Plan to Flood Protect the Port Lands and Unlock Development Estimated to Cost $1.25 Billion, Project Construction and Development of Port Lands Projected to Create over $5 Billion in Economic Value

September 14, 2016, Toronto, ON - Today, the governments of Canada and Ontario announced a bilateral agreement that will make more than $1.1 billion in combined infrastructure funding available under the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund. The federal government is providing up to 50% of this funding for projects while the provincial government and municipalities will cover the remaining costs.

POSTED: JUNE 9, 2016 I PUBLIC ART, PARKS AND PUBLIC SPACES, INFRASTRUCTURE, INNOVATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
By: Carol Webb

The above map is circa 1894 (courtesy of Wikipedia). Notice the large area at the eastern edge of the inner harbour labelled "Marsh". After decades of infilling that began in the early 1900s, this marsh became the Port Lands.

POSTED: FEBRUARY 17, 2016
BY: CAROL WEBB

Plans to revitalize the Port Lands and naturalize the mouth of the Don River will incorporate climate positive strategies – such as green infrastructure, energy efficient buildings, renewable energy, and passive design – setting a compelling example for other cities to follow.

POSTED: JANUARY 15, 2016
BY: ANNA PALAMARCHUK

This Past Saturday, More Than 130 People Visited An Open House To Learn More About The Emerging Plans For The Port Lands.

POSTED: NOVEMBER 16, 2015

A plan is underway to create a new complete community for Toronto with beautiful parks and natural habitats.

PUBLISHED: NOVEMBER 9, 2015
BY: CAROL WEBB