I take great pride in the strides we have made here in Ward 13 to connect encampment residents to housing, particularly with the successful resolution of the Allan Gardens encampment last October. To date, Allan Gardens remains free of any new encampments. Our dedicated City staff have displayed remarkable persistence and resolve, and for that, I thank them.
Toronto Centre Encampment Update November 2024
On Friday, October 18, City staff cleared the remaining encampments from Allan Gardens after nearly two years of outreach and relationship building. Over that time, 98 people were permanently housed and a further 433 people were connected to indoor shelter accommodation. This is a huge milestone and I am proud of the humanitarian approach we took to get here, but the work does not end with Allan Gardens. Encampments remain across the ward, most notably in Moss Park, St. James Park and Trinity Square Park.
Allan Gardens Update - October 2024
The encampment at Allan Gardens has remained one of the most difficult files to navigate since I took office here in Toronto Centre. It has been a long and arduous journey but I am glad to say as of today, that every occupant has been offered housing or indoor accommodations and that the encampment is being cleared.
Allan Gardens Encampment - August 2024 Update
We have come a long way since the summer of 2023 when Allan Gardens was the largest encampment in the city.
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.
Allan Gardens June 2024 Update
With summer upon us, there has been a resurgence of encampments across the City. Allan Gardens is no exception. Despite falling to a low of three encampments earlier this spring, we continue to see the number of encampments fluctuate in response to the availability of shelter beds.
Allan Gardens March Encampment Update
As spring arrives, it's impossible not to reflect back a year to the escalating situation at Allan Gardens. Remembering the challenges, but also the resilience of our community, allows us to move forward with hope and determination.
Allan Gardens Encampment February Update
It has been just under a year since I brought together the department heads of various city divisions responsible for managing encampments for the first-ever Allan Gardens Task Force meeting.
