Table of Contents Toronto Magazine, Volume 1, Issue 1. Premiere Issue HTO Park. A dynamic zone between the city and the water, HTO synthesizes the best qualities of the urbanity to the north and the islands to the south. This new downtown park represents one of the first steps in the ongoing revitalization of Toronto’s waterfront. Photo by Miles Storey © Features 36 · Starchitects Many of the most important architects on the planet are working to create a new image of Toronto. By Christopher Hume 46 · The creative city 36 64 Toronto sits on the front burner of the rise of the creative class, and the future of our growth lies in attracting creative thinking and new ideas. By Richard Florida 50 · Fashionable people Toronto is an international destination for fashion, as innovative local designers achieve recognition on a global scale. By Jeanne Beker 54 · Do cities dream? An explosion of forward thinking encourages Torontonians to dream big and add a touch of fantasy to the city’s favourite public spaces. By Chris Lumsdon 57 · The streets Toronto’s most notable streets provide a dynamic space for daily life while maintaining the individualities that define communities. 64 · After dark Toronto comes alive when the sun goes down and the curtain goes up on an adult entertainment midway. TORONTO | 2008 1