The city has set the date to announce the winning design for the City Centre airport lands. Council will reveal their decision on June 22.
City council has narrowed down their choices from five international teams, to a shortlist of three – hailing from parts of Europe and Canada.
"This is an important decision that will have an impact our city for decades to come, so it's important to take the time necessary to get it right," said City Manager Simon Farbrother in a press release. "As the developer for the site, the City will ensure Council's vision is met to make this development world-leading ecologically, economically and socially."
Teams on the shortlist include: Perkins + Will, from Vancouver, B.C., Foster and Partners from London, U.K., and KCAP Architects and Planners from Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
The teams each developed a master plan to redevelop the City Centre Airport Lands and transform it into a family friendly, transit-oriented and sustainable community.
The selection committee made up of representatives from local, national and international business, sustainability, urban planning and policy experts will meet again – then submit a recommendation for the winning team to Council.
