What is Waterfront Toronto trying to accomplish?

A primary objective of waterfront revitalization is to leverage the infrastructure project to deliver key economic and social benefits that enable Toronto to compete aggressively with other top tier global cities for investment, jobs and people.

Who owns Waterfront Toronto?

Waterfront Toronto is a corporation funded by three levels of government. These government bodies have provided seed capital for a 25-year mandate to transform 800 hectares (2,000 acres) of brownfield lands on Toronto’s waterfront into beautiful, accessible, sustainable mixed-use communities and dynamic public spaces.

What are the projects in Toronto?

Current Projects

• Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan. Bathurst Quay.
• Billy Bishop Airport. Billy Bishop Airport.
• East Bayfront. Conceptual Rendering of East Bayfront.
• Gardiner East Environmental Assessment. Gardiner East EA Study Area.
• Garrison Crossing.
• Lake Ontario Park.
• Lake Shore Boulevard East Public Realm.
• Port Lands.

What is the Quayside project?

Quayside is a waterfront district slated for redevelopment in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Formerly dockland and industrial uses, The Waterfront Toronto government agency intends for a new housing development to be built between the East Bayfront and Port Lands neighbourhoods, a site of 4.9 hectares (12 acres) of land.

What is waterfront known for?

The V&A Waterfront is the oldest working harbour in South Africa and its 123 hectares are used for far more than just commercial fishing. This harbour caters to a wide range of vessels and yachts. Famous people like Elton John, David Beckham and Madonna have bought property in this beautiful area.

Why is there so much construction in Toronto?

There are a variety of reasons: the city is devoting extra money to deal with a backlog of deteriorating infrastructure, some repairs are taking much longer than anticipated, the Pan Am games looming in 2015 have accelerated some projects and the condo boom is adding both residents and demands on city services.

What is riverfront development project?

The Sabarmati Riverfront Development Project is an environmental improvement, social uplift and urban rejuvenation project that will renew Ahmedabad. The project is being developed by the Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Ltd. The project will reclaim approximately 200 hectares of land from the riverbed.

Why is the Waterfront important?

The waterfront gives a unique character to the city with its market place by the water edge contributing to its sense of place. A promenade with some recreational and leisure facilities built along the waterfront gives direct access to the waterfront as well as providing some of the most picturesque view of the city.

What is Waterfront Toronto revitalization?

We are the public advocates and stewards of Toronto’s waterfront revitalization. Created by the Governments of Canada and Ontario and the City of Toronto, our mandate is to transform our city’s waterfront by creating extraordinary new places to live, work, learn and play.

What is urban strategies doing for Waterfront Toronto?

Waterfront Toronto retained Urban Strategies in 2013 as the lead consultant to prepare a precinct plan for the area. Our team’s work builds on the design and technical work completed for the Lower Don Lands and Port Lands, incorporating the technical requirements for flood protection.

What are some of Toronto’s most significant new waterfront parks?

Members of the firm have also been involved in the design of some of Toronto’s most significant new waterfront parks, including HTO, an innovative new waterfront park, and Don River Park which is to serve as a 20-acre central open space for the new West Don Lands neighbourhood.

What is Waterfront Toronto’s corporate objective?

Waterfront Toronto’s overall corporate objectives include: Implementing a plan that enhances the economic, social and cultural value of the land in the designated waterfront area and creates an accessible and active waterfront for living, working and recreation, and to do so in a fiscally and environmentally responsible manner