The Toronto City Hall turns 59 on September 13. It was opened in front of 14,000 people in 1965,
The iconic Toronto City Hall will be 59-years-old on September 13 and requires some tender loving care.
It still looks great considering construction of the building began in 1961 and it opened in 1965. The final cost for the New City Hall was estimated at $31 million.
City staff are now working on a plan to spruce up the Toronto landmark to lure more tourists and visitors to the area.
A plan is being looked at to install more parks and green space around City Hall, with additional benches and sitting areas. There are also calls to add more waterfalls and repair the ones that are not working in Nathan Philips Square.
More waterfalls are required in an update of City Hall as it turns 59 years old.
A report is being called for by the General Government Committee by October 16 on how to refurbish and improve public spaces around City Hall and Nathan Philips Square.
“By addressing these concerns proactively, we can enhance the overall experience for the thousands of visitors who enjoy City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square, a vibrant space that reflects the heart of our city,” according to a letter by Councillor Paul Ainslie.
Work is also called for on the electronic display board at the south-east corner of the grounds and to improve the electrical grid to reduce cabling for events.
The iconic Toronto City Hall is known all over the world.
Ainslie asked the report on the status of the non-functioning water fountains and provide a timeline for repairs or replacements.
Nathan Philips Square has a number of fountains, and more should be added to improve the tourism experience. Thousands of tourists and locals visit Toronto City Hall yearly.
There will be a vote on the matter once a report is filed and considered by Council.
Toronto receives about three millions tourists yearly and placed seventh globally in international attendance, the only North American city in the top 10.