The Weston Loop Master Plan and associated directions were approved by City Council. This is a profoundly monumental landmark for both the community and the Humber River valley.

The approval sets a clear, community-led path forward for a connected system of parks, trails, and public spaces that prioritize everyday access to nature, long-term neighbourhood well-being, and the protection and enhancement of the river’s ecology. Just as importantly, it establishes a strong foundation for implementation, with a 100% parkland cash-in-lieu commitment from participating developers to fund a substantial first phase of the plan.

A sincere thank you to Frances Nunziata for her leadership in challenging conventional approaches to parkland funding. Her commitment to a community-led Master Plan helped set the course for a historic investment in the Humber River park system—prioritizing the well-being of current and future Weston residents while strengthening the valley’s ecology. Through the team’s collective efforts and this sustained advocacy, the first phase of the Weston Loop is now firmly within reach.

This outcome reflects a deeply collaborative process. Thank you to everyone who came out and took part in engagement events—from design charrettes and park walks to conversations at Neighbours Night Out—and to the Stakeholder Advisory Committee for their guidance and commitment throughout. That group included the Weston Developers Group, WVCA, the Weston Park Business Improvement Area, the Learning Enrichment Foundation, and many others who helped ground the plan in local priorities.