Building Better. For Everyone.

IMPACT

From scholarships and local hiring to Indigenous Partnerships and environmental stewardship, this is how real impact is taking shape – measured in people reached, communities strengthened, and a site evolving with care.

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Climate Readiness

YZD carries dual responsibilities: to advance climate action in the development industry and to anticipate the environmental realities of future generations.

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City Nature

YZD is reimagining the relationship between nature and city-building, creating a destination where parks, public spaces, and natural systems are woven throughout the site to support health, resilience, and everyday life.

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Urban Mobility

Transportation should be designed to put people first, addressing the ways cities have long overlooked the very individuals they're built to serve. At YZD, that means making walking, rolling, cycling, and transit easy, safe and connected.

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Inclusive Prosperity

YZD seeks to create a more inclusive future by expanding access to opportunity, helping more people participate in and benefit from the growth, investment, and community-building taking place across the site.

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Quality of Place

By celebrating our rich history, integrating arts and culture, and prioritizing well-being, we aim to create beautiful spaces that people can connect to and take meaning from.

Climate Readiness

YZD carries dual responsibilities: to advance climate action in the development industry and to anticipate the environmental realities of future generations.

City Nature

Urban Mobility

Inclusive Prosperity

Quality of Place

By celebrating our rich history, integrating arts and culture, and prioritizing well-being, we aim to create beautiful spaces that people can connect to and take meaning from.

Our Impact, Quantified

The progress from 2020 to 2025 can be measured in the people reached, partners engaged, and early environmental gains that are already shaping YZD. This momentum is visible even before construction begins.

Participants reached directly through engagement workshops and sessions

45K

Invested in local initiatives through sponsorships and donations

~$1M

Touchpoints with Indigenous Partners, communities, and organizations

250+

Artists, performers, and cultural organizations supported

80+

Post-secondary students engaged from five different institutions through curriculum-tied tours, guest lectures, and major projects

750

Local students provided with scholarships

35+

Supported local, equity-deserving, and Indigenous businesses through the purchase of goods and services

$700K

Invested to grow local capacity, expand social procurement opportunities, and develop the supporting tools that underpin our Community Benefits Plan

$350K

A man stands outdoors, holding a bicycle with a focused expression on his face. — EARTH DAY AT YZD

Photo of people outdoors at the YZD centre — PLAY ON THE RUNWAY

Photo of crowd gathered at nighttime for outdoor event — FRED AGAIN AT YZD

Photo of a women working on her art piece — HANGAR JAM

Responsible Development in Action

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Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan

Grounded in the teaching of "doing things in a good way," the plan builds on years of collaboration with the Rights Holding First Nation and urban Indigenous communities, formalizing shared commitments moving forward.

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Community Engagement & Benefits

Opportunity is growing at YZD through local hiring, youth pathways, cultural programming, and small-business support – strengthening the communities around it.

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Environmental Responsibility

Sustainability is embedded in both the daily operations and long-term planning –from energy and materials to pollinator health, water systems, and green infrastructure.

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Governance

As YZD is built over decades, governance frameworks help support transparency, accountability, and long-term stewardship as the project evolves.

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Investing in the Next Generation

Education is at the heart of what it means to build a community, not just a neighbourhood. Through three dedicated programs, the YZD Scholarship Fund is opening doors for local students – creating pathways into post-secondary education, trades, and the industries that will shape this city's future.

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