Building a Great City: Council's 2003-2006 Priorities
Make Progress on the Waterfront
Mayor's Message
Toronto City Council
About Council's Priorities

Council's Priorities
Get a New Deal for Toronto
A Clean and Beautiful City
Make Progress
     on the Waterfront
Stronger Neighbourhoods
Make Housing Affordable
Improve the
     Planning Process
Better Public Services
Improve the
     Business Climate
More Citizen Involvement

Action on Key Issues
Environmental Sustainability
Equity and Access
Culture
Transit
City of Innovation

Additional Information
 
Council's Goals
Background
Challenges
Accomplishments

Priority to Make Progress on the Waterfront

City Council's Accomplishments

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Dateline December 2003 – Great Lakes Cities Initiative - Mayor David Miller represented City Council in Chicago at the Great Lakes Initiative (GLCI) conference and met with Chicago Mayor Richard Daley.  Mayor Daley and Toronto Mayor David Miller currently co-chair the group's 15-member steering committee. Through the GLCI, cities participate with international organizations, the federal governments of Canada and the United States, state and provincial governments, Great Lakes organizations, and environmental groups on environmental issues. 
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Mayor Miller and Chicago Mayor Daley Tour Toronto’s Waterfront

Mayor Miller and Chicago Mayor
Daley Tour Toronto’s Waterfront

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Dateline December 2003 - Stopping the Island Bridge - At a special meeting to deal with access to the island airport, City Council adopted a resolution requesting that the federal government and the Toronto Port Authority agree to amend the current agreement and remove the provision for a fixed link to the Toronto City Centre Airport. The resolution states that the City of Toronto does not support the construction of a bridge to the island and City Council should be indemnified with respect to the bridge decision.
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Dateline December 2004 – Waterfront Management - City Council supported transforming the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (TWRC) into an "empowered corporation" with elected officials on the board of directors, including Mayor David Miller as its chair. The changes are intended to improve public accountability and enable the corporation to make tangible improvements on Toronto's waterfront.

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Dateline February 2005 - Cultural Attraction On The Waterfront - City Council agreed to develop a plan for a "Humanitas" cultural attraction on the waterfront that provides a forum for dialogue and story telling about the past, present and future of Toronto - as well as about the urban experience in general. A feasibility study found that there is strong public support for such an attraction on the Toronto waterfront. 
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factToronto beaches go "Blue"
On June 30, 2005, the City of Toronto became the first municipality in North America to be recognized by the Blue Flag program. Four Toronto beaches have been awarded the exclusive eco-label of the Blue Flag Program including: Cherry Beach, Hanlan's Point, Wards Island and Woodbine Beaches. Based in Europe, this internationally recognized program awards blue flags to communities committed to maintaining high standards for water quality, safety, beach maintenance and environmental education and outreach. Through the Blue Flag program, the City hopes to increase awareness and action where Toronto's beaches and water pollution are concerned. 
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Dateline May 2005 - Revitalizing West Don Lands - City Council endorsed the West Don Lands Precinct Plan as a guide for the area's future environmental assessments, development application decisions, and agreements with government partners and the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation. The plan anticipates about 6,000 residential units, non-residential development, and the construction of a park, a flood protection landform and community facilities over the next 15 years. 
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Dateline October 2005 – Multi-sport Watercourse - The City of Toronto officially launched construction of a new 600-metre multi-sport watercourse in Toronto's Western Beaches.  Construction of the $27M Watercourse is funded in partnership with the Federal and Provincial Governments.  As a permanent city-owned facility, the Western Beaches Watercourse will be used as a training site for a number of sports including dragon boating, rowing, canoeing, and kayaking as well as competitive events and festivals. 
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Dateline December 2005 – Revitalizing East Bayfront - City Council endorsed the East Bayfront Precinct Plan covering 64 acres between Jarvis and Parliament streets from Lake Shore Boulevard to the lake. East Bayfront is considered an important step in the renewal of Toronto's waterfront. The precinct plan provides the basis for environmental assessments, zoning and other steps involved in revitalizing the area. The vision for East Bayfront includes a 1.5-kilometre waterside promenade, new parks and public spaces, and mixed uses.
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