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Urban Design photographs

series1955-1998, predominant 1980-1998Fonds 200 > Series 1465

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City of Toronto Archives via City of Toronto Archives
Creator
Toronto (Ont.). Planning and Development Dept.
Dates
1955-1998, predominant 1980-1998 (indexed as 1955–1998)
Level
series
Extent
23,782 photographs : col. & b&w transparencies; 2,732 photographs : col. & b&w; 2,588 photographs : col. & b&w negatives; 6 folders of textual records; 54 technical drawings : diazo
Scope & content
Series consists of photographs which document urban design issues and studies. The slides show maps, plans, and various districts in Toronto including the Railway Lands, the Financial District, the Waterfront, University of Toronto, Queen's Park, Regent Park, Moss Park, St. James Town, Mirvish Village, Summerhill, King and Spadina, King and Parliament, Yonge and Eglinton, and the Port Industrial Area. There are also aerial views of the city, photographs of prominant Toronto buildings, and photographs documenting the design of other North American and European cities. Most of the slides were produced by the City of Toronto Urban Design staff, part of the City Planning Division. They were used for reference purposes and for presentations. The goals of the Urban Design section include improving Toronto's reputation as a liveable city; increasing the economic viability of the City through design; facilitating the implementation of Official Plan urban design principles and policies; promoting new development that fits with its context and provides a high measure of public amenity; protecting and enhancing existing neighbourhoods; promoting the development of high quality streets, parks and open spaces; providing urban design expertise; and creating clear, compelling graphics and presentations the engage the public and facilitate discussion.
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Subjects
URBAN PLANNING
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2026-10-22T04:21:11Z · source datestamp n/a · toronto
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