About Us
Urban change and de-industrialization have created a legacy of vacant and derelict land that is increasingly seen as a development opportunity rather than planning problem. Southern Ontario, like most older industrial regions, is home to many acres of abandoned or underutilized properties that are either known or suspected to be environmentally contaminated. Such properties, commonly referred to as brownfields, represent budding prospects for community redevelopment and urban renewal. A good example of such an opportunity is the West Don Lands in Toronto, which was developed to be home of the athlete’s village for the 2015 Pan American Games and is now a vibrant residential community.
The transformation of West Don Lands, produced by Infrastructure Ontario and Waterfront Toronto.
Our Team
ReActivate Lab brings together an interdisciplinary team of scholars, students, and stakeholders to develop and carry out research projects and other activities related to brownfields redevelopment.
