The Quayside project is meant to provide a model for the connected city of the future, with amenities ranging from underground delivery systems to dynamic pavement to translucent covers for buildings that can react to the weather as a sort of "raincoat." An advisor on Sidewalk Labs ' Toronto project has resigned citing concerns over the city 's attitude towards data and technology . Saadia Ali , the founder of TechGirls Canada , said " frustration 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 affiliate of Google 's parent company Alphabet , 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 expected to begin in 2020 .
An advisor on Sidewalk Labs ' Toronto project has resigned citing concerns over the city 's attitude towards data and technology . Saadia Ali , the founder of TechGirls Canada , said " frustration 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 affiliate of Google 's parent company Alphabet , 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 expected to begin in 2020 .