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People exploring a YZD Framework Plan exhibition.

In the News

CNN

Inside the abandoned airport being transformed into a $30 billion sustainable city

Toronto’s Downsview Airport shuttered in 2024 and will become an urban development named “YZD” – a nod to the airport’s call sign.

Northcrest Takes 43 Acres At YZD To Market As Development Moves Into Build Phase

Connect Canada CRE

Completed enabling works at YZD’s Hangar District sets stage for next phase of city building

The condo market did not fail, it revealed what needs to change

RENX

Northcrest Developments invites Torontonians to imagine life at YZD

Strategy

CRE strategies for moving projects forward in tricky climate

RENX

Free Botox, food tours and an artist in each ward: Here’s what these Torontonians would do if they were mayor

Toronto Star

Toronto’s most unusual summer festival turns this airport runway into a giant playground

Streets Of Toronto

Making Use in the Meanwhile

Novae Res Urbis

Blog

Meet the people transforming YZD from vision to destination.

Asha Deboran-Hotrum

Creating Space to Connect, Play, and Imagine at YZD

I’m no stranger to the area – I actually went to York University just down the road, where I studied theatre and psychology. That experience sparked a love for storytelling and community through the arts. I began producing my own work, collaborating with friends, musicians, and artists which all eventually led me here, to Northcrest Developments.

A Blank Canvas for Community

Natalie Kauffman