Toronto's Waterfront

Research Proposal # 99445

Canadian Studies
Environmental Studies > Urban Issues

A research proposal to examine the issue of waterfront development in Toronto.

1,042 words () | 10 sources | MLA | 2007 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper presents a research proposal to examine Toronto's waterfront development and outlines the economic and social implications. The paper lists a number of questions for subsequent research to resolve. The paper concludes with the writer's firm contention that Toronto's dilemma needs to be resolved before Toronto can properly call itself a world-class city. A tentative bibliography is included with the paper.

From the Paper:

"To begin with, Toronto's tourism industry is a large one that employs literally thousands of Torontonians and contributes many millions of dollars each year to the local economy. Consequently, if the waterfront is not attractive to visitors there is the distinct possibility that they may look to other locations more "in tune" with their aesthetic sensibilities. Secondly, Toronto is a quickly-expanding city that is gradually running out of readily-available land. Because of this, the city will either have to begin purchasing lands adjacent to it - at considerable cost - or it will have to begin finding new areas within its limits that can be utilized for industrial or - just as importantly - residential use. Finally, the topic is important for psychological reasons, as well. That is to say, Toronto is a city eager to show the world that it is a world-class metropolitan center. Clearly, making the waterfront more attractive to outsiders is obviously a first step towards achieving a greater status relative to its American and European counterparts. As a result, the issue is a vital one that any one concerned about the future of Toronto should take seriously."

Sample of Sources Used:

Bennett, Ray, and Peter Pryor. "Toronto Brass Gets a Look at 4 Proposals to Build Mega-Studio on City's Waterfront." Hollywood Reporter 13 Jan. 2004: 50.
Blum, Andrew. "Planning underway for New Toronto Waterfront." Architectural Record, 192.7 (2004): 32.
Chisholm, P., and I. Mather. "On the Waterfront." Maclean's 9 Jul. 1990: 32-34.
"Covering the Whole Waterfront." Economist 1 Apr. 2006: 32-33.
Fung, Robert. "Toronto's Waterfront." Toronto Star 23 Jan. 2001: ED01.