The coming transformation of the 370-acre former Downsview Airport lands (now known as YZD) took a big step forward this week when an award-winning designer was announced for a key role in envisioning ...

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A competition to develop design guidelines for The Runway—part of the Toronto’s YZD site, after its airport code—drew 47 submissions from firms in 20 countries, with Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates ...

For Northcrest Developments, the challenge of transforming the former Downsview Airport site in Toronto lies in the sheer scope of the undertaking and the decades required to realize its vision. It’s ...

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Opened in 1929, the Downsview Airport lands have been a symbol of aerospace innovation for Toronto. Now, the site is ready to enter its next chapter, drawing on the past to inspire its new name: YZD.

From weekly farmers’ markets to street festivals on the Runway, YZD’s summer lineup at the former Downsview Airport promises a season of free community and family fun A different kind of summer ...

Northcrest Developments has officially launched a global design competition for The Runway at YZD in Toronto. Formerly home to the historic Downsview airport, YZD is among the most ambitious and ...

Every Saturday from June 14 to October 11, the YZD Farmers' Market invites you to experience the best of local food and community. Discover fresh farm produce, artisanal goods, local brews, and ...

A disused airport in Canada is being transformed into a $30 billion sustainable urban development that promises to redefine modern living. Toronto’s Downsview Airport, which closed in 2024 after ...