Over the past 12 months, we have focused on completing a variety of assessments, studies and reviews to ensure we develop a concept design that responds to community feedback and explores a number of challenging design constraints. To date, we’ve completed:

• Tempe Park Forest Inventory – Documenting tree health and identifying the least impactful path through the park.
• FireSmart Planning – Developing a forest management plan to address fire safety issues in Tempe Park.
• Highway Noise Assessment – Measuring current noise levels and investigating options in Tempe Park to help design a path that avoids increased noise levels for residents.
• Structural Studies – Understanding the condition and repair needs of various structures between Tempe Park and Lynn Valley Road.
• Drainage Review – Developing a detailed plan to improve drainage flows and capacity throughout the study area.
• Neighbourhood Traffic Assessment – Examining how the greenway will affect traffic patterns and identifying ways to reduce speeding and neighbourhood shortcutting.
• Highway Analysis – Working with our provincial partners to analyse the Lonsdale intersection and confirm a safe multi-modal design. This work continues and a design solution has not yet been confirmed.

What’s Next?
We plan to reconnect with the community in winter 2023/2024 to share a full concept design for the Upper Levels Greenway and gather community input and ideas. Thank you for your patience while we completed the necessary background work to advance the project and bring forward a design that reflects careful consideration.