Reimagining Devonian Square
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The document proposes reimagining Devonian Square at Ryerson University to improve the student experience. It outlines plans to pedestrianize the area, commit to design excellence, and intensify urban development. The reimagined space would provide increased student space, versatility, visual consistency, income generation, and a focal point for campus. Potential drawbacks include costs, permitting challenges, and community concerns. Comparable projects elsewhere have been successful in achieving similar goals.
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Reimagining Devonian Square
- 1. REIMAGINING DEVONIAN SQUARE PC 8101 Team Presentation 28 Nov 2011 Alicia D’Souza Hayley V. Fuller Vin Heney #devosquare
- 3. "Make no little plans…" - Daniel Burnham, Chief Planner for the City of Chicago, 1909
- 6. Image Arts Building Student Learning Centre Maple Leaf Gardens
- 9. RATIONALE
- 10. Toronto Normal School, 1852 Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, 1971
- 12. Devonian Pond,1978 Devonian Pond, 1980
- 18. PROPOSED PLAN
- 19. "Make big plans." - Daniel Burnham, Chief Planner for the City of Chicago, 1909
- 20. - Watzlawick, Helmick &Jackson “ There is no such thing as non-communication”
- 21. 20 The Plan:
- 22. 20 The Plan:
- 24. COMPARABLE COSTS Greensboro Park $360,000 Carter Barron $263,000 Schroeder Park $542,000 Lakeside Campus $400,000 UCA $300,000 Reimagined Devonian $550,000
- 25. COMPARABLE COSTS $45 million $112 million $70.95 million $550,000 source: Ryerson Budget, 2011
- 26. PROMOTIONAL PLAN
- 27. Traditional Media Press Release Townhall
- 35. OTHER SUCCESSES
- 38. CONCLUSION
- 41. Alicia D’Souza a7dsouza@ryerson.ca Hayley V. Fuller [email_address] Vin Heney [email_address]
Editor's Notes
- Vin introduces group members, presentation
- Vin explains agenda
- Vin introduces Burnham, reads full quote
- Vin explains that the Burnham quote was a driving force behind President Levy’s ‘Master Plan’ for Ryerson, which he proposed in 2006 (and began being implemented in 2008)
- Vin explains that the master plan consists of three overarching goals. Includes a brief explanation of each goal. Ties into Alicia’s notes on “(image....)As Ryerson’s academic reputation and brand has evolved, so has the public realm of the campus. Signature elements of architectural design, urban landscaping, and a recent transformation of streetscapes are reshaping the downtown core. This is evident in three building projects - the Ryerson Athletics Centre at the Gardens, the Ryerson Gallery and Research Centre in the heart of campus, and a Student Learning Centre on the site of the iconic Sam the Record Man property on Yonge Street. These buildings project a modern and distinctively urban “vibe” of a university that is clearly on the move, ready and willing to innovate and collaborate for the benefit of their students.”
- Vin opens slide by saying ‘…and it’s been working.” Mention the Image Arts Building, the new Athletics Facility at Maple Leaf Gardens, and the Student Learning Centre. Discuss how these new buildings all project Ryerson’s ‘state-of-the-art-brand’ But there is one glaring exception to this – no, I’m not talking about Kerr Hall – I’m talking about Devonian Square
- As this picture comes up, Vin says “I mean… Devonain Square” (and switch to the next picture of the square)
- As this image comes up, Vin says “Ryerson’s slogan states ‘Everyone makes a mark.’ Ask yourself, what mark is Devonian Square making?” -This segways into Alicia’s Rationale of the problem
- Well to answer that question we need to understand how Devonian square was first ‘imagined’. Tracing back the history of Ryerson….
- During this time the Ryerson campus had evolved into a spread of dislocated facilities.
- Hence the conception of Devonian square on the corner of Victoria and Gould street in 1978.
- The problem that arises from this first conception of Devonian square in 1978, goes back to the question Vin was asking, what mark is Devonian square making 33 years later for Ryerson?
- The use of Devonian Pond during the winter as a skating rink is perhaps the best way that Ryerson presents this space to students and the community.
- The other times, this space is quite an eye sore and looks a bit run down.
- Is this too happy? Since the partial closing of Gould and Victoria Street, students have been taking their extra curricular performances, demonstrations, rallies and activities to the middle of the streets.
- And with the newly developed Image Arts building and the Chang Building to either of its sides, and the other new buildings in development, Devonian square is no longer a cohesive space pulling this extrodinary campus together.
- Hayley to introduce the idea of how we will re-imagine the space, led in by Alicia’s section.
- Hayley to introduce the idea of how we will re-imagine the space, led in by Alicia’s section.
- Make the connection to communication theory - we are never not communicating.
- Make the connection to communication theory - we are never not communicating.
- Make the connection to communication theory - we are never not communicating.
- Vin discusses the benefits of our proposal
- Vin discusses the drawbacks & conclusions of our proposal
- Vin discusses two examples of successful (and similar) projects
- Vin discusses two examples of successful (and similar) projects
- Vin discusses two examples of successful (and similar) projects
- As Ryerson continues to evolve as a leader in innovation and career-focused education, its reputation as a modern higher learning institution for the 21st century only increases.
- As Ryerson continues to evolve as a leader in innovation and career-focused education, its reputation as a modern higher learning institution for the 21st century only increases.
- As Ryerson continues to evolve as a leader in innovation and career-focused education, its reputation as a modern higher learning institution for the 21st century only increases.