Abstracts
Abstract
The West Don Lands played an important role in Toronto’s history, primarily as an industrial centre from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. Therefore, the negative impacts of de-industrialization on the precinct can hardly be considered surprising. However, efforts are being made to revitalize the West Don Lands and redress the decay experienced by the precinct. This paper examines these efforts, detailed in the Waterfront Toronto’s Precinct and Block Plans, with particular focus being placed on the role that urban forestry can play on the creation of physical and social linkages.
Keywords:
- urban forest,
- sustainable development,
- West Don Lands,
- revitalization,
- linkages
Résumé
Les West Don Lands ont joué un rôle de premier plan dans l’histoire de Toronto. Du milieu du dix-neuvième siècle jusqu’au milieu du vingtième siècle cette zone est connue comme centre industriel. Aujourd’hui, force est de constater que le quartier subit les conséquences négatives de la désindustrialisation. Des travaux sont en cours pour revitalisation les West Don Lands et freiner la dégradation de ce milieu. L’étude se penche sur les initiatives proposées par la Société de revitalisation du secteur riverain de Toronto dans son plan de réaménagement, en mettant l’accent sur le rôle de la dans la création de liens physiques et sociaux.
Mots-clés:
- foresterie urbaine,
- West Don Lands,
- revitalisation,
- liens
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