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Design panel shares thoughts on accessibility to Peanut Plaza
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Discussion part of overall look at future city development, one which must reflect a diverse range of needs, say experts RAHUL GUPTA rgupta@insidetoronto.com Future city development should reflect the needs of drivers and non-drivers alike in order to avoid “planning failures” like the Peanut Plaza in Don Mills, said a panel of urban design experts recently. The Construct Canada panel, made up of architects Clifford Korman, David Butterworth and Don Valley East councillor Shelley Carroll, encouraged the audience of peers attending the trade show to build projects accessible to pedestrians, cyclists and transit users, as well as drivers. Though it was constructed in the 1960s, Peanut Plaza is still considered a culturally
vibrant community hub situated near schools, residences and recreational facilities. But it is nearly impenetrable to non-drivers, who must
Korman, who has worked on many high-rise condominiums including the 12-storey ARC tower near Bayview and Sheppard avenues, suggested dividing Peanut Plaza into separate intersections and installing traffic lights to improve accessibility. “You can keep the identity of the Peanut but you break up the block, which will make it easier to reach,” he said after the panel discussion that took place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Carroll told the audience she often heard from residents who would much rather walk due to the frequent lack of available parking at the more than 100,000-square-foot plaza located at 3030 Don Mills Rd. >>>’You’, page 3
‘You can keep the identity of the Peanut but you break up the block, which will make it easier to reach.’ – Clifford Korman cross Don Mills Road and a “sea of cars” to get to the peanut-shaped shopping centre situated between Sheppard Avenue and Finch Avenue, said Korman, a senior partner with Toronto firm Kirkor Architects and Planners.
Turkey giveaway tomorrow in Downsview If you would have a tough time putting a turkey on the table to share with family and friends this holiday season, you’re in luck. For the second year, members of the Shriners community in the Downsview area and Vito’s No Frills will be hosting a turkey giveaway.
Organizers are hoping to hand out about 300 turkeys and sacks of potatoes to residents in need. The event takes place tomorrow at the Rameses Shriners Temple at 3100 Keele St. south of Sheppard Avenue from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Former Toronto Maple Leaf
Eddie Shack will attend, as will Toronto Centre Councillor Maria Augimeri. Vito’s No Frills will host a pancake booth while Pet Valu will be providing cat and dog food. Coffee and refreshments will be served and, rumour has it, Santa Claus will drop in for a visit.
Staff photo/Dan Pearce
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FOLLOW THROUGH: Gloire Onae from North York’s Etienne Brule Secondary School takes a shot over Brandon Ramirez from Scarborough’s Pope John Paul II Catholic Secondary School during junior basketball action Tuesday at Pope John Paul II. Etienne Brule lost 80-50.
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