Update: Sidewalk Labs will no longer pursue the Quayside project. Learn more.
Job Creation
Through strategic investments in critical infrastructure, manufacturing, and a new innovation campus, the project aims to bolster the Toronto economy in a scalable, inclusive way.
Sustainable and climate-positive development
Through a series of energy and mobility initiatives, the project has the potential to become the largest climate-positive community in North America.
Housing Affordability
Sidewalk Labs aims to expand options for lower- and middle-income households, and to create new sources of private funding that can help support ambitious below-market affordability programs
New Mobility
An expansion in walking, cycling, and transit infrastructure, coupled with on-demand mobility services, can improve options and help save households $4,000 a year in transportation costs.
Urban Innovation
Flexible physical conditions and open digital conditions, overseen by a government-sanctioned entity, can encourage urban innovation while protecting privacy and the public good.
As strong and fire-resistant as steel or concrete yet far more sustainable
"I see a partnership between Sidewalk, Waterfront and the people of Toronto as part of Toronto’s evolution."
"The Quayside project ... provides the opportunity for us to grapple with the legitimate issues it raises, work them out and emerge with something that will make our city better."
"This could vault Toronto to among the world's leading players in urban tech."
Kwame McKenzie, Wellesley Institute (Toronto Star)
Anna Golden and Alan Broadbent (Globe and Mail)
Richard Florida
As of May 7, 2020, the Sidewalk Toronto project is no longer moving forward. Please be advised that the information on this website is only current up to that date.
Update: Sidewalk Labs will no longer pursue the Quayside project. Learn more.