Alphabet subsidiary Sidewalk Labs is moving forward with its ambition to create a smart neighbourhood in Toronto, after addressing a number of "critical issues" in its initial scheme.
Sidewalk Labs and Waterfront Toronto, which enlisted the Alphabet subsidiary to oversee the development, released new details of the conditions for the scheme yesterday.
The update follows a mandate placed on Sidewalk Labs to address concerns that the public and stakeholders had with its Master Innovation and Development Plan (MIDP), which was released earlier this year.
"We are encouraged by today's decision by the Waterfront Toronto board and are pleased to have reached alignment on critical issues with Waterfront Toronto," said Sidewalk Labs CEO Dan Doctoroff. "We want to be a partner with Waterfront Toronto and governments to build an innovative and inclusive neighbourhood."

The agreement means that Sidewalk Labs will continue to develop its proposal, along with Waterfront Toronto's evaluation of the project and further imput from the public. Waterfront Toronto's board will then make a final decision on 31 March 2020.
"After two years in Toronto and engaging and planning with over 21,000 Toronto residents, we are looking forward to the next round of public consultations, entering the evaluation process, and continuing to develop a plan to build the most innovative neighbourhood in the world," Doctoroff added.
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