The Carlaw + Dundas district of our Leslieville neighbourhood has a rich industrial heritage dating back to the late 1800s. Early industries – including abattoirs, cattle sheds, piggeries, market gardens, brickyards, florists and a tree nursery – emerged to take advantage of the easy access to the growing city and Carlaw + Dundas' proximity to the Grand Trunk Railway.
The area is now surrounded by residential neighbourhoods that are transforming into a cultural and creative hub with a mix of employment and residential uses. The area has continued to change significantly even over the past decade.
That's why I have been working with the City to create a cohesive plan for the Carlaw Dundas neighbourhood, to create new public spaces and enhance streetscapes. I held community meetings to define principles for this project, and your feedback guided City staff who have been working with award winning landscape architecture and consulting firm Schollen & Company on conceptual designs.
On June 21, 2016, I hosted a public open house with City staff to:
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Thank you for your input on this exciting project!
Paula
City Council approves the 2026 City Budget this week. Read my budget breakdown.
We considered luxury home tax rates, priority signalling for LRTs and streetcars, a maximum heat bylaw along with our next five-year climate plan and the Portlands Energy Centre.
Major items included snow clearing, Ontario Line truck safety, blue bin collection, removal of provincial tenant protections, zoning changes to allow for more residential retail and more.
