As part of the Portriat of a Region series, this study provides an overview of the physical geography of the Toronto region, including geological regions, watercourses and watersheds, environmentally significant areas, and agricultural land. The report includes a detailed study of six areas, each 2 kilometres by 2 kilometres, in different parts of the region, each developed during a different time period. These case studies show how typical road patterns, development densities, and arrangements of land uses have changed from the early 20th century to the late 1990s.

Professor Robert Wright is with the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design, University of Toronto.

A summary of the report may be downloaded from the website (see link below).  The full report is available on CD-ROM, free of charge. Shipping and handling charges may apply. Please email: publications AT neptis DOT org