The Toronto waterfront is in the middle of a whirlwind of change right now.

Fromnew parksand anextended boardwalktorevamped underpassconnections andtrails, the Port Lands are becoming more of a focal point as the city finally taps into the waterfront'spotentialfor tourists and locals alike.

A new island steps from downtown Toronto? Yes! And we’re building it now. Watch this video to learn more:https://t.co/DiPKRZrG0F#PortLands2024#Torontopic.twitter.com/lDZmGsEB4U

— Waterfront Toronto (@WaterfrontTO)October 23, 2019

The latest of these renovations is a massive$1.25-billion projectundertaken by Waterfront Toronto, whichreleased a videotoday with further details about the construction it started last year, including the impetus behind its plans to create abrand new islanddowntown and reroute the Don River.

Thr earthworks here will create a naturalized river valley, and turn this area into “Villiers Island.”pic.twitter.com/AQJ3vVHBzD

— Alex Bozikovic (@alexbozikovic)October 4, 2019

The video challenges the common notion that the area is "mostly industrial space" by explaining the changes it has planned for the harbourfront up to 2024.

These include the addition of 25 hectares of public park space and the design of a new path for the Don River to prevent storm flooding — a path that will snake around the newVilliers Island, a mixed-use green space holding the city's biggest playground.

一个新的顿河始于…fluvia路线l geomorphology. Want to learn more? Watch the full video here:https://t.co/DiPKRZrG0F#PortLands2024#Torontopic.twitter.com/Ngloeh25Pq

— Waterfront Toronto (@WaterfrontTO)October 23, 2019

WaterfrontTO also promises more options for living and working in the area by 2024, including mixed housing options on Villiers Island. The island community is also slated to be climate-positive, going beyond zero carbon emissions and utilizing renewable energy.

With constructionalready underway, Torontonians can get excited about a whole new neighbourhood to enjoy in the next few years.