Ookwemin Minising Waterfront Community Development
Sector: Manufacturing (Industrial) • Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Source: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
The city plans to build the Ookwemin Minising island neighbourhood from scratch on industrial lands formerly known as Villiers Island, now home to Biidaasige Park. The development is projected to house 21,000 people across 12,000 units, including up to 3,000 affordable housing units. The plan includes a car-free central street called the centre commons, cycling infrastructure on every street, and
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Manufacturing (Industrial), Automotive, Road, Residential
- Location
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
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Description | The city plans to build the Ookwemin Minising island neighbourhood from scratch on industrial lands formerly known as Villiers Island, now home to Biidaasige Park. The development is projected to house 21,000 people across 12,000 units, including up to 3,000 affordable housing units. The plan includes a car-free central street called the centre commons, cycling infrastructure on every street, and is designed to prioritize human movement and interaction. The area will be served by the recently funded Waterfront East LRT. |
Original sector | Built Environment |
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Country | Canada |
State | Ontario |
City | Toronto |
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Source | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Manufacturing (Industrial), Automotive, Road, Residential |
Article published date | 2026-05-10 |
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