Removing asphalt and introducing a large, granite plaza with seating areas will complement the classical architecture of Convocation Hall. In addition to graduation ceremonies, the plaza outside Convocation Hall will support a wide assortment of University and public events throughout the year.

Removing asphalt and introducing a large, granite plaza with seating areas will complement the classical architecture of Convocation Hall. In addition to graduation ceremonies, the plaza outside Convocation Hall will support a wide assortment of University and public events throughout the year.

A stunning necklace of granite pathways and approximately 20 new gardens will ring the perimeter of King’s College Circle. Benches will be situated to frame views of the grounds and historic architecture. New trees and plantings will provide shade and create a variety of distinct spaces for studying, relaxing and socializing. Textured paving will significantly improve the area’s safety and accessibility.

King’s College Circle is the symbolic heart of the St. George campus. Landmark will remove surface parking and introduce elegant granite pathways, new greenery and 20+ new gardens. Canada’s largest urban geothermal field will be installed beneath KCC, saving an estimated 15,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions each year—equivalent to removing 3,000+ cars off the road—making a significant contribution to greening the campus.

The heart of the Medical Sciences plaza will feature a new pavilion and inviting outdoor seating areas

New seating areas in the courtyard outside the Medical Sciences Building will create a lively new gathering space for students, faculty and visitors.

A new east entry ramp to Medical Sciences Building will improve accessibility and create a more welcoming entry point to the centre of campus.

A new plaza outside the Soldiers’ Tower and Hart House will be purposefully designed to accommodate multiple types of gatherings and events—from a beautiful outdoor space to eat lunch to the annual Remembrance Day ceremony that attracts hundreds of observers.

The revitalized plaza in front of Hart House will be organized around a series of interconnected paths that will lead to seating areas and new gardens. These spaces will accommodate events and encourage conversation, study and relaxation. Removal of surface parking, ample green spaces and a mature tree canopy will create the kind of oasis rarely found on a downtown campus.

Removal of vehicle traffic, interconnected walkways, new seating areas and gardens will create an oasis rarely found on a downtown campus. A new plaza outside the Soldiers’ Tower will accommodate many types of gatherings and events, including the annual Remembrance Day ceremony. A pathway of granite pavers will extend from Soldiers’ Tower to a revitalized Tower Road, elevating the pedestrian experience along this important corridor.

A new plaza outside the Soldiers’ Tower and Hart House will be purposefully designed to accommodate multiple types of gatherings and events—from a beautiful outdoor space to eat lunch to the annual Remembrance Day ceremony that attracts hundreds of observers.

Terraced seating along the Back Campus fields will provide a comfortable place to watch sporting events and create a more accessible and socially dynamic destination for the U of T community and the wider public.

Hoskin Avenue will gain new significance as a campus threshold. New plantings and removal of the existing iron fence will open up views into the athletic fields and to University College and the Soldiers’ Tower.

To create a more powerful and explicit connection to the campus core, surface parking will be greatly reduced and granite paving stones will extend south through the iconic Soldiers’ Tower. A row of trees will line the west side of Tower Road and mediate the transition from the Back Campus fields to the adjacent traditional building facades. Similarly, benches and light posts will create a pedestrian-scaled experience for this important corridor.

The character of Sir Daniel Wilson Quadrangle will be preserved and enhanced with the addition of new greenery, lighting and benches. Granite paving stones will replace concrete on the walkway connecting Hoskin Avenue to the Front Campus through the quadrangle.