Danforth-Main Laneway Connection: Site Analysis and Master Planning Survey

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About Danforth-Main Laneway Connection

The Danforth-Main Laneway Connection project will make improvements to three laneways along Danforth East — running to the north and south of Main Street Station and to the south of Coleman Park — to increase around-the-clock safety, improve visibility and navigability, and create permeable and people-friendly edges with the neighbouring walkways and park.

Site analysis and project master planning will take place through winter and spring 2021, with installation planned for September and October.

For updates please visit thelanewayproject.ca/danforth-main

About The Laneway Project

The Laneway Project is an independent, not-for-profit social enterprise, and Ontario’s leading expert in laneway revitalization. Over the past six years we’ve worked collaboratively with Toronto City Councillors, City staff, developers, BIAs, residents and neighbourhood civil-society organizations in over 30 neighbourhoods to transform neglected local laneways into people-friendly community places.
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Site Analysis and Master Planning

To get started, we need to understand the space — and no-one knows it better than locals and neighbours. Please fill out the following Site Analysis and Master Planning Survey to share your insights and observations about your local laneway today.

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Name* This field is required.About You
First Name
Last Name
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I am a local...* This field is required.About You
Resident
Business Owner
Worker
Community Service Provider
Laneway-side Property Owner
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Email* This field is required.We will only contact you about updates related to this project and will not share your information with third parties. (You can choose to sign-up for our general newsletter list on the next screen.)
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Would you like to join The Laneway Project's general newsletter to hear about new alley revitalizations, free resource guides, and fun laneway events in Toronto?* This field is required.We will never share your information with third parties.
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Phone NumberWe will only contact you about updates related to this project. We will never share your information with third parties.
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From "not much" to "a lot," how much is the laneway currently used as part of everyday life in your neighbourhood?Connectivity and Use
People use the laneway as a path to get somewhere else
People linger in the laneway
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People use the laneway as a path to get somewhere else
People linger in the laneway
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From "not much" to "a lot" for each mode of transportation, how do people currently move through the laneway?Connectivity and Use
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Bicycle
On Foot
Other (skateboards, segues, unicycles, etc.)
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From "not much" to "a lot," how visible are you from nearby spaces like streets, backyards, buildings, etc. when you're in the laneway?Safety, Comfort and Appeal
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Is it easy for people using the following types of transportation noted? Please describe why or why not.Safety, Comfort, and Appeal
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No
Truck
Car
Bicycle
On Foot
Other (skateboards, segues, unicycles, etc.)
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Car
Bicycle
On Foot
Other (skateboards, segues, unicycles, etc.)
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How physically comfortable does it feel to be in the laneway during the day?Safety, Comfort, and Appeal
Comfortable
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Noise
Wind
Air quality
Safety
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Noise
Wind
Air quality
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How physically comfortable does it feel to be in the laneway at night?Safety, Comfort, and Appeal
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Wind
Air quality
Safety
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Noise
Wind
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Are there physical hazards in the laneway? If yes, please let us know as many details as you can.Safety, Comfort and Appeal
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Waste
Stormwater
Potholes
Other
Waste
Stormwater
Potholes
Other
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No
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Does the laneway appear to be well cared for and maintained? If no, please let us know as many details as you can.Safety, Comfort, and Appeal
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Paving
Litter
Building frontage
Other
Paving
Litter
Building frontage
Other
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Is the laneway visually interesting? Please let us know as many details as you can.Safety, Comfort, and Appeal
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Interesting textures
Aesthetic beauty
Visual variety
Human scale
Other
Interesting textures
Aesthetic beauty
Visual variety
Human scale
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Laneway Improvements - Plants

Laneways are not often thought of as green spaces, but it’s possible to introduce nature by adding planter gardens filled with native plants along the edges of neighbouring properties, between building walls or fences and the edge of the laneway right-of-way. This can do a lot to make the laneway feel more comfortable and is great for local biodiversity.
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Do you own property beside the laneway?* This field is required.
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Would you like to request a planter garden for your property? Let us know and we’ll be in touch.(Please note this is only applicable to those with property beside the laneway.)
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If you were designing a master plan to green the laneway, where would you put the planters? Please mark the location(s) below.
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Laneway Improvements - Art

Laneways are often drab and visually unappealing, but can be brightened with public art that adds beauty and culture to the walls and garage doors lining the space.
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Would you like to request a mural for your property? Let us know and we’ll be in touch.(Please note this is only applicable to those with property beside the laneway.)
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If you were designing a master plan to add murals to the laneway, where would you put the art? Please mark the location(s) below.
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Laneway Improvements - Lighting

Laneways are sometimes dark and unwelcoming at night. Adding more lighting can improve visibility to help make the space feel safer and discourage risky activities.
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Would you like to request a light for your property? Let us know and we’ll be in touch.(Please note this is only applicable to those with property beside the laneway.)
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If you were designing a master plan to add lighting to the laneway to make it feel more safe and improve visibility at night, where would you put the light fixtures? Please mark the location(s) below.
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If you have any other ideas, comments or input on how you think the laneway can be improved please mark them on the site map below.
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Do you have any further questions or comments about this project?You can also get in touch via email: info@thelanewayproject.ca
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How often do you usually interact with your neighbours or other community members?Community Connections
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How involved are you usually with local activities or improvement initiatives in your neighbourhood?Community Connections
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Thanks for your insights!

Expect to hear back from us in the coming weeks and months as we turn your input into a master plan of improvements for the space.
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