Below is a list of previous and active applications within the Downsview Secondary Plan Area, including information on relevant public meetings and reports. Further information on each application can be found on the Application Information Centre. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Sophie Knowles, Senior Planner, Community Planning at 416-396-4157 or sophie.knowles@toronto.ca or Perry Korouyenis, Senior Planner, Community Planning at 416-395-7110 or perry.korouyenis@toronto.ca.
Official Plan Amendment application for lands that are approximately 210 hectares (520 acres) in size, proposing to update the 2011 Downsview Area Secondary Plan. The proposal identifies 10 districts, where more detailed planning (District Plans, Zoning By-laws, Plans of Subdivision, etc.) would occur in the future. This application is being reviewed through the City-led Update Downsview Study. For more information, see the full application submission.
District Plan, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications for the South Sub-District, which comprises 22.4 hectares (55.5 acres) of land consisting of the Bombardier hangars, offices and ancillary structures, surface parking lots, and a portion of the Downsview Airport taxiway. For more information, see the full application submission.
Council-approved Zoning By-Law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision to create 13 blocks within the southern end of William Baker District. The District Plan and Zoning By-law for Phase 1 was adopted by City Council on July 19, 2022. Phase 2 is forthcoming. For more information, see the full application submission.
The Allen East District comprises approximately 73 acres of City-owned land. The final report outlining the Allen East District Plan, was adopted by Toronto City Council on October 1, 2021. A Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment application for Phase 1 is forthcoming. The District Plan was adopted by City Council on July 4, 2021. For more information, see the full application submission or visit The Allen East District.
One of the key deliverables of the Update Downsview Study was the Downsview Community Development Plan. The Downsview Community Development Plan accompanies the Downsview Secondary Plan and the subsequent District Plans, to work in constant partnership to achieve equitable outcomes by leveraging public and private investments for Indigenous, Black and other equity-deserving groups.
The Downsview Community Development Plan and the planning framework are meant to work in complementary ways to center equitable placemaking, advance social equity and economic inclusion for current and future residents and workers, manage future growth and development, enable current residents to grow in place, and guide investment in infrastructure and services.
The Downsview Community Development Plan is guided by three (3) core principles: Indigenous Reconciliation, Confronting Anti-Black Racism, and Broad Ownership. The Community Development Plan actions will be implemented over a 30+ year period, with evaluation and full comprehensive updates happening every five (5) years. This will allow a comprehensive refresh to occur approximately twice in each of the three phases of redevelopment for the Downsview area, and generally aligns with the planning process.
The Downsview Community Development Plan was adopted by City Council on May 22, 2024. See Item 2024.EC12.2 for the final materials presented to City Council.