Toronto, April 5, 2016 – Reclaim the Name, the naming campaign that is underway to create a new name for the public space under the Gardiner Expressway, is now entering its next phase with the announcement of the Naming Jury. The Jury consists of a diverse group of Torontonians from across the cultural, artistic, design, civic engagement and social activism fields. Their task is to sift through the hundreds of names that have been submitted, and develop a shortlist of three to five names that will then be voted on by the public in May.

Our city is ready for a new story about the Gardiner Expressway – one filled with hope and possibility. That’s why we need your help to #ReclaimTheName.

By Christopher McKinnon

Toronto, March 1, 2016 – Today, Waterfront Toronto and the City of Toronto announce the next phase of Project: Under Gardiner, the $25-million partnership that will create vibrant community spaces hosting a range of cultural programming beneath a section of the Gardiner Expressway extending from Strachan Avenue, across Fort York National Historic Site, to Spadina Avenue. Since it was announced in November of last year, Project: Under Gardiner has been a temporary name for the project.

This new public space initiative will transform the space under an expressway. Here’s how you can help.

PUBLISHED: DECEMBER 2, 2015
BY: CHRISTOPHER MCKINNON

Last week, we announced an exciting new initiative, temporarily named Project: Under Gardiner. It will see a 1.75-kilometre stretch of unused land beneath the Gardiner Expressway, from Strachan Avenue to Spadina Avenue, completely re-imagined as a place for people.

Toronto, November 17, 2015 – Today, the City of Toronto, together with philanthropists Judy and Wil Matthews and Waterfront Toronto announced a $25 million partnership that will create a new public landscape beneath a section of the Gardiner Expressway. In making the announcement, Judy Matthews was joined by Mayor John Tory, Waterfront Toronto CEO John Campbell, Toronto City Councillors Joe Cressy (Ward 20) and Mike Layton (Ward 19) and Lai-King Hum, President of the CityPlace Residents Association.