TRACK 2, DAY 2
Leveraging Advanced Survey Technologies in Urban Watercourse Restoration: LiDAR and Photogrammetry Applications from EA to Post-Construction
Thursday, March 27, 2025 | 1:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. | Hall F
ABSTRACT
The Stormwater Management Infrastructure unit at the City of Toronto’s Engineering and Construction Services is implementing the use of advanced technologies to enhance project outcomes in urban watercourse restoration.
This presentation will focus on integrating new survey methods, particularly LiDAR and photogrammetry, to improve data accuracy, streamline workflows, and bolster decision-making across project stages – from Environmental Assessment (EA) studies through design, construction, and post-construction monitoring.
With increasing urbanization and the growing impacts of climate change, stormwater management has become critical to protecting municipal infrastructure. Traditional survey methods often limit data detail and increase project timelines, especially in challenging environments. LiDAR and photogrammetry, however, provide high-resolution, three-dimensional data that offer a comprehensive view of project sites.
These technologies allow the team to collect large datasets efficiently and with minimal field disruption, contributing to more precise environmental assessments, enhanced design accuracy, and informed decision-making during construction and post-construction phases.
By implementing these advanced survey technologies, the Stormwater Management Infrastructure unit has enhanced project efficiency, reduced costs, and minimized environmental impacts.
This presentation will showcase case studies highlighting these benefits and offer insights on practical applications and future advancements.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Jennifer Kim, City of Toronto
Jennifer Kim, M.Sc., is an experienced Project Manager with the City of Toronto’s Stormwater Management Infrastructure unit, where she leads multidisciplinary teams in planning, designing, and implementing watercourse restoration projects.
With over a decade of professional experience in fluvial geomorphology, environmental consulting, and municipal project management, Jennifer’s work focuses on protecting urban infrastructure from the risks associated with fluvial erosion, flooding, and environmental degradation.
Her expertise spans a diverse range of projects, from large-scale Environmental Assessments (EA) to detailed design and construction of state-of-good-repair initiatives.