Its waterfront location is what sets this Innovation District apart. It will attract top talent and businesses seeking a work lifestyle with views of the water. Great minds will collaborate on ways to preserve and protect our Great Lakes–its proximity to Lake Ontario a continual reminder of the importance of building smart on the waterfront. Workshops will take place at the Sustainability Centre to educate and empower our youth on ways to improve water quality and support water reuse, and a District Energy System will use effluent as a heat source for heating buildings at Lakeview Village.

This is the future of the workplace: connected to nature and the waterfront, housing options for people to live where they work, and coffee shops and restaurants for post-work meet-ups. All of this, easily accessible by transit. This compact employment zone will draw innovative companies to invest in the economic resilience of our City and Region, advance sustainable solutions for some of our greatest civic challenges, and support the protection of the waters that can be seen from their future office window.

A flowing Serson Creek, filled with trees and wildlife, runs quietly along the edge of the Innovation District–a tranquil view outside the window. Sixty-four acres of coastal wetlands and natural areas to explore beckon those seeking a mid-day break outdoors. Go for a bike ride along the Waterfront Trail, walk through Ogden Park–a green corridor for worker wellness–or rent a kayak and get out on the water.

The Innovation District is integrated with a highly-connected network of walkable pathways, cycling routes, and local and regional transit. Located close to Pearson International Airport, and only half an hour away from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, getting here is easy. Arrive by GO or MiWay bus. Bike or walk to work. Take the autonomous vehicle shuttle.

Lakeview Village will be a 15-minute micro-city, where housing, jobs, recreation, nature, restaurants, shops, and everything you need to live a happy, healthy life can all be accessed in a 15-minute-walk, or less. Living near work is more important now than ever. Working teams want to be within walking distance of their office. They want to be able to head out to the park or waterfront in a moment’s notice. They want to be free from the daily commute, and use that time to be with family and friends. Here is where they will rediscover the meaning of work-life balance.

Animated by the Square it is connected to, workers can enjoy and experience public art, markets, seasonal activations, and places to play. Coffee shops, restaurants, and patios are populated with colleagues at lunch, or work friends for happy hour after work. The hotel and conference facilities support product launches or events for the business community. This is the Lakeview Village difference.

Its waterfront location is what sets this Innovation District apart. It will attract top talent and businesses seeking a work lifestyle with views of the water. Great minds will collaborate on ways to preserve and protect our Great Lakes–its proximity to Lake Ontario a continual reminder of the importance of building smart on the waterfront. Workshops will take place at the Sustainability Centre to educate and empower our youth on ways to improve water quality and support water reuse, and a District Energy System will use effluent as a heat source for heating buildings at Lakeview Village.