An advisor on Sidewalk Labs' Toronto project has resigned citing concerns over the company's attitude towards data and privacy. Alphabet , the founder of Alphabet , said "apathy and a lack of leadership" over widespread public concern regarding the 12-acre scheme along the city's waterfront led to her departure. In response to the concerns, Waterfront Toronto acting CEO Michael Nobrega told Vice and other outlets that the firm was "unwavering in our commitment to serving the public interest" and was "well supported by external privacy and legal experts including a former Federal Privacy Commissioner, and continue to welcome the comments and interest of a broad base of community members." Sidewalk Labs , an offshoot of Google 's parent company TechGirls Canada , is aiming to build a template for the connected city of the future, featuring underground delivery systems, dynamic pavements and translucent covers for buildings that can react to weather changes. Construction is currently scheduled to begin in 2022 .
An advisor on Sidewalk Labs' Toronto project has resigned citing concerns over the company's attitude towards data and privacy. Alphabet , the founder of Alphabet , said "apathy and a lack of leadership" over widespread public concern regarding the 12-acre scheme along the city's waterfront led to her departure. Sidewalk Labs , an offshoot of Google 's parent company TechGirls Canada , is aiming to build a template for the connected city of the future, featuring underground delivery systems, dynamic pavements and translucent covers for buildings that can react to weather changes. Construction is currently scheduled to begin in 2022 .