en.Wedoany.com Reported - GHD, design studio SLA, and Waterfront Toronto have jointly unveiled the urban design plan for Ookwemin Minising, a new island community in Toronto's Port Lands, focusing on public realm and streetscape design.

The "Living Streets" concept places streets and public spaces at the starting point of urban development. The press release explains that it "shapes not only the look of the neighbourhood, but how it lives, grows and connects." These streets are designed with infrastructure functions, managing stormwater runoff, reducing the urban heat island effect, and supporting biodiversity. By integrating green infrastructure, rainwater is collected, filtered, and recycled, while planting strategies create habitats for native species.

Chris Hunter, CEO of GHD Americas, stated in a release: "This project demonstrates how infrastructure and public space can work together as an integrated system. By embedding climate resilience, water management, and low-carbon strategies directly into the streetscape, we are creating infrastructure that not only performs at a high level but also enhances daily life and supports long-term sustainability." GHD serves as the prime consultant and technical lead for the project, with SLA leading urban space and landscape design.

The urban design plan is structured around five key strategies, including "Living Heritage," "Ookwemin Minising Character," "Natural Spaces," "Strategic Density," and "Everyday Mobility." The public space design is based on the site's history of transformation from an industrial waterfront to a restored riverine landscape and was developed in close collaboration with Indigenous co-designer Trophic Design. The broader design team includes Allies and Morrison (Architecture and Density), Transsolar (Sustainability and Low-Carbon Infrastructure), Monumental Projects (Public Engagement and Community Outreach), and Level Playing Field (Accessibility Services). The project covers 10.9 hectares for mixed-use development, with first occupancy expected in the early 2030s.

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