Toronto U of T: University College Revitalization | ?m | 3s | U of T | Kohn Shnier

AlvinofDiaspar · Apr 28, 2014

From the U of T Campaign site:

http://boundless.utoronto.ca/division/university-college/

A whole series of improvements/restoration projects

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Translude15 · Apr 28, 2014

AlvinofDiaspar said:
From the U of T Campaign site:

http://boundless.utoronto.ca/division/university-college/

A whole series of improvements/restoration projects

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As a recent U of T grad, these kinds of improvements are needed throughout most of the colleges, not just UC.

AlvinofDiaspar · Apr 28, 2014

Translude:

New and St. Michael's College also have some fundraising plans for capital projects, but they aren't nearly as interesting from a heritage preservation perspective, hence not mentioned.

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Benito · Apr 28, 2014

University College was my college while I was in Arts and Science at U of T. That is a beautiful building. I'm glad to hear that they are making some changes to update it and make it better for students and staff.

67Cup · Apr 28, 2014

Translude15 said:
As a recent U of T grad, these kinds of improvements are needed throughout most of the colleges, not just UC.

Knox College is also on a campaign to work on the building.

junctionist · Apr 28, 2014

University College is U of T's most iconic building and the centrepiece for the campus, so these projects are important. (I say that even as someone who went to Trinity.) They should fix the clock on the residence hall tower that faces Sid Smith, if they haven't already.

AlvinofDiaspar · Mar 26, 2015

About to get approved - lots of info in the March Governing Council Planning and Budget Committee report:

http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/AssetFactory.aspx?did=11063

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whatever · Mar 27, 2015

UC is home base for me, too, and I'm not sure if I like the plan. The building does need updating, but I prefer the current set up with Laidlaw at the back and the two halls as they are. I know the halls aren't used as effectively as they should be, but I don't think the halls will yield a better library space, nor do I see Laidlaw's space serving any better purpose. I'm also hoping they don't improve the quad too much, as it's a beautiful little oasis of calm right now. I'd hate to see it turned into a heavily programmed facility.