Box Frame bearing on CIP Conc. subgrade foundations as req’d to suit loading.- All Galv. Stl Sweep blasted for Powder Coat Finish where exposed to view.

Belvedere Guard- 300mm Shaped Ipe Cap for leaning and viewing the Lake- Interior Face: Opaque laminated glass panel c/w LED Vision System and recessed LED Lighting at Base.- Energy Layer: Solar Thermal Heat Recovery System- Exterior Face Laminated Glass Reflective Mirror Finish Panels to reflect the Environment onto the Belvedere Fascia

Belvedere Deck- 80mm Granite Pavers over geotextile and granular base- Maple Trees consistent with species used in Water’s Edge Promenade- SS Tree Grate- 1800mm min soil depth stabilized with Silva Cell framing system and incorporating automated irrigation system.- Liquid applied waterproofing- 150mm High Compression Rigid Insulation- Cast Aluminum and Ipe Benches

Belvedere Soffit- Laminated Glazing c/w diffusing interlayer- Concealed LED Lighting tied to controlled timing system and proximity sensors.

Grade Walkways Below Belvedere- Ipe Boardwalk Deck over Structural Wood Framing bearing on continuous CIP Conc. Pier.

- Steel Edging profile c/w powdercoat finish and exposed clear granite aggregate.

THE FOREST

(Typical Tree Potection at Existing Tree to be Retained)

Existing Trees- Existing Grade to Remain in Tree Protection Zone (diameter varies)- Existing Planting Soil retained- PreCast Planter Wall to retain existing Grade, integrated with Silva Cell framing system At interface with hard surfaces:- 80mm Granite Pavers over geotextile and granular base

- Ipe Boardwalk Deck over Structural Wood Framing bearing on continuous CIP Conc. Pier.

THE ORCHARD

- Flowering fruit trees (Malus)- 150mm Naturally pigmented bark mulch or drought resistant turf (varies by location).- Soil Composition to suit species requirements- Localized geotextile membrane and French Drain to accommodate storm water detention.- Automated irrigation system

THE WATER’S EDGE BOARDWALK

- Existing Dock Wall- Cast Aluminum and Ipe Seating- Ipe Deck at Water’s Edge Promenade over structural wood framing over water’s edge structural treatment.

Ipe - Surface Configurations

Water’s Edge / Toronto’s Downtown Waterfront Strategic Plan 15

Evolving a special surface for the Water’s Edge BoardwalkView of typical water’s edge section including 9.4m wide granite mosaic promenade and lower 8m wide hardwood boardwalk with herringbone pattern extending outboard off the quay wall, supported by a single row of columns. This dimension will allow for the mix of different types of movement and activites to occur, re-estab-lishing the ritual of the ‘promenade’ along the entire water’s edge.

(above) The existing York Quay 5m wide wooden boardwalk uses Ipe, a durable hardwood with an extended life-cycle. Planks are laid in a straighforward pattern.

(above & right) A herringbone patterned decking surface is pro-posed for the water’s edge boardwalk providing a special texture and memorable quality. Reference; Schouwburgplein, Rotterdam (West 8)

Caledonia Grey

INTEGRATING DESIGN ELEMENTS FROM THE CENTRAL WATERFRONT STRATEGIC PLAN

The Jack Layton City Terminal Park proposes to produce

radical difference within the broader Toronto waterfront system

through strategies of organization, spatial manipulation and the

introduction of the unique elements of the Belvedere, the City

Slope, the Lighthouse and the City Rooms. These elements are

framed within a set of diverse landscapes connected through

hardscapes that derive their material palette, urban furnishings

and fittings from the existing suite developed within the Strategic

Plan. Through this strategy, the intent is to produce maximum

differentiation within a coherent and continuous reinforcement

of the context established by the Plan. Specific instances of the

interface between the conditions of the Landscapes planting

details and hard surfaces are illustrated here as are materials and

components proposed to be integrated from the Strategic Plan.



The Belvedere is elevated above the site, producing not only

an elevated public surface that eliminates conflicts with the

logistics and security requirements of the Ferry Terminal

and Port operations, but delivers a novel space of reflection

and repose at the waterfront.

The concept of reflection is extended as a phenomenological

approach to explore its materiality and technological

approach to exploit its energy contribution to the scheme.

Specifically, we examine techniques that would explore the

possibility of its lakeside 3m fascia to be developed as a

mirrored surface reflecting the Harbor landscape and the

diurnal cycles of the environment. Several concepts of the

inclusion of digital video and LED-based technologies are

also explored, both to virtually dissolve the visual presence

of the Belvedere’s guard by projecting the obscured view onto

its inner surface, and combinatory versions of technologies

embedded within the outer reflective surface that enable

this ‘façade’ to project content during the nighttime.

The guard and fascia assembly is conceived of as consisting

of three layers: An outer reflective layer that can be delivered

through a range of glazing systems or highly polished

metal, an inner layer comprised of opaque glass with the

possibility of LED integration, and an internal energy layer

that would deploy air-based heat exchange or solar thermal

condensers to produce energy pretreatment for building

systems within the scheme, or be converted to electrical

power to minimize the energy demand load of the project.

MATERIAL EXPLORATIONTHE BELVEDERE AS A HORIZONTAL MONUMENT OF REFLECTION


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The balustrade of the belvedere is made of three different layers:- the most external one, toward the sea or the city is the reflective layer : made with mirror, glass panels or mirror-polished mettalic panels it reflects the surroundings- the core layer, the energy layer : the heat gain due to this enclosed enveloppe hit by the sun is used to create energy through heat exchanger or thermal panels (to confirm with ARUP)- the interior layer, at the direct contact with the pedestrians : made either with an opaque panel, hidding all the system behind or with a reflective panel.

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Daniel Kukla : Mirrors reflecting the backward view.

Internat : Mirror polished stainless steel with or without perforation. The surrounding is reflected with the optical distortion created by the imperfectly flat steel sheet.

Car park : Grey single glass with reflective coating. The reflective coating lets some light pass through when coming from backward. When the sun shines in front of it, the glass works like a mirror.

Breath box : Mirror polished stainless steel panels.

4. BELVEDERE 4.aGlassreflection

Mirrored reflections in southern California, Daniel Kukla

Internat au lyçée Guillaume Tirel, Brenac + Gonzalez, Paris FRANCEVSA project's reference: 2009-032

Car park near Roissy's airport, PCA, Roissy FRANCEVSA project's reference: 2012-086

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Left : Low iron glass with various metallic panels.


Silver coating on IGU RL 39%

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Instead of a simple mirror glass, 10% or more of the surface are cleared out of any silvering layer.

DAY -• A camera captures the views from the belvedere, departing boats or city, and send the

information to a mesh of LEDs placed behind the glass. • The numerical captured view given by the LEDs is visible through the cleared-out surface of

the glass. • The numerical view brighter and sharper increases the intensity of the reflected image.

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the reflective surface• The depolished surface of the glass can allow a play of light with mutable

pattern, disrupting the reflective surface of the glass.

The captured image could be reflected on the interior side of the belvedere, giving the impression to the pedestrians that the balustrade is disappearing.

1. Conceptual diagram of the layered composition and functionality of the Belvedere fascia, and the potential functionality of its energy harvesting system.

2. Mirrored surface precedents L to R Clockwise) : Daniel Kukla, The Edge Effect (2012), Southern California. Mirrors reflecting inverted view of the landscape alter our perception of the nevironment. Grey single glass with reflective coating on the exterior cladding of a French Parking Garage, PCA, Roissy FRANCE. The reflective coating lets some light pass through when coming from the rear. When the sun shines in front of it, the glass works like a mirror. Breath Box, La Grande Motte France, NAS Architecture : Mirror polished stainless steel panels blur the legibility of the building mass relative to its waterfront setting.

3. Instead of a simple mirror glass, 10% or more of the surface are cleared out of any silvering layer. During the day, a camera captures the views from the belvedere, departing boats or city,

and send the information to a mesh of LEDs placed behind the glass. The digitally captured view emitted by the LEDs is visible through the cleared-out surface of the glass. The digital view’s brightness and sharpness increases the intensity of the reflected image. At night, The LED can be placed on the borders of the balustrade, not interfering with the reflective surface. The depolished surface of the glass can allow a play of light with mutable pattern, disrupting the reflective surface of the glass.The captured image could be reflected on the interior side of the belvedere, giving the impression to the pedestrians that the balustrade is disappearing.

4. Potential surface characteristic treatment explorations: (i) Silver coating on IGU RL 39%, (ii) Silver coating on IGU RL 50%, (iii) Low iron single glass RL 8%, (iv) Silver coating on single glass with opaque background, (v) Silver coating on single glass RL 37 %, (vi) Single low iron glass RL 8% : (a) composite panel in aluminium with mirror finish, (b) mirror polished stainless steel, (c) touch gloss stainless steel.

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ISLAND RESIDENTS

The terminal is a fundmental part of my daily routine.

WATERFRONT VISITORS

How can I get across to the rest of the waterfront?

WATERFRONT OPERATIONS

We need clear access to help people in need.

ISLAND STUDENTS

There isn’t a safe place to drop off and pick up my kids.

THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SITE MUST TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION CURRENT AS WELL AS FUTURE USERS OF THE SITE AND THEIR DEMANDS.

ISLAND VISITORS ISLAND RESIDENTS ISLAND STUDENTS WATERFRONT RESIDENTS WATERFRONT VISITORS

How do we get across to the rest of the waterfront?

Where do we buy tickets and get out of the sun?


There is no where safe to drop off and pick up my kids.

Where is my community park?

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WATERFRONT OPERATIONSWATERFRONT VISITORWATERFRONT RESIDENT

ISLAND VISITOR ISLAND RESIDENT ISLAND STUDENTS

SIMPLIFY THE COMPLEXITY

THE JACK LAYTON CITY TERMINAL PARK CREATES A DYNAMIC PUBLIC

WATERFRONT LANDSCAPE THAT FACILITATES SIMULTANEOUSLY THE

CO-EXISTENCE OF PEDESTRIANS, FERRIES, SERVICE VEHICLES, AND

WATERFRONT ECOLOGIES.

USERS: SIX PROTOTYPICAL USER GROUPS OF THE JACK LAYTON CITY TERMINAL PARK

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I’d love to be able to eat lunch outside somewhere.

We want a neighbourhood park we can enjoy year round.

Mom, where can I play?

Where does the line even start?

We’ve been standing in the hot sun for two hours!


Where can I store my cart?

It would be great if people could watch all the action in the harbour.

Is this the way to the ferries?

Is this park public?

Where do I go from here?

Can I fish here?

Is this where we wait?

We should be part of an integrated transit system.

I wish I could have a better view of all the harbour activities!

There is nothing for me to eat!

Where can I deliver these packages to island residents?

How can I safely drop my children off for the Island School ferry?

How do we get to our patient?

We need to load this ferry as quickly and safely as possible.

Where will I unload all these tourists?


THE CURRENT CONDITION OF THE SITE IS FRAGMENTED, DIFFICULT TO NAVIGATE AND LACKS VISIBILITY



Westin HarbourCastle HotelService Entrance

InformalSchool Drop-off

Island Service VehiclesIsland School BusTTC WheelTrans

BOTTLENECK!

CONGESTION!OVERLOADED!

From Downtown& Union Station

From Queen’s Quay Station

To/FromWard’s Island

To/FromCentre Island

To/FromHanlan’s Point

Delivery / Storage Service / CarFerry Access

From Queen’s Quay West

From Queen’s Quay EastFrom Queen’s Quay East

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Waterfront visitor flows

Vehicle & service access

Restricted areas

Pedestrian detours & dead ends

Crisis area

CURRENT PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICLE FLOWS SHOWING POINTS OF CONGESTION AND LACK OF CONTINUITY

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To/FromCentre Island

To/FromHanlan’s Point

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Waterfront visitor flows

Vehicle & service access

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PROPOSED REORGANIZATION AND SIMPLIFICATION OF SITE FLOWS TO FACILITATE CONTINUITY,

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WaterfrontPromenade Deck

WaterfrontPromenade Deck

Bike TrailAccess

Martin Goodman Trail

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Proposed PATH

Hotel - Conference

Hotel - Condos

TTC WheelTransFerry AccessToronto

Bikeshare

Ferry

THE JACK LAYTON CITY TERMINAL PARK INTERCONNECTS THE CONSTELLATION OF MOBILITY SYSTEM POINTS ADJACENT TO THE SITE INTO A LEGIBLE WEB



ARTS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH

CARIBANA ARTS GROUPCARIBBEAN CARNIVAL

CARNIVAL ISLAND

EXHIBITION PLACE CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION

PRIDE TORONTO

TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

WESTJET STAGE

BUSKERFEST

TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL

HOT DOCS INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FESTIVALCONTACT PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL

ELECTRIC ISLANDALL CAPS! ISLAND FESTIVAL

FIGMENT

BESTIVALWARD’S ISLAND GALA DAY

FESTIVAL OF INDIA

NXNE

SUMMER MUSIC IN THE GARDEN

THE POWER PLANT

ARTSCAPE GIBRALTAR POINT

WARD 28 CYCLE ADVOCACY GROUP

WARD 20 CYCLE ADVOCACY GROUP

TORONTO ISLAND BICYCLE RENTAL

MEC BIKEFEST

CYCLE TORONTO

TORONTO ISLAND MARINA

TORONTO ISLAND SAILING CLUB

TORONTO ISLAND CANOE CLUB

HANLAN BOAT CLUB

NATIONAL YACHT CLUB

HARBOUR CITY YACHT CLUB

MEC PADDLEFEST

HARBOURFRONT CANOE & KAYAK CENTREDISABLED SAILING ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO

ABILITIES IN MOTION

ROYAL CANADIAN YACHT CLUB

ISLAND YACHT CLUB

ONTARIO PLACE MARINA

HARBOURFRONT CENTRE MARINA

NATREL POND

ALEXANDRA YACHT CLUB

QUEEN CITY YACHT CLUB

CANAMAC BOAT CRUISES

HERITAGE COAST CHARTERS

TORONTO HARBOUR TOURS MARIPOSA CRUISES MISS TORONTO

BOATELNAUTICAL ADVENTURES

TORONTO HARBOUR WATER TAXI

TRILLIUM

RIVER GAMBLER

KAJAMA

CRUISE TORONTO

TORONTO INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT RACE FESTIVALCANADA DAY REGATTA

TORONTO ISLAND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONTORONTO ISLAND SCHOOL

WATERFRONT BIA ACCESS ALLIANCE

BUSINESS OUT OF THE BOX

TORONTO ISLAND RESIDENTS HOUSING COOPFRIENDS OF TORONTO ISLANDS

YORK QUAY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

BATHURST QUAY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONHARBOURFRONT COMMUNITY CENTRE HARBOUR SQUARE

ONTARIO FEDERATION OF LABOURSCADDING COURT COMMUNITY CENTRE

WATERFRONT TORONTO

GREEN ACCESS PROGRAM ST. LAWRENCE MARKET

SUMMERLICIOUS

NONNINA’S TABLENEWCOMERS COOKING TOGETHER

METRO HALL FARMER’S MARKET

CITY PLACE FARMER’S MARKET

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URBAN FISHING FESTIVAL

ONTARIO FAMILY FISHING WEEKS

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SCCC GONE FISHIN’ FESTIVAL

ONTARIO FEDERATION OF ANGLERS AND HUNTERS

CENTREVILLE AMUSEMENT PARKFAR ENOUGH FARM

MEC

WESTIN HARBOUR CASTLE

TOURISM TORONTO

ONTARIO PLACE

HARBOURFRONT CENTRE

TORONTO PARKS, FORESTRY AND RECREATION

BMO FIELD

HONDA INDY TORONTO

2015 PAN AMERICAN GAMES ROGERS CENTRE

GAME ON TORONTO

HANLAN’S POINT BEACHWARD’S ISLAND BEACH

CENTRE ISLAND BEACH

CITY SIGHTSEEING TORONTO

TORONTO ISLAND LAKE SWIM

TORONTO MARATHON

TORONTO TRIATHLON FESTIVAL

TORONTO ISLAND TRIATHLON

TORONTO ICE RINKS

TORONTO LEARN TO SKATE

NATREL RINK

DJ SKATE NIGHT

SKATE TO GREAT

BIKE SHARE TORONTO

METROLINX

TTC

SMART COMMUTE

JACK LAYTON CITY TERMINAL PARK

NETWORKS OF PARTICIPATION IN TOURISM AND RECREATION

The Jack Layton City Terminal Park is part of a large network

of recreation and tourism in the City of Toronto and occupies a

unique position mediating between the cultural activities and

institutions of the City and the Islands. It can be strategically

integrated with Toronto’s community, recreation and tourism

networks and can serve to further amplify certain activities.

The Pool hosts community swimming lessons in the summer and

sponsors learn-to-skate programs for new and old residents to

Toronto. The Orchard is tended to by community organizations

such as Not Far From the Tree, inspiring and connecting the

cities residents to a productive and beautiful idea of landscape.

The City Rooms act as community meeting rooms and are part

of the Park, Foresty & Recreation large network of Recreation

Centres. The Light House Terminal can serve as a starting point

for both summer and winter activities, supplying the necessary

equipment and clothing to safely and comfortably enjoy the

island all year round. It becomes an advertisement for the

Islands as a year round destination.

The robustness of the project allows for community engagement

and partnerships to be developed as new opportunities are

identified and the masterplan is developed.THE JACK LAYTON CITY TERMINAL PARK AS INTEGRATOR OF CULTURAL AND INSTITUTIONAL ACTORS AND AGENTS

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ISLAND ACTIVITY OUTFITTER

DAY LOCKERSBEACH WEAR

WINTER CLOTHING

BBQ + PICNIC

BIKE RENTAL

SNOWSHOE RENTAL

CROSS COUNTRY SKI RENTAL

SUN PROTECTION

LOCATED IN THE LIGHT HOUSE TERMINAL, THE ISLAND OUTFITTERS ACTS AS A TRAIL-HEAD FOR THE ISLANDS YEAR ROUND. THE JACK LAYTON CITY TERMINAL PARK AS TOURISTIC DESTINATION



NEW BEACONS MARKING THE FERRY DOCKS ON THE ISLANDS CREATE A VISUAL DIALOGUE WITH THE LIGHT HOUSE TERMINAL

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USER NARRATIVESSPRING: ISLAND RESIDENT



She is approaching the Light House Terminal. The line reflects her arrival, the mirror reflets her confidence. She is beautiful today, she surely is.

Riding her bike, she meets Jack Layton on his bike too, happy as she is. She waves at him while following her road through the city terminal

The view from the city slope allows the island resident to appreciate the city. She quickly turns on to The Belvedere to go to the sculpture garden.

She finally found a resting place for reading and the endless pleasure of being outside, under the sun, close to activities.

SUMMER: WATERFRONT VISITOR

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This charming couple is in town for the first time. Taking pictures is part of their experience; we prefer to be tolerant of those actions - who would not enjoy

the presence of the battleship Algonquin?

Summer days are best to spend the entire day outside - our friends are right to take a break in the cool water. Changing cabin first, swimming suits on, enjoy yourself without restraint.

Look at those love birds: that lady is having such a great time that she is singing out loud! I will stop my

comments so you can appreciate the beauty of the moment.

They will come back in winter to take more pictures and do some ice skating. That is for sure.

AUTUMN: ISLAND SCHOOL CHILD



By noon, they discovered a place to rest and have a healthy lunch. Even after an half day journey, they look forward to what is to come.

They decided to split there for their research of a secret spot. Or maybe Elizabeth felt annoyed about the lizard brochette Jim ate for lunch. Anyways, younger kids are still enjoying the playscape for the rest of the afternoon.

His dad came and asked, “How was your day at school son, did you have a good time with your friends?” The boy answered, “It was a usual day Daddy, usual.”

Please children, do not lie to your parents.

The tourist map these two friends found at the bus stop might help them explore the Jack Layton City Terminal Park.

Those French tourists thought Canada was about Maple syrup and slushy roads... they forgot about the ferry boat.

Those French tourists thought running shoes were appropriate for Canadian winters - get your moon boots on folks.

Those French tourists just now understood how Canadiens spend their spring break: under tropical heat.

Those French tourists are happy about their hot spiced apple drink from the Harbour Cafe

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Times have changed around the waterfront.I remember the deserted Harbour Square, the old terminal... now it is populated.

Molly and I took part of this entire new universe - she likes it pretty much, the activities, the kids yelling - myself, I might be an old grinch.

After a season of movement I think I am used to it - those people coming everyday to have fun gave me inspiration...I might start to write again, maybe about these people.

We went to the greenhouse today. Molly likes the tropics, its greenness, if I could say, its generosity...myself, I might stay an old grinch.

YEAR ROUND: WATERFRONT RESIDENT



PHASE ONE: YOUNG DESIGNERS COMPETITION + CITY SLOPE SCAFFOLD

The concept for Phase One of this project is to introduce a series

of installations on the site of the Jack Layton City Terminal Park

that will create public excitement and support for the future

transformation of the site. These will be a testbed for some of the

proposed design elements and will correspond with the proposed

landscape bands. Phase One will consist of two parts: a temporary

installation of the City Slope consisting entirely of scaffolding,

and a design competition between Canadian design schools for

installations relating to each of the distinct landscapes proposed

for the site.

The temporary preview installation of the City Slope will be built

out of scaffolding and will include cutouts for existing trees so that

none have to be transplanted at this stage. This will provide an

ideal vantage point for the sailing races and other Inner Harbour

events, as well as for fireworks displays during the summer

months. This installation will also provide the design team with

user metrics and feedback that will be used for subsequent

environmental assessment reports and in the refinement of the

masterplan and design components over time.

The design competition, run by the primary design team, will

be an open call for young designers in art and design schools

across Canada to construct landscape-based installations for

each of the distinct thematic bands in the proposed Jack Layton

City Terminal Park. These installations will showcase emerging

Canadian design talent and will remain as public art landmarks in

the completed park, in their original locations wherever possible.

FORMAL INVESTIGATIONS FOR THE CITY SLOPE SCAFFOLD

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PLAY

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FOREST

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SCAFFOLD

GROVE

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WAITING

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SCULPTURE

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ALGOMA UNIVERSITYCARLETON UNIVERSITY

FANSHAW COLLEGEUNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITYNIPISSING UNIVERSITY

OCAD UNIVERSITYRYERSON UNIVERSITYQUEEN’S UNIVERSITY

SHERIDAN COLLEGEUNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOOUNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSORWILFRED LAURIER UNIVERSITY

YORK UNIVERSITYALBERTA COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTAUNIVERSITY OF CALGARY

UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGEMACEWAN UNIVERSITY

MEDICINE HAT COLLEGEMOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY

NAITTHE BANFF CENTER

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIACAPILANO UNIVERSITY

EMILY CARR UNIVERSITY OF ART+DESIGNUNIVERSITY OF THE FRASER VALLEY

KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA

ROYAL ROADS UNIVERSITYSIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITYVANCOUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIAUNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA

MOUNT ALLISON UNIVERSITYNEW BRUNSWICK COLLEGE OF CRAFT AND DESIGN

ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITYDALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

NOVA SCOTIA COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGNBISHOP’S UNIVERSITY

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITE LAVAL

MCGILL UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITE DU QUEBEC A MONTREAL

FIRST NATIONS UNIVERSITY OF CANADAUNIVERSITY OF REGINA

YOUNG DESIGNERS COMPETITION:CANADIAN DESIGN SCHOOLS

PHASE ONE CONCEPT PLAN



COMPETITION TEAM CONTRIBUTORS

CLEMENT BLANCHET ARCHITECTUREClement Blanchet

Hugo Jammes

Filippo Pasini

Ana Marti-Baron

Philippe Sarfati

Adrien Zlatic

Francesco Maria Bozzerla

Clotilde Maréchal

RVTRKathy Velikov

Geoffrey Thün

Dan McTavish

Colin Ripley

Andrew Wald

Caileigh MacKellar

Di Wu

Stefan Cavezzali

Stephen Sarver

Lucien Menair

Jen Ng

Daniel Tish

Batlle I RoigJoan Roig

Angel Cerezo

Mario Suñer Díaz

SCOTT TORRANCE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE INC.

Scott Torrance

Lei Chang

Aaron Fox

ARUP

Alan Duggan

Hilary Holden

Marc-Paul Gauthier

Matthew Browning

George Muhlschlegel

Nikos Chalaris

Conor Lavery

ADAMSON AND ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS

David Jansen

Abel Gill

SMART

Sue Zielinski

VS-A GROUP (ENVELOPE CONSULTANT)

Rob Van Santen

Gontran Dufour

Larissa Blaser



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