August 25, 2015, Toronto, ON - Today, Waterfront Toronto is releasing the first phase of the independent peer review of the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Runway Extension and Introduction of Jet Aircraft at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (EA). The peer review, which is being conducted by a consultant team led by ARCADIS Canada, is being undertaken to respond to stakeholder concerns and enhance the transparency of the overall environmental assessment process. Waterfront Toronto is overseeing the peer review, which is being supported and funded by PortsToronto.

Due Diligence Studies on Flood-Protecting the Port Lands and Surrounding Area, Unlocking Development and Investment

July 15, 2015, Toronto, ON— Today, the federal, provincial and city governments, together with Waterfront Toronto, announced $5 million in funding to complete due diligence work that will provide greater certainty on the costs and risks associated with the proposal to naturalize the mouth of the Don River, provide flo

Canadian – Netherlands Resilient Cities Summit brought together experts from both countries to discuss and work on joint solutions to real issues and challenges for mitigating and adapting to a changing climate. (Photo: Connie Tsang)

PUBLISHED: JUNE 30, 2015
BY: ANNA PALAMARCHUK & CAROL WEBB

June 17, 2015, Toronto – Following an open procurement process, Waterfront Toronto has selected Arcadis Canada as the successful consultant team to conduct a peer review of the PortsToronto Environmental Assessment (EA) on the proposed runway extension and introduction of jet aircraft at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (BBTCA), as proposed by Porter Airlines. Waterfront Toronto will oversee the peer review, which is being supported and funded by PortsToronto.

A massive section of the lower east side and waterfront remains at risk of flooding from the Don River.

POSTED: JUNE 16, 2015
BY: CAROL WEBB

The Port Lands, at about 356 hectares (880 acres), is roughly the same size as downtown Toronto. An extensive, underutilized area on the eastern waterfront, the Port Lands presents an unprecedented opportunity for redevelopment.

May 22, 2015, Toronto, ON— Toronto Mayor John Tory, Deputy Mayor Pam McConnell, Waterfront Toronto’s Vice President, Development Meg Davis, Hines Country Head Avi Tesciuba, Tridel President Leo DelZotto, and Artscape CEO Tim Jones gathered to break ground on the first of eight buildings in the 13-acre Bayside Toronto development, a mix of residential, employment, cultural and commercial space that will change the face of the waterfront.

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POSTED: APRIL 22, 2015
BY: ANNA PALAMARCHUK

April 22, 2015, Toronto, ON –  With their fishing lines cast into the water, officials from Waterfront Toronto, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and the City of Toronto today celebrated the official opening of the Outer Harbour Recreational Node.