For updates regarding all aspects of Library Square, please visit engageaurora.ca/librarysquare.
With two community spaces and unlimited possibilities, Library Square* is a place where young and old can come together in all seasons to enjoy art, theatre, music, shopping, community events and activities.
Library Square includes two key spaces – a vibrant outdoor square and a new community facility that will feature a flexible performance hall with seating for up to 250 people and a variety of multi-purpose programming spaces that will bring life and energy to our downtown core.
Library Square is a key part of Aurora's exciting downtown revitalization plan.
Photo Gallery: Library Square Images will appear here on the public site.
Ground Breaking Ceremony
Together with our partners, the Town held a ground-breaking ceremony Thursday, October 8 which took place at the future site of Library Square. This is an incredible milestone as it marks the start of construction of one the largest projects in Aurora history. We can expect to see the transformation begin with fencing scheduled to go up as early as the week of October 19.
Library Square Reports
Library Square Additional Information
| Project Monitoring Task Force |
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The Town has formed a Project Monitoring Task Force to monitor and examine all financial and budgetary aspects of Library Square during the construction phase, including project contingency expenditures. The Task Force first met on November 3, 2020 and will meet again on January 13, 2021. Please see the minutes from the first meeting attached. Note: Parking within Block D will be impacted by construction and we encourage the public to use the other on and off street parking identified on the map. |
| Currently known as Library Square, the project includes |
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| Community Consultation |
| The development of Library Square has been informed by extensive community engagement with key stakeholders. As the project transitions to the construction phase in 2020, community engagement will continue to shape the development of Library Square and the Town will use a range of outreach strategies to raise awareness and engage residents, businesses and visitors about this exciting project. |
| Design and Heritage |
| Library Square integrates Aurora’s much-loved Church Street School with landscaped open spaces and a new purpose-built cultural facility. Through its thoughtful design, which includes a three-storey sky-lit atrium, performance spaces flooded with natural light and a dynamic façade, the addition will complement the attached heritage building and the character of Aurora’s historic downtown. The building is also designed with a number of environmental features, including a green roof, LED lighting, electric vehicle charging stations and more. |
| Accessibility |
All elements of the Library Square project have been designed to meet or exceed the barrier-free requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Building Code. Some of the project’s accessible attributes include:
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| Parking |
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The Town has identified a range of parking solutions to ensure visitors can enjoy the magic of Library Square. Strategies include maximizing off-street parking, implementing Transportation Demand Management strategies, revising Yonge Street parking restrictions, increasing on-street parking on Church Street and Victoria Street, among others. The Town will continue to explore these options to address long-term parking demand. |
| Contact Us |
| We welcome your feedback. Please send us your comments or questions to:
Town of Aurora |
Key Documents
*The working name for the Town Square is "Library Square." The naming committee has placed name considerations on hold until final plans for the square and addition to 22 Church Street are finalized.
