12.03.2025
SLA shortlisted to reimagine the Runway at YZD
We are super excited to share that we have been shortlisted for The Runway at YZD Design Competition in Downsview, Toronto – along with a strong field consisting of CCxA, Field Operations, MVVA, and Sasaki selected amongst 47 international applicants.
The Runway at YZD presents a rare opportunity to transform the 2.1 km former Downsview Runway into a defining, iconic public space at the heart of Toronto’s evolving urban landscape and the signature feature of the 370-acres YZD development.
“The Runway must become an extraordinary centrepiece for the YZD, a magnet for the region, and a bold statement to the world. By turning its transportation infrastructure into social infrastructure, we can transform The Runway into a whole new form of public space encompassing all the social, ecological, historical, creative, and deeply human experiences and values of the YZD”
— Rasmus Astrup, Design Principal & Partner
We are honoured to continue our work with Downsview since winning the international framework competition as Lead Landscape Architects in 2019.
We cannot wait to explore this transformative project together with client Northcrest and our amazing team: Gehl, PCA-Stream, Trophic Design, AKT II, AOA, Art+Public, HR&A, and Level Playing Field.
Read more about The Runway at YZD competition here.
27.08.2025
SLA wins competition for new landmark park in Copenhagen
For the first time in a generation, the City of Copenhagen will create an entirely new, large-scale urban park. Team SLA has won the design competition to deliver this landmark project over the next many years.
05.08.2025
Diana Cruz new Head of the Norwegian Market at SLA
SLA strengthens its Norwegian operations with the appointment of Diana Cruz as the new Head of the Norwegian Market.
24.06.2025
Development plan for Odense Inner Harbor politically approved
We are very happy to share that Team SLA/Vandkunsten’s district development plan for Odense Inner Harbor – set to become Denmark’s lushest harbor – has been approved by the City of Odense.