By Staff
May 14th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
The plan for a new look for Civic Square has three options labelled canopies, atrium and portals.
Each option has different features.
What you get and what you don’t get with each of the options.
Getting to the point where a recommendation could be put before Council Staff met with groups that had a stake in the land.
Detailed graphics of each option are set out below.
Option 1 Canopies:
Existing split entries maintained, primary focal point provided at Brant Street and James Street intersection, secondary focal point provided at Elgin Street façade. Covered canopies direct visitors to the entries. Three exterior rooms created to support programming. Existing parking area reduced. Landscaped transition between Civic Square and 400 Brant Street (private). All internal stairs, ramps, barriers removed.
Option 2 Atrium
Consolidated entry created at proposed atrium feature. Focal point provided at Brant Street and James Street intersection. Covered canopies provided along building façade. Secondary shade element provided adjacent to 400 Brant Street. Three exterior rooms created to support programming. Existing parking area reduced. Partial landscaped transition between Civic Square and 400 Brant Street (private). All internal stairs, ramps, barriers removed.
Option 3 Portals
Consolidated entry created at proposed entry vestibule. Primary focal point provided at Brant Street and James Street intersection (dual height, freestanding structures). Secondary focal point provided at Elgin Street façade. Building walls exposed / visible. Two exterior rooms created to support programming. Existing parking maintained with minor reduction in area around focal point. Partial landscaped transition between Civic Square and 400 Brant Street (private). All internal stairs, ramps, barriers removed.
We will report tomorrow on how Council reacted to the Staff report.
They did promise that there would be all kinds of citizen engagement. Expect the city to put out a survey asking for public input.
