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Draft Environmental Study Report
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Study overview
The City of Toronto is conducting a "Schedule C" Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to study and develop streetscape improvement plans and traffic lane modifications along the Jarvis Street corridor from Bloor Street East to Queen Street East. The study is an opportunity for the public to provide input into a design concept for Jarvis Street that will:
- Meet the aesthetic and historic objectives of the area
- Improve the streetscaping features
Study area map
Jarvis Street is a north-south arterial road and primary commuter route. View map of study area in PDF format (PDF).
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Jarvis Street Streetscape Traffic Study 2005
A comprehensive transportation study on the area was completed in January 2005. This study assessed existing and future traffic conditions along Jarvis Street and adjacent streets. The study recommended that the removal of the reversible centre lane be further considered. Within the current EA, the physical feasibility of this reconfiguration is being assessed. We welcome your input on this and other aspects of the current study.
Please download the Jarvis Street Streetscape Traffic Study 2005 (PDF).
Study purpose
The purpose of this study is to improve Jarvis Street's public realm in a manner that compliments the area's existing built form and redevelopment, while recognizing the street as a cultural corridor with an emphasis on its historical significance.
Key Elements of the Study:
- Assess the physical feasibility and alternative designs for removing the reversible centre lane
- Identify opportunities for streetscaping along Jarvis Street between Bloor Street and Queen Street
- Identify preferred alternative solution to meet the streetscaping initiatives of the City and establish a sense of place along Jarvis Street
Opportunity Statement
The streetscaping opportunities that the City is studying for implementation on Jarvis Street will provide improvements that:
- Establish this section of Jarvis as a cultural corridor with an emphasis on its historical significance. Jarvis Street will be established as an important public place, and not just an arterial road for vehicles.
- Enhance the urban and the pedestrian environment through fostering environmental sustainability and cultural landscapes through effective:
- Sustainable sidewalk design;
- Streetscaping, greening, sustainable technologies (e.g., bioswales)
- Lighting
- Public art that highlights significant views and vistas; and
- Preservation, protection and celebration of the remaining historic significance of the Jarvis Street Corridor
- Implement a traffic improvement strategy that allows for effective access that complements the City’s streetscaping and urban design initiatives.
Public consultation
Transportation Services has completed the Environmental Study Report (ESR) and will be seeking authority from the City's Public Works and Infrastructure Committee to file the ESR in the public record. Members of the public are welcome to attend the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee meeting address the Committee by making a deputation. Please click here (PDF) for further information.
The second Public Open House was held on Thursday, January 22, 2009. View Notice (PDF):
Materials presented:
Comments on the materials presented were accepted until February 6, 2009. These comments were used by the project team to complete the ESR.
Community Update: August 1, 2008 (PDF).
Jarvis Streetscape Walk: Saturday May 10:
The first Jarvis Streetscape Open House was held on Wednesday, March 19, 2008. View Public Notice (PDF).
Materials presented:
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Visit the Facebook Group: Jarvis Streetscape Improvement
Community Advisory Group (CAG)
The Community Advisory Group is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on the study before it is presented to the general public. This includes (but may not be limited to) trees and landscaping, street furniture, fencing, plaques, decoration, street lighting, paving and design treatments and public art. The CAG is working with the project team to provide feedback so that the streetscape reflects their vision of the street and neighbourhood.
- Meeting 2 (November 18, 2008)
- Meeting 1 (February 21, 2008)
- Related materials
- Terms of Reference (PDF)
- Tour of site (PDF)
- Drawings of utilities: These conceptual drawings help to illustrate the design constraints of the study with respect to the utility placements within the Jarvis Street corridor.
Next steps
The project team will consider all comments received by February 6, 2009 to complete the project's Environmental Study Report (ESR).
Upon completion of the ESR, City staff will write a report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee for their endorsement (May 5, 2009) and for City Council's approval (May 25 & 26, 2009). If the project is approved by City Council, the ESR will be placed on the public record. The public and review agencies will be notified of the study completion. The public and review agencies will then have 30 days to review the ESR.
Should any individual, group or agency have significant environmental concerns, they can request the Minister of the Environment to issue a Part II Order against the City within this 30-day period. If no Part II Orders are received, the project is considered approved and the City will proceed with this project as outlined in this ESR.
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Contact us
If you have questions or would like to be placed on our mailing list, please contact us:
Mike Logan
City of Toronto, Public Consultation Unit
Tel: 416-392-2962
Email: Jarvis@toronto.ca
Facebook Group: Jarvis Streetscape Improvement
24 Hour Comment Line: 416-397-7777
Fax: 416-392-2974
TTY: 416-397-0831
Mail: City of Toronto, Public Consultation Unit
55 John Street, 19th Floor, Toronto ON, M5V 3C6
Media inquiries
All media inquiries can be directed:
Steve Johnston
Communications and Consultation
Tel. 416-392-4391
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