Key concerns expressed about the Glass Gardiner district relate to safety in Under Gardiner spaces and crossings, especially with the waterfront being a magnet for tourists. Pedestrian-oriented lighting and paint strategies were discussed as ways to unify & enhance the experience of these dense areas. New systems need to be developed that will be cohesive, easy to operate and maintain.

Participants said they like: 

• The continuous weather protection from the canopies/shelters on the west side of Bay Street, south of Lake Shore Blvd; as well as the We the North mural.

Participants said they dislike: 

• Crossing Lake Shore Blvd at Bay Street because there is a high volume of pedestrians walking to and from Union Station.
  
• Overcrowded sidewalks right next to a high-speed roadway which contribute to an unpleasant and dangerous pedestrian experience.

Ideas and suggestions shared by participants: 

• Add more landscaping such as bioswales, trees, vines, and green walls on the north and south sides of Lake Shore. This could also dampen noise from the traffic and add visual interest to the street. Replant the planter box at the northeast corner of Lower Simcoe and Lake Shore.
  
• Improve the street lighting along Lake Shore between Spadina and Cherry. Many of the streetlights on the pillars of the Gardiner are out and should be replaced with brighter lights. The light fixtures are currently very dusty and dim.
  
• Explore opportunities to expand sidewalks by removing bus lay-bys, low-volume turning channels, and off- and on-ramps as well as consider a road diet along Bay.