Waterfront Toronto, in partnership with the City of Toronto?s Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division, today announced the winning design submissions for the York Street Park and Rees Street Park design competition. Love Park by Claude Cormier et Associés has been selected for York Street Park, and Rees Ridge by wHY Architecture and Brook Mcllroy has been selected for Rees Street Park. The goal of the design competition was to solicit bold plans for the two parks from leading international design firms that would integrate with the existing vibrant public spaces along Toronto?s waterfront.
?The jury was thrilled with the quality and effort reflected in the design submissions for both York Street and Rees Street Park,? said Chris Glaisek, Chief Planning and Design Officer at Waterfront Toronto. ?The winning designs best responded to the design requirements for each space, and we?re very excited to see these visions come to life.? An artist rendering of Love Park, by Claude Cormier et Associés (Montreal)
 
The jury unanimously selected Love Park as the winning design for York Street Park. The jury appreciated the simple and timeless nature of the design and agreed that its natural elements and elegant forms created a contemporary and inviting space for visitors. The classic approach to this design, with a central water feature and lush perimeter, makes the spaces appealing for both winter and summer uses. It also creates beautiful aerial views from the surrounding offi...