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1. Destination: Provide a celebrated public realm 6. Utilize Existing Amenities: Protect existing splash pad
connecting Londoners to the Thames from downtown and and historic One Dundas. Provide connection to TVP and
surrounding neighborhoods across the river. The Ribbon protect existing mature trees where possible.
Overlook establishes a signature iconic element with
striking views of the Thames and downtown. 7. Design as a Catalyst: The Forks is the prime location for
future investment for London. Phase one improvements
2. Accessibility: Make park amenities accessible for shall be designed with the flexibility to accommodate a
everyone. This can be accomplished by constructing range of development and programming opportunities in
terraces with a sloping sidewalk that provides wheelchair future phases.
access from Ivey Park to the performance terrace.
8. Feasible: The final design must be realistic in terms
3. Durability: Quality materials and crafted details will of constructability and ability to obtain permits and
be utilized to create a place that will endure many public approvals.
events throughout the seasons. The Forks must be able
to withstand heavy pedestrian use on a daily basis. The
design must also be resilient year-round and endure
episodic flooding.
A D Protect existing
splash pad F
D
E Protect existing H F
One Dundas
B
E
C I
A F Identify specimen
trees and protect F
F when possible
F I J
G Remove invasive
H vegation and open
F up views
G
B H Limit improvements I
to bottom of F
existing riverbank
F
G
A
F
F
F
G F F
F
Ribbon Overlook Alternative 1
(Original Design Competition)
Ribbon Overlook Alternative 2
Ribbon Overlook Alternative 3
Ribbon Overlook Alternative 4
Terraces - Urban Alternative
A Upper Terrace
B A
Amphitheater seating
C Performance Terrace
D Lower Terrace
E A
Accessible sloping
sidewalk
F First Nations Treaty
Signing Monument
G Play area
G
A
D B
F
C
E
Terraces - Vegetated Alternative
A Upper Terrace
B A
Amphitheater seating
C Performance Terrace
D Lower Terrace
E A
Accessible sloping
sidewalk
F First Nations Treaty
Signing Monument
G Play area
G
A
D
F
C
B
E
Harris Park - Urban Edge Alternative
A Programmable plaza
B Habitat island
C Seating terrace
B
C
A
A
C
C A
C
Harris Park - Vegetated Edge Alternative
A Lawn pods
B Habitat island
C Seating terrace
B
C
C
B
C
Museum London/ Dundas Connection
B Relocate crosswalk
E Museum events
plaza