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The Invisible Transformation Underway in the Port Lands
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As Toronto grows, the infrastructure to support new neighbourhoods and increasing population needs to grow with it. Basic infrastructure like watermains, storm sewers and sanitary sewers are usually
Bringing Livable Neighbourhoods to Life
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Waterfront Toronto was created to bring a holistic perspective to waterfront revitalization. This second of our three-part blog series highlighting key projects in our Strategic Plan focuses on our
Meet the Atlas Crane: An Unusual Park Feature in the Port Lands
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The 300-ton Atlas Crane stands tall over the new island, recently named Ookwemin Minising, in Toronto’s Port Lands.
Where to Find Us This Spring and Summer 2024
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The best way for us to deliver a world-class waterfront is to hear from the people who live, work and play on the waterfront! Keep your eye out here for updates on where to find us this spring and
Larger-Than-Life Wildlife Coming to the Port Lands
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As we get closer to completing the new mouth for the Don River in the Port Lands, work is underway on new parks that will line the river valley. Opening in Summer 2025, these will be places where
Open House Recap: A Sneak Peek at the Future Eastern Waterfront
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From May 11–18, we hosted an open house to share what projects are planned or underway across the eastern waterfront. We were excited to share details about Quayside, Waterfront East Light Rail
Why We’ll Soon Say Goodbye to the Old Eastern Avenue Bridge
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To achieve flood protection for a section of land on the east side of the Don River, the old Eastern Avenue Bridge needs to be removed. Here’s why.
Three Ingredients of Canada’s First Destination Playground
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As part of the Port Lands Flood Protection project, there's an opportunity to add a destination playground unlike anything in Canada. In this blog, read about Destination Playground's three
How to Move a 1920s Fire Hall
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Built in the 1920s, Fire Hall 30 was a working fire station until 1980. Many buildings along Commissioners have been demolished, but the Fire Hall is being preserved and we have to move it.
Bringing Back the Don - 30 Years of Citizen Advocacy
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In 1991, a citizen led Task Force released a report about Don River. It was the start of something big and lead to the Port Lands Flood Protection Project – one of the largest urban waterfront