allen road-eglinton west station: potential south side entrance options

Eglinton West/Allen Road Station Potential South Side Entrance Options

Online ConsultationApril 2nd to April 16th

Eglinton West/Allen Road Station Consultation #1

• Most common comment: south side entrance very important

• Most common location requested – Ben Nobleman Park

• Conversely, comments also expressed to avoid park (community orchard)

• Other locations requested: Police Station Lot and Everden Road

• Many expressed concerns crossing Eglinton and Allen

Crosstown Station Design: Principles for ALL Stations• One fully accessible main entrance (elevators and escalators)

• One secondary entrance

• Cannot provide multiple secondary entrances (& multiple accessible entrances) at all stations for budgetary reasons

Potential South Side Entrance forEglinton West/Allen Road Station• Final Decision to include an additional secondary entrance on the south

side of Eglinton will be made based on cost, community input & engineering factors over coming months

• Must get input from local community tonight and going forward

• Final Decisions on project scope & budget will be made by Metrolinx who is funding transit expansion

The Eglinton Crosstown LRT

10km Underground Central Section

10 km central underground: Keele – Laird

The Eglinton Crosstown LRT

Crosstown Plan

• Underground from Keele Street to Laird Drive in Leaside

• Dedicated transit lane from Laird Dr to Kennedy Station in Scarborough

• 60% faster than bus service today (e.g. only 15 minutes Keele to Yonge)

Design Philosophy

• Integrate with surrounding neighbourhood

• Preserve space for future re-development

• Enhance the local “sense of place”

• Long-term sustainability

• Safe and enjoyable user experience

• Accessibility

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Pedestrian Challenges

Eglinton Avenue - looking West

•Eglinton looking West

•No Crosswalk Today

• New Crosswalk proposed at Strathearn, discussions with City Transportation

Pedestrian Challenges

Allen Road - looking South

Context: Eglinton West Allen Station

Eglinton West Station – Current PlanTwo Crosstown Station Entrances on North SideSouth Entrance Dependent on Future Development at Police Station

• Walkway connecting northside station entrances will allow pedestrians to cross Allen Road underground

• Existing crossings at street level will remain

• Existing entrance to Eglinton West Subway Station remains

• New Crosswalk Proposed at Strathearn

Pedestrian ImprovementsNew Walkway & Sunken Garden under Allen Rd

12Eglinton West Station - Preliminary Design Overview

1/25/2012

Eglinton West (Allen Rd) Station Interchange Station• Two north side entrances to Crosstown Station

• North West entrance is fully accessible

• Underground Walkway between Entrances

• Fare lines below street level allows crossing underground (with or without using the TTC

• Existing Eglinton West Station Entrance remains

• Accessible Transfer to Subway

• 95 metre passenger platform

• Temporary and Long Term Bicycle Storage

• Potential Secondary Entrance, on South side of Eglinton Avenue

Longitudinal Section Detail

INTERIOR VIEW: CONCOURSE LEVELS INTERIOR VIEW: UPPER CONCOURSE

PERSPECTIVE SECTION VIEW ALONG EGLINTON AVENUE

North East Entrance New Crosswalk Proposed at Strathearn

Eglinton West Subway Station Plaza Entrance + Sunken Garden Area

North West Entrance

Current Site withPotential Locations for South Entrance

Potential South Side Entrance Locations

Option 0 – No South Entrance (current design)

Artistic Interpretation of Study AreaArtistic Interpretation of Study Area

South Station Entrance Options

Potential South Entrance Options:

Option 1 – Ben Nobleman Park Pavilion



Option 1 – Ben Nobleman Park PavilionConsists of a pavilion type entrance located at the north west corner of Ben Nobleman Park.

The concept is to have a structure that is very open; almost transparent. It has continuous glazing on three sides permitting visibility from the street to the park, and from the park to the street.

It serves as an entrance to the park, through a loggia in front of the entrance, and permits an easy connection to the existing east to west cross path in the park.

The structure is located as far northwest as possible to limit impacts to the Park and Community Orchard as much as possible.

Consists of a pavilion type entrance located at the north west corner of Ben Nobleman Park.

The concept is to have a structure that is very open; almost transparent. It has continuous glazing on three sides permitting visibility from the street to the park, and from the park to the street.

It serves as an entrance to the park, through a loggia in front of the entrance, and permits an easy connection to the existing east to west cross path in the park.

The structure is located as far northwest as possible to limit impacts to the Park and Community Orchard as much as possible.



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FARE LINE AT LOWER CONCOURSE

STREET/LOWER CONCOURSE OVERLAY PLAN


Option 2 – Ben Nobleman Park Green Roof



Option 2 – Ben Nobleman Park Green RoofConsists of a green roof structure designed so as to appear to grow out of the park’s topography.

It follows the pavilion concept in providing an entrance to the park and visibility to and from the park. The green roof’s sloped structure will appear to be continuous with the park, but controls will be put in place to limit access onto the roof structure.

Consists of a green roof structure designed so as to appear to grow out of the park’s topography.

It follows the pavilion concept in providing an entrance to the park and visibility to and from the park. The green roof’s sloped structure will appear to be continuous with the park, but controls will be put in place to limit access onto the roof structure.



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Option 2a – Ben Nobleman Park Green Roof - Facing Everden


Option 2a – Ben Nobleman Park Green Roof – Facing Everden

Option 2a consists of the green roof structure, reoriented to open to the west at Everden Road, rather than to the east.

This design eliminates the logia and entrance to the park in favour of a more compact footprint, and less impact to the park. It still provides the amenities of a south side entrance; the cost benefits of a more economical entrance; all the while integrating into the park to be much less noticeable from within the park.

Option 2a consists of the green roof structure, reoriented to open to the west at Everden Road, rather than to the east.

This design eliminates the logia and entrance to the park in favour of a more compact footprint, and less impact to the park. It still provides the amenities of a south side entrance; the cost benefits of a more economical entrance; all the while integrating into the park to be much less noticeable from within the park.

Potential South Entrance Options:Option 2a – Ben Nobleman Park Green Roof – Facing Everden


Option 2b – Ben Nobleman Park Glass Box



Option 2b – Ben Nobleman Park Glass BoxOption 2b consists of a simple rectangular‐volume entrance located at the north west corner of Ben Nobleman Park.

The concept is to have a structure that is very open; almost transparent. It has continuous glazing on four sides permittingvisibility from the street to the park, and from the park to the street. The mullions recall the arboreal nature of the park.

The structure is located as far north west as possible to avoid impacting the existing Community Orchard as much as possible.Entry is directly from the Everden Road sidewalk located on the west side of the building as shown in the rendering below.

Option 2b consists of a simple rectangular‐volume entrance located at the north west corner of Ben Nobleman Park.

The concept is to have a structure that is very open; almost transparent. It has continuous glazing on four sides permittingvisibility from the street to the park, and from the park to the street. The mullions recall the arboreal nature of the park.

The structure is located as far north west as possible to avoid impacting the existing Community Orchard as much as possible.Entry is directly from the Everden Road sidewalk located on the west side of the building as shown in the rendering below.



Update with Glass box from pA



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Option 3 – Division 13 Police Station Parking Lot



Option 3 – Division 13 Police Station Parking Lot

Option 3 consists of a south side entrance – similar in design and material to the east and west entrances – within the Division 13 Police Station parking lot. The entrance is located further south than the park side options due to the presence of utilities running on the south of Eglinton Avenue that must be avoided. The concept is similar to the North East Entrance in that it provides an entrance structure that can be easily incorporated into any future development of the site.

Option 3 consists of a south side entrance – similar in design and material to the east and west entrances – within the Division 13 Police Station parking lot. The entrance is located further south than the park side options due to the presence of utilities running on the south of Eglinton Avenue that must be avoided. The concept is similar to the North East Entrance in that it provides an entrance structure that can be easily incorporated into any future development of the site.


Option 3 – Division 13 Police Station Parking



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Option 4 – Division 13 Police Station Glass Box



Option 4 – Division 13 Police Station Glass BoxConsists of a Glass Box design for the south entrance. The minimal sized entrance can be easily removed in the future so as to offer greater flexibility in design for future developments on the site – while still maintaining an entrance.Consists of a Glass Box design for the south entrance. The minimal sized entrance can be easily removed in the future so as to offer greater flexibility in design for future developments on the site – while still maintaining an entrance.



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Potential South Entrance Options:OPTION O - No South Side Entrance

Option 0No South Entrance

Advantages1.No interference with existing utilities2.More available space for the proposed utility relocates

and construction staging area.3.No impact in Ben Nobleman Park or 13 Division Police

parking lot.

Disadvantages1.No Southern Entrance into Eglinton West (Allen)

Station. 2.Pedestrians must cross Eglinton West to enter station

West (Allen) Station.

Prelim Additional Construction Cost based on Concept –Excludes Contractor fees/overhead None – no south entrance

Potential South Entrance Options:Options 1, 2/2A & 2b – Ben Nobleman Park Options

Ben Nobleman Park Options Option 1Park Pavilion88 sq. M. ground floor area120 sq. m. stair construction

Option 2/2aPark Green Roof Pavilion88 sq. M. ground floor area120 sq. m. stair construction

Option 2bPark Glass Box60 sq. M. ground floor area150 sq. m. stair construction

Advantages (all Park Options)1. Excellent access for people from south side of Eglinton West. 2. This location should capture 100% of the pedestrians south of

Eglinton West. The green roofs in Option 2&2A integrate the building into the park. 2A and 2B face Everden. 2B smallest surface footprint

3. Entrance potentially serves as additional amenity to the community. 4. No major interference with existing or relocated utilities. 5. Lighting, safety, and security potentially improved within Ben

Nobleman Park.

Disadvantages (all Park Options)1. Requires public park land at Ben Nobleman2. Tree impacts TBD (replacement would be done based on City policy.)Prelim Construction Cost based on Concept –Excludes Contractor fees/overheadOption 1 – 2.6MMOption 2/2a – 2.4MMOption 2b – 2.6MM

Potential South Entrance Options:Options 3 &4 - Police Station Parking LotDivision 13 Police Station ParkingOption 313 Division South Entrance81 sq. M. ground floor area146 sq. m. stair construction

Option 413 Division Glass Box81 sq. M. ground floor area146 sq. m. stair construction

Advantages1. Provides south entrance without impacting Ben Nobleman Park. 2. Excellent south access into station. 3. Allows for future development to have access to station.

Disadvantages1. Significant conflict between proposed stairwell and relocated

sanitary and storm sewers.2. 3 parking spots lost for Option 3 and 14 spots lost for option 4. 3. Severe police mobility disadvantage for option 3 due to elimination

of police vehicles direct access to Eglinton West Ave.

Prelim Construction Cost based on Concept –Excludes Contractor fees/overheadOption 3 – 3.4MMOption 4 – 3.2MM

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