14. President: Robert E. Millward, FCIP, RPP As president and founder of R.E. Millward & Associates Ltd. , Mr. Millward oversees all projects, adding value through years of planning experience within Toronto and Internationally. From 1987 to 1996, Mr. Millward served as the Commissioner of Planning and Development for the City of Toronto.
15. While Commissioner, Mr. Millward participated in major development initiatives in Toronto that include, The SkyDome The Railway Lands Air Canada Centre The Harbourfront BCE Place Expansion of the Convention Centre The Trade Centre at the CNE Woodbine Racetrack redevelopment Robert Millward graduated from New York University with a Masters in Urban Planning and a B.A from the University of Rochester, New York. He is a Registered Professional Planner, a member of the Ontario Provincial Planning Institute, and a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Planners.
20. 4 Key Projects: Coordinated Street Furniture Program: Advisiedmunicipalities on developing coordinated street furniture programs. R.E. Millward& Associates were the Project Director for Coordinated Street Furniture Programs in York Region, the City of Ottawa and the Greater Amman Municipality in Jordan. In 2005, R.E. Millward & Associates was retained by the City of Toronto to act as Project Director for a Coordinated Street Furniture Program. Union Station Master Plan: R.E. Millward & Associates served as Project Director for the Peer Review of Union Station’s Master Plan. Filmport Toronto Studios: R.E. Millward & Associates helped devise the strategy that has produced Filmport, a major film studio in Toronto’s Don Lands Development. Mr. Millward was responsible for providing expert advice on managing the City of Toronto approval process, developing the RFP, negotiating with City staff, and securing due diligence. Concrete Campus: R.E. Millward & Associates was Project Manager/Chief Planner for the rezoning process of four aggregate companies wanting to locate along the ship channel in Toronto’s Port Lands.
26. According to the OP zoning bylaw for address 2388-2390 Lake Shore Blvd. W & 13 Superior Ave, The City of Toronto has the site specific Zoning By-law 971-2003 which permits a 7-storey Seniors’ Home Residence. Furthermore, there is a heritage landmark on the site.
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28. Currently exists on the Site: Vacant commercial building on Lake Shore Blvd. Vacant Police/Fire Hall building on Superiors Ave. (Designated as a Heritage Site)
44. It is not only bringing people to the Mimico, but rather creating an innovative sustainable region which will ultimately be a desirable place to live.
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48. Challenges & Issues: Heritage site on Superior Avenue. Developer vs. The City Public Consultation (Aging population) The Design of the Building (from 10 to 8 storeys)
49. My Placement ExperienceResearch Municipal Documents (polices, zoning, applications etc.) Input data on various updates on Current Projects in the GTA (Waterfront Revitalization Development)Attended council meeting, public meeting, Ontario Municipal Board hearings and various meeting with developers/consulates Fieldwork study various on specified sites
50. What I’ve Learned? Public vs. Private Sector The development process in Toronto Zoning By-Laws & various Policies/Studies initiatives from both the public & private sectors Municipal/Provincial Documents (Places to Grow, Planning Act, Official Plan etc.) Design/Sustainability principles and guidelines for smart growth and creating a higher quality of life for neighbourhoods. My Placement Experience
51. Likes: Involved Interesting Friendly Understanding Dislikes: Sometimes they forgot that I’m only the Intern coming in once a week. Long hours starring in front of a computer. My Placement Experience
54. Made is clear that Urban Planning is a key interdisciplinary that plays a major role in politics, economics and overall social functionality.My Placement Experience
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