Eglinton West/Allen Road Station Potential South Side Entrance Options Online Consultation April 2 nd to April 16 th
Eglinton West/Allen Road Station Consultation #1 Most common comment: south side entrance very important Most common location requested Ben Nobleman Park Conversely, comments also expressed to avoid park (community orchard) Other locations requested: Police Station Lot and Everden Road Many expressed concerns crossing Eglinton and Allen
Crosstown Station Design: Principles for ALL Stations One fully accessible main entrance (elevators and escalators) One secondary entrance Cannot provide multiple secondary entrances (& multiple accessible entrances) at all stations for budgetary reasons
Potential South Side Entrance for Eglinton West/Allen Road Station Final Decision to include an additional secondary entrance on the south side of Eglinton will be made based on cost, community input & engineering factors over coming months Must get input from local community tonight and going forward Final Decisions on project scope & budget will be made by Metrolinx who is funding transit expansion
The Eglinton Crosstown LRT 10km Underground Central Section 10 km central underground: Keele Laird
The Eglinton Crosstown LRT Crosstown Plan Underground from Keele Street to Laird Drive in Leaside Dedicated transit lane from Laird Dr to Kennedy Station in Scarborough 60% faster than bus service today (e.g. only 15 minutes Keele to Yonge) Design Philosophy Integrate with surrounding neighbourhood Preserve space for future re-development Enhance the local sense of place Long-term sustainability Safe and enjoyable user experience Accessibility 6
Pedestrian Challenges Eglinton Avenue - looking West Eglinton looking West No Crosswalk Today New Crosswalk proposed at Strathearn, discussions with City Transportation
Pedestrian Challenges Allen Road - looking South
Context: Eglinton West Allen Station
Eglinton West Station Current Plan Two Crosstown Station Entrances on North Side South Entrance Dependent on Future Development at Police Station
Pedestrian Improvements New Walkway & Sunken Garden under Allen Rd Walkway connecting northside station entrances will allow pedestrians to cross Allen Road underground Existing crossings at street level will remain Existing entrance to Eglinton West Subway Station remains New Crosswalk Proposed at Strathearn
Eglinton West (Allen Rd) Station Interchange Station Two north side entrances to Crosstown Station North West entrance is fully accessible Underground Walkway between Entrances Fare lines below street level allows crossing underground (with or without using the TTC Existing Eglinton West Station Entrance remains Accessible Transfer to Subway 95 metre passenger platform Temporary and Long Term Bicycle Storage Potential Secondary Entrance, on South side of Eglinton Avenue 1/25/2012 Eglinton West Station - Preliminary Design Overview 12
Longitudinal Section Detail PERSPECTIVE SECTION VIEW ALONG EGLINTON AVENUE INTERIOR VIEW: CONCOURSE LEVELS INTERIOR VIEW: UPPER CONCOURSE
North East Entrance New Crosswalk Proposed at Strathearn
Eglinton West Subway Station Plaza Entrance + Sunken Garden Area
North West Entrance
Current Site with Potential Locations for South Entrance Potential South Side Entrance Locations
Option 0 No South Entrance (current design) Artistic Interpretation of Study Area
South Station Entrance Options
Option 1 Ben Nobleman Park Pavilion Artistic Interpretation of Study Area
Option 1 Ben Nobleman Park Pavilion Consists of a pavilion type entrance located at the north west corner of Ben Nobleman Park. The concept is to have a structure that is very open; almost transparent. It has continuous glazing on three sides permitting visibility from the street to the park, and from the park to the street. It serves as an entrance to the park, through a loggia in front of the entrance, and permits an easy connection to the existing east to west cross path in the park. The structure is located as far northwest as possible to limit impacts to the Park and Community Orchard as much as possible.
Option 1 Ben Nobleman Park Pavilion
Option 1 Ben Nobleman Park Pavilion FARE LINE AT LOWER CONCOURSE LOWER CONCOURSE AUTOMATIC DOOR STAIR TO BELOW ROOF ABOVE STREET/LOWER CONCOURSE OVERLAY PLAN
Option 1 Ben Nobleman Park Pavilion
Option 2 Ben Nobleman Park Green Roof Artistic Interpretation of Study Area
Option 2 Ben Nobleman Park Green Roof Consists of a green roof structure designed so as to appear to grow out of the park s topography. It follows the pavilion concept in providing an entrance to the park and visibility to and from the park. The green roof s sloped structure will appear to be continuous with the park, but controls will be put in place to limit access onto the roof structure.
Option 2 Ben Nobleman Park Green Roof
Option 2 Ben Nobleman Park Green Roof FARE LINE AT LOWER CONCOURSE LOWER CONCOURSE AUTOMATIC DOOR STAIR TO BELOW ROOF ABOVE STREET/LOWER CONCOURSE OVERLAY PLAN
Option 2 Ben Nobleman Park Green Roof
Option 2a Ben Nobleman Park Green Roof - Facing Everden
Option 2a Ben Nobleman Park Green Roof Facing Everden Option 2a consists of the green roof structure, reoriented to open to the west at Everden Road, rather than to the east. This design eliminates the logia and entrance to the park in favour of a more compact footprint, and less impact to the park. It still provides the amenities of a south side entrance; the cost benefits of a more economical entrance; all the while integrating into the park to be much less noticeable from within the park.
Option 2a Ben Nobleman Park Green Roof Facing Everden
Option 2b Ben Nobleman Park Glass Box Artistic Interpretation of Study Area
Option 2b Ben Nobleman Park Glass Box Option 2b consists of a simple rectangular volume entrance located at the north west corner of Ben Nobleman Park. The concept is to have a structure that is very open; almost transparent. It has continuous glazing on four sides permitting visibility from the street to the park, and from the park to the street. The mullions recall the arboreal nature of the park. The structure is located as far north west as possible to avoid impacting the existing Community Orchard as much as possible. Entry is directly from the Everden Road sidewalk located on the west side of the building as shown in the rendering below.
Option 2b Ben Nobleman Park Glass Box Update with Glass box from pa
Option 2b Ben Nobleman Park Glass Box FARE LINE AT LOWER CONCOURSE LOWER CONCOURSE ROOF ABOVE STAIR TO BELOW AUTOMATIC DOOR STREET/LOWER CONCOURSE OVERLAY PLAN
Option 2b Ben Nobleman Park Glass Box
Option 3 Division 13 Police Station Parking Lot Artistic Interpretation of Study Area
Option 3 Division 13 Police Station Parking Lot Option 3 consists of a south side entrance similar in design and material to the east and west entrances within the Division 13 Police Station parking lot. The entrance is located further south than the park side options due to the presence of utilities running on the south of Eglinton Avenue that must be avoided. The concept is similar to the North East Entrance in that it provides an entrance structure that can be easily incorporated into any future development of the site.
Option 3 Division 13 Police Station Parking
Option 3 Division 13 Police Station Parking FARE LINE AT LOWER CONCOURSE LOWER CONCOURSE STAIR TO BELOW AUTOMATIC DOOR STREET/LOWER CONCOURSE OVERLAY PLAN ROOF ABOVE
Option 3 Division 13 Police Station Parking
Option 4 Division 13 Police Station Glass Box Artistic Interpretation of Study Area
Option 4 Division 13 Police Station Glass Box Consists of a Glass Box design for the south entrance. The minimal sized entrance can be easily removed in the future so as to offer greater flexibility in design for future developments on the site while still maintaining an entrance.
Option 4 Division 13 Police Station Glass Box
Option 4 Division 13 Police Station Glass Box FARE LINE AT LOWER CONCOURSE LOWER CONCOURSE STAIR TO BELOW AUTOMATIC DOOR STREET/LOWER CONCOURSE OVERLAY PLAN ROOF ABOVE
Option 4 Division 13 Police Station Glass Box
OPTION O - No South Side Entrance Option 0 No South Entrance Advantages 1.No interference with existing utilities 2.More available space for the proposed utility relocates and construction staging area. 3.No impact in Ben Nobleman Park or 13 Division Police parking lot. Disadvantages 1.No Southern Entrance into Eglinton West (Allen) Station. 2.Pedestrians must cross Eglinton West to enter station West (Allen) Station. Prelim Additional Construction Cost based on Concept Excludes Contractor fees/overhead None no south entrance
Options 1, 2/2A & 2b Ben Nobleman Park Options Ben Nobleman Park Options Option 1 Park Pavilion 88 sq. M. ground floor area 120 sq. m. stair construction Option 2/2a Park Green Roof Pavilion 88 sq. M. ground floor area 120 sq. m. stair construction Option 2b Park Glass Box 60 sq. M. ground floor area 150 sq. m. stair construction Advantages (all Park Options) 1. Excellent access for people from south side of Eglinton West. 2. This location should capture 100% of the pedestrians south of Eglinton West. The green roofs in Option 2&2A integrate the building into the park. 2A and 2B face Everden. 2B smallest surface footprint 3. Entrance potentially serves as additional amenity to the community. 4. No major interference with existing or relocated utilities. 5. Lighting, safety, and security potentially improved within Ben Nobleman Park. Disadvantages (all Park Options) 1. Requires public park land at Ben Nobleman 2. Tree impacts TBD (replacement would be done based on City policy.) Prelim Construction Cost based on Concept Excludes Contractor fees/overhead Option 1 2.6MM Option 2/2a 2.4MM Option 2b 2.6MM
Options 3 &4 - Police Station Parking Lot Division 13 Police Station Parking Option 3 13 Division South Entrance 81 sq. M. ground floor area 146 sq. m. stair construction Option 4 13 Division Glass Box 81 sq. M. ground floor area 146 sq. m. stair construction Advantages 1. Provides south entrance without impacting Ben Nobleman Park. 2. Excellent south access into station. 3. Allows for future development to have access to station. Disadvantages 1. Significant conflict between proposed stairwell and relocated sanitary and storm sewers. 2. 3 parking spots lost for Option 3 and 14 spots lost for option 4. 3. Severe police mobility disadvantage for option 3 due to elimination of police vehicles direct access to Eglinton West Ave. Prelim Construction Cost based on Concept Excludes Contractor fees/overhead Option 3 3.4MM Option 4 3.2MM
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