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Status of the transformation

Thanks to the generous support of thousands of alumni and friends, the Landmark Project is now well underway and construction is slated to be completed in Fall 2023. All areas of the project are either actively under construction, or in the final stages of construction.

Once finished, the new spaces will be available for our community—students, faculty and staff—to enjoy, and we hope all our alumni return to campus to see the transformation and to revisit the spaces they loved as students.


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In final stages

Convocation Hall

The area outside Convocation Hall is now Alumni Plaza, a beautiful new space named by the University of Toronto Alumni Association in honour of our incredible alumni community. The space features over 2,000 inscribed granite donor paving stones—which wrap around the building to Simcoe Hall. In the coming months, the area will be completed with the installation of two large seating walls and four new gardens.

This June’s convocation ceremonies are the first to take place in this new space. We are excited to see Alumni Plaza become an important gathering place for community celebrations and connection in the coming years.

In final stages, west view (Spring 2023)

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In final stages, west view (Spring 2023)

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Construction Updates

  • Convocation Hall and Alumni Plaza, during construction (winter, 2023).

    Southwest view of Convocation Hall and new Alumni Plaza, during construction (Winter 2023).

  • Winter view of the planned Alumni Plaza (Winter 2023).

    South view of the new Alumni Plaza (Winter 2023).

  • Plaza outside Simcoe Hall during construction (spring 2023)

    West view of the front of Simcoe Hall during construction (Winter 2023).

  • Plaza outside Simcoe Hall during construction (spring 2023)

    Southwest view of the front of Simcoe Hall during construction (Winter 2023).

  • South view of installation of pavers in the new Alumni Plaza outside Convocation Hall (Spring 2023).

  • West view of installation of pavers in the new Alumni Plaza outside Convocation Hall (Spring 2023).

  • West view of installed pavers in the new Alumni Plaza outside Convocation Hall (Spring 2023).

  • West view of installed pavers in the new Alumni Plaza outside Convocation Hall (Spring 2023).

  • Convocation Hall and Alumni Plaza, during construction (winter, 2023).
  • Winter view of the planned Alumni Plaza (Winter 2023).
  • Plaza outside Simcoe Hall during construction (spring 2023)
  • Plaza outside Simcoe Hall during construction (spring 2023)


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In final stages

J. Robert S. Prichard Alumni House

The area east of the J. Robert S. Prichard Alumni House has been transformed into a gorgeous new plaza, which is now fully accessible to pedestrians. In April 2023, close to 500 inscribed granite donor paving stones were installed in this area. The space also features two large new granite seating walls.

Planting will continue throughout the spring and summer and, once complete, this area will include two new gardens, new trees and seating areas for our community.

In final stages, west view (Spring 2023)

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In final stages, aerial view (Spring 2023)

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Construction Updates

  • The J. Robert S. Prichard Alumni House, construction progress on the plaza (fall, 2022).

    West view of construction progress on the area east of J. Robert S. Prichard Alumni House (Fall 2022).

  • Aerial view of the J. Robert S. Prichard Alumni House, construction progress on the plaza (fall, 2022).

    West aerial view of construction progress in front of J. Robert S. Prichard Alumni House (Fall 2022).

  • Installation of the first donor inscribed pavers at the plaza at the J. Robert S. Prichart Alumni House (winter, 2022).

    Installation of the first donor inscribed pavers at the plaza at the J. Robert S. Prichart Alumni House (Winter 2022).

  • Installation of the first donor inscribed pavers at the plaza at the J. Robert S. Prichart Alumni House (winter, 2022).

    Installation of the first donor inscribed pavers at the plaza at the J. Robert S. Prichart Alumni House (Winter 2022).

  • West view of installed pavers and seating wall in front of J. Robert S. Prichard Alumni House (Spring 2023).

  • West view of installed pavers and seating wall in front of J. Robert S. Prichard Alumni House (Spring 2023).

  • Aerial view of installed pavers around J. Robert S. Prichard Alumni House (Spring 2023).

  • The J. Robert S. Prichard Alumni House, construction progress on the plaza (fall, 2022).
  • Aerial view of the J. Robert S. Prichard Alumni House, construction progress on the plaza (fall, 2022).
  • Installation of the first donor inscribed pavers at the plaza at the J. Robert S. Prichart Alumni House (winter, 2022).
  • Installation of the first donor inscribed pavers at the plaza at the J. Robert S. Prichart Alumni House (winter, 2022).


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In active construction

King’s College Circle

Construction continues at King’s College Circle, the symbolic heart of the St. George campus. Canada’s largest urban geothermal field is now installed beneath the Circle and will save 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 our campus. We are also completing construction of a new underground parking garage that is expected to open later this year, allowing us to make our campus more pedestrian-friendly by removing surface parking from the Circle.

Once the front campus is complete, a stunning necklace of granite pathways, 22 new gardens, new trees, and new benches will transform the Circle into one of the most significant green spaces in Toronto’s urban core.

Before construction, north view

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After construction, north view (artist’s rendering)

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Before construction, northwest view

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After construction, northwest view (artist’s rendering)

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Construction Updates

  • Aerial view of King's College Circle, during construction, facing south, (fall, 2022).

    South aerial view of King's College Circle, during construction (Fall 2022).

  • King's College Circle, construction progress on the underground parking garage (fall, 2022).

    Northwest view of King's College Circle, construction progress on the underground parking garage (Fall 2022).

  • Aerial view of King's College Circle, construction progress on the underground parking garage, facing south (fall, 2022).

    South aerial view of King's College Circle, construction progress on the underground parking garage, facing south (Fall 2022).

  • King's College Circle, construction progress on the underground parking garage (fall, 2022).

    West view of King's College Circle, construction progress on the underground parking garage (Fall 2022).

  • King's College Circle, construction progress on the underground parking garage (winter, 2023).

    South view of King's College Circle, construction progress on the underground parking garage (Winter 2023).

  • King's College Circle, construction progress on the underground parking garage (winter, 2023).

    Southwest view of King's College Circle, construction progress on the underground parking garage (Winter 2023).

  • King's College Circle, construction progress on the underground parking garage (winter, 2023).

    South view of King's College Circle, construction progress on the underground parking garage (Winter 2023).

  • King's College Circle, construction progress on the underground parking garage (winter, 2023).

    Southeast view of King's College Circle, construction progress on the underground parking garage (Winter 2023).

  • Aerial view of King’s College Circle with parking garage topped off (Spring 2023).

  • Aerial view of King's College Circle, during construction, facing south, (fall, 2022).
  • King's College Circle, construction progress on the underground parking garage (fall, 2022).
  • Aerial view of King's College Circle, construction progress on the underground parking garage, facing south (fall, 2022).
  • King's College Circle, construction progress on the underground parking garage (fall, 2022).
  • King's College Circle, construction progress on the underground parking garage (winter, 2023).
  • King's College Circle, construction progress on the underground parking garage (winter, 2023).
  • King's College Circle, construction progress on the underground parking garage (winter, 2023).
  • King's College Circle, construction progress on the underground parking garage (winter, 2023).


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In active construction

Temerty Faculty of Medicine

The landscapes around the Temerty Faculty of Medicine have been transformed through the Landmark Project. The new University of Toronto Students’ Union (UTSU) Welcome Path, built with support from the University of Toronto Students’ Union, provides an accessible new gateway to campus from Queen’s Park and is flanked by new trees and gardens. The courtyard outside the Medical Sciences Building has been revitalized with the addition of two new gardens and benches, and now serves as a beautiful and inviting meeting place for students and faculty.

Work continues on the future Temerty Plaza, which will be located to the north of the Medical Sciences Building and is named in recognition of James and Louise Temerty’s transformative support for medical training and research at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine. To date, a new seating wall and paving stones have been installed, while work continues on a new pavilion, outdoor seating area, and two new gardens.

Before construction, aerial view

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After construction, aerial view (artist’s rendering)

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Construction Updates

  • Construction progress on Temerty Plaza, facing south (fall, 2022).

    South view of construction progress on Temerty Plaza (Fall 2022).

  • Construction progress at Temerty Plaza, facing south (winter, 2023).

    Southwest view of construction progress at Temerty Plaza (Fall 2022).

  • Construction progress on Temerty Plaza, facing south (fall, 2022).

    Southeast view of construction progress on Temerty Plaza (Winter 2023).

  • Construction progress at Temerty Plaza, facing south (winter, 2023).

    South view of construction progress at Temerty Plaza (Winter 2023).

  • South view of construction progress at Temerty Plaza (Spring 2023).

  • Aerial view of construction progress at Temerty Plaza (Spring 2023).

  • South view of construction at Temerty Plaza (Spring 2023).

  • West view of the new and accessible University of Toronto Students’ Union Welcome Path (Spring 2023).

  • East view of interior courtyard at the Medical Sciences Building (Spring 2023).

  • Construction progress on Temerty Plaza, facing south (fall, 2022).
  • Construction progress at Temerty Plaza, facing south (winter, 2023).
  • Construction progress on Temerty Plaza, facing south (fall, 2022).
  • Construction progress at Temerty Plaza, facing south (winter, 2023).


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In active construction

Hart House

The areas in front of Hart House and the Louis B. Stewart Observatory have been transformed with the addition of granite paving stones, five new trees and three new gardens.

To the south, construction continues on “The Grandchildren’s Garden” supported by Chancellor Emeritus David and Shelley Peterson, with the addition of seven new trees and a new pedestrian pathway. Stunning granite pavers will seamlessly connect at Hart House Circle and King’s College Circle, and at the new Houlden-Yen Family Arrivals Plaza.

To the east, the area formerly known as Hart House Green is being redeveloped as the Ziibiing project, which means ‘river’ in Anishinaabemowin. This new space will pay tribute to the Indigenous nations that lived alongside Taddle Creek, while creating a gathering space for Indigenous students, faculty and community members.

Before construction, west view

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After construction, west view (artist’s rendering)

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Construction Updates

  • Construction progress on the grounds south of Hart House, facing east (fall, 2022).

    East view of construction progress on the grounds south of Hart House (Fall 2022).

  • Construction progress on the grounds south of Hart House, facing west (fall, 2022).

    South view of construction progress on the grounds south of Hart House (Fall 2022).

  • Construction of garden at Hart House (fall 2022)

    Northeast view of construction of garden at Hart House (Fall 2022).

  • Construction progress on the grounds south of Hart House, facing east (fall, 2022).

    East view of construction progress on the grounds south of Hart House (Fall 2022).

  • East view of new gardens and accessible pathways leading to the Louis B. Stewart Observatory (Spring 2023).

  • Southeast view of construction progress on “The Grandchildren’s Garden” (Fall 2022).

  • North view of construction progress on Hart House Circle and “The Grandchildren’s Garden” (Winter 2023)

  • Construction progress on the Indigenous Garden south of Hart House, facing southwest (fall, 2022).

    Southeast view of construction progress on the Ziibiing project south of Hart House (Fall 2022).

  • Construction progress on the grounds south of Hart House, facing east (fall, 2022).
  • Construction progress on the grounds south of Hart House, facing west (fall, 2022).
  • Construction of garden at Hart House (fall 2022)
  • Construction progress on the grounds south of Hart House, facing east (fall, 2022).
  • Construction progress on the Indigenous Garden south of Hart House, facing southwest (fall, 2022).


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In final stages

Tower Road and Soldiers’ Tower

Tower Road has been entirely repaved with granite paving stones and is now flanked by beautiful new trees and two new gardens set against the backdrop of the historic architecture of Hart House and Wycliffe College. To the west, work has been completed on Scace Walk, supported by Arthur and Susie Scace. This new space features concrete bleachers, trees and gardens, and will serve as an inviting space to gather and watch sporting events.

Further south, the new RG Macdonald Plaza at Soldiers’ Tower is now open to the public. This new space will serve as a beautiful and dignified setting for the University’s Remembrance Day ceremonies and for quiet reflection and commemoration year-round.

In final stages, south view (Spring 2023)

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In final stages, north view (Spring 2023)

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In final stages, east view (Spring 2023)

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In final stages, northeast view (Spring 2023)

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In final stages

Back Campus and Sir Daniel Wilson Quadrangle

The Bapsy and Darius Irani Garden at Hoskin Avenue is now open to the public. This new garden—with trees and flowers planted in 2022—opens to views of the athletic fields, University College and the Soldiers’ Tower. The pedestrian path alongside Whitney Hall has been rejuvenated with a new garden, new trees and benches. The character of Sir Daniel Wilson Quadrangle has been preserved and enhanced with the addition of six new gardens, new trees, seating areas and donor pavers.

In final stages, east view (Fall 2022)

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In final stages, north view (Spring 2023)

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