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Northcrest Developments has announced the grand opening of the YZD Experience Centre and Plaza in Toronto, Ont.
As part of the transformation of the Bay 12 hangar space, the YZD Experience Centre and Plaza will form part of the heart of this community hub located on the former Downsview Airport lands, and will feature an Art Walk, weekly events and spaces for play.
Following several years of engagement with local communities and stakeholders, the hub is set to become a welcoming destination for connection and creativity.
The 16,150 sq. ft. Experience Centre aims to provide an immersive experience that invites the public to explore the vision for YZD; a historic $30-billion transformation of the former Downsview Airport lands, while the Plaza will offer visitors opportunities to play, create and socialize. The centre also provides visitors with an overview of this generational city-building opportunity, which includes seven new neighbourhoods, and is set to welcome more than 55,000 residents as well as create employment for 23,000 people.
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A highlight of the Centre is the Community Hall, a multipurpose space that aims to address the need for accessible community spaces. The Community Hall can accommodate a range of activities, including meetings, informal gatherings, education and fitness.
Opening alongside this space is a free weekly event and programming series, Weekends at YZD, that will feature a regular schedule of events, pr...