vibrant, walkable communities where residents can live, work, and play without relying heavily on cars. The Metro Line extension serves as a catalyst for TOD, catalyzing investment, spurring economic growth, and promoting sustainability. In addition to expanding transit options, the Metro Line extension prioritizes active transportation infrastructure. A dedicated 1.6-kilometre cycle track, coupled with over three kilometres of shared walkways, encourages residents to embrace cycling and walking as viable modes of transportation. These investments not only reduce congestion but also promote healthier, more active lifestyles. “We are growing the city by working with citizens and gathering feedback through extensive public engagement during the design development phase,” says Cheung. “We are helping to build the city and really setting the stage for the future development that’s happening. We’re extending into an area that’s still developing. The City has invested into developing Blatchford into a sustainable community and welcoming 30,000 new residents to this area in the future.” A part of the project is a 1.6-kilometer cycle track which is dedicated for cycling directly along the LRT, and another additional three kilometers of sharedused half ways or walkways which connect the cycle track to the surrounding bike network and developing new walkways and trails, connecting people and over time along the core. Blatchford Playground 7
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