In the fall of 2009, a group of Toronto residents, along with politicians, planners and developer representatives took part in a day-long planning session called a charrette to discuss RioCan’s plans for the Yonge Eglinton Centre including the square. Here is the workshop summary.
The city planning department supports RioCan’s plans for the Yonge Eglinton Centre. Here is its report .
Some cities are much farther ahead than others in planning for the public realm. Copenhagen, Melbourne and London are touted as among the best. And now New York City is pushing hard to catch up. Check out World Class Streets: Remaking New York City’s Public Realm for what that city has accomplished in a very short time and what it hopes still to achieve.