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A closer look at the House of Miracles
Renovations of Saint Joseph's Oratory
#1 - Sacred Axis
Eliminate crossing of roadways and pedestrian walkways
Widening of main central walkway and staircases and improved landscaping
#2 - Plateau
At the Crypt level, construction of a flat area easing access to the sanctuary and outdoor ceremonies
Creation of the Holy Family Place on this plateau
No more parking of cars and buses in front of the Pilgrims' Pavilion and Holy Cross Pavilion
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#3 - Pilgrims' Pavilion
Building of a new Pilgrims' Pavilion with wheelchair access, providing meeting rooms, cafeteria, souvenir shop, offices for the Pastoral Services and administration
Relocation of the Carillon on the terrace
#4 - Welcome Centre
Building of a Welcome Centre providing information services, reservations, meeting and exhibition halls
Escalators and elevators (for people with reduced mobility, wheelchairs and strollers) will link the Welcome Centre located at the parking level with the Pilgrims' Pavilion at the Plateau level
#5 - Carillon
Relocation of the Carillon for better acoustics
New landscaping to improve acoustics
#6 - Traffic
Safer access to the site and new side-road access for all service vehicles
Eliminate crossing of roadways and pedestrian walkways
#7 - Research Centre and Library
Relocation of the Research Centre and Library for easier public access
Present library to become a small worship and prayer area
#8 - Domes and skylight
Access to the skylight and space between the inner and outer domes
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