city councillors. Two sets of elevators provide access to the floors below (ground floor and to the parking garage below). Public square The design for the public space in front of the new city hall, Nathan Phillips Square, was part of the competition. The square's reflecting pool and concrete arches, fountain, and overhead walkways were thus also part of Revell's submission. It has since seen several monuments, sculptures, and other works of public art added, and was renovated, but it continues to complement the city hall with its original Modernist design elements. The public square is one of the main hosts of different festivals and events in Toronto. New Year's celebrations are held there every year which include fireworks and musical performances. The annual Cavalcade of Lights Festival decorates the square from the end of November until the end of December. In popular culture Even as early as 1969, the building appeared as a futuristic alien building in a Star Trek comic; it was later seen in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "Contagion" (Season 2, episode 11, March 20, 1989) as one of the possible destinations of an alien portal. The 2010 film Red featured Toronto City Hall and various other city locations. See also Metro Hall East York Civic Centre Etobicoke Civic Centre North York Civic Centre Scarborough Civic Centre York Civic Centre References Notes Sources External links City of Toronto's history page Historical photos: Viljo Revell, the design competition, construction, and opening Emporis database listing Open Buildings:Toronto City Hall profile Contemporary photo gallery A grand design: Toronto City Hall and Square competition - submissions from architects for the 1958 design competition 1965 establishments in Ontario City and town halls in Ontario Government buildings completed in 1965 Modernist architecture in Canada Municipal buildings in Toronto PATH (Toronto)