Greater Toronto Area, Ontario

Metrolinx Design Charrette

Metrolinx is in the process of developing an integrated Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. The RTP will set-out to optimize the use of existing transportation systems and strategically plan new infrastructure. It will also facilitate intensified development in key growth nodes and along key transportation corridors as set out in the Growth Plan for the Great Golden Horseshoe.

Office For Urbanism was retained by Metrolinx to plan and implement a full-day Design Charrette to envision the future of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area transportation system. The Charrette was attended by over 50 local, regional, and international leading thinkers and practitioners. Participants visualized the transportation system of the future by examining the potential design of key components of the transportation system including mobility hubs, transportation corridors, as well as the design of light and heavy rail cars.

The project will culminate with an Outcomes Report that will be utilized to inject innovative solutions and ideas into the draft RTP.