Background

The Broadview Avenue Extension Environmental Assessment (Broadview Extension EA) continues work completed in the 2017 Port Lands and South of Eastern Transportation and Servicing Master Plan (TSMP).

The TSMP was completed to support the planned regeneration and renewal in the Port Lands and the continued employment growth in the south of Eastern area over the next 30 to 50 years. The TSMP fulfilled Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process and identified the preferred road network for the study area, including new streets, public transit, pedestrian and cycling facilities, and municipal services.

This Environmental Assessment is coordinated with other area studies underway, including the Broadview and Eastern Flood Protection Project, led by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; the East Harbour Station Design, led by Metrolinx; the Lake Shore Boulevard East Public Realm Design, led by Waterfront Toronto; the Gardiner Expressway East Reconfiguration, led by City of Toronto, and other initiatives.

Study Process

The Broadview Avenue Extension EA study builds on the TSMP work to complete Phases 3 and 4 of the MCEA process for the following planned Schedule ‘C’ projects:

  • New extension of Broadview Avenue, between Eastern Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard East
  • New East-West Street, between Don Roadway and Booth Avenue

This study is also examining improvements to existing transportation infrastructure, which are Schedule A+ projects that are pre-approved under the MCEA process:

  • Existing Eastern Avenue on-ramp to the Don Valley Parkway
  • Existing Broadview Avenue, between Queen Street to Eastern Avenue
Above diagram shows the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process. Phases 3 and 4 are being completed as part of this current study.
Above diagram shows the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process. Phases 3 and 4 are being completed as part of this current study.