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AGENDA
Highland Creek Village Area Study
7:00 7:05 Recap from last Meeting Establish Guiding Principles

7:40
8:30 8:50

Presentation / Group Activity Movement

Discussion Wrap up and Next Steps

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Area Study Timeline - 2011

March 2011 Working Group Meetings Begin Sept Oct 2011 Working Group Meetings Conclude Oct-Nov 2011 Community Information Meeting

Feb 2011 Report to Scarborough Community Council.

(available on webpage)

June - July 2011

Design Charrette

Nov Dec 2011 Final Recommendations to Community Council

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GUIDING PRINCIPLES
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Results
Strengths
Family friendly and safe community Small town community feel Close to 401, University , Green space History, Heritage Parks, Trees, Walks People (committed & invested willing to participate) Unique Greenspace University of Toronto Scarborough Campus Lots of Sunlight on Main Street Annual Heritage Day Parade Great New Businesses Quiet Country Atmosphere Historic Elements Canada Day Parade (esp. Legion) Many Commercial property owners also live in the community Easy access to Highland Creek Valley and Lake Potential to be pedestrian friendly Attracts Film Industry Established Community

Votes 8 7 6 5 5 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 1

Weaknesses Autobody shops (we're PRO small businesses) Traffic - speed, Volume Streetscape, run down, no theme Lack of Parking Lack of pedestrian friendly walkways No Grocery Store Lack village community action group

Votes 10 8 8 7 7 6 2

Commercial properties not maintained Limited customer base Sidewalks Businesses not thriving Public Transportation Homes Rented to University students
Dev S/B, Max 3 storeys Lack of greenery in the commercial area Lack of consistent vision for development. Probable contaminated soil (esp. auto uses) Planned Land use on Military Trail - townhomes

2 2 1 1 1 1
0 0 0 0 0

1
1 0 0

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Transformation
Create a vibrant community that attracts new businesses. Promote key sites that will enable positive change and drive re-investment in the area.
The Highland Creek Village identity will be promoted and refined with high quality urban design throughout the Village area that reinforces the character of the Village and promotes a mix of uses that expands population and creates diverse employment opportunities. Possible reconfigurations of the road network and way-finding elements shall assist in establishing stronger relationships and connections within the built environment. Automotive uses will be phased out, and transform over time into more compatible uses that promote and enhance the Village community.

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Community Identity
Reflect and refine the character of the Village.
The distinct Village character will be promoted by gateway features, public art, common light fixtures, and common architectural elements, while borrowing from past historical built elements to pay tribute of the Village's contextual heritage value. Opportunities will be explored to enhance connectivity to the open space network to the west of the Village and improve or reconfigure the existing green spaces in the village.

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Movement
Promote the use of transit, cycling and walking as viable modes of transportation to access and explore the Village area. Encourage new on-street and off-street parking opportunities.
Movement and connectivity will be enhanced within the Village area and into adjacent key areas, such as Highway 401 and the University campus to draw more visitors into the Village. Streetscape design will focus on an improved pedestrian and cycling environment, safe parking, and traffic calming conditions

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Safety and Accessibility

Foster comfort and safety and accommodate people of all abilities and ages within the physical environment.
By implementing Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles, through the construction and installation of appropriate lighting, signage, and accessible design elements, safety and accessibility will be improved and enhanced within the Village and surrounding area.

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Development as a Good Neighbour

Further define Highland Creek Village through compatible development and protection of the adjacent, stable, low-rise residential areas.
New buildings will be appropriately massed and scaled, responding to the communitys desire to create a high quality pedestrian environment while allowing for densities and heights that enable attractive developments that strengthen the community character. New development will provide for a range of housing options within the Village area, ensuring that detached homes continue to define the surrounding low-density area.

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MOVEMENT IN HIGHLAND CREEK

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ROADS AND PARKING

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Previous Transportation Studies

Two previous Studies on transportation in and around Highland Creek Village:

1986 MMM Group

1995 TSH Associates

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1986 - MMM

Alternative 1

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1986 - MMM

Alternative 2 / 3A

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1986 - MMM

Alternative 3

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1995 - TSH

Alternative 2A

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1995 - TSH

Alternative 7

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Some Conclusions from the 1995 Study

Between 1986 and 1994 traffic increased in the Village area in the range of 16% to 60% in some cases. The Village cannot develop, or redevelop significantly without changes to the road network in the short term and increased north/south capacity in the long term. Over the next 10 to 20 years (from 1995), traffic will continue to grow in Highland Creek Village at 5% east/westbound and 17% north/southbound. The existing road network cannot accommodate this growth. An at-grade intersection at Meadowvale Road and Highway 2A is proposed as an option to alleviate north/south traffic.

Note: At the time of both of these studies, Highway 2A was owned by the Province. As this is no longer the case, the City has more flexibility as to what happens with this road.
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Current Road Network

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Legend and Key Map

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Legend and Key Map

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Legend and Key Map

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Legend and Key Map

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Transit Services

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The Planned Cycling Network

Bikeway Networks
Source: Toronto Bike Plan 2001

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Morrish Rd

Planned Right Of Way Widths

Military Trail - 27 metres

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More on ROW Widths

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Other Interesting Circumstances

South side of Old Kingston Road, east of Military Trail

Lawson Road South of Kingston Road.

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GROUP EXERCISE
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Reimagining the Road Network

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Key Road Network Opportunities

Kingston Road and Lawson Road Intersection Old Kingston Road and Morrish Road Intersection

Multiple accesses to Highway 2A

Lawson Bridge

Highway 2A

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Other Considerations
How can we modify the existing road network to promote a safe and effective pedestrian environment and address the following?
How can we alleviate traffic and speeding concerns? Are there too many entrances/exits to and from Highway 2A? If yes, which should we eliminate? How can the road network ensure that the Village is approached as a destination as opposed to a by-pass? Could any roadways be modified to provide a gateway intersection? Where should visitors to the area be parking? How can we promote more pedestrian friendly intersections throughout the Village. How can we promote cycling to and around the Village? Do GO and the TTC adequately serve the area? If not, how could service be improved?

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GROUP EXERCISE
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Other Concepts

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Concept #1

Realignment of Kinston Road and Morrish Rd.

Realignment of Kingston Road into two T intersections at Lawson Road and Old Kingston Road.

Elimination of multiple points of access Highway 2A

Create additional onramp to Highway 2A from Lawson Road.

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Concept #2

Realignment of Kinston Road and Morrish Rd.

Realignment of Kingston Road into two T intersections at Lawson Road and Old Kingston Road.

Elimination of multiple points of access Highway 2A

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Concept #3

Realignment of Kinston Road and Morrish Rd.

Realignment of Kingston Road into two T intersections at Lawson Road and Old Kingston Road.

Elimination of multiple points of access Highway 2A Remove the Lawson Bridge and create an at-grade, signalized intersection at Lawson Road and Highway 2A.

Create an at-grade, nonsignalized connecting Military Trail and Colonel Danforth Trail.

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DISCUSSION
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WRAP UP AND NEXT STEPS

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When is the Next meeting?

Beginning of June TBD, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. St. Joseph's Parish - Meeting Room 2 200 Morrish Road

Topic : URBAN DESIGN

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What should we do in the meantime?

Chat with your neighbours about the study and Highland Creek.
Find examples of buildings, streetscapes, designs, concepts that we can apply to the Highland Creek Village. Bring them along next time. Think of something you didnt mention at the meeting? Send me an email or give me a call.

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Where do I get More Information?

Follow us on the Web at www.toronto.ca/planning/highlandcreekvillage.htm
Follow us on Twitter @HCvillage

Graig Uens
Planner, Community Planning Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Drive, 4th Floor Toronto, ON M1P 4N7 Phone: 416-396-4203 Fax: 416-396-4265 guens@toronto.ca

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THANK YOU
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