Downsview Airfield Toronto is Truly an Extremely Inspirational Project

This is truly an extremely inspirational project. If built as envisioned, it could reset how larger tracts of land can be comprehensively designed around resiliency and climate change. The approach is sophisticated with its layers of systems that each relate to the other, while contributing to the larger whole. The nature focused “green spine” will bring the community together, offering a unique dedicated pedestrian open space. It has the potential to be the “highline” at grade. 

The people hope is the future interventions, and that implementation is commensurate with the framework, with quality architecture, and dynamic landscapes thus resulting in a rich urban neighbourhood. The key to the success of the site will be for developers and the like to be strongly kept to the principles, goals and vision of the site.

Project Information

Architects: Henning Larsen (Urban Design); KPMB Architects (Architecture)

Planning: Urban Strategies Inc.

Landscape Architects: SLA

Engineers: BA Group (Transportation), Transsolar (Energy) 

Municipal Infrastructure: ARUP

Equity Advisors: Monumental Projects Inc.

Sustainability: Ramboll (Climate Resilience), Purpose Building 

Public Engagement: Third Party Public, The Department of Words & Deeds

Indigenous Engagement: Nbisiing Consulting Inc. 

Communication Design: Future Simple Studio

Developer/Owner/Client: Northcrest and Canada Lands Company