Ookwemin Minising Island Community Development
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Source: Canada's National Observer
Ookwemin Minising is a new island community in Toronto designed to be climate-resilient and integrated with indigenous flora and fauna. The project includes the creation of Biidaasige Park, a 40-hectare artificial park with indigenous plant life and water features, and a streetscape designed by Danish design firm SLA and Trophic Design to promote biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and community e
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Government
- Location
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Canada's National Observer
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Description | Ookwemin Minising is a new island community in Toronto designed to be climate-resilient and integrated with indigenous flora and fauna. The project includes the creation of Biidaasige Park, a 40-hectare artificial park with indigenous plant life and water features, and a streetscape designed by Danish design firm SLA and Trophic Design to promote biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and community engagement. The community will eventually house around 15,000 people and incorporates innovative stormwater management and heat mitigation strategies. |
Original sector | Built Environment |
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Country | Canada |
State | Ontario |
City | Toronto |
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Source | Canada's National Observer |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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