What are the objectives of redeveloping the North Market building?
Redeveloping the North Market building would achieve several objectives that would benefit the area and the surrounding community. It could result in: • a new building that: • fully utilizes the broad array of uses permitted under the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw • has an expanded range of uses complementing the South Market’s activities • is compatible with the heritage character of the area • maintains existing pedestrian connections/walkways and maintains the visual connections between St. James Park and Front Street East • underground parking that would serve the entire St. Lawrence Market precinct • improved loading facilities that support the activities of the Farmers’ Market and the Antique Market as well as other new uses • improved building facilities (e.g. lighting, acoustics, electrical systems) that support the activities of the Farmers’ Market and the Antique Market as well as other new uses • improved design and park functions to increase the attractiveness of Market La
