How will green spaces and trees (Morningside Park) be protected?
The protection of green spaces and tree planting is a priority. The park paths under the Highland Creek bridge will be maintained. As indicated in the typical Transit City mid-block cross section, street trees are being considered for inclusion where possible to increase the urban tree canopy. As part of the preliminary engineering phase, a detailed inventory of the existing street trees will be undertaken. In cases where existing trees will be affected, efforts will be made (where possible) to relocate the tree. The TTC, in concert with the City of Toronto, will develop a tree planting program to identify areas for installation of trees where they are not present today . Any trees lost during the construction of the new LRT lines will be replaced according to the City’s forestry policy. There will be tree removal requirements for the LRT route along the east side of Morningside Avenue approaching Ellesmere Road. Detailed natural environment assessments have been undertaken. The TTC ha
