Discovery Park

“Discovery Park”

Parking Lot - 2 Re-Imagined

Design Studio - 2

Group - 3

& Yesha

Astha , Kunal , Ojaswi

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We would like to thank Professor Josh from the bottom of our hearts for all of his help and support with our Urban Design Studio 2 project . His knowledge, perceptive, criticism, and unwavering support were invaluable throughout the entire design process.

We are really lucky to have had the chance to learn from him.

Thank You Josh.

Ontario Place was one of the most entertaining venues for Torontonians untill green spaces were destroyed overnight and it was privatized, which left no public attraction for locals and visitors. To give people back their community area, we proposed conversion of surface parking at Parking Lot 2 at Exhibition Place into a community recreactional civic center, and we call it“Discovery Park”.It is a dynamic, vibrant and inclusive urban haven, where nature, culture and and learning come together.

Ontario Place was one of the most entertaining venues for Torontonians untill green spaces were destroyed overnight and it was privatized, which left no public attraction for locals and visitors. To give people back their community area, we proposed conversion of surface parking at Parking Lot 2 at Exhibition Place into a community recreactional civic center, and we call it“Discovery Park”.It is a dynamic, vibrant and inclusive urban haven, where nature, culture and and learning come together.

Figure 1- A collage of 2 images showing Ontario Place before and after removal of 850 mature trees. October

“An area with a lot of potential”

Figure 3 - A diagram of the proposed Discovery Park and it’s conncetion of surrounding places.

Figure 2 - A location plan of proposed site in context of surrounding amenities.

Figure 4 - A Sketch of initial concept diagram of the proposed Discovery Park.

“A lively, green haven, just what we intended ”

Ariel View of Discovery Park

“Well connected, Inside and out”

Lakeshore Blvd. W

“Cycle, jog, run, walk, rest and reach your destination”

Yellow Walkway ( Pedestrian Lane)

Blue Pathways ( Shared Lane)

Black Road (Primary vehicular access)

Fig 5 - Mobility plan of proposed site.

Fig 6 - Walkway from Go-Station to Site

Fig 7- Sections of all 3 types of mobility options.

“Where you find something new, Everytime”

“An area that stays fun, all year long” Skate-Zone

Skate Zone Area - 1258m2

“No matter what season it is.”

Skate Zone Area -

1258m2

“A safe - centralized envoirment for kids .” Kids Play Area

Kids Play area -2325m2

Indoor Sports Area

“Rain or Snow can’t be a spoiler anymore .”

Indoor Sports area - 2538m2

“Open to sky areas, just to be yourself ” Green Open Areas

Open Green Areas - 11,820m 2

Library, Visual Art Studios & Amphitheatre

“Art, artists and exploration, all at one place”

Library, Visual Art Centre and Amphitheatre Area - 6100m2

Studios & Amphitheatre

“Art, artists and exploration, all at one place” Library, Visual Art

Library, Visual Art Centre and Amphitheatre Area - 6100m2

Library Seating

“Work, Study & Read in open, without distraction ” Open

Library Seating Area - 1270m2

Discovery Cafe

“A place to sip coffee and sit next to nature”

Discovery Cafe Area - 2858m2

“A dense wild trail, right next to downtown ” The Jungle Trail

The Jungle & Trail area - 6634m2

“A spot to spot the magic of Green and Blue ” The View Port

The View Port area - 2877m 2

“An area, we returned back to Nature.” Re-Wild Area

Re-Wild area - 29,000m 2