City Maps
One of the most critical ambitions of this project was the provision of ample open space as developments responded to surrounding natural areas such as ravines, creeks, and networks of green open space. The "park" portion of the "Tower in the Park" has been deemed problematic, anti-urban, and undervalued for decades.
The significance of these tower neighbourhoods and surrounding open spaces are becoming increasingly valuable as Toronto begins to experience more acute climate-related shocks (such as flooding and extreme heat), as well as chronic socio-economic stresses (such as rising inequality, mental and physical health).
Parks + Tower Communities
This project aims to evaluate, measure, assess, and quantify the social and environmental value of public and private open space assets, including parks, and right-of-ways, as they relate to the city's overall resilience goals. It will also explore the potential for integrating adaptation and mitigation strategies in these tower neighbourhoods to pursue overall socio-environmental sustainability strategies.
As a starting point, the project is looking at the intersection of equity, climate risk and vulnerability, apartment tower clusters, and the operative roles of public and private open space in the Black Creek Sub-watershed.
Ground Conditions + Tower Communities
Flood Risk + Tower Communities
Air Pollution+ Tower Communities
Urban Heat + Tower Communities
Topography + Tower Communities
