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Public Consultations on Tree Bylaw
Toronto’s trees are more than just greenery - they are vital urban infrastructure! Have your say on potential changes to Toronto’s Tree Bylaws. Take the online survey by Wednesday, September 24 & attend a public consultation event in person or online: https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/water-environment/trees/tree-bylaw-review/
Residents are invited to complete the online survey by Wednesday, September 24 or attend one of the following public consultations:
In-person open houses:
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Monday, September 15, 5 to 8 p.m. at North York Central Library (5120 Yonge St.), Room 2 and 3
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Wednesday, September 17, 2 to 5 p.m. at Long Branch Library (3500 Lake Shore Blvd. W.), Meeting Room
Virtual meetings:
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Tuesday, September 16, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
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Thursday, September 18, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Registration links will be posted on the City’s Tree Bylaw Review webpage when they become available.
Major Transit Station Areas (MTSA) and Protected Major Transit Station Areas (PMTSA) Updates
Minister’s decisions bring 120 MTSAs and PMTSAs in-effect as of August 15, 2025.
On August 15, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing approved, with modifications, 120 Major Transit Station Area and Protected Major Transit Station Area boundaries and policies.
The Minister’s decisions increase permissions for height and density in six Council-adopted Official Plan Amendments (OPAs) that include 25 MTSAs and 95 PMTSAs. The approval of these OPAs brings Inclusionary Zoning policies into effect in certain PMTSAs. The Minister approved OPAs can be accessed at the following links:
The above OPAs bring Chapter 8 into the Official Plan.The Minister’s approval and modifications change permissions for height and density permissions within the delineated boundaries of MTSAs and PMTSAs, these are outlined in the Official Plan Review webpage (under Major Transit Station Areas tab).
Next Steps
Staff will be bringing forward a report to Planning and Housing Committee in September with information on the Minister’s decision and next steps for implementation.
Get in Touch
For more information, visit the Official Plan Review website or contact:
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TTC King/Dufferin Streetcar Track Replacement
Starting in mid September, the TTC will be replacing the streetcar tracks at the intersection of King Street West and Dufferin Street. Construction is expected to take 8 weeks to complete, with the intersection being fully open by early November. During the construction period the intersection will be closed to all motored vehicles, as well as cyclists, and TTC routes will be diverted. Pedestrian access will be maintained, however temporary closures may be required. For more information, please visit King Street and Dufferin Street Intersection Construction – City of Toronto. For the most up to date information on route impacts, please visit the TTC’s page King Street West and Dufferin Street. Impacted street car routes will be: the 503 Kingston Rd, 504 King and 508 Lakeshore. Impacted bus routes will be: the 29 Dufferin and 99 Dufferin Express.
Please see complete notice at TTC Track Construction Notice .
TE25.3 - 1304–1318 King St W and 143–145 Cowan Ave
On Thursday, September 18th, the Toronto and East York Community Council will consider item TE25.3 - 1304-1318 King Street West and 143, 143a and 145 Cowan Avenue - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Decision Report – Approval.
The item https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2025.TE25.3 deals with the affected rental units and residents within, securing 8 rental replacement units in the new building – once completed – for them to return to, as well as a Tenant Assistance Plan that will lessen hardship for impacted tenants. This item does not involve the zoning agreement or massing of a 18-storey mixed building containing 230 residential units (including 8 replacement rental units).
On June 24, 2025, the OLT issued an interim Order and approved the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw Amendment applications in principle. The Tribunal withheld its final Order until outstanding matters, including a decision by City Council on the Rental Housing Demolition application, are resolved.
More information on this application, including supporting documentation including architectural plans, can be found on the Application Information Centre at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/application-information-centre/#location=
TE25.33 - Temple Avenue (Phase 1) - Construction Staging Area
On, Thursday, September 18th, Toronto East York Community Council will be considering TE25.33 - Temple Avenue (Phase 1) - Construction Staging Area.
LCG Residential Builders Ltd. is constructing a 16-storey residential building at 2-24 Temple Avenue, at the northwest corner of Dufferin Street and Temple Avenue. The project will be undertaken in two phases, each requiring varying closures, and traffic and parking by-law amendments.
This report pertains to Phase 1 of the project, with recommendations that will be required until the end of the project. There are no proposed construction staging areas during this phase, only traffic and parking by-law amendments. Phase 2 involves the long term occupation of the public right-of way and is expected to occur in Q2 2026; a subsequent report will be submitted in advance of the work.
Access to the site will be established on the north side of Temple Avenue and west side of Dufferin Street. Temple Avenue operates as a one-way westbound operation forcing vehicles egressing the site to travel through the neighbourhood. To avoid traffic infiltration, it is recommended that a section of Temple Avenue be temporarily converted from a one-way westbound operation to a temporary two-way operation, between Dufferin Street and a point 73 metres west, for a period of 34 months from September 30, 2025 to July 31, 2028. This recommendation will result in the removal of six on street permit parking spaces. As there is a sufficient permit parking inventory in the area, these spaces should not adversely impact permit holders.
The Report is available to read at: https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-258138.pdf
Please review the details of the report and share your questions and comments with my office: [email protected] , 416-392-7919.
If you wish to register to speak to this item in person or virtual at Toronto and East York Community council, or if you wish to submit written comment, please email [email protected]. Registered speakers will be provided with instructions on connecting to the meeting.
TEYCC will also be streamed live online at www.youtube.com/TorontoCityCouncilLive
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