| Where: | Mode of Transport: | Type of intervention: |
| Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Shuttle Service, Cycling, Electric Vehicles | Best Workplaces for Commuters, Best Sites for Commuters |
The Opportunity
Parkway Place is a mixed-use office building located in North York neighboring Fairview Mall. Parkway Place is redefining their workplace commuting and commitment to environmental sustainability with the Best Workplaces for Commuters Program and has received the Best Sites for Commuters designation. This recognition not only showcases Parkway Place’s dedication to creating a seamless and sustainable commuting experience but also highlights the transformative opportunity seized and the impactful results achieved.
The Results
Parkway Place recognized an opportunity to shape the future of workplace commuting through the BWC Program. Parkway Place sees this designation as a strategic move to improve the commuting experience for its occupants, and thereby impacting occupant commute time, money spent, job satisfaction and overall wellbeing. Parkway Place offers several commuter benefits and support initiatives, including:
- Secure bicycle parking, lockers, racks, or cages;
- Electric vehicle charging stations;
- Member of a Transportation Management Association (TMA);
- First mile and last mile connection.
Parkway Place, owned by Avenu Properties Corp. and managed by Jones Lang LaSalle Real Estate Services, Inc. (JLL) highlights substantial progress in key areas, including carbon emissions, green buildings, and climate resilience in their 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. This commitment resonates in the workplace, creating an environment that prioritizes sustainability. JLL’s global goal of reducing absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 95% by 2040, with a 51% reduction by 2030, sets the stage for Parkway Place’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact. As part of a larger initiative, Parkway Place aligns its commuting strategies with JLL’s global sustainability goals.
“Parkway Place being named a Best Site for Commuters affirms our decision to roll out a comprehensive commuter benefits program. Best Workplaces for Commuters provides us with the tools we need to be nimble and responsive to our commuters’ changing needs while saving everyone time and money”
“We are extremely proud of our benefits program, and we feel it gives us a competitive edge when attracting and retaining tenants, many of whom value reduced parking demand and the opportunity to provide their employees with greener mobility options.”
Sami Shihata, General Manager, JLL Real Estate Services, Inc
Parkway Place and JLL’s attainment of the Best Sites for Commuters designation marks a pivotal moment in shaping the future of workplace commuting. From aligning with global carbon reduction goals to implementing strategic initiatives and achieving measurable results, Parkway Place is a leader in sustainable workplaces.
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Parkway Place Initiatives to Support Sustainable Commuting | ||
| 95% reduction in scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2040 | Tenant shuttle bus service from Parkway Place to Don Mills Subway Station | Member of a Transportation Management Association (TMA) |
