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Contribution: Natural Infrastructure Fund

Estonian Arts Centre | Estonian Arts Centre

$1,000,000.00

KESKUS International Estonian Centre Green Roof

FY 2024-25 · 2025-03-19

Summary
This project will use natural and hybrid infrastructure for the conversion of hardscape and urban heat island parking lot in the form of a rooftop garden by constructing a rooftop garden and balcony areas of approximately 8250 square feet, a green roof and the attendant irrigation, support, soil media and stormwater management systems, planting trees and plantings that are native to both Southern Ontario and Estonia with focus on biodiversity, greenery, apiary, pollinating gardens, bird habitat, and supporting it’s accessibility by installing design elements such as walkways, signage, benches, garbage bins and lighting.
Program
Natural Infrastructure FundNatural Infrastructure Fund (linked with high confidence)
Location
Toronto, City of | Toronto, Ville de, Ontario, Canada
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Additional Information
Multi-year award for fiscal years 2024-25 to 2028-29.
Additional Information (French)
Contribution pluriannuelle pour les exercices financiers 2024-25 à 2028-29.
Agreement End Date
2029-03-31
Agreement Start Date
2025-03-19
Agreement Title
KESKUS International Estonian Centre Green Roof
Agreement Title (French)
Toit vert du KESKUS International Estonian Centre
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$1,000,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This project will use natural and hybrid infrastructure for the conversion of hardscape and urban heat island parking lot in the form of a rooftop garden by constructing a rooftop garden and balcony areas of approximately 8250 square feet, a green roof and the attendant irrigation, support, soil media and stormwater management systems, planting trees and plantings that are native to both Southern Ontario and Estonia with focus on biodiversity, greenery, apiary, pollinating gardens, bird habitat, and supporting it’s accessibility by installing design elements such as walkways, signage, benches, garbage bins and lighting.
Description (French)
Ce projet utilisera des infrastructures naturelles et hybrides pour la conversion d'un parking en îlot de chaleur urbain sous forme de jardin sur le toit en construisant un jardin sur le toit et des zones de balcon d'environ 8250 pieds carrés, un toit vert et les systèmes d'irrigation, de support, de substrat et de gestion des eaux pluviales associés, en plantant des arbres et des plantations indigènes du sud de l'Ontario et de l'Estonie, en mettant l'accent sur la biodiversité, la verdure, l'apiculture, les jardins pollinisateurs, l'habitat des oiseaux et en soutenant son accessibilité en installant des éléments de conception tels que des allées, des panneaux, des bancs, des poubelles et des éclairages.
Organization Code
infc
Organization
Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities | Ministère du Logement, de l’Infrastructure et des Collectivités
Program Name
Natural Infrastructure Fund
Program Name (French)
Fonds d'infrastructure naturelle
Recipient City
Toronto, City of | Toronto, Ville de
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Estonian Arts Centre | Estonian Arts Centre
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Reference Number
278-2024-2025-Q4-00030