Pleasant View Branch Renovation and Expansion
About the renovation
In 2022, TPL launched the capital project to renovate and expand the Pleasant View branch!
Working with the award-winning firm Lebel and Bouliane Architects, the new building will be a modern, accessible, and adaptable 10,000 sq. ft. library with an inviting interior and attractive street presence.
This renovation is necessary to meet the current and future needs of this rapidly growing community. Expanding the branch to 10,000 square feet will allow us to revitalize all public service areas, address state of good repair deficiencies, meet AODA and Toronto Green Standards, and position Pleasant View as a learning laboratory.
Other benefits of this renovation will include:
- welcoming and versatile branch with new digital equipment to support and reflect a wide range of interests and needs
- a variety of study, work, and collaborative/community spaces for all residents including seniors, teens, newcomers, students, children, and families.
Toronto Public Library has retained Lebel and Bouliane Architecture to design the new branch. There will be public consultations before, during, and after development of the plans through:
- public surveys, focus group sessions, and virtual community open houses
- meetings and interviews with relevant stakeholders, including City of Toronto representatives, community partners, local agencies and schools
- consultations with branch staff and other TPL departments
- regular communication and reporting to all stakeholders at key milestones throughout the project.
We are interested in your ideas and opinions regarding the Pleasant View Branch Renovation and Expansion Project. Tell us what you think!
Community consultation
A community open house was held on Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 6:30 to 8pm about the renovation and expansion for the Pleasant View branch.
Presentation from our community open house on February 23, 2023 (PDF)
A virtual community open house was held on Wednesday, June 22 from 6:30 to 8pm about the renovation and expansion for the Pleasant View branch.
Presentation from our virtual community open house on June 22, 2022 (PDF)
Toronto Public Library commitment
The Library and its staff will:
- share information from and with the public
- be receptive to questions from the public about the project
- seek out potential stakeholders (groups, partners, individuals) that could be involved in the consultation process
- be active participants throughout the process.