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Location:
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King's College Road from College Street to Convocation
Hall; Knox College Walkway; Sir Daniel Wilson Walkway
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Project Cost: : | $5
million |
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What it is: |
First phase of the university's Open Space Plan to restore
and enhance the historical precinct of the St. George campus |
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Opening date: | Revitalization
2002 / 03 |
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What's in it: |
The reconstruction of King's College Road
to create a tree-lined ceremonial boulevard leading to King's College Circle.
The Knox College and Sir Daniel Wilson pedestrian walkways have been made into
'greenways' with decorative paving and planting.
The
Alumni Gates at College Street signal entry to the campus and King's College Road.
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the U of T Alumni Association, the Alumni
Gates were funded through the generosity of alumni donors around the world.
They were officially
opened as part of the Homecoming
celebrations, Saturday, Oct. 4/03. |
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users: |
U of T community, visitors
and public |
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Architects: | Andropogon
Associates Ltd. |
Awards
and Accolades: | City
of Toronto Architecture and Urban Design Awards 2005 Honourable Mention,
large places or neighbourhoods Canadian
Society of Landscape Architects Awards of Excellence in Landscape Architecture
2005 Regional Merit Award
U of T's Open
Space Plan has received the 2001
National Merit Award from the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects
and the 2001
Award of Excellence for Visions and Masterplans in the City of Toronto
Architecture and Urban Design Awards |
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University
Infrastructure Investment Fund |
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The generous support of many U of T alumni and friends |