Evaluation of the Federal Government's Participation in the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative

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Annex 1: Evaluation Issues and Questions
Evaluation Question	Indicators	Data Sources
Evaluation Issue: RELEVANCE
1. Is the TWRI consistent with federal priorities?	Evidence that waterfront revitalization is consistent with federal priorities and responsibilities	Policy statements, Terms and Conditions, Treasury Board Submissions and Memoranda to Cabinet, Speeches from the Throne, departmental documents, TWRI program documentation Evidence of federal commitment in comparable revitalization projects in other areas of Canada (comparison sites) Key informant interviews with IGSC federal stakeholders
1. Is the TWRI consistent with federal priorities?	Evidence that the waterfront revitalization requires federal government financial commitment in addition to provincial and municipal Evidence of continuing provincial and municipal commitment to and participation in TWRI	Project files (comparing levels of financial commitment between three orders of government) Interviews with TWRI secretariats, TWRC Board, IGSC stakeholders Review of expenditure contributions
2. Are the individual funded projects consistent with federal government priorities for the TWRI?	Evidence of contribution agreements signed and completed for projects contributing to federal priorities of parks, recreation and public spaces	Federal TWRI Secretariat/TWRC project files - contribution agreements
	Evidence that development plans and precinct plans are consistent with federal priorities	Federal TWRI Secretariat/TWRC project files Precinct plans Key informant interviews Records of decisions/minutes regarding funding decisions made by the TWRC
Evaluation Issue: SUCCESS
3. To what extent have the TWRI projects been successfully implemented and completed? (immediate outcome)	Views on extent to which TWRI projects have been successfully implemented and completed as planned	Key informant interviews Focus groups
	Number and value of land-use planning agreements that have been approved Comparison of number relative to other areas of the city and relative to time prior to TWRI, if possible and appropriate	Federal TWRI Secretariat/TWRC project files - contribution agreements City of Toronto data
	Number of final designs that have gone to procurement	Federal TWRI Secretariat/TWRC project files
	Number of contribution agreements signed for construction projects	Federal TWRI Secretariat/TWRC project files - contribution agreements
	Number of projects, contribution agreements that have been closed	Federal TWRI Secretariat/TWRC project files - contribution agreements, annual reports
4. To what extent has the TWRI resulted in increased economic development/economic opportunities? (immediate outcome)	Hectares of brownfields redeveloped Comparison of amount relative to other areas of the city and relative to time prior to TWRI, if possible and appropriate	Federal TWRI Secretariat/TWRC project files City of Toronto data
	Area of land for which there are new site characterization studies	Federal TWRI Secretariat/TWRC project files
	Number and value of financial commitments in partnership agreements established between TWRI and private sector	Federal TWRI Secretariat/TWRC project files, TWRC annual reports
	Increased square metres of commercial space - planned, under construction, completed Comparison of amount relative to other areas of the city and relative to time prior to TWRI, if possible and appropriate	Federal TWRI Secretariat/TWRC project files Progress reports Annual reports Precinct and other plans City of Toronto data
	Change in commercial/residential land values in areas adjacent to waterfront compared to other areas of City, and compared to time prior to TWRI	City of Toronto files (to be determined), Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (to be determined), survey of businesses/employers
	Increased employment (increased number of businesses, increased number of employees) in businesses in areas adjacent to waterfront Increased economic attractiveness of areas adjacent to waterfront (e.g. businesses choosing to locate/stay/expand in area) Increased revenue, business activity for businesses located near waterfront areas	Survey of employers/businesses Key informant interviews Focus group with community organizations
5. To what extent has the TWRI implementation demonstrated sound environmental processes in revitalization approaches? (immediate outcome)	Views of key informants (including community organizations) on the extent that TWRI has demonstrated sound environmental practices	Key informant interviews Focus groups
	Length of time to get approvals for environmental assessments	Environmental assessment status reports
	Number and nature of compliance reports issued for infractions associated with environmental strategies	Federal TWRI Secretariat/TWRC project files
6. To what extent has TWRI fostered greater community awareness and participation in waterfront planning and implementation? (immediate outcome)	Number and types of community organizations providing input into TWRI planning activities	TWRC corporate mailing list TWRC Public Forum Reports in TWRC project files TWRC website, quarterly and annual reports Federal TWRI Secretariat/TWRC project files
	Number and types of community organizations participating in TWRI projects	TWRC corporate mailing list TWRC Public Forum Reports in project files TWRC website, quarterly and annual reports Federal TWRI Secretariat/TWRC project files
	Evidence of continued interest by community groups, businesses and residents in revitalization planning and implementation	Document, literature review (Annual reports, Public Forum Reports TWRC list of stakeholder groups Federal TWRI Secretariat/TWRC project files Survey of employers/businesses Key informant interviews Focus groups with community organizations, residents Media coverage documented in project files
	Evidence of community support for Precinct Plans	Document, literature review (annual reports, Public Forum Reports, TWRC communication files) Federal TWRI Secretariat/TWRC project files Survey of employers/businesses Focus groups with community organizations, residents
	Representation at City Council meetings that included TWRI items	City of Toronto -- Minutes of City of Toronto Council meetings
7. To what extent has the TWRI resulted in increased accessibility and usage of waterfront area? (intermediate outcome)	Evidence of new public transit capacity, planned capacity in terms of number of new passengers (i.e. Union Station Platform)	Federal TWRI Secretariat/TWRC project files Planning documents (2002, 2003 Development Plan and Business strategy)
	Number of affordable and other residential housing units - planned, under construction, completed, occupied Comparison of number relative to other areas of the city and relative to time prior to TWRI, if possible and appropriate	Federal TWRI Secretariat/TWRC project files Document, literature review (quarterly and annual reports, Precinct and Annual Plans) City of Toronto data
	Increased area of land (square metres) for recreation space - planned, under construction, completed (could include kilometres of trails as appropriate) Comparison of increased area relative to other areas of the city and relative to time prior to TWRI, if possible and appropriate	Federal TWRI Secretariat/TWRC project files Progress reports Annual reports Precinct and Other Plans City of Toronto data for comparison
	Increased square metres of commercial space - planned, under construction, completed Comparison of amount relative to other areas of the city and relative to time prior to TWRI, if possible and appropriate	Federal TWRI Secretariat/TWRC project files Progress reports Annual reports Precinct and other plans City of Toronto data for comparison
	Views of businesses/employers in terms of current or potential change in business activity (e.g. number of customers) in waterfront area Views of residents and community organizations on impact of TWRI on usage and accessibility of waterfront	Survey of employers/businesses Focus groups of residents and community organizations
8. To what extent has the TWRI resulted in the revitalization of urban infrastructure? (intermediate outcome)	Evidence of new public transit capacity, planned capacity in terms of number of new passengers (i.e. Union Station Platform)	Federal TWRI Secretariat/TWRC project files Planning documents (2002, 2003 Development Plan and Business strategy)
	Increased area of land (square metres) for recreation space - planned, under construction, completed (could include kilometres of trails as appropriate) Comparison of amount relative to other areas of the city and relative to time prior to TWRI, if possible and appropriate	Federal TWRI Secretariat/TWRC project files Progress reports Annual reports Precinct and Other Plans City of Toronto data for comparison
	Increased square metres and value of residential and commercial space - planned, under construction, completed Comparison of amount relative to other areas of the city and relative to time prior to TWRI, if possible and appropriate	Federal TWRI Secretariat/TWRC project files Progress reports Annual reports Precinct and other plans City of Toronto data for comparison
	Number of planned and completed projects for habitat restoration and shoreline protection Comparison of amount relative to other areas of the city and relative to time prior to TWRI, if possible and appropriate	Federal TWRI Secretariat/TWRC project files Progress reports Annual reports Environmental assessment reports City of Toronto data for comparison, if available
	Number of hectares of parklands, green space (active and non-active use, land-based) planned, constructed and secured for public ownership Comparison of amount relative to other areas of the city and relative to time prior to TWRI, if possible and appropriate	Federal TWRI Secretariat/TWRC project files Progress reports Annual reports Precinct Plans City of Toronto data for comparison, if available
	Views of businesses, residents and community organizations	Survey of employers/businesses Focus groups with residents and community organizations
9. To what extent has there been improved environmental management in the waterfront area as a result of the TWRI? (intermediate outcome)	Number of hectares of flood susceptible land (plan for flood protection) Comparison of amount relative to other areas of the city and relative to time prior to TWRI, if possible and appropriate	Federal TWRI Secretariat/TWRC project files Progress and annual reports Planning documents and Environmental assessments City of Toronto data for comparison, if available
	Number of hectares of land removed from the flood plan (actually protected) Comparison of amount relative to other areas of the city and relative to time prior to TWRI, if possible and appropriate	Federal TWRI Secretariat/TWRC project files Progress and annual reports City of Toronto data for comparison, if available
	Number of building units LEED certified Inclusion of environmentally-friendly planning for commercial/residential developments Comparison of amount relative to other areas of the city and relative to time prior to TWRI, if possible and appropriate	Federal TWRI Secretariat/TWRC project files Progress and Annual reports City of Toronto data for comparison, if available
	Number of hectares of parklands, green space (active and non-active use, land-based) planned, constructed and secured for public ownership Other evidence of redevelopment of waterfront areas to promote environmental sustainability (e.g., reduced reliance on vehicles, mixed use planning, etc.) Views of stakeholders on the extent to which TWRI projects reflected environmentally friendly development Comparison of amount relative to other areas of the city and relative to time prior to TWRI, if possible and appropriate	Federal TWRI Secretariat/TWRC project files Progress reports Annual reports Precinct Plans Key informant interviews City of Toronto data for comparison, if available
10. What unintended outcomes have resulted from the TWRI, if any, and how were these managed?	Unintended outcomes resulting from the TWRI and how these unintended outcomes were managed	Document, literature review (all documents) Key informant interviews Focus groups with community organizations and residents
Issue: DESIGN, DELIVERY & COST-EFFECTIVENESS
11. Has TWRC (TWRC) been an effective mechanism for implementing the TWRI?	TWRI financial commitment, goals and TWRC projects are achieved as planned and in a timely manner	Federal TWRI Secretariat/TWRC project files annual reports Treasury Board submissions, Memoranda to Cabinet Key informant interviews, including IGSC working group members
	TWRC funding spent as planned	Federal TWRI Secretariat/TWRC project files annual reports Treasury Board submissions, Memoranda to Cabinet Key informant interviews
	Evidence of coordinated oversight by government partners Evidence of effective governance within TWRC, clarity of parties' roles	Frequency and nature of intergovernmental (IGSC), IGSC working group meetings, interdepartmental meetings and Environmental Assessment Federal Authorities Meetings Key informant interviews
	Decision processes in place to allow for priorities to be reflected in the allocation of resources	Document and literature review Key informant interviews
	Effective and consistent use of criteria to evaluate proposals	Document and literature review Key informant interviews
12. Has the TWRI demonstrated value-for-money?	Cost efficiency for program delivery compared to similar initiatives (and/or alternative delivery models) Views of key informants on cost-effectiveness of TWRI	Ratio of administrative (O&M) costs compared to contribution funding Evidence from comparison initiatives in other jurisdictions or in other federal departments (e.g. Infrastructure Canada, WED, ACOA), to the extent possible and appropriate Key informant interviews Audits
13. Are there alternative delivery structures that would have been more effective or cost-effective?	Evidence of effective and cost-efficient alternate delivery structures used in other initiatives	Review of alternate federal funding mechanisms and arrangements Evidence from comparison initiatives in other jurisdictions Document and literature review Key informant interviews
14. Did/does the TWRI duplicate the work of other organizations and/or share similar objectives?	Absence/presence of duplication of activities	Evidence from comparison initiatives in other jurisdictions Document and literature review Key informant interviews Focus group of community organization
	Absence/presence of similarities/differences in outcomes	Evidence from comparison initiatives in other jurisdictions Document and literature review Key informant interviews Focus group of community organization

Annex 2: List of Documents Consulted

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Annex 3: List of Interviewees
Name/Respondent Group	Title	Organization/Affiliation
*TWRC^a Board Members*
Mark Wilson	Chair	TWRC - Board Member
Kevin Garland	Director	TWRC - Board Member
Janet Graham	Director	TWRC - Board Member
John Ronson	Director	TWRC - Board Member
TWRC Employees
John Campbell	President & CEO	TWRC
Marisa Piatelli	VP Government Relations	TWRC
Lisa Prime	Director - Sustainability	TWRC
Robert Siddall	Chief Financial Officer	TWRC
Meg Davis	VP Development (East Bayfront)	TWRC
IGSC^b Members
Shirley Hoy	Manager	City of Toronto - City Manager's Office
Public Servants With Previous TWRI Experience
Peter MacDougall	Director	Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Visa Policy
Catrina L. Tapley	Executive Director, External Relations	Treasury Board of Canada, Secretariat - Federal Councils and External Relations
TWRI^c Secretariat Employees
Francine Belanger	Acting Director	Environment Canada - Federal TWRI Secretariat
Tom Golem	Senior Policy Analyst	Environment Canada - Federal TWRI Secretariat
Sophia Hua	Financial Analyst	Environment Canada - Federal TWRI Secretariat
Kyle Cyr	Acting Program Manager	Environment Canada - Federal TWRI Secretariat
City of Toronto Waterfront Secretariat
Elaine C. Baxter-Trahair	Waterfront Project Director	City Waterfront Secretariat
Operations Working Group
Nancy Alcock	Team Leader	Province of Ontario - Infrastructure and Urban Renewal
Joanne Lorenzi	Senior Policy Advisor	Province of Ontario - Infrastructure and Urban Renewal
Lydia Danylciw	Waterfront Project Manager	City Waterfront Secretariat
Lisa Taylor	Corporate Controller	TWRC
Sandra Tran	Director of Finance	TWRC
Subject Matter Experts
Christopher DeSousa	Professor	University of Milwaukee - Department of Urban Studies
Peter North	Associate Professor	University of Toronto - Landscape Architecture
Adele Freeman	Acting Director-Watershed Management	Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

^a Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation
^b Intergovernmental Steering Committee
^c Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative

In addition to those listed in the above table, other stakeholders were contacted to provide information on various issues related to waterfront revitalization. These informal discussions were undertaken with Laurie Bruce (Environmental Assessment Consultant to the federal TWRI Secretariat), Kevin Newson (Procurement Manager at TWRC), and Michael Wright (Project Manager with the City Planning Division, City of Toronto).

Annex 4: Map of Toronto Waterfront Forward Sortation Areas

Map of Toronto Waterfront Forward Sortation Areas

Annex 5: Comparison Site Descriptions

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Waterfront Development Corporation Limited (WDCL) is a provincial Crown corporation that owns significant waterfront land on Halifax Harbour and oversees planning and development in the area. The Waterfront Development Corporation's only shareholder is the Province of Nova Scotia, and it reports to the Minister of the Office of Economic Development. It is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of nine volunteer members appointed by the Minister.

The Corporation owns most of the developable land immediately adjacent to the waterfronts in downtown Halifax, and several parcels in Dartmouth and Bedford (now all part of the amalgamated Regional Municipality of Halifax), for a total of about 5.25 ha (13 acres). Development of lands owned by the Corporation is usually carried out by private-sector developers, to whom the Corporation either sells or leases land.

The WDCL has a staff of five full-time management, planning and communications professionals and two support staff. Consultants on project design, environmental assessment and so on are retained on a project-by-project basis. WDCL is largely reliant on its own resources for revenue but receives some support for project development costs from the Government of Nova Scotia. In 2004, public investment for development projects equaled $1.3 million and private investment was $1.6 million. At Bishop's Landing (a waterfront property) public costs for redevelopment was approximately $3 million, while private investment amounted to over $30 million.

The WDCL generates the majority of its revenue from property leasing, parking operations, and marine berthing. The Corporation also generates revenue from events such as the Halifax Harbour Festival, Tall Ships and Lunenburg real estate and development projects. Finally, several waterfront projects in the Halifax Regional Municipality are at various stages of development including those at Bedford, Dartmouth and Halifax.⁴⁷ It is estimated that the projects will generate more than $200 million in private investment.

The Canada/Nova Scotia Cooperation Agreement on Economic Diversification provided the Corporation with nearly $1.5 million to complete the boardwalk, develop Tall Ships Quay and rejuvenate the waterfront. The Agreement was managed by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Nova Scotia Economic Development.

Winnipeg, Manitoba (The Forks)

Revitalization of the Forks area in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been partly funded through Western Economic Diversification Canada's Winnipeg Urban Development Partnership Agreement. Four five-year agreements have been implemented since 1981:

Winnipeg Core Area Initiative I ($96M): 1981-1986
Winnipeg Core Area Initiative II ($100M): 1986-1991
Winnipeg Development Agreement ($75M): 1995-2001
Winnipeg Partnership Agreement ($75M): 2004-2009

A total of $196 million in Winnipeg Core Area Agreement (I and II) funding leveraged $600 million in additional public and private (at 40%) sector investment.

The $75 million in tri-partite funding from the 2004-2009 Winnipeg Development Agreement has leveraged another $77 million from the private sector and $49 million from other government sources thus far.

Over 20 years, the first three tripartite agreements contributed $271 million to address Winnipeg's challenges and resulted in significant physical renewal in the downtown area, including redevelopment of two key areas: the Forks and the North Portage area, improvements to inner city neighbourhoods and business streets, community facilities, new and renovated inner-city housing, and delivery of innovative education and training initiatives related to immigrants, Aboriginal persons, youth and women.

The Forks Renewal Corporation was incorporated in 1987 with the objective of providing a mechanism for implementing the redevelopment of the former Canadian National (CN) East Yards area. Investments by the Corporation, the private sector, institutions, and governments comprise the basis of their revenue. The Forks Renewal Corporation (FRC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of North Portage Development Corporation (NPDC). The operations of the two corporations were merged in 1994 to form The Forks North Portage Partnership (FNPP). The partnership is governed by a ten-member board of directors appointed by the federal government, the province of Manitoba and the city of Winnipeg. Much of the federal funding described previously has been administered by the FNPP.

London, United Kingdom

Revitalization of the London Docklands was overseen by the London Docklands Development Corporation (LDDC), established in 1981 by the British government. Its objective was to secure the regeneration of the London Docklands Urban Development Area (UDA) comprising 22 km² (8.5 sq. miles) of East London in the Boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Newham and Southwark.

The redevelopment of the area was funded through a £1.86-billion investment of public money as well as income from sales of land (at 755 ha [1,066 acres]). According to a report for the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, every £1 million of public sector cost generated net additional benefits in the UDA of 23 jobs, 8500 m2 of office floor space, and 7.8 housing units.

Key successes of the LDDC include the creation of an "Enterprise Zone" - tax benefits which were used to attract largely new businesses to the Docklands area onto either serviced development sites prepared by the Corporation or modern premises built by the private sector for buying or leasing by new businesses. The corporation also made gains in creating a more publicly accessible waterfront - in 1981, only 6 km (3.7 miles) of waterfront were accessible compared to 50 km (31 miles) in 1998. Public transit was also a priority, evidenced by the expenditure of over 50% of total public funds into transit infrastructure projects.

Sydney, Australia

Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority (SHFA) is one of the biggest landholders in Sydney, owning just over 400 hectares of land. It also manages a number of other properties on behalf of other New South Wales Government agencies. SHFA was formed in 1999 under the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority Act 1998 to consolidate the work and functions of City West Development Corporation, Darling Harbour Authority and Sydney Cove Authority.

SHFA's business activities focus on property management and development, heritage conservation, urban renewal, and tourism. SHFA does not receive funding from New South Wales Treasury but rather finances its operations from rental and other property income.

The SHFA authority is subject to the control and direction of the Minister for Infrastructure and Planning and is managed by a board.

Annex 6: TWRI Project Descriptions
Contribution Agreements	Description	Maximum Federal Funding ($)	Total Federal Funding Paid to Date ($)
Completed
Development Plan and Business Strategy	Addresses the design, financing and implementation of the overall waterfront renewal	1,000,000	1,000,000
Harbourfront Water's Edge Improvements (Phase 1 - York Quay)	Enhancements to the water's edge area throughout John Quay	4,166,667	4,166,666
Harbourfront Water's Edge Improvements (Phase II - John Quay)	Will increase the size of the water's edge promenade, allow the public better access to the lake through the construction of boardwalks and finger piers, installation of new lighting systems, furniture, landscaping Creation of a fixed boardwalk 170 m (560 ft) in length	1,740,333	1,740,334
Regional Sports Complex (Feasibility Study)	Estimated 5 ha (12 acres) needed for facility to be built in Commissioner's Park	200,000	186,703
Western Beaches Watercourse Facility Phase 1 (planning) Phase 2 (construction)	Construction of a 600 m x 135 m (1,970 ft x 445 ft) flat water course to host the International Dragon Boat Championships Replacement of existing breakwater	200,000 14,300,000	188,226 14,258,905
Ireland Park	Transform a portion of Bathurst St. Quay into a public park to commemorate Irish famine victims	500,000	500,000
Strategic Land Acquisition - Marine Terminal 27 (TORSTAR)	To secure and remediate the property	12,806,000	12,805,823
Harbourfront Operating Costs	For the purpose of conducting activities related to site management, capital assets, marketing and fundraising	1,400,000	1,400,000
ShakespeareWorks planning construction	Funding for a not-for-profit organization for a summer theatre on Toronto waterfront	350,176 1,125,400	347,132 889,408
Corporation Costs Pre 2006-2007 2006-2007	Includes salaries and benefits, rent, information technology, professional and legal fees, among others	4,657,777 8,938,000	4,657,108 8,938,000
Discovery Centre (Feasibility Study)	Study to estimate the feasibility of constructing a "interpretive media centre" in the Port Lands	1,000,000	1,000,000
In Planning
Don River Park - design	Land preparation, soil management/treatment strategy and facility for an 210-ha (18-acre) park upon the foundation of flood protection land	2,204,809	2,200,735
Central Waterfront Public Realm - design	Reconstruction of a 4-km (2.5-mile) area from Queens Quay Boulevard from Bathurst to Parliament Development of water's edge from Portland Slip to Parliament Slip Continuous walkable edge, improve bike/pedestrian corridors, tree planting, new civic public space	5,725,025	2,325,430
Spadina Head of Slip - construction	A 700-m² (7,535-ft²) undulating wood pedestrian deck over water, adjacent to the foot of Spadina Avenue south of Queens Quay Boulevard.	4,100,000	1,000,000
Lower Don River Environmental Assessments	Two environmental assessments: For the flood protection of land in the Lower Don River flood plain To naturalize the mouth of the river to provide a more natural outflow to Lake Ontario	2,300,000	1,000,000
Harbourfront - Canada Square (Feasibility Study)	1.4 ha (3.5 acres) of harbourfront - For underground parking garage and development of Square	375,000	375,000
Lake Ontario Park (Planning & Scoping)	202 ha (500 acres) of land and an aquatic area framework plan, conceptual design, implementation strategy	1,000,000	843,588
Precinct Planning Studies	Development of Precinct Plans for West Don Lands, East Bayfront, Central Port Lands, Lower Yonge and Port Lands to guide the development and servicing of the precincts Will establish location, scale, character and function of all public spaces, streets, buildings and facilities to be provided and developed within the precincts	2,903,000	2,281,411
East Bayfront - Parks/Waters Edge Promenade - design	Includes Sherbourne Park 1.5 ha (3.7 acres) and Quay Edge Promenade	8,678,000	804,189
Commissioners Park (Phase 1 - Land Acquisition)	Land acquisition for a 17-ha (41-acre) waterfront park	3,333,000	1,746,178
In Construction
Port Lands Preparation	Includes improvements to Cherry Beach, design concept for Commissioner's Park, Lake Ontario park strategic plan Development of a soil remediation framework, and numerous studies	20,233,000	15,602,057
Front Street Extension	To extend Front St by 2 km (1.2 miles) and provide a new route into the central city from the west and the creation of a new urban street	56,666,000	4,617,001
Port Union Waterfront Improvements	Will create a corridor, pedestrian trail, and coastal wetland along the Port Union waterfront Will develop a 3.8-km (2.4-mile) public park and natural habitat	5,333,000	2,688,408
Mimico Linear Park	Will provide a safer and more extensive public access to the waterfront and provide connections to the existing waterfront trail system	2,166,667	1,729,580
Union Station Platform (separate from priority payments as of June 2006)	Will add a second platform to the Union Station subway station	19,334,000	3,810,963
Interim Sports Fields	Create interim sports facilities in the Port Lands for use until the permanent facilities are built	5,000,000	4,141,067
Port Lands Permanent Beautification	Includes: Leslie St greening work First phase of Martin Goodman trail Streetscaping and demolition work on Cherry St, Unwin Ave and Commissioners St Aquatic habitat strategy	10,538,000	6,929,707
Tommy Thompson Park	Park gateway, environmental education, shelter and washroom facility, nature viewing and park amenities, self-sustaining washrooms, ecological research station, interpretative centre Wetland development, embayment enhancement, terrestrial habitat creation and enhancement, essential wildlife habitat creation	8,000,000	1,930,967
No contribution agreement in place
Other strategic land acquisition: Phase 2 Pier 27 (AVRO)	Acquisition of 3.4 ha (8.3 acres) of Pier 27 - AVRO portion	32,336,000	-
District Energy (Sustainability Strategy)	Implement a district energy system in West Don Lands & East Bayfront to provide heating/cooling to a community of buildings from one central plant	23,620,000	-
Don River Park - construction	For an 210-ha (18-acre) park upon the foundation of flood protection land	15,395,191	-
Regional Sports Complex - construction		21,011,000	-
East Bayfront - Parks/Waters Edge Promenade - construction		28,622,000	-
Central Waterfront Public Realm - construction		17,666,975	-
Lake Ontario Park (Phase 1 - construction)	A park that includes 202 ha (500 acres) of land and an aquatic area	14,478,000	-
Harbourfront - Canada Square (Capital Project)	1.4 ha (3.5 acres) of harbourfront - For underground parking garage and development of square	24,625,000	-
Cancelled Project
UN University for Peace	To offer education programs/conferences on issues relating to human rights and migration	2,300,000	1,662,004

⁴⁷ 'Business Plan: 2007-2008', Waterfront Development Corporation Limited. Halifax: April 2007.

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Evaluation of the Federal Government's Participation in the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative

Annex 1: Evaluation Issues and Questions

Annex 2: List of Documents Consulted

Annex 3: List of Interviewees

Annex 4: Map of Toronto Waterfront Forward Sortation Areas

Annex 5: Comparison Site Descriptions

Annex 6: TWRI Project Descriptions