The Kensington Market HCD Plan was was approved by the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) in 2026.
The Kensington Market Heritage Conservation District (HCD) is a unique neighbourhood in Downtown Toronto that includes the Kensington Market commercial area and surrounding residential neighbourhood. The area has seen several waves of immigration from the late 19th century to the present, with each generation contributing to the overall character and dynamism of Kensington Market.
A copy of the Kensington Market HCD Plan as approved by the Ontario Land Tribunal is available upon request.
Transportation Services is leading the Kensington Market Safe Streets project, which is addressing state-of-good-repair work on several local streets. The work will include watermain replacements, road resurfacing, and road reconstruction. More information and project updates can be found on the Kensington Safe Streets project website.
Community Planning and Urban Design are leading the Chinatown Planning Study. The purpose of the study is to gain an understanding of Chinatown’s unique characteristics and to explore tools that will help guide the future of the neighbourhood. More information can be found on the Chinatown Planning Study webpage.