AMOS WAITES PARK

The City of Toronto created the space for this new community park by demolishing three retail / residential buildings, and our developer client constructed the park as part of their park levy contribution. Our firm was commissioned to design a neighbourhood parkette with full community public input to create a sense of place and gathering for residents and visitors alike. The park creates a pedestrian link between the urban realm of Lake Shore Boulevard West and Ontario’s Waterfront Trail.

Existing landscape features, underground services, edge structures, and buildings all formed part of the final design. The Festival Plaza was created with a unique poured concrete wave pattern that makes visual connections between the street and the lakefront beyond. The project required careful design to protect and incorporate a number of large existing trees that were a benefit to the project.

This community park provides a place for rejuvenated community interaction and a sense of community pride to people of all ages. The project was successfully completed within the budget constraints of the City.