The park expansion marks the first completed project delivered through the Green Line Implementation Plan, a City of Toronto initiative led by DTAH that will transform an active transmission corridor into a five-kilometre-long public space.

Located along Geary Avenue between Delaware Avenue and Westmoreland Avenue, the project revitalizes underused land within the transmission corridor into a vibrant neighbourhood park, with new community spaces, responding to the area’s growing cultural and commercial uses. Streetscape improvements link it to the existing Bartlett Parkette, creating a welcoming environment for pedestrians and cyclists.

The park expansion is an important milestone in realizing the Green Line vision and helping foster a safer and more connected neighbourhood. We thank all collaborating firms and the community for their contributions to creating this new public space.

DTAH has been selected to lead the Ritson School Redevelopment project! The project is at the heart of Durham Region’s vision for a vibrant new mixed-use community in central Oshawa.

Closed since 2012, the heritage-designated school building will be adaptively reused as a community hub containing office, social service, educational and recreational uses. A new linear park behind the building and open courtyard fronting Ritson Road, both to be designed in conjunction with the school’s renovation, will provide flexible outdoor gathering spaces for future building users, surrounding community residents and guests.

The redevelopment of Ritson School will enhance community well-being, foster stronger neighbourhood connections, and breathe new life into the area. We are excited to collaborate with Durham Region and contribute to the successful revitalization of this beloved community asset.

On July 22, 2026, Waterfront Toronto hosted the 2nd Waterfront Design Review Panel Awards in their stunning T3 Bayside office. As well as honouring legacy projects of the iconic waterfront, the bi-annual awards were created to celebrate and recognize design excellence for projects that were completed in the design review panel process over the last three years.

Two projects by West 8+DTAH were awarded in the Hall of Fame category. Queens Quay West and The Water’s Edge Promenade were applauded for their lasting impact and contribution. These earlier works set the tone for high-quality public space and have informed what is possible elsewhere in the city and afar.

As designers of the overall masterplan for the Toronto Central Waterfront, West 8 + DTAH would like to thank Waterfront Toronto, the Design Review Panel, the City of Toronto, and our many collaborators for this rewarding relationship. Over the past two decades, we have seen Toronto’s waterfront blossom and become one of Canada’s great places.

Dan brings over 10 years of communications and business development experience in service of design professionals in the built environment. His experience with all elements of the procurement pipeline is supplemented by his understanding of industry, technology, and market trends. Beyond his professional engagements, Dan has earned a reputation within the broader design and urbanism world for his thought leadership and community advocacy.

Dan will lead the development of a robust and resilient strategy for DTAH that incorporates business process management and technology applications, to support the firm and team as it continues to grow and mature.

DTAH Partner Megan Torza is featured in Women Changing Architecture, a publication highlighting the careers of 32 women architects from Ontario and Quebec and their impact on contemporary architecture in Canada.

The book’s content was originally presented in “Buone Nuove: Good News from Italy,” an exhibition organized by the MAXXI Museum in Rome that addresses the historical underrepresentation of women architects and celebrates their accomplishments. It was shown last year at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) and Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), is currently on view at Laval University School of Architecture and is expected to travel to Vancouver and Victoria in the fall.

Megan is recognized for her socially minded, contextual body of work, including the award-winning Tommy Thompson Park Entrance and Pavilion. The project is featured for its response to the history of the Leslie Street Spit and for creating a welcoming, engaging, and ecologically sensitive gateway to the park.

Learn more: https://centrededesign.com/women-changing-architecture/

Last week, DTAH Senior Associate Elnaz Sanati led a tour of St. Andrew’s Playground Park for the City of Mississauga development review team – a group of 30 planners, urban designers and landscape architects. The group also toured several nearby developments, including the Waterworks next door.

As the project manager for this award-winning park, Elnaz spoke about our design process, and how the revitalization has transformed the park into a vibrant community gathering place.

Thank you to City of Mississauga Development Liaison – Business Advisor and Urban Planner David Ferro for organizing the tour and giving us the opportunity to share more about our work.

Humber Bay Park East has reopened following construction of the first phase of major revitalization based on DTAH’s award-winning Humber Bay Park Master Plan.

Located on Toronto’s waterfront at the mouth of Mimico Creek, Humber Bay Park has become a significant ecological refuge and a valued neighbourhood green space. The master plan addresses the park’s aging infrastructure, increased visitor use, and the evolving needs of the surrounding community while enhancing the park’s naturalized landscape and ecological functions.

The first phase of the master plan implementation delivers key park enhancements, including a linear wetland created from the existing stormwater pond to improve water circulation, new habitat plantings, and new boardwalks and bridges. Additional planting is ongoing, and site furnishings will be installed in the coming months.

Guided by extensive community engagement, the park revitalization supports a richer visitor experience while strengthening the ecological health and resilience of this important waterfront destination.

We are incredibly honoured to be part of the winning team for the 200-Block Banff Avenue Redevelopment Competition! Led by Kengo Kuma and Associates (KKAA) and Paul Raff Studio, with DTAH as landscape architects and urban designers, the jury selected our design out of the six finalists.

The international design competition called for an engaging visitor experience that celebrates the region’s natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, and introduces vibrant housing and a welcoming hub for community life. 

The winning design rises to this challenge with creativity and clarity. It preserves the sweeping mountain views and honours the profound Indigenous significance of the land. The Visitor Centre and residential development are thoughtfully positioned to frame the iconic Mount Rundle, anchored by a lively central plaza that brings the community together. Guided by Indigenous teachings and cultural presence, the design weaves in spaces for ceremony, storytelling and learning. 

This inspiring vision transforms the site into a place of connection, reflection and cultural exchange in the heart of Banff. We are thrilled to move forward with the project team to bring this exceptional concept to life. 

Learn more: https://www.letstalkmountainparks.ca/200-block-banff-avenue-redevelopment-2026