Kennedy Station Public Realm Master Plan - Final Report

To implement the Master Plan, ten goals are outlined to guide public realm improvements that contribute to a multi-modal transportation network anchored by public transit, provide well-connected, safe, and accessible streets and open spaces, as well as strengthen placemaking and public art. Conceptual design demonstrations for the Master Plan's five core areas provide detailed area-specific guidance for the implementation of public realm improvements. The conceptual phasing approach outlines three timed phases and a future phase for implementing the Master Plan, helping to align public realm improvements with major infrastructure projects and anticipated shifts in travel demand. The Master Plan outlines 45 public realm improvements to be initiated over the next 30+ years, with the near-term phase (first seven years) advancing new and enhanced connections and multi-use trails, design elements that improve safety and accessibility, and wayfinding during on-going construction. These near-term actions will improve safety and physical connections for pedestrians and active mobility users. The Master Plan is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 and advances the policy directions of Toronto's Official Plan. The Master Plan was developed in collaboration with an inter-divisional and inter-agency Technical Advisory Committee and is informed by a two-stage public engagement process. Next steps to implementation of the Master Plan include identifying funding opportunities, determining alignments with other initiatives, and advancing initiatives in collaboration with City divisions, agencies, other levels of government and relevant entities. Further studies would be required to enable some of the Master Plan's recommendations for public realm improvements.

3. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to use the Kennedy Station Public Realm Master Plan, attached as Attachment 1 to this report, to inform the review of the design and implementation of transit projects within the Study Area. 4. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services and General Manager, Parks and Recreation to use the Kennedy Station Public Realm Master Plan, attached as Attachment 1 to this report, to inform the design and implementation of public realm improvements as part of capital works projects within the Study Area.