Visualization Toolkit

The Meadoway
Visualization Toolkit

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has partnered with Perkins+Will and Future Landscapes to develop a visualization toolkit that demonstrates the potential future look and feel of The Meadoway.

The purpose of this tool is to amplify and celebrate The Meadoway through a compelling visual identity and narrative. It includes conceptual renderings, sketches and animations.

Explore the Toolkit

CONCEPTUAL RENDERINGS

Ellesmere Ravine Crossing

Ellesmere ravine

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After (Select image to view full-sized)

Multi-Use Trail Intersections

trail intersection before construction

Before

architectural rendering of trail intersection after completion of The Meadoway

After

Urban Agriculture

Thomson gardens

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conceptual rendering of urban agriculture in The Meadoway

After

Highland Creek Crossing

Highland Creek crossing

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After (Select the image to view full-sized)

Western Gateway

The Meadoway Western Gateway before photo

Before

architectural rendering of The Meadoway Western Gateway after completion

After

Givendale Gardens

The Meadoway Givendale Gardens before photo

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architectural rendering of Givendale Gardens after completion of The Meadoway

After

Highland Creek

The Meadoway Highland Creek before photo

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architectural rendering of The Meadoway Highland Creek after completion

After

Eastern Entrance

The Meadoway Eastern Entrance before photo

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architectural rendering of The Meadoway Eastern Entrance after completion

After

Child’s Eye View

wildflowers in meadow

Before

artist rendering of children with butterfly nets exploring The Meadoway

After

Wetland Zone

Wetland area

Before

Artist rendering of wetland area after completion of The Meadoway

After

Morningside Meadows

Morningside Meadows

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architectural rendering of Morningside Meadows after completion of The Meadoway

After

Road Crossings

road crossing

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architectural rendering of a typical Meadoway road crossing

After

VISUALIZATION TOOLKIT MAP

This map, which spans an impressive seven metres, was developed as a tool for our public engagement events. Participants can view the entire length of The Meadoway, point out areas of opportunity, and offer feedback.

The edge of the map features a variety of “mini-activities” that provide supplemental information and encourage further conversation.

The map is fully labelled, highlighting community connections, future trail alignments, future crossings, and natural corridors.

VISUALIZATION TOOLKIT REPORT

At the beginning of the year-long project to develop the Visualization Toolkit, Perkins and Will issued an extensive report with case studies and an overview.

You can download a PDF copy of the report HERE, or view the report using the document reader below. Select Read Now for a full-screen view; select the arrow to the right to advance to the next page.