MIX OF USES
The community vision will offer a broad mix of uses such as:
Shopping with a mix of large store and local retail
Dining at a selection of restaurants and cafes
Offices to bring employment to the neighbourhood
Residential to give people more opportunity to own and rent here
Parkland where there used to be pavement
Complete streets designed for safe walking, cycling and driving
Pathways that link us to the broader neighbourhood
And a central square where our community can gather
Map not to scale, E. & O.E.
All renderings are artist’s concept. Map not to scale, E. & O.E.
RETAIL SQUARE
In our Plan, accessible Complete Streets are designed so that pedestrians, bikes and cars will share the street together, with priority given to pedestrians. Rows of shade trees will shelter restaurants and retail in the manner of the retail promenade. The new street pattern will include natural links and connections to the surrounding community.
All renderings are artist’s concept. Map not to scale, E. & O.E.
NEW PARK
AND OPEN SPACES
Through shared use of the parks, our Plan connects the community to the surrounding neighbourhood. By incorporating a variety of Programming for different parks and public spaces (privately owned features like the central square) we intend to bring more life to the community. Shoppers will be drawn to new retail by the main street where residents will interact, creating a stronger sense of community and civic pride.
All renderings are artist’s concept. E. & O.E.
NEW STREETS
Better connections and new mobility options to the surrounding neighbourhoods will create a safer cycling and pedestrian experience. Better traffic management opportunities can be an important part of creating a safer driving experience over the current large parking lot.
All renderings are artist’s concept. Map not to scale, E. & O.E.
PUBLIC REALM
Our Plan includes significant features that will enable easy access to the GO Station – cycling, pedestrian routes, new traffic signals etc. Residents can meet neighbours while strolling, window shopping, biking or heading out in their car. The public realm of roads, paths, sidewalks and parks will bring people together, because good connections make a great community.
“Residential units above retail keep the street active around the clock, providing convenience for residents and sales volume for retailers.” - Urban Land Institute Report - "Ten Principles for Rebuilding Neighbourhood Retail"
All renderings are artist’s concept. Map not to scale, E. & O.E.
SUSTAINABILITY
SOLAR
PASSIVE SOLAR DESIGN TO REDUCE ENERGY
Active Solar Systems to capture the energy and heat from the sun
AIR
HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENTS
Through the use of modern fresh air systems
EARTH
SUITABLE LANDSCAPING TO REDUCE HEAT ISLAND EFFECT
Parks and parkettes added to enhance outdoor space
WATER
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT TO REDUCE THE LOAD ON THE CITY’S INFRASTRUCTURE
Low flow plumbing fixtures to latest building code standards
TRANSPORTATION
Nearby Agincourt GO Station has been totally rebuilt and is almost complete. Metrolinx is also adding a second set of tracks that will facilitate significant service levels – all-day, two-way service every 15 minutes should happen in a few years. This is a significant improvement. New roads will create additional options in a community that is currently well-served by transportation routes. Current transportation plans include major upgrades to local services.
• Agincourt GO Station and the planned all-day, two-way service improvements are within a 10-minute walk
• Seven bus lines are in the immediate area
• The Hwy. 401 on-ramp is located 0.7 km’s from Kennedy and Sheppard
• The Provincial Government has major plans for the extension of the Sheppard Subway that will stop at our corner
• 19 minutes by bus from Don Mills Subway Station
• 25 minutes by bus from Kennedy Subway Station
• 24 minutes by bus from Scarborough SRT
• 30 minutes to Union Station by GO Train
The Provincial Government shows a new Sheppard Subway in their budget and planning documents. With expanded transit infrastructure now a high priority with all levels of government, the planned Subway is moving closer to being a reality.
COMMUNITY
SERVICES
From parks to community centres and libraries, the neighbourhood currently offers a broad spectrum of community amenities
• Agincourt Public Library is right next door. A recent renovation has added a Digital Innovation Hub, Expanded Teen Zone, two new program room spaces, attractive and accessible front entrance doors and a laptop counter for additional study space
• Seven parks are within a 15-minute walk, including the 19-acre Ron Watson Park across Bonis Ave
• Stephen Leacock Community Centre and Stephen Leacock Seniors Community Centre are within a 12-minute walk
• The 42.20 ha Tam O’Shanter Golf Club provides a vast expanse of green within 400 metres of the neighbourhood
• New Day Care and Community space is included the planned building adjacent to the Agincourt Public Library
