Toronto and Region Area of Concern
After a long history of underuse and neglect, Toronto’s waterfront has emerged as a vibrant gathering space that draws people to the shores of Lake Ontario. Decades of cleanup efforts and collaborative planning are behind this turnaround, which has resulted in significant ecological and economic benefits. Learn more in this case study titled Cleanup of Toronto Harbour Leads to Waterfront Revitalization.
Photos
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Toronto’s waterfront with Toronto Islands in the foreground. Credit: Waterfront Toronto.
Construction of wetland at Embayment D, Tommy Thompson Park. Credit: Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
View of downtown Toronto through constructed habitat at Tommy Thompson Park. Credit: Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
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Aerial view of Port Union waterfront park upon completion of Phase 1 of construction. Credit: Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
Aerial views of Mimico Waterfront Park, Toronto, Ontario. Credit: Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
The Simcoe Wavedeck next to the Martin Goodman Trail and Queens Quay Boulevard. Credit: Waterfront Toronto.
Revitalized Queens Quay Boulevard along Toronto’s waterfront. Credit: Waterfront Toronto.
Water park – Corktown Common in the West Don Lands. Credit: Waterfront Toronto.
Contact
Dr. John Hartig
Great Lakes Science-Policy Advisor
[email protected] | Bio
News
- Toronto – A North American Leader in Waterfront Revitalization, Great Lakes Now (1/9/2019)
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