Improving Community Consultation in the Development Review Process

The City is hosting a series of a series of In-Person Open Houses across the city to provide feedback on City Planning's development review-related community consultation practices.

Community consultation plays a critical role in supporting City Planning's work program. Ongoing changes to the City's development review process, including significantly reduced decision-making and approval timelines under Bill 109, have highlighted the need to undertake focused consultation on City Planning's development review-related community consultation practices. These changes will support constructive dialogue between planners, the public and other stakeholders to improve relationships, trust, and meaningful collaboration.

More information about the City's proposal to improve community consultation in the development review process is available on the City's website. 

Open Houses are being held on the following dates:

• March 5, 6:00pm to 8:00pm: North York Memorial Community Hall (5110 Yonge Street)
• March 12, 6:00pm to 8:00pm: Metro Hall, Rooms 308/309 (55 John Street)
• March 20, 6:00pm to 8:00pm: Etobicoke Civic Centre, Meeting Rooms 1, 2 and 3 (399 The West Mall)
• March 26, 6:00pm to 8:00pm: Scarborough Civic Centre, Central Rotunda (150 Borough Drive)

Information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

Our public meeting locations are wheelchair/mobility device accessible.

Other reasonable accommodation or assistive services for persons with disabilities may be provided with adequate notice. Please contact Kathryn Moore (416-395-7176 / [email protected]), with your request. The City of Toronto is committed to taking the necessary steps to insure compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. 2005.

68 Wellesley Street East Community Consultation

The City has received development application at 68 Wellesley Street East. The proposed development is a 28-Storey mixed-use development consisting of commercial uses within the existing building at 68 Wellesley Street East and a residential tower above.

Drawings and submission materials provided by the applicant in support of the proposal can be accessed at www.toronto.ca/68wellesleyste

 

Join Online:

To register for the event, please visit the City Planning Consultations Webpage at http://www.toronto.ca/CPconsultations and find 68 Wellesley St E. Select "Register" to enter your information and receive the meeting link. You can also use this link.

Note: Please register for the meeting in advance of the start time.

For more information about how to join the meeting and how to participate visit www.toronto.ca/HowToEngageOnline.

 

Join by Phone:

If you are joining by phone, there will be limited functionality.

To join the meeting: On March 5, from 6:30 – 8 p.m., call 416-915-6530 and, when prompted, enter 2634 359 8880 as the Meeting ID Number, and if prompted for a password, please enter 57522257.

During the meeting: To ask a question by phone, press *3 to raise/ lower your hand.

 

If you are unable to participate in the meeting you can contact the City Planning Staff or the Councillor’s Office with your comments and questions using the contact information provided below:

Jeremy Humphrey, Senior Planner 
City Planning Division 
[email protected] 
416-392-1729 

Edward LaRusic, Manager, Development and Major Capital Projects
City Councillor Chris Moise
[email protected]
416-392-7903

Notice to correspondents

Information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. Based on the expert advice of our Medical Officer of Health to practice physical distancing to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of Toronto residents and our staff, this meeting will be Online and phone-in only. The City of Toronto is committed to taking the necessary steps to ensure compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

Regent Park Community Update - A Look Back and Ahead

Friends and family!

Please join me at the Regent Park Community Update Meeting on Thursday, February 29 as we reflect on the progress made in the revitalization of Regent Park. It’s an opportunity to celebrate all that has been achieved since the beginning of this project.

 

What: Regent Park Community Update Meeting

Where: Regent Park Community Centre - 402 Shuter Street, Banquet Hall

When: Thursday, February 29, 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Toronto Community Housing will be on hand to provide updates on ongoing development across all phases of the Regent Park revitalization and to discuss opportunities and programs to support the community.

 

You will also have the chance to connect with key stakeholders, including Tridel Group, and Daniels Corporation, and other community organizations and city agencies. I am looking forward to seeing you all there.

Toronto Centre New Year Levee

https://torcen.link/newyearslevee

Henry Box Brown Lane & North Star Way Unveiling

In honour of Black History Month, a newly designated North-South laneway running parallel to Bright Street and St. Paul Street will be officially named Henry Box Brown Lane. Additionally, a horizontal laneway intersecting Henry Box Brown Lane will be officially named North Star Way. 

Henry Brown, an enslaved man from Louisa County, Virginia, lived from 1815 to 1897. In 1849, he courageously escaped the chains of southern slavery by nailing himself into a shipping crate, ultimately finding safety in Philadelphia. From there, he made his way to Toronto, Ontario, to share his remarkable story.

Following his emancipation in Toronto, Brown dedicated himself to educating people about the injustices of slavery. His autobiography and the accounts of those who knew him served as powerful tools in achieving this mission. While in Canada, Henry Brown supported himself as a magician and performer. In 1887, "The Brown Family" participated in a benefit concert at St. Lawrence Hall, contributing to the community while residing on Bright Street in Corktown. The unveiling of Henry Box Brown Lane is scheduled for February at noon, marking the commencement of Black History Month in 2024.

Adjacent to Henry Box Brown Lane, on its North side, a horizontal laneway will be named North Star Way, symbolizing the connection to the Underground Railroad and the ongoing struggle for black emancipation.

The North Star, often referred to as Polaris, served as a guiding light for navigation, aiding travellers in determining direction. Known as the "Going Home Star," this celestial marker played a crucial role during the Civil War and holds significance in various stories and publications. Additionally, the North Star and its symbol carry cultural importance for both indigenous and non-indigenous communities across Canada. To the First Nations Cree people, the North Star signifies "The one that never moves," embodying the resilience of Indigenous community spirit. The unveiling of North Star Way is anticipated to take place on February 1st at 12:00 PM along with the unveiling of Henry Box Brown Lane, in celebration and recognition of the first day of Black History Month in 2024.

2-12 Cawthra Square Community Consultation, January 18, 2024

The City has received an application for 2-12 Cawthra Square to amend the Zoning By-Law to permit a 45-storey residential building with a total of 488 dwelling units.

On January 18, 2024, the City is holding an in-person Community Consultation meeting where you can learn more about this application, ask questions and share your comments. Registration is not required to attend.

Date: Thursday January 18, 2024
Time: 6:30p.m. to 8:30p.m.
Place: The 519 (519 Church Street), room 200

Submission materials can also be viewed on the Application Information Portal.

For more information about this application, please contact:

Derek Waltho, Planner, City Planning Division
[email protected]

For inquiries to my office, please contact:

Edward LaRusic, Manager, Development and Major Capital Projects
Councillor Chris Moise, Ward 13
[email protected]

Information sent to City Planning will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

The City of Toronto is committed to taking the necessary steps to ensure compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in a City event, please let the organizing staff know as soon as possible to ensure they can work with you to determine a suitable accommodation.

2024 Budget Townhall

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City of Toronto - Budget Consultation (virtual)

The City’s budget is about working together to build a safe, caring and affordable city where everyone belongs. Your feedback is an important part of the process.

From November 1 to 30, Toronto residents are invited to share their ideas about the City’s 2024 Budget and Toronto’s future in virtual and in-person consultations and through an online survey available on the 2024 BudgetTO webpage.

 

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City of Toronto - Budget Consultation (virtual)

The City’s budget is about working together to build a safe, caring and affordable city where everyone belongs. Your feedback is an important part of the process.

From November 1 to 30, Toronto residents are invited to share their ideas about the City’s 2024 Budget and Toronto’s future in virtual and in-person consultations and through an online survey available on the 2024 BudgetTO webpage.

 

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City of Toronto - Budget Consultation (In-Person)

The City’s budget is about working together to build a safe, caring and affordable city where everyone belongs. Your feedback is an important part of the process.

From November 1 to 30, Toronto residents are invited to share their ideas about the City’s 2024 Budget and Toronto’s future in virtual and in-person consultations and through an online survey available on the 2024 BudgetTO webpage.

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