yongeTOmorrow: Creating a more vibrant and inclusive Downtown Yonge Street

City of Toronto

Join the City of Toronto on May 3rd for a unique Jane’s Walk exploring the present and future of pedestrian mobility, accessibility and placemaking on Yonge Street.

Together, we’ll walk, stroll and roll along a section of Yonge Street between Queen Street and College/Carlton Street while exploring the following questions:

• Mobility and accessibility: How do people move around? What barriers do they face? How can we improve accessibility along Yonge Street?
• Vibrant places and experiences: What draws people to Yonge Street? What types of experiences are they looking to have? What amenities are needed to support vibrant uses?
• Comfort, safety and belonging: What do people need to feel comfortable and safe to spend more time on Yonge Street? How can the street promote a sense of belonging and inclusion?

Along the way, we’ll be joined by guest speakers who will share their personal knowledge and lived experience and facilitate conversations about how Yonge Street serves its pedestrians and how it can improve.

This walk is hosted by the City of Toronto as part of the yongeTOmorrow project.
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To help us estimate attendance, we kindly request participants RSVP for this walk here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1M-TkcT1p_ZRjCx9E6iwRtiYY_i-dHu4LRNw8DOiZpqo/preview

Walk Start:

341 Yonge Street (North-East corner of Yonge and Gould)

Walk End:

Date:

Start Time:

Saturday, May 3

1:00:00 PM

Duration:

2:00:00

Language:

Theme:

Architecture and Urban Planning, Environment and Sustainability, Lived experiences and personal perspectives, Transit and Accessibility, Other: Public Space, Pedestrian Experiences, …

Accessibility:

Accessibility considerations: The walk will take place at street level, primarily along the sidewalks of Yonge Street, which are crowded but navigable for strollers, wheelchairs, and other mobility devices. Efforts will be made to include regular stops for rest throughout the route. Walk leaders will use sound amplification to ensure clarity in the busy urban environment.

While the walk is designed to be inclusive, participants should consider the busy and loud nature of the area, as well as the duration of the event, especially when deciding whether it is suitable for young children or dogs. We encourage attendees to make the best decision for their comfort and needs.

Attendees Identify You:

Meet on the street, outside the Sheldon & Tracy Levy Student Learning Centre at TMU.