St. George Street is the primary north/south route traversing the University of Toronto. Originally built as a tree-lined avenue flanked by brownstone mansions, the road was later widened to a four-lane vehicular arterial that became a physical and symbolic barrier dividing the campus. The St.George Streetscape redevelopment aimed to unify the bisected campus and restore the verdant, pedestrian-friendly  street character. 

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The reconstructed road features reduced and narrowed vehicular lanes and dedicated cycling lanes flanked by grass verges with seating and wide sidewalks. Two rows of trees form a continuous allée along the eastern side of the street, while a single line of trees is planted along the west side. Wide bands of square pavers prominently mark several crosswalks, linking with east/west pedestrian thoroughfares, courtyards and popular destinations. A centerpiece of the redevelopment is a large public plaza incorporating a length of the street at Sidney Smith Hall, with seating, light fixtures and trees adjacent to the street.