| Founded | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Closed | 2020 |
| Country | Canada |
| Sector | Proptech |
| Collapse type | Silent Shutdown |
| Founder | Dan Doctoroff |
Sidewalk Labs Toronto
"Google's $50M smart city dream died on data privacy and democratic distrust."
Quiet closure with no public announcement
Key Events Timeline
Alphabet's urban innovation studio abandoned its Quayside smart city project in Toronto in May 2020 after five years and $50M+ in planning costs.
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