DAVENPORT
Fig 1. 2006 Toronto Land Use Official Plan Map
PLG 320 Learning to See Presentation One Due Date: Oct 17th, 2011
By: Colin Pang Vincent Yap Yun Ting Lin Huan Lin Jing He Mandy Ha
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NEIGHBOURHOOD PHYSICAL CONTEXT - Located northwest of downtown in Toronto, Canada - Northern boundary: Rogers Road - Eastern boundary: Oakwood Avenue - Southern boundary: Davenport Road - Western boundary: CNR - Streetcars runs along St. Claire West - Highway 401 is located a couple of streets north of this neighbourhood - Bloor subway line located south of our southern boundary
Fig 3. Streetcars on St. Claire Avenue West
Fig 2. Hwy 401
NEIGHBOURHOOD HISTORY Historic plaques
Fig 6. Historical plaques- rural road Fig 4. Tollgate
• A rail created by Aboriginals 1 • Winding road Fig 5. Historical plaques- ancient trail • Dominant by Portuguese 2 • From ancient trail to urban street • Spadina Expressway • The oldest tollgate surviving at Davenport Rd. 3 and Bathurst St. Fig 7. Historical plaques- urban street
LAND AND LANDSCAPE - Predominantly residential uses - Mixed uses along St.Clair Avenue West - Uphill climb from Davenport Rd to St.Clair Avenue West
LAND AND LANDSCAPE (CONT.) - Straight laneways, streets, or alleyways - Open space located west of the neighbourhood - Schools located beside major arterial roads - Not much difference between current land use and the official plan or zoning maps
Jacobian Analysis
CENSUS
7 Fig 8. Census Data
REGULATORY CONTEXT Stable neighbourhood: little physical change Avenue: re-urbanization, incremental change4 Mixed-used areas: increase density St. Claire Avenue West -Transit and pedestrian oriented -Need more mid-rise buildings -Enhancement Zone 5 Fig 10. 2006 Toronto Land Use Zoning Map
Toronto Zoning By-Law 2006
Fig 9. St. Clair Ave Study Final Report
Enhancement Zone
Fig 11. Current Land Use Map
Current Land Use Map
CONCLUSION Unique Physical Features: Our boundary consists of a well balanced stable neighbourhood that offer many unique characteristics and features. Features include: Physical: Buildings are placed on a uphill slope/slant. Cultural: Historical Landmarks/monuments Social: Schools, Churches, Public, Libraries, Community Centre – promote social growth and interaction within the community. Ecological: Parks, and Open space(s) Economic: Shops, restaurants, banks, medical, and commercial buildings located along St.Clair W. Present Contributions: High accessibility due to the mixed land uses within walk able distances
and also public transit routes near all major roads making travelling easier. Future Contributions: Intensification along major roads such as St.Clair Avenue West as it is one
of the future goals listed in the Official Plan. This will help to bring future development into Davenport.
Reference List of Figures Fig.1 Toronto Land Use Official Plan Map “Official Plan Land Use Map”. October 17, 2011 < http://www.toronto.ca/planning/ official_plan/ pdf_chapter1-5/13-23_landuseplan_ keymap_dec2010.pdf> Fig. 2 Highway 401. Google Maps. October 10,<http://maps.google.ca/> Fig. 3 Streetcars on St. Claire Ave. West. Google Maps. October 10, 2011. <http://maps.google.ca/>
Fig. 4 Tollgate “History of Davenport” Maple Tree. October 11, 2011. < http:// www.torontoneighbourhoods.net/ neighbourhoods/midtown/davenport/ history Fig. 5 Historical plaques- ancient trail “New panels tell the history of the stories road” Heritage Toronto. October 11, 2011.< http://www.heritagetoronto.org/news/ story/2011/07/08/davenport-roadpanels-presentation>
Fig. 6 Historical plaques- rural road Wayne Adam. October 11, 2011 <http://www.torontohistory.org/ Pages_DEF/ Davenport_Road.html> Fig. 7 Historical plaques- urban street “Rural Road “Wayne Adam. October 11, 2011< http://www.torontohistory.org/ Pages_DEF/Davenport_Road.html Fig. 8 Census Data .CHASS. September 23, 2011. http://dc1.chass.utoronto.ca/ census/ Fig. 9 St Clair Avenue West Avenue Study. City of Toronto. October 11, 2011 < http:// www.toronto.ca/planning/ stclair_keele.htm> Fig. 10 2006 Toronto Land Use Zoning Map. City Of Toronto. 1156-2010 - Schedule "A“., Areas: 49K-11, 48J-23, 48K-12, 48K-13, 49J-21, 49K-11. October 11, 2011 <http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/ bylaws/2010/law1156-Schedule-A/ law1156-zoning-north-maps02.pdf> Fig. 11 Current Land Use Map. Google Maps. October 11, 2011 <http://maps.google.ca/>
Endnotes 1. Heritage Toronto. (2011). Davenport Road Panels Presentation. New panels tell the history of the storied road. Retrieved from http://www.heritagetoronto.org/news/story/ 2011/07/08/davenport-road-panels-presentation 2. Toronto Neighborhood Guide. (2011). Toronto Midtown Davenport. History of Davenport. Retrieved from http://www.torontoneighbourhoods.net/ neighbourhoods/midtown/davenport/history 3. Alan L. Brown. (2011). Toronto’s Historical Plaques. Davenport Road. Retrieved from http://www.torontohistory.org/Pages_DEF/ Davenport_Road.html 4. Gary Wright. (2010). Toronto Official Plan. Planning division, City of Toronto. Retrieved from http://www.toronto.ca/planning/official_plan/ pdf_chapter1-5/chapters1_5_dec2010.pdf 5. City of Toronto. (2009). St Clair Avenue West Avenue Study. City of Toronto. Retrieved from http://www.toronto.ca/planning/stclair_keele.htm