| Area Based Studies |
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| Secondary Plans |
| York University Secondary Plan |
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The City has completed its review of the York University Secondary Plan. City Council approved the updated Secondary Plan and associated amendments on December 4, 2009. |
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| King-Spadina Secondary Plan Review Study |
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The firm of The Planning Partnership was retained in the fall of 2005 to complete a focused review of the King-Spadina Secondary Plan. |
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Neighbourhood Studies
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| Lawrence Allen Revitalization Project |
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The City has initiated a major planning study to develop a revitalization plan for the Lawrence-Allen area. The planning study will support Toronto Community Housing’s process to redevelop the Lawrence-Heights social housing community. |
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| Castlefield Caledonia Design and Décor District |
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City Council approved two City led planning initiatives for the Castlefield Caledonia Design and Décor District: a charrette and planning study tied to two interim control by-laws. |
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Toronto & East York District |
| Roncesvalles Zoning By-Law Study |
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Review of the current status of properties on the west side of Roncesvalles Avenue, to determine if any additional zoning permissions could be introduced. Learn more. |
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| Queen Street East Visioning Study |
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The visioning study will focus on the built form and physical character of Queen Street East within the study area and how to accommodate future development. |
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| West Forest Hill Zoning Study |
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The City of Toronto Planning Division is undertaking a study entitled "The West Forest Hill Zoning Study". |
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| Downtown East Planning Study |
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The City of Toronto Planning Department is undertaking a development study entitled "Downtown East Planning Study". |
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| Ward 18 Local Area Study |
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The purpose of the study is to look comprehensively at the area adjacent to the rail corridor on the west edge of Ward 18. The area is diverse, with employment uses (small and large scale), residential neighbourhoods, vacant lots, parks, commercial uses and community services. The area is also experiencing increased development interest and new development is beginning to fill in some of the vacant and underused lots. |
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| Fort York Neighbourhood Public Realm Plan |
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In May 2004, City Council endorsed the Fort York Neighbourhood Public Realm Plan. The document forms a set of guidelines that outline the principles and overall vision for the emerging Fort York Neighbourhood. It builds on the approved policies of the Official Plan and the zoning by-laws that set out the location of public spaces, density, height and built form. |
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| St. Lawrence Neighbourhood |
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On September 22 and 23, 2004, an urban design charrette was held for the western section of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood (bordered by King Street, Yonge Street, Jarvis Street and the railway south of The Esplanade). The charrette was undertaken to help develop a neighbourhood planning framework to guide development applications in the area. |
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| Niagara Neighbourhood Built Form and Density Study |
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South District Planning is studying the Niagara Neighbourhood. The results will guide future infill development to be compatible with the character of the area. Community input is essential. |
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| West Queen West Triangle |
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City Planning put a comprehensive plan in place for the West Queen West Triangle area as a whole before 3 applications from private property owners could proceed. |
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| King Liberty Urban Design Guidelines |
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These guidelines, endorsed by Council in June 2005, provides the principles and overall vision to help define the emerging King Liberty neighbourhood. |
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| Waterfront Community Improvement Plans (CIP's) |
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The City is preparing CIPs outlining financial incentives to support economic development in the Waterfront and the South of Eastern Employment District. Public consultation is an important part of this initiative. |
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| Highland Creek Village Area Study |
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City Planning Staff is undertaking an area study of the Highland Creek Village between Lawson Road and Military Trail.
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Warden Corridor and Victoria Park Station Land Use Planning Studies
Background Reports
Warden Corridor Land Use Planning Study
The Warden Corridor Land Use Planning Study has been completed.
Victoria Park Station Land Use Planning Study
The City is undertaking a land use study of the TTC Victoria Park subway station. |
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| Birchcliff Quarry Lands Study |
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The City has initiated a planning study of the lands within the Birchcliff Community commonly referred to as the Quarry Lands. The Quarry Lands include about 20 hectares (49 acres) of land situated on the north side of Gerrard Street, south of the CN rail line, extending from Victoria Park Avenue east to Clonmore Drive. |
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| Kingston Road Revitalization Study |
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This Revitalization Study will examine Kingston Road through the Birchcliff Community. The larger study area incorporates all of the Birchcliff Community, however the focus of the study is the properties that front along the north and south sides of Kingston Road. Landowners, business owners and residents within the Birchcliff Community will assist in identifying where efforts should be focused for the revitalization of Kingston Road in Birchcliff. |
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| Finch-Warden Revitalization Study |
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The City has initiated a Revitalization Study of the Finch-Warden area. The study will examine sites fronting on or in close proximity to Finch Avenue between Victoria Park Avenue and Birchmount Avenue which have the potential for redevelopment or intensification. |
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| Mimico 20/20: A Revitalization Action Plan |
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The Etobicoke York Community Planning District office of the City Planning Division is proposing to undertake a Planning Framework Study for Mimico-By-The-Lake to promote revitalization and guide future development for this community. |
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St. Clair Avenue West Avenue Study
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The Etobicoke York Community Planning District office of the City Planning Division is undertaking an Avenue Study for St. Clair Avenue West bounded by Keele Street to the west and Glenholme Avenue to the east. |
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| "New Toronto" Community Improvement Plan |
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West District Urban Development Services staff have prepared a Community Improvement Plan to guide future development in the New Toronto area. The project location is strategically situated close to key transportation infrastructure - Pearson Airport, QEW / Gardiner Expressway, Highway 427, CN Rail lines and Mimico Switching Yard. |
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| Dundas Street West/Highway 427 Planning Framework Study |
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The City has completed its review of the Dundas/Highway 427 study area. The study assessed land use, transportation and infrastructure requirements along and adjacent to this portion of Dundas Street. |
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Avenue Studies
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| St. Clair Avenue West Avenue Study |
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The St. Clair Avenue West Avenue Study (Bathurst St to Glenholme Ave) will examine the mixed-use corridor along St. Clair Avenue West between Bathurst Street and Glenholme Avenue. |
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| O'Connor Drive Avenue Study |
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The O'Connor Drive Avenue Study (Sandra Road to Victoria Park) will examine the mixed-use corridor along O'Connor Drive from Sandra Road in the south to Victoria Park Avenue in the north. |
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| The Avenue Road Avenue Study |
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The City is undertaking a study of Avenue Road between Lawrence Avenue and Wilson Avenue. The primary focus of the study is to create a framework for any new development which would include new zoning and urban design guidelines. |
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| Danforth Avenue Study |
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The Study is expected to direct physical change incrementally throughout the next 15-20 years for Danforth Avenue between Victoria Park Avenue and Warden Avenue. |
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| Lawrence Avenue East Avenue Study |
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The Lawrence Avenue East Avenue Study will examine the mixed-use corridor along Lawrence Avenue East between Victoria Park Avenue and Birchmount Road. |
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| Kingston Road (Cliffside Community) 'Avenue' Study |
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At its March 2008 meeting, City Council approved an Avenue Planning Study for the portion of Kingston Road from Danforth Avenue to east of Midland Avenue (Chine Drive). This part of Kingston Road, known as the 'Cliffside Community', has been identified as an ‘Avenue’ in the City of Toronto Official Plan. |
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| Sheppard Avenue East "Avenue" Study |
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At its April 29, 2009 meeting, City Council approved an ‘Avenue’ Planning Study for the portion of Sheppard Avenue East between the former Hydro Corridor and Bay Mills Road/Aragon Avenue. |
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| St. Clair Avenue West (Keele/Weston to Scarlett) Land Use and Avenue Study |
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St. Clair Avenue West between Keele/Weston and Scarlett Road has been an area in transition over the past two decades. It is currently a mix of remaining meat packing industries, newer residential developments, large scale retail establishments, traditional main-street commercial and automotive uses. |
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| St. Clair Avenue West Avenue Study |
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(Keele Street to Glenholme Avenue)
The Etobicoke York Community Planning District office of the City Planning Division is undertaking an Avenue Study for St. Clair Avenue West bounded by Keele Street to the west and Glenholme Avenue to the east. |
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| "New Toronto" Community Improvement Plan |
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West District City Planning staff have prepared a Community Improvement Plan to guide future development in the New Toronto area. The project location is strategically situated close to key transportation infrastructure - Pearson Airport, QEW / Gardiner Expressway, Highway 427, CN Rail lines and Mimico Switching Yard. |
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| Completed Avenue Studies |
- Bloor Street West: Mimico Creek - Prince Edward Drive
November 3, 1999 - Report to Council
August 13, 2003 - Final Report to Council
Bloor - Kingsway Urban Design Guidelines
- Bloor Street West: Lansdowne Avenue - Dundas Street West
October 25, 2002 - Council Report
April 14, 2003 - Council Report
- Finch Avenue at Weston Road: Signet Road - Milvan Avenue
November 8, 2001 - Community Council Report
October 31, 2002 - Community Council Report
April 22, 2003 - Report
- Kingston Road: Guildwood GO Station - Highland Creek
May 28, 2003 - Report
- The Queensway: Mimico Creek - Kipling Avenue
April 14, 2003 - By-Law
April 14, 2003 - Staff Report (including Official Plan Amendments, By-Law and Urban Design Guidelines)
- Lakeshore Boulevard West: Brown's Line - Thirty Second Street
November 30, 2004 - Council Report
Lakeshore Boulevard West Consultant Study
- Wilson Avenue: Bathurst Street - Keele Avenue
Streetscape Study completed December, 2004
(Transportation Study to be completed by July, 2005)
- College Street: Spadina Avenue - Ossington Avenue
April 12 - 14, 2005 - Council Report
- Dundas Street West Avenue Study
This Avenues Study examined Dundas Street West between Royal York Road and the Humber River.
View the June 27, 2006 Final Report to Council.
- Bloor Corridor Visioning Study
The City Planning Division is coordinating a Visioning Study for the Bloor Corridor.
- Bloor Dundas 'Avenue' Study
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| Centre Studies |
| Yonge-Eglinton planning study |
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Since February 2003, planning staff has met regularly with a Working Group of stakeholders,
including area residents, businesses and landowners to help develop a new planning framework for
assessing future redevelopment in the area. The proposed directions for the Yonge-Eglinton area will be presented at an Open House. The goal is to recommend a new secondary plan and urban design guidelines. |
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| McCowan Precinct Plan Study |
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City Planning Staff have commenced an area study of the McCowan Precinct of the Scarborough Centre area. Learn more. |
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| Scarborough Centre Public Space & Streetscape Master Plan |
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Building on past efforts, the purpose of the Scarborough Centre Public Space and Streetscape Master Plan is to develop a strategy that concentrates on how the in-between public spaces can be enriched to create a Centre that is truly a Centre and not merely a disparate collection of buildings, streets and open spaces. |
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| Transportation |
PATH Master Plan Study
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A Master Plan Study will look at improving the operation of the PATH system and provide guidance for its future development and growth. |
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| Guidelines for the Design and Management of Bicycle Parking Facilities |
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These Guidelines provide specific information that planners, developers and property managers can use to improve the quality of bicycle parking that is secured through the City's development approval process. The Guidelines will help new developments meet Official Plan policies and environmental targets of the Toronto Green Standard. |
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| Kingston Road/Danforth Avenue Preliminary Planning for a Transit Project Assessment Study |
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The Environmental Assessment Study for transit improvements along Kingston Road will look at ways to improve transit service along Kingston Road, between Victoria Park Avenue and Eglinton Avenue. |
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| 2006 Cordon Count Program Information Bulletin |
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This bulletin outlines key findings and trends for vehicle and person travel across the City of Toronto from the 2006 City of Toronto Cordon Count vehicle survey. |
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| Don Mills LRT Environmental Assessment study |
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The Environmental Assessment for Don Mills road between Sheppard Subway and Bloor-Danforth Subway will evaluate alternatives for surface transit improvements. |
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| Carpool zone |
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Whether you're a driver wanting to share the costs of commuting or someone looking for a ride this ride-matching website from the Smart Commute Association will meet your needs. |
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| 2006 Transportation Tomorrow Survey |
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2006 Transportation Tomorrow Survey is a collaboration of 21 government agencies to collect information about urban travel to make informed decisions about road and transit improvements. |
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Highway 401 and Brimley Road Interchange Modifications
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study |
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The purpose of the environment assessment study is to examine ways to realign or remove the existing free-flow east to south Highway 401 off-ramp at Brimley Road and possibly introduce additional movements between Brimley Road and Highway 401. In addition, the project would evaluate the operational issues around a new local road extending west of Brimley Road approximately midway between Highway 401 and Progress Avenue and determine its feasibility. |
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| The St. Clair Avenue West Transit Improvement Project |
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This transit improvement project is about a dedicated right-of-way for streetcars with urban design enhancements and public art along sections of the St. Clair road. |
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| Pedestrian Planning for Union Station |
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One aspect of revitalizing Union Station was to do a pedestrian movement study to look at ways of minimizing delays and congestion for pedestrians. |
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