Present day - elevated Gardiner Expressway & rail corridor (looking west)
A giant wound in the fabric of the city.


 

The Future - elevated Gardiner Expressway & rail corridor (looking west)
The elevated Gardiner Expressway is dismantled , a “new” Lakeshore Boulevard graces the waterfront and skPATH connections provide new north-south links over the rail corridor.
The TWV deck (and skyPATH),straddle the rail corridor just above the trains.


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Habitable Pylon Towers
Since the viaduct is located in an urban environment, the pylons supporting the deck have the potential for additional functionality: habitable towers for residential or commercial purposes, all with immediate access to the expressway, subway, commuter GO train, and bicycle/pedestrian paths. The picture below shows concepts for habitable towers supporting the viaduct.



 

Aerial view looking north
An example of asymmetric cable-stayed viaduct design.  A sculptural presence that enhances downtown.



 

Partners
A partnership of many stakeholders, including City of Toronto, GO Transit, VIA, all levels of government and area landowners and tenants, will evolve to make the viaduct a reality.


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