Built 1997. Project Description: A wide variety of streetscape and landscape improvements have been made to the downtown streets of Toronto in an effort to create a more hospitable environment for pedestrians and cyclists, while still maintaining vehicular traffic. This project is part of a University of Toronto redevelopment project. Project History: The project was the subject of a design competition and was funded by the university, the city and private contributions, including a one million dollar gift from a prominent Toronto family.