The City is undertaking an Avenue Study to update the existing policy framework for Site and Area Specific Policy Area (SASP) 21, located along Lake Shore Boulevard West from Brown’s Line to Dwight Avenue. The Avenue Study will assess the built form, streetscape and public realm through extensive community consultation and technical review to evaluate existing conditions and develop a vision for the study area. The study recommendations for updating the area-specific planning framework and guidelines will inform future development and public realm improvements.
The study area covers approximately four kilometres of Lake Shore Boulevard West, between Brown’s Line to Dwight Avenue. This study area is generally consistent with the existing Site and Area Specific Policy (SASP) 21 area and mostly includes properties that front onto Lake Shore Boulevard West. SASP 23, on the north side of Lake Shore Boulevard West between Brown’s Line and Thirty Third Street, is included in the study area, but is identified as an area that is subject to a more fulsome study in the future.
Two areas along this segment of Lake Shore Boulevard West are not included within the study area. One area is located on the north side of Lake Shore Boulevard West, between Fourteenth Street and Ninth Street, which has been redeveloped in association with SASP 9. The second area that is not included in the study area is located on the south side of Lake Shore Boulevard West, between Twenty Third Street to Thirteenth Street, which is comprised of Humber College lands and City of Toronto lands in association with SASP 22.
The Lake Shore Boulevard West Avenue Study consists of three phases, with public engagement and consultation events and activities held in each phase to inform the study components.
Phase 1 – Information Gathering, Visioning and Analysis
Phase 2 – Draft Recommendations
Phase 3 – Final Report to Council and Implementation
The study will include opportunities for community engagement throughout. These opportunities will include:
Information on virtual and in-person meeting dates and times, how to attend, and what will be discussed will be posted here once scheduled.
The Local Advisory Committee was created to form a non-political advisory body with a mandate to provide a forum for feedback, guidance, and advice to the project team at key points during the study process. The LAC members represent a diverse range of interest in the study area the LAC is a sounding board to provide input on the study approach and direction.
A total of 20 members sit on the Local Advisory Committee. City staff and staff from Councillor Amber Morley’s office also attended and participated in the first LAC meeting.
The first Community Consultation Meeting introduced the Avenue Study project, process, and high level vision and received public feedback on issues to be considered through the study.
Over 100 people attended the meeting. City staff and staff from Councillor Amber Morley’s office also attended and participated.
Information and reports related to Lake Shore Boulevard West Avenue Study will be posted here once available.
The Lake Shore Boulevard West Avenue Study – Status Report was adopted by Etobicoke York Community Council on September 23, 2024 (2024.EY16.5).
The study includes opportunities for community engagement throughout, including:
Please complete the online survey before July 19, 2024 to provide feedback on the project objectives and principles.
You can also send us an email to let us know your thoughts and aspirations for the future of the Lake Shore Boulevard West Avenue Study. Information on additional virtual and in-person meeting dates and times, how to attend, and what will be discussed will be posted here once scheduled.