YongeTOmorrow: Toronto's New Walkable Heartbeat

0:00It's April 17th. Welcome in. This is Canada News Today, where local news meets AI. Toronto's Young Street is set for a major upgrade with a young tomorrow project targeting the busy stretch from Queen Street to College and Carlton. The goal is to carve out more room for walkers and ease the constant gridlock while keeping traffic moving smoother. This push comes from the need to swap out a cast iron water main laid back in 1889, building right under that corridor. South of Girard Street, the road base hasn't seen a full rebuild in over 70 years, so they're bundling it all together for efficiency. Local spots like the Eaton Center, San Cofa Square, and Toronto Metropolitan University sit along this path, and the changes will reshape daily life. Here, expect sidewalks to widen dramatically, with 4 meter clearways for pedestrians on each side, plus zones for planting and street activity. One work kicked off late this year and should wrap by 2028, paving the way for construction

1:00around 2030. They'll slim the roadway to 6.6 meters with just one lane each way, and add separated bike lanes north of Girard. These tweaks shift the streets vibe toward people and bikes, turning a clogged artery into Toronto's next walkable heartbeat.