Can Ryerson Benefit from a Better Yonge Street? A case study analysis of the impact of street redesigns on university campuses

<p dir="ltr">Ryerson is a unique, lively campus set in downtown Toronto. This urban campus is an integral part of the Downtown Yonge Street corridor, which is the backbone of Toronto and provides critical economic and transportation infrastructures to the core and beyond.</p><p dir="ltr">In Spring 2017, the City of Toronto started a Schedule C Environmental Assessment Study to consider a potential redesign of Downtown Yonge Street between Queen Street and Carlton/College Street. As a major stakeholder in the area, Ryerson Universi will be greatly impacted by, and will also have the opportunity to make a great impact on, the future of Downtown Yonge Street.</p><p dir="ltr">It is of paramount importance that Ryerson demonstrates leadership in city building, contributes to urban revitalization, and imprints its identity on the public realm.</p>