Important notice: Upcoming construction for Campus Core Revitalization 2019
To: All students and all employees
In preparation for Ryerson University’s Campus Public Realm Plan, some project work is set to begin this spring that will have a significant impact. The Campus Core Revitalization 2019 project will enhance the quality of safe, accessible spaces and allow us to implement essential infrastructure upgrades that will support the Ryerson community as we continue to grow.
This email contains important details about the current project plans, and how they will impact you and the way you get around on campus over the coming months.
Project details
Affected area: Nelson Mandela Walk, Gould Street, Victoria Street
Construction start: Spring 2019
Estimated completion: Fall / Winter 2019
How this will impact you
As with all construction work, a number of impacts are inevitable, including noise, dust and debris; access restrictions; and route diversions.
We understand this is a high-traffic area and the closure of such a large space will be an inconvenience throughout the construction phase. However, there are advantages to blocking off the entire implementation zone at once, including:
- a shorter timeline for construction work; and
- consistent alternate routes for our community members for the duration of construction, instead of continually disrupting routes through campus.
First step of project implementation
One of the project goals is to broaden the sustainability and ecological function of our urban treescape. A significant number of trees on campus are in less than fair condition, with most of our ash trees showing symptoms of Emerald Ash Borer infestation.
To reduce the risk of disturbing wildlife during the more active, warmer months, tree removal along Nelson Mandela Walk and Gould Street will begin as early as March 25, as the first step towards implementing the project.
Visit the project website to stay in the loop
More information about project plans is available online at ryerson.ca/campus-core-revitalization and we will continue to update this site as the project unfolds.
The website includes important information on:
- the project area;
- pedestrian routes and accessibility;
- bicycles; and
- trees and plantings.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact the FMD Help Desk at fixit@ryerson.ca or 416-979-5091.