small scale naturalizations August 12, 2007

There is a superb group of 8 pocket naturalizations in the west portion of downtown Toronto, between Bloor Street West on the north and Richmond Street West on the south, Spadina Ave on the west and University Ave. on the east. This group includes 3 different approaches to naturalization on the campus of U of T, several differently managed community based naturalizations and several other institutional and private ones. There are some great opportunities to compare and contrast these with well designed more traditional landscapes. The general urban matrix in which these pocket naturalizations occur is also a superb mix of all things urban in terms of landuse and built form. There are lots of connections to look at and discuss...not to mention places to get a bite to eat and seek relief!

The following url will take you to a map of the route and sites:
http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=116477825313591200870.000437315eedf43746384&ll=43.657751,-79.399824&spn=0.030055,0.05785&t=h&z=D

The sites included in this fieldtrip are::

West side of Madison Ave. north of Bloor St. W.

North side of Sussex St. east of Spadina Ave.

West side of St. George St. south of Harbord St.

East side of St. George St. south of Harbord St.

North side of Russell St. west of Huron St.

West side of Huron St. south of College St.

North side of Grange Rd. west of McCaul St.

North side of Richmond St. W. east of Portland St.

This event is open to everyone over the age of 10. The chargeis $15.00 per person. Those under the age of 15 and those on limited means may attend without charge.