City Wide Updates
2025 Budget Consultations
As the 2025 budget process begins, Mayor Olivia Chow is once again launching public consultations. Share what matters to you in our online survey (available in 12 languages) and at one of six in-person and virtual meetings until October 31. Together, we can build a safe, caring and affordable City where everyone belongs.
Learn more at toronto.ca/Budget.
City of Toronto to launch new, modernized system for recreation and cultural program registration and facility bookings
The City of Toronto will launch a new registration and booking system in November for residents to register for recreation and cultural programs and view and book the City's recreation, parks and museum rental spaces that include indoor ice rinks, cultural centres, fire pits, sports fields and stadiums.
The new system will offer a more modern and mobile responsive experience for residents and community organizations to access programs and spaces.
What residents can do to prepare for the switch: Create a new account
Starting in November, residents will be asked to create a new account. The City will support residents through this process with information sessions, quick reference guides and other learning materials – including in-person and virtual information sessions. Residents will need to create their new accounts before winter recreation registration in December.
Throughout October, existing clients should log in to the City’s eFun webpage (https://efun.toronto.ca) the City’s current registration system, to download or print any information they need, such as past receipts for tax purposes, before Thursday, October 31.
Information Sessions: Learn about the new system
Starting Tuesday, October 15, the City will host information sessions where residents can learn about the new system, see a demonstration of the new platform and talk with staff about supports for the transition to the new system. Sessions will be held on the following dates:
- Tuesday, October 15, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., North York Civic Centre Council Chambers - 5100 Yonge St., North York
- Thursday, October 17, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Etobicoke Olympium Olympic Lounge - 590 Rathburn Rd., Etobicoke
- Monday, October 21, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Metro Hall Rotunda - 55 John St.
- Tuesday, October 22, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Scarborough Civic Centre Council Chambers - 150 Borough Dr., Scarborough
Virtual information sessions will also be available at a later time. Anyone planning to participate in a recreation or cultural program, book space or get a membership is encouraged to learn more by visiting the City’s webpage: www.toronto.ca/OnlineReg
October is Circular Economy Month ♻️
October is Circular Economy Month, which aims to educate Canadians on the benefits of establishing a circular economy. A circular economy is a way of designing, producing and consuming resources that reduces waste and makes the most of what we have. October 21 to 27 is also Waste Reduction Week. There are free in-person events and workshops across Toronto that highlight ways to reduce waste and move towards a circular economy. Find all events and more information on the City’s Circular Economy Month webpage.
Affordable homes lottery at 223 Redpath Ave. 🏠
The City of Toronto has secured 90 affordable housing units in a private development at 223 Redpath Ave. Renters in Toronto who meet eligibility criteria, including income threshold, can apply to be randomly selected for an affordable unit. The deadline to apply is Sunday, November 17. Learn more and apply at https://www.223redpathaffordablerental.com/
Ward 4 Updates
Bloor West Village Ave Study Public Meeting
The City Planning Division has undertaken an Avenue Study for the properties fronting on Bloor Street West between Keele Street and the Humber River. The Avenue Study involves the analysis of existing buildings, zoning by-laws, land uses, parks, open spaces, transportation and servicing infrastructure, community services and other aspects related to the redevelopment of this corridor which is identified in the City's Official Plan to accommodate population growth.
The Avenue Study developed recommendations to implement the policy framework, which includes suggested area-specific planning tools and policies and area-specific urban design guidelines.
The City is holding an Open House to share a draft policy framework to implement the Avenue Study for community members and gather feedback. The draft policy framework is informed by the Avenue Study and updated Provincial and City-wide policy direction.
At this meeting, Councillor Perks and City Staff will be in attendance to help you learn more about the policy framework, ask questions and share feedback about existing conditions, opportunities, and ideas you’d like to see considered in the policy framework to be presented to City Council for adoption no earlier than December 2024.
Date: October 15, 2024
Time: 7:00-8:30pm
Place: Runnymede United Church – Memorial Hall 423 Runnymede Road
For more information, please also visit the Bloor West Village Avenue Study website: www.toronto.ca/bwv-avenuestudy
A separate Heritage Conservation District (HCD) study, led by City Planning's Heritage Planning, Policy and Research Unit and a consultant team for this portion of Bloor Street West. Further details regarding the scope and timing of the HCD Study can be obtained from Pourya Nazemi, Senior Heritage Planner at 416-338-5702 or [email protected]. For more information regarding the HCD Study, please visit the Bloor West Village HCD Study website: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/planning-studies-initiatives/bloor-street-west-heritage-conservation-district-study/
Should you be interested in receiving additional information regarding the Bloor West Village Avenue Study, kindly contact the study co-lead team of Melanie Schneider, Senior Planner at (416) 397-7569 or [email protected], Nathan Bortolin, Urban Designer at (416) 392-5072 or [email protected], or our office at (416) 392-7919 or [email protected].
Traffic Control Signals Approved at Queen and Fuller
A report recommending the installation of traffic control signals at the Queen Street West and Fuller Avenue intersection was approved at City Council this week.
Transportation Services reviewed the need for traffic control signals at Queen Street West and Fuller Avenue. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services requested approval to install traffic control signals at this intersection. The installation is recommended based on vulnerable pedestrian crossing activity in the vicinity. Traffic control signals will enhance safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists using this intersection.
During the investigation, Transportation Services discovered a discrepancy between the by-lawed parking regulations and the posted signage on both sides of Queen Street West, between Macdonell Avenue and Callender Street, as well as Beaty Avenue and Jameson Avenue and made recommendations to rectify those inconsistencies.
Transportation staff advised that the design of the traffic control signals will take place this year and anticipate the construction to commence in Q2 2025.
The link to the report can be found here: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2024.TE16.40
Developments
3296-3316 Dundas St W
The owners of 3296-3316 Dundas St W are holding a community pop-up on their property at 3296 Dundas St W on October 16th from 4pm-6:30pm to introduce themselves and share information on their proposal to redevelop 3296-3322 Dundas Street West with the community.
Their proposal is to redevelop the property into a 10-storey mixed-use residential building with retail space on the ground floor.
This application is at the very earliest stages of this process. City Planning staff will conduct a full review of this application once it has been submitted in a complete form, after which there will be a formal community consultation meeting to walk the neighbourhood through the application and gather feedback.
For more information on this application and to find out what date the meeting will be held on once it is set, make sure you are subscribed to our weekly newsletter.
*NEW MEETING DATE* 138 Dowling Ave Pre-Application Community Meeting
It has come to our attention that there was a clerical error in the notice delivered to local residents' homes which listed the incorrect timing of the October 8th pre-application meeting for 138 Dowling Ave. This resulted in a number of residents missing the meeting. At our request, the applicant will hold another meeting for those interested. Details below.
Date: Tuesday, November 19 2024 at 6:00pm
Location: Virtual. Please find link in next week's e-newsletter.
The applicant is proposing a 14-storey residential building with a mix of 1, 2, 3 bedroom units and studios with approximately 49% 1 bedrooms. They have been working with Planning staff and are hosting this meeting at the request of our office.
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