Media are invited to attend the official opening of the Garrison Crossing.
Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Garrison Crossing bridge (south end), to the rear of the Fort York National Historic Site. Access via Garrison Road, which runs north from Fleet Street.
Mayor Tory will be joined by Councillor Cressy and Councillor Layton for a ribbon cutting to open the Garrison Crossing bridge.
Tomorrow’s media event will open the bridge in time for Nuit Blanche, which takes place Saturday, October 5. The City of Toronto and CreateTO will host an official community opening for the crossing in late October.
Formerly the Fort York Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge, Garrison Crossing creates a vital connection linking the park system between Trinity Bellwoods Park in the north and the Fort York grounds in the south, and fosters stronger community networks in and around the City, Fort York and the waterfront. The first of its kind in Canada, the stainless steel bridge project was led by CreateTO on behalf of the City of Toronto.
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About CreateTO
CreateTO was formed in 2018 as the City of Toronto’s new real estate agency. The organization brings together stakeholders, partners and community members to ensure the best use of the City’s real estate assets for today and tomorrow. CreateTO manages the City’s $27 billion real estate portfolio, develops City buildings and lands for municipal purposes and delivers client-focused real estate solutions – ensuring a balance of both community and economic benefits. For more information, visit http://www.createto.ca.