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Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation

Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation. www.towaterfront.ca. Toronto Waterfront Today. Vision - Revitalized water’s edge. Vision - Green Communities. Vision - Innovative Public Spaces. Vision - Interaction with Water. Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation.

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Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation

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  1. Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation www.towaterfront.ca

  2. Toronto Waterfront Today

  3. Vision - Revitalized water’s edge

  4. Vision - Green Communities

  5. Vision - Innovative Public Spaces

  6. Vision - Interaction with Water

  7. Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation • Incorporated on 1 November 2001 • Tripartite contribution of funds – Government of Canada, Province of Ontario & City of Toronto • Mandate • To implement a plan that enhances the economic, social and cultural value of the land in the designated waterfront area • Ensure that on-going developments can continue in a financially self-sustaining manner • Promote and encourage involvement of private sector in the development • Encourage public input

  8. Revitalization - Overall Scope • 750 acres of parks & public spaces • 40,000 new homes in mixed-use neighbourhoods • 1 million m2 employment space • Major cultural & recreational attractions • Expanded public transit

  9. Waterfront Revitalization - City Building

  10. Waterfront Revitalization - City Building

  11. West Don Lands King Don River Eastern Rail Corridor Mill

  12. West Don Lands - Existing

  13. West Don Lands - Opportunity

  14. West Don Lands – Key Elements • 23 acres of parks and public spaces - 25% of precinct • 6,000 residential housing units, 1,200 affordable • One million sq ft commercial • School • Recreation and childcare centres • Public transit < five minute walk • Bikeways, pedestrian connections • Flood protection

  15. West Don Lands - Transit • Transit first approach; within 5 minute walk of all residences • EA underway • Construction scheduled to start 2008; service operational in 2009

  16. West Don Lands - Don River Park • New 19 acre park • Cornerstone of the West Don Lands and linkage to Don Corridor • Trail connections, play space, respite, lifelong recreation, public art, integrated with land form • Park design team on board; three phases of work • Community involvement throughout design process

  17. West Don Lands - District Energy • District Energy system in the West Don Lands • District Energy provides heating and cooling to a community of buildings from one central plant • Reduces costs of new buildings, lowers air emissions, improves air quality, consistent with TWRC’s sustainability goals

  18. West Don Lands – Green Buildings • Green Building Specifications: • Experienced Team • Integrated Design Process • LEED Gold Certification - Mandatory Credits(Bicycle Facilities; Hybrid & Alternative Fuel Vehicles; Minimum Light Pollution; Optimize Energy Performance; Measurement & Verification; Low Emitting Materials) • Minimum Energy Use • Green Roofs

  19. West Don Lands - Developer Proposal Call • Two-stage proposal call, RFQ to be released Summer 2006 • Composition of development and architectural team will be crucial • Key considerations: • Sustainability and green buildings • Urban design • Great architecture • Timely construction

  20. East Bayfront – Existing Conditions

  21. East Bayfront - Opportunity

  22. East Bayfront Precinct Plan Summary • 55 acres • Continuous water's edge promenade • Well defined public realm - 20% of precinct • Year-round destinations • Low-scale development at water’s edge • Non-residential uses at grade • 4,040 market units • 1,260 affordable rental units • Strong commercial/cultural sector - 2-million sq ft

  23. Municipal Approvals & Developers Proposal Call • Municipal Approvals • Business Plan submission to City Council for approval Sept. 2006 • Zoning Plan submission to City Council for approval Sept. 2006 • Developer Proposal Call • Redevelopment of private lands undertaken by private landowners • Developer selection process to begin Spring 2007 for public lands

  24. Port Lands - The Opportunity • Vast area of generally unoccupied land • Proximity to the centre of Toronto • Excellent water access

  25. Port Lands - Implementation Plan • Transform Plans & studies into ”roadmap” for revitalization • New services, infrastructure andPrivate developments • Land and water decontamination • Relocation of existing uses and business • Interim and transitional land uses • Develop a comprehensive implementation strategy including phasing of works & developments • Formulate key decision points

  26. Brand Strategy • Transition from planning to implementation • 2006 TWRC starts major build out • Brand strategy & marketing plan to support this work • Objectives: • Communicate revitalization benefits • Build broader public support • Distinguish TWRC as leader on waterfront • Make waterfront & sustainable development synonymous • Drive investor interest

  27. New Town Development in Hong Kong Tseung Kwan O in 1981… Tseung Kwan O in 2002

  28. The future Tseung Kwan O

  29. Toronto Waterfront Revitalization • Study and Prepare development plans • Zoning plan submission to City Council for approval • Implement public sector infrastructure works • Developer proposal calls • Coordinating developments in the designated area • New Town or new developemnt areas in Hong Kong • Study and Prepare development plans • Zoning plan submission to Town Planning Board for approval • Implement public sector infrastructure works • Land sale for private developments • Coordinating developments in the designated area

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