The West Don Lands neighbourhood in Toronto is being renovated from industrial lands to a community that will be great for families and environmentally sustainable. CTVNews.ca takes a look at how the project is coming along.
An aerial view of the West Don Lands, taken in the summer of 2011.
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An artist's conception of the complete West Don Lands neighbourhood looking west down Front Street.
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The splash pads in Don River Park.
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The small slide and part of the pavilion on top of Don River Park.
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The big slide, and the tallest point in the park.
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Some of the climbing and play equipment at Underpass Park.
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Public art and more play equipment at Underpass Park.
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Looking up a walking trail towards the hilltop park pavilion.
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This artificial marsh will help conserve water for irrigating the site.
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A boardwalk leads over the artificial marsh.
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Young people will be able to shoot hoops as the traffic rushes overhead.
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The pavilion has some concrete tables and a communal barbecue, along with a great view of downtown.
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Construction is actively underway for the athlete's village.
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The seven-hectare park makes it the size of about 12 CFL football fields.
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The main part of the Don River Park occupies the southwest corner of the West Don Lands.
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