Waterfront Toronto seeks partial removal of the Gardiner

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	Gardiner Expressway in Toronto.

Waterfront Toronto's board of directors will consider the partial removal of the Gardiner Expressway, ensuring that Toronto's waterfront can continue to be developed to the highest standards. It will consider the matter at its June 12 board meeting.

Waterfront Toronto, which worked with the city of Toronto to review and analyze the options, is recommending removal of the Gardiner from Jarvis St. to the Don Valley Parkway. Waterfront Toronto's vision is to reconnect the city to its waterfront by developing a "waterfront boulevard" along the lake front. This approach balances public and waterfront benefits with financial viability.

"This is the most practical approach and offers the greatest public benefits," said mayor David Miller, a member of Waterfront Toronto's board, "removing the eastern section of the Gardiner is an affordable step that will allow us to develop the East Bayfront, Lower Don Lands and West Don Lands properly while enhancing the public realm along Lakeshore and improving access to our waterfront. We have already seen what can be done."

With Waterfront Toronto board approval, the preferred option will be submitted to the City's executive committee before it is sent to city council for a final decision. Following council approval, a full environmental assessment will be undertaken before any work begins.

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