Documents and Reports

Port Lands Flood Protection (2016)

Provides a comprehensive flood proofing strategy for the Port Lands during a “regulatory storm event”
Waterfront Toronto, in collaboration with the City, the Toronto Port Lands Company, and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority began the Port Lands Due Diligence Review at the request of the government partners in 2015
The purpose was to reduce cost and schedule uncertainty, propose and document design and construction solutions, thoroughly understand and quantify the risks and uncertainties of the project, and determine the most appropriate project delivery strategy
Determined there was a 90% probability that Flood Protection could be delivered for under $1.25 billion

Waterfront Strategic Review (2015)

Documents waterfront revitalization efforts to date and existing governance structures
Illustrates the benefits of waterfront revitalization to the government partnership
Supports a second phase of waterfront revitalization
Proposes the Mayor lead a “Call to Action” to secure funding for the next phase
Identifies Waterfront Toronto has the preferred delivery agent going forward

Central Waterfront Secondary Plan (OMB Approved)

Framework for renewal activities
Built on four core principles:
- Removing barriers/making connections
- Building a network of spectacular waterfront parks and public spaces
- Promoting a clean and green environment
- Creating dynamic and diverse new communities

Making Waves - Central Waterfront Plan Part II (City Council Adopted 2003)

Section Four: Core Principles

Identifies key public priorities, opportunities, and an implementation process to ensure results

Toronto Waterfront Scan and Environmental Improvement Strategy Study (2003)

Completed to assist the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario, and the City of Toronto in joint efforts to achieve the revitalization of Toronto’s Waterfront
Prepared to create a comprehensive overview and integration of environmental issues and opportunities related to revitalization

Toronto Waterfront Design Initiative

International design process that began in August 2002
Intensive design charrette involving six architectural teams from Canada, the United States, and Europe gathered in Toronto to explore design ideas for specific areas of the East Bayfront and the Port Lands, in line with the City’s Central Waterfront Secondary Plan

Our Toronto Waterfront - Building Momentum (2000)

Contains analysis and recommendations of five staff working groups formed under the direction of the Chief Administration Officer to investigate the recommendations of the report of the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Task Force
Working group considered how to best implement the Task Force’s proposals and where issues arose, strategies, and solutions were recommended

Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Task Force Report (Fung Report) (2000)

Extends the vision set out in the 1999 report, Our Toronto Waterfront! The Wave of the Future
Illustrates the tremendous opportunity that the waterfront offers the City as one of the largest urban revitalization projects in the world
Describes how to build on this momentum, taking advantage of an historic convergence of interests, ideas, and a vibrant economy

Our Toronto Waterfront! The Wave of the Future (1999)