Posts Filed Under: “port lands”

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Don’t sell the Hearn

Losing the landmark would be an irreparable blow to waterfront redevelopment.

By Simon Bredin Oct. 16th, 3:45 pm

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Why Lower Don Flood Protection is a Necessary Cost

While $1.25 billion is a lot of money, it's the price for prudent Port Lands planning.

By Andrew Reeves Nov. 2nd, 3:30 pm

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How the Hearn Pushes the Possibilities for Adaptive Reuse in Toronto

Luminato transforms the “sleeping beauty” of the Port Lands into a cultural hub…for now.

By Emily Macrae Jun. 7th, 10:00 am

Bidding for the Summer Olympics

Reviewing Toronto's five previous attempts to display the Olympic rings.

By Jamie Bradburn Jul. 29th, 2:30 pm

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Due Diligence for Waterfront Revitalization

Three levels of government announce a study to assess cost risks associated with flood control and naturalizing the Don River.

By Jamie Bradburn Jul. 15th, 9:45 am

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Public Works: From Industrial Junk to Wildlife Watcher’s Dream

Can an oil rig-turned-Malaysian diving platform inspire the renovation of the Eastern Avenue Bridge?

By Peter Goffin Apr. 22nd, 9:00 am

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Reel Toronto: Nikita – Season 1 (Part Two)

Everybody's favourite female assassin goes globe-trotting while hardly leaving the borders of our fair city.

By David Fleischer Feb. 19th, 10:00 am

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The Don Runneth Over

A look at past, present, and future efforts to control flooding in the Don Valley.

By Jamie Bradburn Jul. 10th, 11:00 am

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Bridge Repairs to Make Cherry Beach Harder to Reach

Pedestrians and cyclists will still be able to go the usual route, but auto traffic faces a lengthy detour.

By Steve Kupferman Nov. 7th, 11:15 am

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Your Guide to the New New Port Lands Plan

After feedback from both council and the public, Waterfront Toronto releases a revised plan for the Port Lands.

By Hamutal Dotan and Sarah-Joyce Battersby Aug. 9th, 5:30 pm

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Scene: A Big Top in the Port Lands

A giant tent rises in the Port Lands.

By Steve Kupferman • Photos by Christopher DrostApr. 30th, 11:40 am

Urban Planner: April 4, 2012

Today in Toronto: share your feedback on plans for the Port Lands, visit an exhibit that pits the city against the country, listen to a discussion about a book that goes behind the scenes of horse racing, and hear Andrew Downing and John Southworth's performance of Easterween.

By Laura Hewitt Apr. 4th, 7:00 am

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Newsstand: March 30, 2012

Will it be summer or winter today? Nobody knows, but at least it's Friday! And so: Toronto Public Library workers are back to work today; feelings are hurt (and, probably, egos bruised) over reviews on plans for the waterfront; would-be Regent Park condo scandal probably isn't; and city councillors get a presumably mad-awkward daytime pole dance.

By Jodie Shupac Mar. 30th, 8:00 am

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Port Lands “Acceleration” Review Has A Price Tag

The project's cost is estimated at $1.6 million.

By Steve Kupferman Jan. 18th, 10:35 am

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What Do Torontonians Want From Their Waterfront?

Last night: a public consultation to discuss the accelerated development of the Port Lands.

By Jake Tobin Garrett Dec. 13th, 1:00 pm

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Waterfront Toronto Launches a Public Review of Port Lands Plans

This summer, Doug Ford argued that we needed to pick up the pace of waterfront development. Today Waterfront Toronto announced public consultations on the Port Lands, to discuss just that.

By Steve Kupferman Nov. 25th, 2:00 pm

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City Council Reaffirms Plan for the Port Lands

A sigh of relief among many as the City votes to allow Waterfront Toronto to continue with development plans.

By Hamutal Dotan Sep. 21st, 3:00 pm

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Duly Quoted: Paula Fletcher

"This is a triumph for the public... This is a Toronto moment, a Jane Jacobs moment."

By Hamutal Dotan Sep. 20th, 7:03 pm