Friends,
I am happy to share that at today’s Planning and Housing Committee meeting, Committee adopted with amendments the final report for the Major Street Study. This is part of the ongoing Expanding Housing Options (EHON) initiative, which aims to bring more housing to Toronto’s low-rise neighbourhoods to meet the needs of our growing city.
The Major Street Study final report proposes to permit gentle density – townhouses (up to four storeys) and small-scale apartment buildings (up to six storeys) along the major streets in neighbourhoods across the city. A Zoning By-law Amendment is also recommended to implement these permissions as-of-right in all residential zones across Toronto, and to implement appropriate performance standards.
Major streets within our ward include:
- Dundas St. W.
- Annette St.
- Bloor St.
- Jane St.
- South Kingsway
- Runnymede Rd.
- Keele St.
- Roncesvalles Ave.
- Lansdowne Ave.
- Queen St.
- King St.
- Dufferin St.
You can also learn more about the city’s major streets here.
I believe that for our city to continue to thrive, both current and future residents will need homes that accommodate the diversity of household sizes and compositions across the city.
By expanding permissions for townhouses and small-scale apartment buildings along major streets across the city, additional housing can be developed to support those who cannot afford a detached or semi-detached home. New residents in Toronto’s neighbourhoods in turn can contribute to the stability of neighbourhoods and support local retail establishments and services.
This initiative is just one component of Toronto's 2022 - 2026 Housing Action Plan, which in addition to expanding housing options in neighbourhoods, includes other housing policies to support the development of co-op, affordable, and rental housing.
The Major Street Study final report will be considered by City Council on May 22, 2024, and I look forward to that discussion. As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to my office.
Sincerely,
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