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News Release Taking the Next Step in Ontario Place Revitalization November 12, 2013 Province Announces Design Team for Urban Park and Waterfront Trail Ontario is another step closer to the revitalization of Ontario Place by selecting the design team that will transform approximately 7.5 acres of the east island into a vibrant urban park and waterfront trail. Chosen for their extensive local and international experience in planning and designing large waterfront projects, such as Toronto's Tommy Thompson Park and New York's Governors Island Park, LANDinc in partnership with West 8 will design the new green space. The province is inviting Ontarians to contribute their ideas and vision for the park and trail online or at one of four public meetings.  Once complete, the new urban park and waterfront trail will link to the existing 780 kilometre waterfront trail system -- stretching from Niagara-on-the-Lake to east of Cornwall. It will also give residents and visitors access to part of the waterfront that has been closed to the public for more than 40 years. Revitalizing Ontario Place into a world-class destination that attracts visitors and offers residents increased access to green space is part of the government's economic plan to invest in people, build modern infrastructure and support a dynamic and innovative business climate. QUICK FACTS The first public meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The province is aiming to open the urban park and waterfront trail in time for the 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games. Building the park and trail is the first step of revitalization and delivers on an important part of the new vision for Ontario Place — to create a public park and easy public access to the waterfront. The province is leveraging Waterfront Toronto’s expertise to manage the public consultations and the design process on the park and trail project.  _________________________________________________________________ LEARN MORE Provide your ideas and vision at the public consultations. Designing the Urban Park and Waterfront Trail at Ontario Place ____________________________________________________________________________________

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