The Bentway, formerly known as Project: Under Gardiner, is a unique and innovative public space that will transform the vacant and forgotten area underneath Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway into a new gathering place for our city’s growing population.

Stretching from Strachan Avenue to Spadina Avenue, this 1.75 km trail and series of public spaces will knit together seven neighbourhoods – Exhibition Place, Liberty Village, Niagara, Fort York Neighbourhood, Bathurst Quay, Wellington Place and CityPlace – and become a gateway to the waterfront, while providing access to important attractions and destinations – from the Molson Amphitheatre to the Rogers Centre and Harbourfront Centre. This dynamic new urban corridor will activate the community with a continuous multi-use trail providing access to year-round activities and events, including gardens, a skating rink, recreational amenities, public markets, public art, special exhibitions, festivals, theatre and musical performances and more.

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The Bentway

Ilana Altman

Jessie Farewell

Anna Gallagher - Ross

Alex Rand

Gabe Gonda

The Design and Planning team at The Bentway is responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and implementing the architectural and structural frameworks that transform the underutilized space beneath Toronto's Gardiner Expressway into vibrant public areas. This team ensures that the 1.75 km trail and interconnected public spaces are thoughtfully designed to facilitate a wide range of year-round activities and community events, promoting connectivity among seven diverse neighbourhoods and enhancing access to key urban attractions.

Design and Planning

Finance and Audit Team

Programming Team

Design and Planning

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Finance and Audit Team

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