Metro Hall, Government office tower in downtown Toronto, Canada
Metro Hall is a 128-meter-tall building with 27 floors and postmodern architecture located at the intersection of Wellington Street and John Street. It houses city department offices, meeting spaces, and public facilities including a library on the lower levels.
The building was constructed in 1992 to consolidate government offices that were previously scattered across different locations throughout the city. This consolidation created a unified administrative center for the Toronto metropolitan region.
The plaza in front functions as a meeting point where people gather for events and daily activities. Throughout the year, public celebrations and festivals bring residents together in this civic space.
The building is accessible to visitors during business hours, especially the public areas on the lower floors. It is easily reached by public transit and sits in a central downtown location.
The council chamber was placed under heritage protection in 2006 and has served as a call center since 2007. This transformation shows how historic spaces take on new practical functions in modern times.
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