Share this Story: Waterfront Toronto releases new vision for 12 acres abandoned by Sidewalk LabsWaterfront Toronto releases new vision for 12 acres abandoned by Sidewalk Labs 'This will be a game-changer and an important catalyst for innovation and growth to help support Toronto’s economic recovery' in the post-COVID era Photo by Waterfront TorontoArticle content Waterfront Toronto is unveiling a fresh, “landmark” vision for the derelict patch of east-end waterfront previously slated to host Sidewalk Labs’ ill-fated smart city development. Try refreshing your browser, or Waterfront Toronto releases new vision for 12 acres abandoned by Sidewalk Labs Back to video Sidewalk, an affiliate of tech giant Google, had envisioned a community built “from the internet up.” But it was met with local opposition and its scope was scaled back after negotiations with Waterfront Toronto. Diamond said Waterfront Toronto is launching an international competition — a “request for qualifications” will be issued Wednesday to seek qualified bidders interested in meeting Waterfront Toronto’s goals for the site. Photo by Waterfront Toronto On Monday, Waterfront Toronto also unveiled plans to convert the Parliament Slip — an underused area of lakefront property at the foot of Parliament Street — into a world-class tourist destination. Andrew MacLeod, chief executive of Postmedia Network Inc., which owns the National Post, is a member of the board of directors of Waterfront Toronto.

Source: National Post March 10, 2021 11:37 UTC