DTAH Partner Brent Raymond will address the CSLA Congress in Mexico this week to share his perspective on the concept of Complete Streets. "Complete Streets" is a relatively new term used to describe streets that are designed and operated to enable safe access and functionality for all uses and users within the transportation system, including pedestrians of all ages and abilities, cyclists, public transit riders, and motorists (e.g. emergency services vehicles, goods delivery, etc.). The Complete Streets concept aims to bring greater clarity to decision-making processes such that social, economic and environmental priorities are considered and balanced in the design and construction of the entire public right-of-way.

The City of Toronto is now working towards making their streets more complete, following an impressive integrated and cross-departmental approach. DTAH are leading a multidisciplinary team to create a powerful and useful design and procedural tool to help Toronto effectively deliver great streets in all parts of the city. The resulting Guidelines will provide a framework to improve decision-making processes and outcomes across Toronto's complex and diverse street system.

The presentation will focus on the issues and progress to date, coordination with other parallel City initiatives, and highlight the relevance to landscape architects, in particular the profession’s role to promote and deliver more green, healthy and active cities.

The 2015 CSLA Congress will be held in Mexico City, Mexico, from May 20 to 23, 2015. The theme is Green Futures - Livable Cities of Tomorrow