Public Comment Invited on the Waterfront Sanitary Sewer Servicing Master Plan
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study
Background
The City of Toronto completed the Waterfront Sanitary Master Servicing Study (Class EA) in October 2012 to ensure that the necessary sanitary sewer infrastructure is in place in the Study Area to service strong development growth along Toronto’s waterfront. In the summer of 2013, the City transferred implementation of part of the overall project to Waterfront Toronto.
Well-Thought-Out Transit is Key to Making Commuting Less Stressful
Seamless, efficient and usable urban transport options in Sweden and Denmark make it easy and stress-free to get around. Creating an integrated system that works takes you farther than preaching “leave the car home,” says York University psychology professor David L. Wiesenthal. (Image credit: calflier001 on Flickr, Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Rail Station)
POSTED: AUGUST 12, 2014
The Benefits of Green Infrastructure: Waterfront Green Roofs are Beautiful and Functional
An artist’s rendering of the emerging East Bayfront neighbourhood reveals the proposed canopy of green rooftops along Toronto’s waterfront.
POSTED: AUGUST 11, 2014
BY: ELSPETH HOLLAND
Rewarding Fitness and Exercise in Waterfront Toronto Parks
GOODcoins, the new socially and environmentally conscious rewards program earns you benefits for taking a bike ride through Corktown Common and many other Waterfront Toronto parks.
POSTED: AUGUST 6, 2014
BY: JONATHAN LASKI
Meet One of the Waterfront’s First New Residents: Dr. Yair Lenga
Last spring, residents began moving in to River City, the first private residential development in the West Don Lands. We went out to meet one of them, Dr. Yair Lenga and take a look at his new home in one of Toronto’s hottest new neighbourhoods.
Corktown Common Opening Celebrations a Resounding Hit!
Community members lounge on the grass, enjoying live music and breathtaking views of the park and city skyline
POSTED: JULY 16, 2014
BY: TARI STORK
Last Thursday, July 10, was a beautiful, sunny day with a gentle breeze – a perfect day for a celebration! Joined by hundreds of people of all ages we officially opened Corktown Common, Waterfront Toronto’s spectacular new park in the emerging West Don Lands, with two memorable events.
Toronto Community Housing Development
Toronto Community Housing has built the first phase of affordable housing in the West Don Lands. The three building development located at 589 King Street East, offers 243 affordable rental units for families and seniors. The buildings overlook a courtyard on the south east corner of King Street East and St. Lawrence Street, about a 15 minute walk to downtown.