Campus Expansion
Recently, the university has been undertaking the largest campus expansion in its history, with six new buildings constructed since 2000 and two additional constructions announced. In January 2008, Ryerson acquired $40 million worth of real-estate as part of its expansion efforts. The most notable acquisition being three properties on Yonge Street, including the former Sam the Record Man store, Future Shop and World of Posters. There has been a strong desire among students, faculty, and administrators alike to have Gould Street closed between Yonge and Church in order to provide greater safety for pedestrians on campus. Ryerson Theatre, which is one of the largest theatres in downtown Toronto with over 1200 seats has also had extensive renovations completed in the past five years. The theatre is home to several red carpet premieres as part of the Toronto International Film Festival.
On December 1, 2009, Ryerson University's President Sheldon Levy announced that the school would acquire and renovate the historic Maple Leaf Gardens for use as a university athletic facility, at an estimated cost of $60 million. The cost is being split three ways between the Canadian federal government, Ryerson University and Loblaws. The upper levels will house a hockey rink, basketball and volleyball courts, and other recreational and academic spaces. Beneath it will be a Loblaws supermaket and parking, with Ryerson and Loblaws owning their own space.
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Maple Leaf Gardens at Church and Carlton
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10 Dundas East (Formerly 'Toronto Life Square')
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