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The West Queen West (WQW) Triangle is the area south of Queen Street West and north of the rail corridor
and generally west of Dovercourt Road. More...
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Recent Reports
Redevelopment of the West Queen West Triangle is on the agenda for the June 14, 2006
Toronto and East York Community Council meeting. Various Reports presented at the June 14,
2006 Community Council meeting are now available for review.
Contents
Background
Owners of four of the properties within this triangle have applied to the City for Zoning
By-law and Official Plan amendments. The Secondary Plan for the Garrison Common North area specifically states that a number
of studies must be undertaken before significant development occurs in this area. City Planning has begun the process of
completing those studies in order to plan comprehensively for the West Queen West Triangle area as a whole.
Study Area
The West Queen West Triangle consists of formerly railway-related industrial lands. Most (but not all) of the manufacturing and warehousing activities have left the area. A variety of businesses and residents have moved in over the last 20 years, including a number of arts-related activities.
Several land owners have submitted proposals to the City for redevelopment, including several tall buildings, up to 26 storeys. City Planning notes the following issues related to the redevelopment of the area:
- fit with existing neighbourhood character, in terms of physical form and mix of uses
- building heights, massing and shadows
- preservation of historic buildings
- the displacement of employment lands and impacts on the local art industry
- roads, traffic, transit and parking
- adjacency to the rail corridor
- parks and landscaping
- environmental building practices and sustainable development
- additional housing, including affordable housing
- the need for comprehensive planning vs. site-specific planning
- densities
Working Group
A working group has been established, including the local councilor, representatives from the local residential, business and arts
communities, from the City and from the proponents of applications for rezoning and Official Plan amendments for the properties at
1171 Queen Street West, 48 Abell Street and 150 Sudbury Street. This working group met throughout April and May 2006
to discuss planning issues related to the West Queen West Triangle.
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Community Consultation
A community consultation meeting was held on November 16th, 2005 at the Mary McCormick Community Centre to provide an overview of the
proposed developments, to present City Planning's draft vision for the redevelopment of the WQW Triangle and to provide a forum for public
discussion of the issues. The meeting was attended by approximately 150 local residents and landowners.
November 16, 2005
Community Consultation Meeting - Presentation
You can download the full presentation (4.4 MB), or view it in pieces below:
April 24, 2006
Working Group Meeting - Minutes
May 8, 2006
Working Group Meeting - Presentation by City Staff
May 23, 2006
Working Group Meeting - Presentation by City Staff
View the Presentation given by City Staff (1.6 MB PDF) at the May 23, 2006 West Queen West Working Group meeting.
Appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB)
The applications for amendments to the Zoning By-law and Official Plan at 1171/1171R Queen Street
West, 48 Abell Street/1199 Queen Street West and 150 Sudbury Street have been appealed to the
Ontario Municipal Board. Pre-hearings will continue through to June 2006. The hearings are
scheduled for September-October 2006.
Background Reports
Feedback and Contact Information
Your feedback is important to us. City Planning staff would appreciate your comments on the developing vision for the West Queen West Triangle.
To send comments, or for more information contact:
Elise Hug, Planner
ehug@toronto.ca
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