Imagine Urban Niagara: A Regional Urban Structure Strategy
2015
Niagara Region, Ontario
Urban Strategies was retained to undertake an Urban Structure Study for Niagara Region to explore how a new Regional Urban Structure could guide economic development, job creation, and growth management. Recognizing that urban areas are key drivers of growth and prosperity, the Urban Structure Study assessed which areas have the greatest potential to foster near-term growth and economic development, leverage regional assets and opportunities, contribute to Niagara’s competitiveness within the Greater Golden Horseshoe, and position Niagara globally. The Regional Urban Structure Strategy represents a new approach to planning that responds the the Region’s changing context and best captures and positions the potential of its regional assets. The result was the identification of a hierarchy and complete assessment of key centres and corridors across the region and their comparative potential to drive Niagara’s regional economy.
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Tewin Community
2019 - Present2 Bloor Street East
Renovation and redesign of the existing 6-storey podium for an integrated office and retail development.
Quayside
Urban Strategies is working with QILP on a transit-oriented complete community development located in the Quayside lands.
Under Concord
2020 - PRESENTCanada Square
Canada Square is a 3.7 hectare (9.1 acre) site located at the intersection of Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue.
Charleston Downtown Plan
Significant growth in tourism and institutional expansion, while positive economic signs, were threatening the quality of life in downtown Charleston.