News and Updates

Toronto Star Editorial: Great model for the city

"Published on Sun Mar 15 2015

A civic-spirited developer, an open-minded neighbourhood and a resourceful city councillor have turned an urban dilemma into a remarkable success story.

Three months ago, it looked as if the Red Door Shelter would be forced to close. The building in which it had been a tenant for 33 years was caught in a nasty real estate dispute between two wealthy families. It had been placed under bankruptcy protection. A new developer was eager to build an upscale condominium on the site."

Agreement Reached to Save the Red Door Family Shelter

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TORONTO, Ont. – March 9, 2015

The Red Door Family Shelter, the City of Toronto and Harhay Construction Management have constructed a plan to save one of Toronto’s oldest shelters for homeless families located at 875 Queen St. East. Last year, the shelter was left without a concrete future after the property it sits on was placed into receivership, and was in the process of being sold to a developer.

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal Design Competition: Public Exhibition and Presentations March 16

Join us as we move to the next stage in the design competition for the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal and Harbour Square Park. The five shortlisted design teams will come together on Monday, March 16 at Toronto City Hall in the Rotunda to present their bold and innovative ideas to the public. The five design proposals will be on display in the Rotunda at Toronto City Hall

City of Toronto to host public consultation session on street food

Members of the street food vending industries and the public are invited to attend a public consultation session on March 5 to review and comment on proposed changes to Toronto's street vending bylaw.

Council approved a city-wide bylaw for street vending last year. The bylaw addresses the City's need to manage the various uses of streets and sidewalks, and improves the public's access to a diversity of street food across Toronto.

March 3 - First Gulf Future of Former Unilever Site Community Workshop

What: Community Workshop for a key development within the South of Eastern Employment District.

When: Tuesday March 3, 2015 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Where: Ralph Thornton Centre 765 Queen St. E

Questions? Contact: Julia Bubrin Hardy Stevenson & Associates Ltd. 416 944 8444 x224

March 4 - Co-existing with urban wildlife!

Come and join us for evening forums on co-existing with urban wildlife!

• How to wildlife-proof your home (raccoons, squirrels, skunks)
• How to keep garbage bins safe from wildlife
• How to deter a coyote from your propert
• Learn about the rules and regulations concerning the treatment of wildlife
• Learn interesting facts about wildlife

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Broadview Avenue Watermain Replacement

Expected Project Start Date: Summer 2015 Expected Completion Date: December 31, 2015

The City of Toronto will be replacing watermains in your area. This project will also involve replacing the City-owned portion of any substandard water services in order to improve water system capacity and quality. This project is part of the 2014 Council approved Watermain Replacement Program.

March 4 - Riverside Square Community Consultation

The City of Toronto holds public consultations as one way to engage residents in the life of their city. We invite you to get involved.

77-79 East Don Roadway & 661-667 Queen St. E - Community Consultation Meeting

Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2015 Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm Place: Ralph Thornton Centre, 2nd Floor (765 Queen Street East)

Proposal

The applicant (Streetcar Developments) has submitted two applications that form a single mixed-use development proposal. Phase 1 of the development applies to the lands at 77-79 East Don Roadway, while Phase 2 applies to the lands at 661-677 Queen Street East. The applications are being reviewed concurrently.

Have Your Say: Riverdale Park North East Quadrant Improvements

The City of Toronto is undertaking state of good repair improvements to the north east quadrant of Riverdale Park East. The first community meeting was held in August 2014 to seek community input to the key issues and opportunities within the northeast quadrant. A second community meeting was held on February 17th, 2015 to seek community feedback on two potential design concepts for the

March 5 - Relief Line Project Assessment Meeting

The City of Toronto’s City Planning Division, together with the TTC, is planning a new rapid transit line to connect the Yonge-University-Spadina Subway downtown to the Bloor-Danforth Subway east of the Don River. This line will relieve crowding on Line 1 (Yonge-University-Spadina Subway), at Yonge-Bloor Subway Station, and on the surface transit routes coming in and