November 4, 2020 – Good news! We are on track for finalizing the design and preparing for construction of the Highland Creek trail gap. We hope to have shovels in the ground early in 2021.
The Power of Connection
September 24, 2020 – Participation in the prestigious High Line Network enables The Meadoway to benefit by learning from and sharing expertise with other infrastructure reuse projects.
Guest Post: Making Way for the Great Monarch Migration
August 6, 2020 – Carolyn Callaghan of the Canadian Wildlife Federation explains why projects like The Meadoway hold the key to the future of the endangered monarch butterfly.
Guest Post: A Model for Meadow Restoration
July 9, 2020 – The Meadoway, when complete, will establish a trail connection between downtown Toronto and Rouge National Urban Park (RNUP). We spoke to Leonardo Cabrera from RNUP about a shared passion: meadow restoration.
Full Steam Ahead on our Multi-use Trail
June 11, 2020 – The coming months will see significant progress towards completing the “backbone” of The Meadoway: the 16 km multi-use trail network.
A Passion for Pollinators
May 26, 2020 – The Meadoway’s Restoration Coordinator, Jennifer Smith, shares her insights into the importance of creating habitat for native pollinator species.
The Meadoway wins National Award of Excellence
May 14, 2020 – The Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) has honoured The Meadoway with a 2020 National Award of Excellence for Planning and Analysis.
Preparing for a Transformation
April 29, 2020 – The Meadoway’s Site Supervisor, Chris Cormack, explains why careful site preparation is key to restoring a thriving meadow ecosystem.
Guest Post: Biodiversity and Wellbeing
April 16, 2020 – Biodiversity projects that restore native habitat like The Meadoway aren’t just critical for the ecological health of the city. As Jake Tobin Garrett of Park People explains, they also contribute to our mental health and wellbeing.
The Birds of The Meadoway
April 6, 2020 – The Meadoway’s Community Learning Coordinator Emily Rondel shares her fascination with the many bird species that call the hydro corridor home.
