Brent Haynes

Parkshore Toronto Masterplan creator. Toronto-based designer.

[Brent Haynes @B_W_Haynes]

Let's talk about Torontos Parkshore masterplan proposal

What is it?
How can it be done?
Should it be done?

A thread👇

[Brent Haynes @B_W_Haynes]

Creating a neighborhood isn’t just about housing—it’s about building parks, trails, and public spaces where life happens. This is what Toronto needs more of.

[Brent Haynes @B_W_Haynes]

Small plans don’t move cities forward. Dream bigger and build for the Toronto of tomorrow, not just today.

[Brent Haynes @B_W_Haynes]

Public spaces that invite play—whether through playgrounds, green spaces, bmx parks or tennis courts—build stronger communities. Let’s make room for joy in urban design! 🌳🎾🚲

[Brent Haynes @B_W_Haynes]

Pleased to have @storeyspub publish an Op-Ed about the lands encompassing Parkshore https://t.co/j7LtKWMxt1

[Brent Haynes @B_W_Haynes]

Is Toronto doing enough to encourage *car-free* spaces in new developments? Walkability should be the foundation of every modern city.

[Brent Haynes @B_W_Haynes]

Looking forward to see what they come up with! https://t.co/pYmaHvgEeS

[Brent Haynes @B_W_Haynes]

Do we underestimate the importance of *public art* in urban spaces? Great cities make room for creativity, not just functionality.

[Brent Haynes @B_W_Haynes]

@edwardrow Nope. Looks like another critique being made without understanding the actual proposal.

[Brent Haynes @B_W_Haynes]

Is it just me, or did a Globe and Mail Architect critic just argue that adding a new community on unused city land is a "dumb idea" just because there are "nearby house neighbourhoods" that can grow instead? Am I misunderstanding something or this sentiment just nuts?

[Alex Bozikovic @alexbozikovic]

This is, to be blunt, a dumb idea. The nearby house neighbourhoods are hollowing out and have huge capacity to grow.

[Brent Haynes @B_W_Haynes]

@QuickintheSix @FutureModelTO This project is about reorganizing the wasted unused space next to the gardiner to create a better waterfront. More park space. More restaurants. And yes, more housing. All possible by moving lakeshore blvd north of where it is located today

[Brent Haynes @B_W_Haynes]

@TransitPlanner That map you are referring to shows what exists today, pointing out various public transit routes near the site. Perhaps better schedules for the streetcars are warranted, but the lines are in close proximity to the site nevertheless

[Brent Haynes @B_W_Haynes]

Let's talk about Torontos Parkshore masterplan proposal

What is it?
How can it be done?
Should it be done?

A thread👇

[Brent Haynes @B_W_Haynes]

@redmcgraw1 No that would be quite unpleasant (though that is exactly how the mirabella condos function today). The proposal is to have the entire masterplan south of a new lakeshore blvd road. The proposal is better described on the website www.parkshoreto:com

[Brent Haynes @B_W_Haynes]

@TransitPlanner East of Parkside is the king/ronces/queen/queensway intersection. 2 streetcar lines to choose from (501 and 504) taking you downtown or north to the Bloor subway line.

[Brent Haynes @B_W_Haynes]

@redmcgraw1 The blvd would shift next to the gardiner. And then the land south of that (but north of the current park) would become new useable space. Diagram here of the ‘green’ being untouched, but restructuring how the land in red, orange and yellow is being used.

[Brent Haynes @B_W_Haynes]

@alexbozikovic I am also starting to wonder the level of understanding you have on the proposal. This is about an opportunity to utilize unused city owned land. Is this not worth a discussion? Incase you haven’t seen, the proposal is outlined here: https://t.co/46mObHMTH5

[Brent Haynes @B_W_Haynes]

@alexbozikovic That seems to be a very broad statement regarding plausibility. Would you be kind enough to elaborate?

[Brent Haynes @B_W_Haynes]

@draymaker @FutureModelTO Housing doesn’t belong on the waterfront?

[Brent Haynes @B_W_Haynes]

@mark_dowling @Stretchedwiener @FutureModelTO It turns out the space between lake shore blvd and the Gardiner is quite large. That, along with removing the wide median between east/westbound and relocating the surface level parking lots makes this all possible. Check out https://t.co/wVT4ERPoJO to see more 😃

[Brent Haynes @B_W_Haynes]

@draymaker @FutureModelTO Do u feel like highrises don’t belong in Toronto? The max building height was determined using a 45 degree angular plane from the edge of High Park to ensure minimal shadowing on the park

[Brent Haynes @B_W_Haynes]

Someone virtually threw tomato's at this (or at me?) today... happy to see people are so passionate about the project! 😆 In any case, big thanks to @FutureModelTO for taking the time to put this post, massing model, and visualization together!

[Future Model Toronto @FutureModelTO]

A look at the visionary masterplan for ‘Parkshore’ by Brent Haynes @B_W_Haynes - a mixed-use community that reimagines the waterfront on Toronto’s West Side.

Read more: https://t.co/P2Ar9b1lSk

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