Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation

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Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation

www.towaterfront.ca
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Toronto Waterfront Today
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Vision - Revitalized waters edge
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Vision - Green Communities
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Vision - Innovative Public Spaces
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Vision - Interaction with Water
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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

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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

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Waterfront Revitalization - City Building
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Waterfront Revitalization - City Building
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West Don Lands
King
Don River
Eastern
Rail Corridor
Mill
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West Don Lands - Existing
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West Don Lands - Opportunity

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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 lt five minute walk
• Bikeways, pedestrian connections
• Flood protection

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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

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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

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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
  TWRCs sustainability goals

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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

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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

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East Bayfront Existing Conditions
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East Bayfront - Opportunity
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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 waters edge
• Non-residential uses at grade
• 4,040 market units
• 1,260 affordable rental units
• Strong commercial/cultural sector - 2-million
  sq ft

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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

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Port Lands - The Opportunity

• Vast area of generally unoccupied land
• Proximity to the centre of Toronto
• Excellent water access

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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

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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

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New Town Development in Hong Kong
Tseung Kwan O in 1981
Tseung Kwan O in 2002
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The future Tseung Kwan O
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• 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