PLG 810 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: West Don Lands, Waterfront Toronto, East Bayfront
4 Feb 2019
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Waterfront toronto is working to revitalize the lands by lake ontario, transforming past industrial sites into thriving neighbourhoods that support economic vitality and enhance quality of life. 100s of acres of contaminated industrial lands that couldn"t be sold. Waterfront toronto created to help with revitalization. Revitalization lead/landowner: advance complete communities that address the need for housing, mobility, accessibility, connectivity and inclusivity. Partner: leveraging innovation and partnerships to deliver economic growth and jobs. Created by governments of canada, ontario and toronto in 2001 - . 5 billion in seed capital. Largest urban redevelopment project currently in north america. Trusted public steward of waterfront lands with proven track record of excellence and award-winning innovation in: urban design and real estate development. Includes: central waterfront, east bayfront, port lands, west don lands. 10 years of waterfront growth (2005-2015) is quite large. Sustainability: cutting edge solutions to reduce carbon emissions, promote a high quality of life, and nurture healthy people.
