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This article has no lead section, so one should be written. See the lead section guide for more information on writing leads. (June 2010) This article does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (June 2010) Entertainment District —  District  — Country  Canada Province  Ontario City Toronto Contents 1 Toronto Entertainment District BIA 1.1 About 1.2 History 1.3 Location 1.4 Transportation & Parking 2 Master Plan 2.1 About 2.2 Purpose of the Master Plan 3 External links // Toronto Entertainment District BIA About Established in 2008, the Toronto Entertainment District Business Improvement Area’s (BIA) mandate is to promote, improve, and preserve this dynamic area of Toronto. Benefitting from economic, environmental, and social factors driving downtown growth, the Entertainment District is in the midst of a renaissance, firmly establishing itself as a thriving and vibrant district for living, creating, working, and entertainment. History The area that presently comprises the Entertainment District is rich in history, having experienced nearly two centuries of continual change in its built character and land uses, including periods of growth and decline. In the early part of the 19th century, the area was primarily a wealthy residential neighbourhood that housed the Parliament Buildings of Upper Canada. At the turn of the last century and with the advent of the railroad, the area was a burgeoning industrial and manufacturing district that included primarily poor and working class housing where many immigrants to Toronto settled. By the middle of the last century, the garment industry had risen and begun to fall, and the area entered into an era of economic decline fuelled by suburbanization combined with a diminishing manufacturing sector. Towards the end of the last century, the area began to experience an emergence with the influx of entertainment, creative and IT industries, and aided by innovative planning policies that encouraged mixed uses and the adaptive reuse of former warehouses. Benefiting from economic, environmental, and social factors driving downtown growth, the present-day Entertainment District is in the midst of a renaissance, firmly establishing itself as a thriving and vibrant district for living, creating, working, and playing. Location The Toronto Entertainment District encompasses a significant part of the Downtown area, generally bounded by the Financial District to the east, Queen Street West to the north, Spadina Avenue to the west, and the Gardiner Expressway and Harbourfront to the south. Transportation & Parking The District benefits tremendously from its location and exceptional accessibility, including: A subway line and several major streetcar lines Union Station – the country’s premier multimodal transportation hub providing regional, national, and international connections via GO Transit and VIA train service Two interchanges to the Gardiner Expressway and connecting to the broader highway network The Toronto Island Airport is minutes away, connecting to major eastern Canadian and US cities by plane Master Plan About The cultural richness of the Toronto Entertainment District is immediately striking. It is an area with layers of history and experience. It is a centre for nightlife, dining, live entertainment and film, professional sports, workplaces, and living. Key to the District’s assets is its enviable location: ringed by the Financial District, the waterfront, Union Station, Spadina Avenue and the historic Queen Street West commercial strip. Former warehouses, relics of the industrial heritage of the King-Spadina area, in large part have set the tone for a significant area in the District. Former factory and railway buildings are now loft offices, studios and gallery spaces, restaurants and entertainment venues. The less known underlay to this industrial heritage is a history of grand residences and public structures, including the former location of the parliament buildings. What were once empty lots and surface parking areas are increasingly being built up with new condominium and office towers. Most of these new buildings combine a mix of uses, contributing to a diversity of activities in all hours and seasons. The lands south of the railway are being developed, and integrating them with the rest of the District is challenging. With some aspects of the public realm unchanged since the industrial period, streetscape conditions need to be updated to be more conducive to the emerging mixed-use and pedestrian-oriented urban environment. Forgotten places such as side streets and alleys may hold untapped potential in a context of increasing demand for usable space. The rich local history, both industrial and pre-industrial, could be better protected. The conflict between existing uses and newly emerging ones needs to be resolved. Many similar districts across North America have faced similar successes and challenges. Guided by visioning plans and studies, other business improvement area organizations have notably improved the look and feel of places such as Times Square in New York City and State Street/Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Locally, both the Bloor-Yorkville and Downtown-Yonge BIAs are currently implementing their own plans and transforming the appearance and image of their respective districts. By articulating a long-term vision and providing guidance for change, the Toronto Entertainment District Master Plan seeks to enable the District’s continued transformation in a predictable and coordinated manner, while protecting and reinforcing the distinct and defining characteristics that are central to its sustained success. These characteristics include the entertainment related functions; the unique and diverse mix of uses; and, the historic ‘brick and beam’ structures. Central to the vision will be compelling ideas and guidance for improving the public realm to create beautiful and memorable streets and public spaces. Cities are dynamic which is part of what makes them vibrant and exciting. No other area in the City of Toronto is seeing as much change as the Entertainment District. The Master Plan recognizes this and has been designed to be a living document, one that will grow and change over time to ensure that it remains relevant. Updates to the Master Plan may be undertaken periodically to ensure that significant changes to the existing physical and/or policy context will be reflected. Purpose of the Master Plan A Master Plan is most effective when it can compel, inspire and bring about the intended outcomes. To do so, it must be rooted in the realm of possibilities, be legible to a broad spectrum of users and provide clear and concise direction to decision-makers. To be credible, the Master Plan must also be substantiated through technical analysis, be a product of a well documented public engagement process, and define the appropriate tools or mechanisms for implementation. By articulating a long-term vision to work towards, a Master Plan can help guide on-going decisions that impact the physical environment of the District in a coordinated and strategic manner. In addition to guiding the BIA in its mandate, the Master Plan can also provide benchmarks and standards for developers and set priorities for investments in the public realm. Some of the benefits of having a Master Plan include: Provides Clarity and Predictability — establishing development parameters and design standards Direction for Protecting Areas— identifying and strategizing for the protection of the treasured aspects of the District that define its unique and distinct character Direction for Enhancing Areas— strategies for revitalizing and improving areas in the District Unifies and Strengthens the Community— providing the District with one, unified and consistent voice to respond to or act on issues and opportunities Direction for Actions — guidance for decision-making and identifies strategies and priorities for initiatives and investments Profile and image building — raises awareness for the District and its long-term objectives, as well as providing tools and materials for marketing and promotions External links Official Website