Our Encampment Dashboard provides updates encampments in parks, how we’re managing them, and outlines City’s new encampment protocol.
Encampment Protocol & Micro Shelters
Toronto now has a new Encampment Protocol with a multi-divisional approach to respond to the complex needs of those living outdoors.
Building More Housing
One of my priorities is using under-utilized City lands for deeply affordable housing, as part of a comprehensive plan to increase supportive and affordable housing in Toronto Centre.
Rental Demolition Compensation – Closing the Gap
In 2023, over 50% of rental units approved for demolition and replacement across the city were in Toronto Centre.
Maximum Temperatures in Residential Units
A common complaint is that City bylaws are not sufficiently responsive to climate change and encourage landlords to keep the heat on unnecessarily.
Downtown East Action Plan – Refresh
Since the end of the pandemic, residents have had real concerns about the condition of our Downtown East, including public drug use, encampments, homelessness, unclean laneways and sidewalks, graffiti, broken windows, break-ins, public intoxication, used needles, and a noticeable lack of visible enforcement.
More Traffic Wardens
Spanning Downtown, the Financial District, Queens Quay, and the Jarvis corridor, gridlock can be at its most acute in our Ward, especially at intersections near the Gardiner on- and off-ramps at rush hour.
2024 Neighbourhood Town Halls
I'm proud to once again be coming back to our community for this year's Neighbourhood Town Hall series!
Toronto Centre Encampment Update
Over the course of the summer we have seen encampments pop up in parks across Toronto Centre. I wanted to provide an update in response to the concerns I have heard and the questions about what can be done to make our parks accessible to everyone.
Update as of 12:00pm, July 18, 2024
The owner is continuing to advance temporary and permanent repairs to the building. Generators have been brought on site to assist with temporary power while internal building systems are restored.
- Hot water remains off in the building.*
- Fire and life safety systems are being brought back online. Toronto Fire Services' order for the owner to maintain a fire watch remains in place.
- Common area light, including stairwells, hallways, parking garbage and exterior building lighting is currently running.
- Electrical outlets are being provided in the lobby to help charge electronic devices.
- Two out of the three elevators in the building have been brought online.
- In-suite power remains down.
*A previous version of this update indicated that the hot water had been restored. This is incorrect. Our office regrets this error.
This information remains highly subject to change. Please visit this website for future updates.
