Rebecca Maloney
Americas Press Office ,Boston
Arup recently celebrated the grand opening of Toronto’s Queens Quay, the transformative waterfront project that creates a pedestrian-friendly culture.
The recently opened Queen’s Quay has transitioned from a vehicle-heavy thoroughfare to a public waterfront focused on pedestrians, cycling, and light-rail transit. Working with Waterfront Toronto, DTAH, and West 8, Arup was a key collaborator from inception through to project completion. We provided multidisciplinary infrastructure engineering services from the design competition through to the feasibility study, environmental assessment, schematic design, and detailed design. We also provided engineering support during construction.
Focused on becoming a welcoming boulevard on the waterfront, the new corridor features east and westbound traffic on the north side of the street with a light-rail transit right-of-way through the middle, and a linear park on the south side featuring a tree-lined public promenade and recreation trail. It is a cultural shift that has been embraced by the businesses and residents of Toronto.