“The most compelling proof of what’s possible in the years ahead is how much has happened so far.”  

-George Zegarac, President and CEO, Waterfront Toronto 
 

PUBLISHED: MARCH 9, 2020
By: Kaleigh Wisman

PUBLISHED: January 28, 2020
By: Michela Comparey

A new draft plan for the blocks bordered by Front Street to the north, Cherry Street to the east, Mill Street to the south, and Trinity Street to the west, and a proposal for an Indigenous hub on the block directly to the east were recently released and bring us one step closer to completing the West Don Lands neighbourhood. (Image provided courtesy of Anishnawbe Health Toronto and Dream Kilmer Tricon.)    

POSTED: DECEMBER 11, 2019
BY: EMMA LOEWEN

Canada’s Sugar Beach is one of the many spaces along Toronto’s waterfront that has been influenced by the feedback provided through the Design Review Panel. 

POSTED: AUGUST 7, 2019
BY: KATIE ANDRACHUK 

Waterfront Toronto is responsible for the largest urban revitalization area in North America, and one of the fastest-growing neighbourhoods in Toronto. Since 2001, we have revitalized nearly 100 acres of prime waterfront land through government partnerships and catalyzed more than $10 billion in private-sector investment.  

July 16, 2019, Toronto, ON – Today, Waterfront Toronto released its 2018-19 Annual Report, which was approved by its Board of Directors at the June 27 meeting.

October 9, 2018, Toronto, ON— Waterfront Toronto, in partnership with the City of Toronto’s Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division, today announced the winning design submissions for the York Street Park and Rees Street Park design competition.  Love Park by Claude Cormier et Associés has been selected for York Street Park, and Rees Ridge by wHY Architecture and Brook Mcllroy has been selected for Rees Street Park.

TORONTO, July 4, 2018 – Today, Waterfront Toronto and the City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation will unveil ten creative design proposals as part of the international design competition for York Street Park and Rees Street Park.  Five design proposals will be on display for each park in the Rotunda at Toronto City Hall, so that members of the public will have the opportunity to provide their feedback. The exhibition will be open to the public for during regular hours, beginning Wednesday, July 4 at 9:00 a.m. and closing at 5:00 p.m.

May 17, 2018, Toronto, ON - Ten outstanding design teams have been shortlisted to participate in a six-week international design competition for York Street Park and Rees Street Park. Five teams have been assigned to each park and will respond to a Request for Proposals that calls for creative designs that serve the diverse needs of local residents, office workers and visitors, and contributes to a vibrant waterfront park system. 

February 28, 2018, Toronto, ON – Waterfront Toronto, in partnership with the City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation, is calling on international design professionals to develop a bold vision for two new waterfront parks. Launched in partnership today, this request for qualifications invites talented and experienced design teams to pre-qualify for a competition that will seek design proposals for Toronto’s York Street Park and Rees Street Park, integrating them into a growing collection of vibrant public spaces along Toronto’s waterfront.

While all parks are distinct in their own ways, landscape architect Michael Van Valkenburgh believes great parks share common characteristics. His vision for a truly great urban park is one where all these elements blend together to create an enjoyable space for everyone.

POSTED: DECEMBER 5, 2017
BY: MICHAEL VAN VALKENBURGH, MVVA INC. (GUEST CONTRIBUTOR)