<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Reimagine SRT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reimagine Srt]]></description><link>https://www.reimaginingsrt.ca/project-updates</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:19:10 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.reimaginingsrt.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Cape Cod Rail Trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cape Cod Rail Trail is a 25-mile multi-use pathway in Massachusetts, repurposing a railroad corridor into an extensive recreation and transportation corridor. The trail provides direct access to the picturesque scenery of several Cape Cod towns, offering access to beaches, state parks, and local businesses. Thus, designed primarily for summertime biking and tourism, usage of the trail peaks during the summer months. The trail attracts families, cyclists, and nature enthusiasts, making it...]]></description><link>https://www.reimaginingsrt.ca/post/cape-cod-rail-trail</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a90842ebb9b5df79516b1c6</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:38:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b7a877_3bea58d0e3394f18a4a9454d2a7b64e7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_831,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kumsabaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cuernavaca Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Parque Lineal Ferrocarril de Cuernavaca is a 2.8-mile-long linear urban forest in Mexico City, repurposing the abandoned Cuernavaca Railway into a park. The project was initiated in August 2016 and completed in December 2017, connecting 22 neighborhoods. The project was developed with a $100,000 prize and a 20 million MXD contract, attracting an estimated 50,000 annual visitors. Website: Link To learn more about this case study, check out the Reimagining the Scarborough RT: Insights from...]]></description><link>https://www.reimaginingsrt.ca/post/cuernavaca-park</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9083775635ed66de2177b3</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:36:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b7a877_a0e7d66fa98f4f338103d2f444cb6d38~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kumsabaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bentway ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bentway is a 10-acre public space in Toronto that utilizes the underside of the Gardiner Expressway. The project was initiated in 2015 and completed in 2018. Highlighted by an initial donation of 25 million CAD for project initiation, the project boasts an estimated 250,000 users annually. Website: Link To learn more about this case study, check out the Reimagining the Scarborough RT: Insights from North American Transit Repurposing Projects report here]]></description><link>https://www.reimaginingsrt.ca/post/the-bentway</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9082f35635ed66de2176c0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:34:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b7a877_60a159195b3145df98bc6b12e570929d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kumsabaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[11th Street Bridge Park ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 11th Street Bridge Park is a quarter mile park spanning the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C. and repurposing a vehicular bridge. The project began in 2014, with an anticipated opening by 2027. With a total cost of $92 million, the park will serve as both a pedestrian thoroughfare and a community gathering place, potentially attracting up to 1.2 million annual visitors. Website: Link To learn more about this case study, check out the Reimagining the Scarborough RT: Insights from North...]]></description><link>https://www.reimaginingsrt.ca/post/11th-street-bridge-park</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a90827a5635ed66de2175cb</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:32:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b7a877_ae27c18b87bd4d349db82a0cdc9a1212~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kumsabaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Louis Greenway ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Joe Louis Greenway is a recreational pathway that will unify Detroit’s neighborhoods, people and parks. The 29 mile greenway will connect parks and neighborhoods across the city, allowing residents to travel safely through a combination of new trails, on-street protected bike lanes and links to existing trails. The greenway includes the cities of Dearborn, Hamtramck, and Highland Park, linking them to larger trail systems that crisscross the entire state as well as pass-through five...]]></description><link>https://www.reimaginingsrt.ca/post/joe-louis-greenway</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9081cb5635ed66de217446</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:30:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b7a877_dff4279febe448c1aa7e05407b63ae77~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kumsabaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York City High Line]]></title><description><![CDATA[The High Line is a 1.45-mile-long elevated linear park, greenway, and rail trail created on the abandoned, southern viaduct section of the NYC Railroad's West Side Line. The park opened in phases from 2009 to 2023 and boasts an estimated 9 million annual visitors. The project approximately costs $238.5 million USD and serves as both a public space and a major tourist destination. Website: Link To learn more about this case study, check out the Reimagining the Scarborough RT: Insights from...]]></description><link>https://www.reimaginingsrt.ca/post/new-york-city-high-line</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a908116400cc523028005f2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:27:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b7a877_41257686269c45d7a3b6dac0cd3117b5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kumsabaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Beltline]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta BeltLine is a 22-mile multi-use trail loop encircling Atlanta's core, repurposing abandoned freight rail into a vibrant system of trails and parks. The project was initiated in 2006 with full completion expected by 2030. In connecting 45 neighborhoods, the project boasts an estimated 2 million annual users including tourists, with an estimated cost of $4.8 billion USD (Atlanta BeltLine Inc., 2024). Website: Link To learn more about this case study, check out the Reimagining the...]]></description><link>https://www.reimaginingsrt.ca/post/atlanta-beltline</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9080c935809d196a3e8b51</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:24:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b7a877_7383cca722434040b22487048583c821~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kumsabaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scarborough Rapid Transit Repurposing Charrette - January 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if, instead of spending hundreds of millions to dismantle the SRT, it was transformed into a vibrant and iconic community space that supports local arts and culture, promotes sustainable mobility, offers healthy recreation, and drives inclusive local economic development? The Design Industry Advisory Committee (DIAC), in partnership with the Institute for Inclusive Economies &#38; Sustainable Livelihoods (IIESL) at the University of Toronto Scarborough, brought together more than 60...]]></description><link>https://www.reimaginingsrt.ca/post/scarborough-rapid-transit-repurposing-charrette-january-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a907feac87e96f27dcd7d56</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:20:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b7a877_ee8d0643ec4245eb899ecaaf6133e936~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kumsabaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reimagining the Scarborough RT: Insights from North American Transit Repurposing Projects - December 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[The July 2023 derailment and subsequent decommissioning of the Scarborough Rapid Transit (SRT) Line marked the end of rail service along the corridor, but not the corridor’s potential to continue serving Scarborough. This report explores how the former SRT corridor could be repurposed to create social infrastructure, strengthen communities, support local economic opportunities, and advance sustainability. Drawing on lessons from transit repurposing projects across North America, research on...]]></description><link>https://www.reimaginingsrt.ca/post/reimagining-the-scarborough-rt-insights-from-north-american-transit-repurposing-projects-december</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a907eebbb9b5df79516a687</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:16:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b7a877_5a4ebe8056df4c0ab633657953ecad33~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kumsabaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eat More Scarborough Food Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[In May, we brought together members of our Community Advisory Committee and Mentors Group for a joint in-person meeting and food tour in partnership with Eat More Scarborough Food Tours. Exploring local businesses along the former Line 3 corridor provided a unique opportunity to learn more about Scarborough’s incredibly diverse food scene and the important role it plays in shaping the future of the Scarborough RT repurposing project. Committee members visited Al'deewan (Manak'eesh) Bakery,...]]></description><link>https://www.reimaginingsrt.ca/post/eat-more-scarborough-food-tour</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a907e2cbb9b5df79516a466</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:14:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b7a877_f16bcda13a194cf6a775b7951f5c60d1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kumsabaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scarborough RT should get a second life — as an elevated park, cycling path or more — community leaders say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ideas include turning decommissioned stations into community centres or farmer’s markets, replacing the tracks with a cycling trail and converting elevated sections into a park similar to New York City’s High Line. Metrolinx says it is “open to innovative ideas.” Read The Toronto Star article here.]]></description><link>https://www.reimaginingsrt.ca/post/scarborough-rt-should-get-a-second-life-as-an-elevated-park-cycling-path-or-more-community-lead</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a907d40b26be70df8904d98</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:10:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b7a877_5a1633bb5afd457d8860725c970727f8~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kumsabaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto could turn decommissioned Scarborough RT into linear park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scarborough RT may be a thing of the past, but a motion headed for city council next week could reimagine the 6.4-kilometre railway as a park of the future. “The possibility of converting the elevated right-of-way portions of Line 3 into an iconic linear public park and mobility space remains an important act of city-building,” the motions reads, noting that council already voted to explore the feasibility of such a project back in 2013 and 2022. The motion underscores that Scarborough...]]></description><link>https://www.reimaginingsrt.ca/post/toronto-could-turn-decommissioned-scarborough-rt-into-linear-park</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a907c0cb26be70df8904b47</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:04:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b7a877_9d7d98c146f9430bbd974e9e477653f7~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kumsabaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reimagining the Scarborough RT ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scarborough has waited a long time for investment and recognition. This moment gives us a chance to lead. With thoughtful planning, the RT corridor can become a symbol of balance—part preservation, part renewal. Whether through reuse or redevelopment, the outcome should reflect what Scarborough truly is today: a growing city within a city, full of creativity, diversity, and ambition. News source: Link]]></description><link>https://www.reimaginingsrt.ca/post/reimagining-the-scarborough-rt</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a907a8f400cc523027ff7bb</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:58:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b7a877_234b550518284a8b9a5c3941e882b2df~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_856,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kumsabaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit did it — can Scarborough? Community pushes for vibrant park on former TTC Line 3 corridor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scarborough transit and environmental advocates are pushing for the decommissioned Line 3 corridor to be turned into a linear park similar to one in Detroit. It’s an idea that’s been talked about amongst local residents since the former line, which ran from Kennedy Station to McCowan Station, permanently shut down in 2023.  The Scarborough Environmental Association (SEA) recently took a trip to Detroit, Michigan to visit the Joe Louis Greenway, alongside The University of Toronto Scarborough...]]></description><link>https://www.reimaginingsrt.ca/post/detroit-did-it-can-scarborough-community-pushes-for-vibrant-park-on-former-ttc-line-3-corridor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9079fbbb9b5df795169c09</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:55:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b7a877_23d7328a968c4a9a9a3cc04fd523d9ea~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kumsabaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[MM16.7 - Exploring Innovative Adaptive Reuse of the Scarborough Rapid Transit Elevated Guideway and Assets - by Councillor Jamaal Myers, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie]]></title><description><![CDATA[IIESL supported a motion at Toronto City Hall led by Scarborough North Councillor Jamaal Myers to explore the adaptive reuse of the decommissioned Scarborough RT corridor. The motion emphasized redevelopment opportunities that prioritize community benefit, particularly in a part of the city historically underserved in terms of public transit and economic development opportunities. Link to the PDF: https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-244156.pdf]]></description><link>https://www.reimaginingsrt.ca/post/mm16-7-exploring-innovative-adaptive-reuse-of-the-scarborough-rapid-transit-elevated-guideway-and</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a906743f1dafbcfd21b82a0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:36:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b7a877_7e93ff1da76b41d19507ebc57b46d366~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_654,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kumsabaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Formation of Community Advisory Committee and Mentors Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[IIESL is committed to facilitating an open and collaborative process with community leaders and organizations. Our goal is to co-create a shared community vision for the future of the SRT that reflects the priorities, aspirations, and lived experiences of Scarborough residents and community-based organizations. As part of this project, IIESL has created a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) to help guide and support a community-led vision for the transformation of the decommissioned SRT...]]></description><link>https://www.reimaginingsrt.ca/post/formation-of-community-advisory-committee-and-mentors-group</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a906691f1dafbcfd21b816c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:32:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b7a877_99702000efac49b297bff91dd659a45a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kumsabaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scarborough Rapid Transit (SRT) Future Use Initiative (City of Toronto)]]></title><description><![CDATA[In December 2024, City Council endorsed in principle the substantial removal of most of the remaining SRT Line 3 infrastructure that is no longer required for transit operations. City Council also directed staff to consider ‘future uses’ for the corridor and identify any portions of the elevated infrastructure that could remain, along with estimated capital costs. In response, the City is undertaking the Scarborough Rapid Transit (SRT) Future Use Initiative for the east-west SRT corridor...]]></description><link>https://www.reimaginingsrt.ca/post/scarborough-rapid-transit-srt-future-use-initiative-city-of-toronto</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a90663db26be70df8901ddc</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:31:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b7a877_f806d2d68f3c4ad29fa64d4f559b659a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kumsabaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[UofT students imagine a new future for the Scarborough RT through their MUCP project ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past eight months, a dedicated group of UofT and UTSC students, as part of their Multidisciplinary Urban Capstone Project, worked closely with the Institute for Inclusive Economies &#38; Sustainable Livelihoods to develop ideas, renderings, and visual proposals for rethinking the future of the now decommissioned Scarborough RT corridor. During the Community Showcase event, organized by the School of Cities, University of Toronto earlier this week, the team put forward some ideas for a...]]></description><link>https://www.reimaginingsrt.ca/post/uoft-students-imagine-a-new-future-for-the-scarborough-rt-through-their-mucp-project</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a79e5d4093f5cfd041d124e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:53:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b7a877_cbd1cc2f6f614ea09d5b88c1c3248a8c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_598,h_375,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kumsabaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arcadis Renderings]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Spring 2026, Arcadis, a global design, engineering, and management consulting company, was contracted to develop preliminary renderings for what a potential repurposed Scarborough RT corridor could look like. The renderings include images of a repurposed SRT corridor with multiple viewpoints from above and along the corridor. The images were informed through consultations with Scarborough community leaders and organizations from the Community Advisory Committee and Mentors Group. The...]]></description><link>https://www.reimaginingsrt.ca/post/arcadis-renderings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a79e53aecb2cb929ff69a5e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:51:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b7a877_0832fe4dd15e41f5a11a6b45b5876772~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kumsabaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demolish or Reimagine? - October 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[IIESL hosted an event at UTSC, which aimed to bring awareness to the repurposing project and showcase the report on the design charrette from March by the Design Industry Advisory Committee to Scarborough residents and community leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.reimaginingsrt.ca/post/demolish-or-reimagine-october-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5fb2fde75006338f58cd81</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:02:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b7a877_1f20a4baa18f4253b3cbe6d97bf79d41~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_512,h_341,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kumsabaker</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>