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The first phase of the most extensive park ever built under an overpass in Canada opened in Toronto recently.
TORONTO
The first phase of the most extensive park ever built under an overpass in Canada opened in Toronto recently.
Under and around the large concrete beams and columns of the Eastern Avenue and Richmond/Adelaide overpasses in the West Don Lands, Underpass Park transforms the derelict space beneath the overpasses into a community asset.
“By viewing the space under the overpasses as an opportunity, we turned a potential liability into a great neighbourhood asset, one that helps connect the community and raises the bar for urban space,” said John Campbell, president and CEO of Waterfront Toronto.
Designed by landscape architecture firm Phillips Farevaag Smallenberg with The Planning Partnership, the park takes advantage of the underpass structures to provide weather protection, creating a year-round community amenity. Climbing structures, two half-court basketball courts and skateboarding facilities are among the park’s amenities.
Constructed in two phases, the first completed sections of the park are between St. Lawrence Street and Bayview Avenue. Visitors can access the completed portions of the park from River Street, south of King Street. Phase Two of Underpass Park, located west of St. Lawrence Street to Eastern Avenue, is currently under construction and expected to open in spring 2013. When complete, Underpass Park will cover a total of 1.05 hectares.
DCN NEWS SERVICES
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