Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) – Weston Common Cultural Hub

22 John St, York, ON M9N 0B1

Application Deadline: October 16, 2024, 11:59 p.m.

REOI Application Guidelines 

Property Type: Non-Profit Arts & Culture/Community Hub, Commercial Condominium Unit

Address: 34 John Street, York, Toronto, M5V 3G6 (Ward 5 – York South Weston)

Intersection: Weston Road & Lawrence Ave West

Area (ft²): 8,236 sq. ft. or 765 sq. m.

HUB SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Full Weston Common Hub: 8236 sq ft
  • Event Space: 1,800 sq ft (60’ x 30’)
  • Studio 1 (sub-tenanted by Crossroad Theatre): 1,273 sq ft
  • Studio 2 (sub-tenanted by Urban Arts): 1,351 sq ft
  • Flex Space: 779 sq ft (41’ x 19’)
  • Servery (large fridge and freezer, food prep and storage)
  • Office
  • Lobby: 570 sq ft
  • Meeting Room: 247 sq ft
  • Storage room: 190 sq ft
  • Garbage Room: 185 sq ft
  • Washrooms: Two gender-specific accessible high-capacity washrooms suitable for maximum Hub capacity
  • Weston Common Square: Weston Common Hub opens onto a 13,000 sq ft public square, owned by the City of Toronto, maintained by the Landlord, that can be permitted for public events, performances, markets, and other community activities

COST OVERVIEW:

  • Basic Rent: $1/year (nominal)
  • Estimated Additional Rent (utilities and operating costs): $84,000/year
  • Estimated Subtenant Income: $42,000/year
  • Estimated Insurance Costs: $8,000/year
  • Total Estimated Cost: $92,000/year

INFORMATION SESSIONS & SITE TOURS:

Information Session #1:

Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 4 to 5 p.m.

Registration deadline: July 9, noon

Location: Online (WebEx)

Site Tour #1:

Thursday, September 5, 2024, 5 to 7 p.m.

Location: In person – Weston Common Cultural Hub, 34 John Street, York, M5V 3G6

Registration deadline: August 26, 5 p.m.

Information Session #2:

Monday, September 9, 4 to 5 p.m.

Registration deadline: September 10, noon

Location: Online (WebEx)

Site Tour #2:

Wednesday, September 11, 5 to 7 p.m.

Location: In-person – Weston Common Cultural Hub, 34 John Street, York, M5V 3G6

Registration deadline: September 8, 5 p.m.

To RSVP for the information sessions and site tours, and to request or accessibility support please contact: erika.hennebury@toronto.ca.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Eligible applicants must be:

    • registered not-for-profit organizations,
    • organizations based in the city of Toronto,
    • organizations in good financial standing, and
    • organizations with a minimum of two years of audited financial statements.

Priority will be given to organizations that provide arts and culture services and programming, but the City may also consider proposals from organizations that deliver community or social services that provide benefit for the Weston-Mount Dennis community. Attendance at an information session and a site tour is mandatory for all applicants.

HOW DO I APPLY?

To request an application package, email: erika.hennebury@toronto.ca

or download the form: Weston Common REOI Application Form

The application package will include:

    • Application Form
    • Budget Form
    • Key Documents

Please review the REOI Guidelines for additional information

REOI Application Deadline: October 16, 2024, 11:59 p.m.

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Questions? Email:erika.hennebury@toronto.ca