Street & Sidewalks
Urban Tree Renewal Program
Contact Us
Louise Thomassin
Senior Project Manager, Policy and Preservation
Email: [email protected]
Trees are important to a healthy, vibrant and welcoming downtown and business improvements area.
They reduce heat exposure and temperatures, manage rainwater, and create more inviting streets for residents, businesses and visitors.
Why is this Good for Business?
A greener downtown with tree-lined streets can help attract visitors, support local shops and restaurants, and contribute to a stronger local economy.
What is the Challenge?
Urban trees face many stressors and can be some of the most challenging to grow. The city is providing more suitable growing conditions for new trees and existing trees that are struggling by improving soil conditions and expanding growing space.
Planned Projects
2027 Construction will include repairs to existing tree growing conditions and new tree planting with enhanced soil volume along the following streets:
- King William Street (from James Street North to Ferguson Avenue North)
- Bay Street South and North (from City Hall to Cannon Street West)
- York Boulevard (from Hess Street North to James Street North)
2028 Construction will include repairs to existing tree growing conditions and new tree planting with enhanced soil volume along the following streets:
- James Street (from GO Terminal / Liuna Station to Charlton Avenue East)
- Stuart Street (from MacNab Street N to Bay Street N)
- Wilson Street (from James Street N to John St N)
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