The Bayview-Leaside BIA issued a call for submissions in July on the co-ordination of streetscape elements on Bayview Ave. It seeks a “master plan” to solve things seen as problems. The proposal notes the differences in streetscapes on the east and west side of Bayview. The west side retains large and obstructive concrete tree boxes. The east side was remade with the removal of these boxes in 2010.
NEWSPAPER BOXES
The call for submissions notes the “high number of newspaper boxes” on the street and suggests they be re-positioned. The backless benches are dangerous, the call says. These are part of the Bell Media outdoor furniture, refuse container and bus shelter contract with the City. The BIA wants benches with backs. A problem of monumental dimension is parking. It is not likely to be solved in a streetscape re-make.
SOLUTIONS
The BIA asks for a plan that will address the problems as noted and offers suggestions. Among these are permeable paving around trees, removal of the backless benches, more benches and trees offering shade, repositioning of the paper boxes. black coloured street furniture and pedestrian scaled lighting. It asks for trees with tree pits or tree drainage on Fleming Crescent. The BIA also seeks more and smaller litter bins, cigarette bins and dog-poop bag disposal.
