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Notice of Completion
The City of Toronto has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study to examine potential streetscape improvements on Roncesvalles Avenue between Queen Street West and Dundas Street West.
Please note that the address for the Minister of the Environment listed in the Notice of Study Completion has recently changed. Written requests sent to both locations will be reviewed. The new address is:
The Honourable John Gerretsen
Minister of the Environment
77 Wellesley Avenue, Ferguson Block, 11th Floor
Toronto, ON M7A 2T5
Tel: 416-314-6790
Fax: 416-314-7337
View the Project Files in PDF format:
A copy of the Project File document is available for public review at the following locations:
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Urban Affairs Library
Metro Hall
55 John Street
Tel: 416-397-7241
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High Park Library
228 Roncesvalles Avenue
Tel: 416-393-7650
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City Hall Library
Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen Street West
Tel: 416-393-7650
Background
The Roncesvalles Village Streetscape Strategy Study, completed in June 2003 for the Roncesvalles Village Business Improvement Area (BIA), identified a number of public realm improvements on Roncesvalles Avenue. Some of these improvements require EA approval. It has been proposed that streetscape improvements be done in conjunction with TTC track repairs and local road and sidewalk resurfacing. This work is scheduled for the Spring of 2010, and therefore EA approval must be obtained in 2009.
Purpose of this Study
This Study will be carried out in accordance with the planning and design process for 'Schedule B' projects as outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environment Assessment (amended 2007) process, which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. The process will define problems and opportunities, consider and evaluate alternative solutions and present the evaluation process.
Involving the Public
Open House events for this project were advertised in The Villager and Now Magazine, and Notices were mailed to local ratepayer and residential associations, as well as residents and businesses that are within close proximity to Roncesvalles Ave.
You may also download a PDF version of the Notice (PDF) announcing this new Environmental Assessment Study.
Public Open House #1
The first Public Open House for this project was held on Wednesday July 9, 2008 at Emmanuel Howard Park United Church. The purpose of the meeting was to introduce the study, the preliminary design options and explain the evaluation criteria used to select a preferred streetscape design. View the meeting material:
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Public Open House #2
The second Public Open House was held on Monday March 23, 2009 at Howard Jr. Public School from 6:00pm to 9:00pm with a presentation at 7:00pm.
The purpose of the second Open House was to present the results of the evaluation of the design options; introduce the recommended streetscape design; and, identify the next steps of the study. Members of the public were invited to drop by and view display boards on the project and speak one-on-one with project staff. View the meeting material:
Next steps
The public and review agencies have 30 days to review the Project File. The last date when these requests can be received is Monday November 30, 2009.
If you have any outstanding issues with this project, please address them to City staff listed in the Notice of Study Completion above and we will attempt to seek a mutually acceptable resolution. You have the option of sending a written request to the Ministry of the Environment to make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act (referred to as a Part II Order) which addresses individual environmental assessments. A copy of the request should also be sent to the City contact.
How to stay involved
Public input and comments are welcome and will be considered in the planning of this study. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. If you would like to be added to the Study mailing list or would like to obtain more information, please contact:
Maogosha Pyjor
Public Consultation Unit
City of Toronto
Metro Hall, 19th Floor, 55 John Street
Toronto, ON M5V 3C6
Tel: 416-338-2850
Fax: 416-392-2974
TTY: 416-397-0831
Email: mpyjor@toronto.ca
With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.
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