Toronto's Waterfront Revitalization Gaining Momentum

It might have required a jolt from an audit of the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation, but there is increasing evidence that plans to spruce up the area are working.

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February 21, 2006, 7:00 AM PST

By David Gest

"Ottawa is finally interested in Toronto's waterfront. Last week, a team of federal forensic auditors showed at the offices of the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corp. to take a look at the books."

"In the meantime, downstairs from the TWRC's quarters in Queen's Quay Terminal at the foot of York St., workers are busy building a new Sobey's supermarket."

"The conjunction of events might not seem especially significant to the TWRC folks, but in fact it is proof that the goal they're after -- a waterfront neighbourhood -- is already being realized. Indeed, it has been happening for several decades."

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