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Zoning for Housing – Upcoming City Planning Consultations
In response to Toronto’s housing crisis, City Planning is working to preserve and create new options for how people live as our city grows, ages and evolves.
This month, and throughout the spring, City Planning staff will be out in communities all across the city. We’ll be engaging with the public on the many projects that address or update policy and zoning with the aim of creating a diverse range and mix of housing options to accommodate people at all stages of life, and to accommodate the needs of all household sizes and incomes.
Here is information about two upcoming zoning initiatives with public consultation opportunities that you can participate in:
Garden Suites Monitoring Program
The Garden Suites Monitoring Program is working to assess the success of the City’s Garden Suites Initiative, including the effectiveness of the policies and Zoning By-law regulations that permit garden suites in neighbourhoods across the City.
Join the Garden Suite Monitoring team as they consult on the implementation of garden suites across the City on March 25, 2025 from 6-8pm. To register: City Planning & Development Review Consultations – City of Toronto.
Have questions? Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Expanding Permissions in Neighbourhoods for Sixplexes Citywide
The City of Toronto is consulting on the next phase of housing policy changes across the city. Join the conversation and tell us what you think!
The project teams will present findings from the multiplex monitoring program and provide insight into the next phase of housing policy changes in neighbourhoods. This includes potentially increasing the number of permitted units in detached homes city-wide from the currently-permitted four units to six units.
The feedback received from this consultation will inform staff recommendations to the City of Toronto’s Planning and Housing Committee later this year.
For more information on the Multiplex Monitoring Program and Expanding Multiplex Permissions Six Units Study, visit the Multiplex Study webpage.
To find out when the engagement meetings are taking place, and to register, visit: City Planning & Development Review Consultations – City of Toronto
Help shape the next Toronto Seniors’ Strategy
Toronto’s population is aging and increasingly diverse. Seniors and older adults can help shape the next Toronto Seniors’ Strategy by sharing their experiences and providing input at in-person workshops across the city at a variety of locations over the next month. Registration is not required.
In Ward 4, Community Consultation Workshops will be held on Thursday, March 27 at Parkdale Public Library, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Find more information on the City’s Toronto Seniors’ Strategy webpage.
Ward 4
Swansea Town Hall Community Centre - Seeking New Board Members
Swansea Town Hall Community Centre is seeking enthusiastic individuals who want to help improve their community by serving on our Board of Management. Visit their website for more information or to apply online.
The application deadline is Monday, March 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM.
They are also looking for an Assistant Executive Director - for more information, visit their website HERE
Greenest City: Parkdale Seedy Sunday & Ecofair 2025 - Volunteer Call
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
We're excited to announce our upcoming Parkdale Seedy Sunday event on March 30, 2025, at the Parkdale Library! We need enthusiastic volunteers to help make the day a success. Volunteers are needed for a variety of roles, including set-up, seed packing, leading kids' activities, managing the welcome table, and tear-down at the end of the day. Whether you're passionate about gardening, enjoy working with kids, or just want to be part of a fun community event, we’d love to have you on board. Sign up today and help us make this year’s Seedy Sunday unforgettable!
What is Seedy Sunday?
Our Parkdale Seedy Sunday 2025 will be a vibrant celebration of seeds, sustainability, and community. This annual event brings together gardeners, seed savers, and green organizations to exchange, trade, and share a wide variety of seeds. Whether you're looking for native plants, pollinator-friendly varieties, or edible seeds, you'll find treasures to take home and nurture in your garden.
At Parkdale Seedy Sunday, we celebrate the critical role seeds play in food production and biodiversity. We are passionate about preserving heirloom seeds and promoting the growth of plants that support our environment. It's an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, learn from experts, and contribute to a sustainable future.
Event Highlights:
• Exchange and trade native, edible, and pollinator seeds
• Discover heirloom and rare seed varieties
• Interactive educational tables on sustainable gardening and seed-saving
• Eco-friendly product vendors showcasing green solutions
• Fun kids' activities and family-friendly entertainment
• Connect with local green organizations and community gardeners
• Hands-on workshops and activities for all ages
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this event is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your knowledge of plants and make a positive impact on your local ecosystem.
We look forward to seeing you there and sharing in the joy of gardening, seed saving, and a greener future!
Contact:
email: [email protected]
cell: 437-522-2070
Toronto Hydro Construction Notice - Glenlake Ave.
Toronto Hydro is upgrading the overhead and underground electrical cables on city-owned property near your lot. The project area includes a section Glenlake Avenue, Keele Street and Lane East Keele North Glenlake. We expect the work to begin April 2025 through August 2025.
Read the Construction Notice below for further information:
Construction Notice - Road Rehabilitation on Evans Ave
The City of Toronto is planning to rehabilitate Evans Avenue from Colbeck St to Annette St. Construction is set to take place from March 24th - Oct 2025 (timeline subject to change).
Read the Construction Notice below for further information:
Ward 4 Developments:
3459-3461 Dundas St W Development Application Submitted
The City has received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 3459-3461 Dundas St W..
A proposal has been submitted to redevelop this space into a 7-storey mixed-use building with retail on the ground floor, containing 34 residential units, 38 bike parking spaces, and 0 vehicle parking spaces.
A community meeting for this application is forthcoming but has not been set yet. Once a date is confirmed we will share that information, and how you can participate, in our weekly newsletter.
Further information on the project and what is being proposed can be found on the City's Application Information Centre website here.
138 Dowling Ave Development Application Submitted
The City has received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 138 Dowling Ave
A proposal has been submitted to redevelop this space into a 14-storey purpose-built rental building with 147 new rental units within a total gross floor area of 9 941 square metres.
Further information on the project and what is being proposed can be found on the City's Application Information Centre website here.
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