By scouring planning documents, development proposals, and council decisions, we’ve collected plans comprising a significant boost to our urban forest, coming in the next decade or so. These plans are detailed below to paint the picture of a much greener Toronto than we have today.

Going from west to east, here is a breakdown of each of the projects above:

1. Shaw Street Open Space

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is undertaking a major redevelopment of their Queen St. campus.

Phase 1c of that development, currently in progress, will see a large block of existing green space conveyed to the city as a new park. The 1.8 acre square is located at the south-west corner of Shaw and Queen, just west of Trinity Bellwoods park. The Queen St. redevelopment will be completed by 2020.

According to the proposal for Phase 1c, the existing space will be significantly improved as part of its transition to a public park. Along with the removal of much of the fencing and walls currently surrounding the space, a children’s play area and seating areas will be added.