Board 1 of 25 WELCOME Thank you for attending our first community Open House. We want to hear from you our neighbours, local businesses and other stakeholders as we develop plans for the site. This Open House is one of the first steps in our community engagement process for the redevelopment of 250 Wincott Drive (Richview Plaza) and 4620 Eglinton Avenue West. The purpose of this Open House is to: Introduce you to Trinity Group and Build Toronto; Provide you with site, neighbourhood and policy context; Share our Development Objectives with you; and Hear your thoughts and priorities early in the development process. We value your input. Please take a moment to fill out a comment form and speak with the development team representatives in the room to share your feedback. Please note this is our first time engaging publicly with the community and we have not submitted a development application to the City. Our Open House display boards are organized as follows: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. CITY-WIDE AND LOCAL PLANNING CONTEXT 3. YOUR COMMUNITY 4. DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES
INTRODUCTION Board 2 of 25 Who Are We? Trinity Group and Build Toronto are collaborating on this project. Trinity Group and Build Toronto are working together to redevelop Richview Plaza and 4620 Eglinton Avenue West. Trinity Group and Build Toronto are responsible developers and community builders committed to engaging with the community and working collaboratively with the City of Toronto. We would like to introduce ourselves, our values and our objectives. Trinity Group Since its inception, Trinity Group strives to become the leader others follow. Through it s belief that each and every property comes with its own unique set of opportunities, Trinity Group has applied its experience and innovation to turn its developments into category defining success - separating them from the pack, and creating inspired spaces that flourish for their tenants and the communities they inhabit. Trinity Group is active in three distinct segments of real-estate development: Urban Mixed-Use Centres, Community Centres and Large Format Centres. In each, the company strives to create spaces that allow tenants to thrive and communities to prosper. Build Toronto The City of Toronto established Build Toronto as an arm s-length real estate and development corporation to fully leverage its surplus and underutilized real estate assets. The company s vision is to develop surplus and underused City land to attract commercial development, create desirable jobs and improve the livability of the City. Build Toronto s mission is to be a catalyst for sustainable development, operate in a commercially viable manner and continually support City Council, City departments, the development community and the citizens of Toronto. In addition to generating an annual dividend for the City of Toronto, Build Toronto s five City-Building Strategic Priorities are: Engagement Livable Neighourhoods Sustainability Employment Transit-Oriented Development
INTRODUCTION Board 3 of 25 Site Context Our project proposes combining two properties Richview Plaza and 4620 Eglinton Avenue West. Richview Plaza 250 Wincott Dr. Owned by Trinity Group Size: 5.3 acres 4620 Eglinton Ave. West Owned by Build Toronto Size: 2.2 acres
INTRODUCTION Board 4 of 25 Where Are We In The Engagement Process? We are in the early stages of development and are committed to engaging with the community before submitting an application to the City of Toronto. We are here Fall/ January February May 27 Summer/ Fall Winter End of 2011 2015 2017 2017 2017 Fall 2017 2017 2017 2017 2018 #1 #2 #3 #4 City of Toronto declares 4620 Eglinton Ave. West surplus to its needs for Build Toronto to explore redevelopment opportunities Trinity Group purchases Richview Plaza Early meetings begin with Councillor John Campbell and community group representatives Brook Pooni Associates come on board as the community facilitation team to support community engagement Community Open House to introduce the project at Richview Plaza and 4620 Eglinton Ave. West Share preliminary concepts with the community Refine plans based on feedback Share the proposal with community Submit development application Participate in City-led community meetings Seek feedback from various stakeholders Revise proposal What is our approach to public engagement? As we begin this process, we want to establish clear lines of communication with the community. This means greater transparency, inclusiveness and collaboration over and above the City of Toronto s statutory community consultation process. We have learned a great deal from spending time in your community. Our vision and future plans for the site will reflect some of these opportunities and will include ideas raised throughout this process.
INTRODUCTION Board 5 of 25 Balancing Interests How does public engagement inform the plans for this property? Public engagement is a key part of the development approval process. It is one of the inputs we need to consider when undertaking a new development proposal. Provincial and Municipal Policies Business Objectives Inputs Existing Property Conditions and Constraints Community Input As we are developing our plans, we need to consider a number of different stakeholders and interests. Our goal is to maintain open communication with you throughout our development process. Please provide us with your email address so that we can keep you updated.
INTRODUCTION Board 6 of 25 Where Are You Coming From? Please tell us where you live by placing a red dot on the map. Image credit: Google Maps
INTRODUCTION Board 7 of 25 Where Are You Going? Please tell us where you travel to for work by placing a blue dot on the map. Image credit: Google Maps
CITY-WIDE AND LOCAL PLANNING CONTEXT Board 8 of 25 Civic Policies And Role In Community Planning Future planning of this property is informed by Provincial and City of Toronto policies. Provincial Policy Statement The Provincial Policy Statement provides province-wide direction on land use planning to promote resilient communities, a strong economy and a clean and healthy environment. It includes policies on key issues that affect our communities including the efficient use and management of land and infrastructure, protection of environment and resources and ensuring appropriate opportunities for employment and residential development, including support for a mix of uses. Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe The Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe is a framework for implementing the Government of Ontario s vision for building stronger, prosperous communities by better managing growth in the region. The Plan guides decisions on a wide range of issues including transportation, infrastructure planning, land-use planning, urban form, housing, natural heritage, economic growth and resource protection. City of Toronto Official Plan The Official Plan provides the policy framework to shape our city and is a statement of objectives and policies that guide city planning decisions. The current Official Plan is intended to ensure that the City of Toronto evolves, improves and realizes its full potential in areas such as transit, land use development and the environment. Urban Design Guidelines The Toronto Official Plan states that good urban design is an important part of its implementation strategy. Urban design guidelines, such as the Avenues and Mid-Rise, and Tall Buildings Design Guidelines, are adopted to advance the policies, goals and objectives of the Plan and help translate these directions into desired outcomes for the design of streets, parks, open spaces and buildings. Toronto Green Standard The Toronto Green Standard is an important performance management tool for new development aimed at lessening future infrastructure demands and environmental impacts. Toronto Green Standard integrates environmental performance requirements established through City policy, guidelines and regulations, and implements these through established land use planning processes.
CITY-WIDE AND LOCAL PLANNING CONTEXT Board 9 of 25 City of Toronto Official Plan Toronto s Official Plan sets the long-term vision for how and where communities should grow. The Official Plan undergoes a municipal comprehensive review every five years to ensure that the Plan is fulfilling its vision. The Official Plan provides a strategic framework for growth in the following areas: Urban Growth Focused development in areas with easy access to transit to maximize use of existing urban infrastructure. Mixed-Use Compact urban form with complete communities where people can live, work, learn and play. Diverse Housing A range of housing types for people in all life stages. Increased affordability in all communities. Public Realm High quality public realm featuring public squares and parks, community gardens, public art, and a comfortable environment for pedestrians and cyclists. Resilient Economy Resiliency through compact communities and a strong local economy. Sustainability Promoting sustainability through transit-oriented development and by investing in naturalization and landscaping improvements, tree planting and preservation, and sustainable technologies for stormwater management and energy efficiency.
CITY-WIDE AND LOCAL PLANNING CONTEXT Board 10 of 25 Toronto Is Growing Toronto is Canada s most populous city and the fourth largest city in North America. Canada s population is growing and Toronto is absorbing the majority of this growth. The city s livability, diversity, vibrancy, employment opportunities and unique neighbourhoods are attracting people from all over the world. Among Canada s 33 census metropolitan areas, Toronto is ranked No.1 in population growth. According to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, Toronto s population is approximately 2.6 million and is forecast to grow to 3.4 million people by 2041. Between 2006 and 2011, Toronto s population increased by 6.9%. By comparison, Ward 4 s population increased by 1.9% during the same time frame. The population within 2 km of the project site is expected to increase by 3.2% over the next 5 years. Growth in Toronto is focused in the Downtown and Central Waterfront, Centres, Avenues and other Mixed-Use areas with good access to public transit, jobs, retail and amenities. Our project site is located along an Avenue and is defined as a Mixed-Use area within Toronto s Official Plan. POPULATION CHANGE Millions 7 2011 Estimate 6 2016 Estimate 2021 Projected 6.17 6.52 5.77 5 4 3 2.70 2.85 2.97 2 1 0 City of Toronto Greater Toronto Area Image credit: Tom Moeres
CITY-WIDE AND LOCAL PLANNING CONTEXT Board 11 of 25 Etobicoke These are a number of features and key landmarks that characterize Etobicoke today. Hwy 407 Hwy 407 Humber Arboretum West Humber Parkland Toronto Pearson Airport Hwy 401 Humber River Eglinton Ave. W. Centennial Park Hwy 427 Bloor St. Project Site Natural Features Etobicoke Civic Centre Cloverdale Mall Dundas Kipling TTC/GO Islington TTC Mimico Creek The Queensway Central Gathering Areas Sherway Gardens QEW Mimico GO Station Humber Bay Park Transit Hubs Etobicoke Creek Major Transportation Routes + Infrastructure Colonel Samuel Smith Park Image credit: Google Images
CITY-WIDE AND LOCAL PLANNING CONTEXT Board 12 of 25 Understanding the Local Context There are a number of things that we understand about the local area. Etobicoke has been growing, much like the rest of the GTA. We need to have a greater understanding of our project s role within the neighbourhood, city and region. This includes an awareness of transit planning, transportation infrastructure and how we can become a focal point on Eglinton Avenue West. A new urban village on this arterial street requires a thoughtful understanding and awareness of the surrounding context. Image credit: www.torontowide.com Image credit: Fransico Pardo
YOUR COMMUNITY Board 13 of 25 Your Richview Community Our project site is located in the large, diverse Richview neighbourhood, in close proximity to parks, transportation routes and schools. The Richview neighbourhood is a primarily residential community named after a post office built in 1852. Originally an agricultural community, the streets of this neighbourhood are now lined with mature trees and a mix of post WWII bungalows and high rise buildings. Housing There is a mix of single family homes, high rise buildings and townhouses. 44% of people own their homes.* 56% of people rent their homes.* *Statistics Canada, 2016 Transportation With access to east-west and north-south highways, five arterial roads, and surface transit routes that connect to the GO and Bloor-Danforth and Yonge subway lines, the Richview community is well connected to different parts of the Greater Toronto Area. Toronto Pearson International Airport is less than 10-minutes away by car from the project site. Retail There are several small retail plazas within the Richview community. Retail offerings in these small outdoor retail plazas include Metro, LCBO, neighbourhood shops and services, among others. Overall, we have heard the residents are underserved by retail in this community. Parks Our project site is well situated in a neighbourhood of parks. Over 11 public parks are located within a 2-km radius of our project site, the largest of which are Silver Creek Park and Richview Park. COMMENT FORM QUESTION 1 What is missing in your neighbourhood? Fill out a comment form to share your thoughts on what additions could be beneficial to your community.
YOUR COMMUNITY Board 14 of 25 What s Important To You At The Current Site? 4650 Eglinton Ave. W. (Shannex) 4750 Eglinton Ave. W. Image credit: Google Maps
YOUR COMMUNITY Board 15 of 25 How Do You Want To Experience The Site in the Future? We see an opportunity to create a livable, mixed-use development with renewed retail at this location. In one to two words, can you describe what will make a great, future development?
DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES Board 16 of 25 What We ve Heard Over the last few months we have had informal meetings with representatives from the Richmond Gardens Ratepayers Residents Association and Friends of Silver Creek School to learn about your neighbourhood and priorities. This has helped us shape the following seven development objectives. This is what we heard are important considerations as we move through our engagement process. 1 Ensure that community members are heard, involved and engaged in the process 2 Opportunity to easily access information that has been publicly distributed 3 Understand the planning process and rationale used for future development 4 Open communication about the open-door and closeddoor items 5 Maintain quality of life with future responsible development COMMENT FORM QUESTION 2 What have we missed? Please fill out our comment form and speak to our development team to share your priorities and experience of the neighbourhood.
DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES Board 17 of 25 1. A New Urban Heart In Your Community Richview Plaza has been a destination for the community, and we want to create a new legacy project and urban heart for Richview. We are looking to introduce public gathering spaces that attract vibrancy and support community a new meeting place for the neighbourhood. Help us create a great, new centre at this location. Image credit: Canadian Tourism Commission
DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES Board 18 of 25 2. City Building & Financial Value One of Trinity Group s focus areas is Urban Mixed Use Centres that strive to create spaces that allow tenants to thrive and communities to prosper. Woodbine Redevelopment Woodbine s 684-acre site will be transformed in the years to come into a city within a city and seek to be a future urban heart of northwest Toronto. The city within a city concept is strategically designed to unlock the value of the undeveloped land, generating long-term revenues that will sustainably support Woodbine Entertainment Group s horse racing operations, and thousands of farming jobs in rural communities across Ontario. The vision for the plan is for Woodbine to continue to be the ultimate destination for horse racing and gaming, while integrating new expanded entertainment and cultural offerings, food and dining, hotel, shopping, office space, post-secondary education, recreation, health, wellness, and urban residential living. The Shops at Lansdowne Park Historical beauty meets major commerce at this site located in The Glebe neighbourhood next to the historic Rideau Canal. Lansdowne Park represents Trinity Group s unique approach to mixed-use developments, with direct access to downtown via Bank Street. Home to a newly renovated stadium drawing thousands of Ottawa Redblacks, Fury and 67 s fans to the area, Lansdowne Park has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site through preserving the Aberdeen Pavilion and the Horticulture Buildings. Rendering of the master plan for Woodbine development. Rendering of the Shops at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa. Image of the Bayview & Broadway redevelopment in Toronto. Rendering of the Trinity District at Lakeview in Mississauga.
DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES Board 19 of 25 2. City Building & Financial Value Build Toronto s approach to development is to create greater financial and City-Building value from the City s underutilized real estate assets. While every development project is viewed through the lens of City-Building, Build Toronto recognizes that these projects must be financially viable. Its foremost responsibility is to create better value from the assets transferred from the City. Leveraging underutilized real estate assets enables the company to provide financial returns through an annual dividend and by generating additional revenues for the City in the form of development fees and charges, and new property taxes. In terms of City-Building, the company looks to create new public realm to enhance the streetscape, new residential space to support our growing City and new commercial space to accommodate employment. The developments Build Toronto has initiated are starting to rise across the City. These projects will continue to bring in revenue and help grow Toronto. Rendering of 505 Richmond St. W., downtown Toronto, mixeduse project initiated by Build Toronto. Rendering of 75 Billy Bishop Way, North York, retail development under construction by Build Toronto. Rendering of the proposed Etobicoke Civic Centre, design competition and business case initiated by Build Toronto. Rendering of the Ordnance Triangle project, downtown Toronto, mixed-use development initiated by a Build Toronto Joint Venture.
DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES Board 20 of 25 3. Integrating Land Uses The integration and mix of land uses makes for a balanced development. Toronto is a city of diverse neighbourhoods, and within them, the most balanced projects often feature a mix of uses. A mix of uses means strength and flexibility for all. Cities are stronger with hybrid forms than the single use mono-culture of years past. Parklawn Rd. and Lakeshore Blvd. W., Toronto, ON City Creek Centre, Salt Lake City, Utah City Creek Center, Salt Lake City, Utah via Flickr by Ken Lund is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 The revitalized site will be at heart of the community, offering a number of opportunities to live, work, shop, and play. We believe a comprehensive mixed-use development would be the right addition to the neighbourhood. 4th and King St., San Franciso, CA Street level via Flickr by Payton Chung is licensed under CC BY 2.0
DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES Board 21 of 25 4. Great Urban Design Great projects have great urban design. Mrhayata, Japan Lompoc Street, Los Angeles, CA Creating a sense of place is an exercise in integrated land uses, appropriate densities and a critical mass of people, and great urban design. What do you think makes for a great urban experience? What can we learn from other local or internationally successful urban design examples? What should we be considering as we design the public realm for the site? High Line, New York City, NY Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC Waterfront shopping via Flickr by La Citta Vita is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES Board 22 of 25 5. New Residential Opportunities Etobicoke is growing and new homes are needed to accommodate a range of residents. Etobicoke is home to a diverse population in age and ethnicity. As Etobicoke continues to grow, it will be important to provide new residential opportunities to encourage positive growth, support various stages of life and the density needed to support retail vitality and vibrancy. Image credit: Danielle Petti
DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES Board 23 of 25 6. Enhanced Retail to Serve the Community We want to create a diverse retail environment that is relevant to the neighbourhood and that can serve the community of today and tomorrow. Our project site is directly connected to the adjacent neighbourhood and is home to a range of neighbourhood shops and services. The retail plaza is busy throughout the day, people run their daily errands, meet their friends for coffee, or to have a bite to eat. The redevelopment of Richview Plaza and 4620 Eglinton Avenue West will contribute to the diversity of shops, amenities and services to serve existing and new residents. We will be exploring ways to add a greater variety of retail and new gathering spaces so that this plaza feels like a true extension of the neighbourhood.
DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES Board 24 of 25 7. Open Communication We want you to be engaged. Your feedback will assist us in shaping our future proposal, along with planning policies, the sites geography and the advice of our development consultants and City staff. COMMENT FORM QUESTION 3 Let us know your thoughts on the project s seven development objectives by providing your thoughts on the comment form.
Board 25 of 25 Thank You and Keep in Touch! We appreciate your attendance at our Open House. COMMENT FORM QUESTION 4 Are there any other comments that you would like to share with us? Please let us know on the comment form. Your feedback is important to us and will inform the next phase of our planning process. Our next step is to develop and refine concepts for this site. To receive project updates and be invited to future events, please leave your email at the registration desk. If you have any questions, please contact: Aliya Tejani, Brook Pooni Associates at atejani@brookpooni.com.