Sharing the Street

Come step into a section of the future Ookwemin Street, part of a new neighbourhood we're building on Toronto's waterfront.

What if you could experience a street before it was built?

The Ookwemin Minising Project Team is setting up a life-sized, temporary version of part of the planned Ookwemin Street, and we’d love you to come explore it with us. Plans and drawings only show so much. This is your chance to step into the design, learn from Waterfront Toronto, and the design team about the different design elements and decisions made, and share your thoughts on what you think works and what could be improved.

What you can do:

• Walk, roll, or wander through a mock-up of the street
• Experience different features of the street, like seating and plantings, and consider what it would be like for different street uses, whether you are a driver, cyclist, pedestrian, etc.
• Chat with the design team about the design decisions and share any questions or concerns
• Share ideas for making the street work for everyone who’ll live, work, shop, and spend time here

What you notice and tell us on the day will help shape the final design.

Event Details:

Date: November 22, 2026

Location: Evergreen Brick Works, CRH Gallery, 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON

Format: In person workshop

Time: Participants are welcome to attend any of the following sessions (each session is identical in programming):

• Session 1: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Session 2: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
• Session 3: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

High level agenda

• Introduction: Context setting on Ookwemin Minising, Ookwemin Street, and the activity

• Activity: Scenario demonstrations workshop

• Debrief: Discussion and next steps

Who Should Attend:

Everyone! However you get around (walking, rolling, cycling, driving, taking transit, or making deliveries), you know things about streets that we want to hear.

We want to hear from people with a mix of perspectives and experiences in streets, including:

• People who use wheelchairs, walkers, canes, or other mobility aids
• People who cycle, walk and drive
• Delivery, rideshare, taxi, and truck drivers

Your firsthand insights can help us understand how the design holds up in different conditions, for different users.

Bringing family or friends? Great, the more the merrier! Please register each person separately and enter everyone’s name. That way we can plan for the right number of people and send event updates to the whole group.

Accessibility:

We want to ensure everyone can fully participate. Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs by contacting info@waterfrontoronto.ca.

Notice of Photography & Filming:

Please note that photos and video may be taken during the workshop. If you prefer not to be photographed during the event, please let a staff member know when you check in at registration.

RSVP Deadline:

Please RSVP by Nov 20th.

New to the Project?

To learn more about this project: Ookwemin Minising | Waterfront Toronto

If you have any questions, please contact: info@waterfronttoronto.ca