The City is undertaking a 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 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 Lake Shore Boulevard West study area is approximately four kilometres in length and generally bounded by Forty Second Street to the west and Dwight Avenue to the east. Over the course of the Study, the boundary was expanded west to include the Etobicoke Creek for public realm and streetscape considerations. The primary built form focus of the Study Area is one block west of Fortieth Street to Dwight Avenue, which is generally consistent with SASP 21, while the public realm and streetscape focus is across the entire Study Area.
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 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 third Community Consultation Meeting presented the updated draft recommendations on built form, public realm, and other policy directions. Approximately 60 people attended the meeting. Participants were able to view the recommendations on display boards, listen to staff’s presentation, ask questions and provide feedback.
Two Planners in Public Spaces (PIPS) consultation events were held during the Study process. The first one was at the Lakeshore Village BIA Annual Grilled Cheese Festival. The second PIPS event was at Deputy Mayor and Ward 3 Councillor Morley’s Fall Fest.
The second Community Consultation Meeting presented the draft recommendations on built form, public realm, and other policy directions. Approximately 80 people attended the meeting. Participants were able to view the recommendations on display boards, listen to staff’s presentation, ask questions and provide feedback.
The Lake Shore Boulevard West Study team organized a walk to assess various safety aspects of Lake Shore Boulevard West Study Area between Long Branch GO Station and Dwight Avenue.
The safety audit was conducted by 20 representatives and members of the Study team, Toronto Police Service, METRAC, Deputy Mayor Morley’s office, Long Branch BIA, Long Branch Neighbourhood Association, Lakeshore Village Residents’ Association, and the Lakeshore Village BIA.
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 Study will be posted here once available.
The study includes opportunities for community engagement throughout, including:
If you have any comments, questions or feedback for the study, please send us an email.