The ReNew Golden Mile Environmental Study Report is available for a 30-day review period from October 2 to November 1, 2026. View the study report in the tab below. Interested persons can provide written comments to the City at the contact listed.

 

The City of Toronto has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study to determine the design of new major streets and the design, realignment and/or extension of some existing major streets identified in the Golden Mile area.

City Council adopted the following Preferred Alignments and Designs In February 2025 (EX20.11) for gradual implementation as part of development in the community over the next 20+ years:

  • Craigton Drive realignment, widening, reconfiguration and extension to directly connect to Ashtonbee Road
  • Jonesville Crescent and Ashtonbee Road streetscape improvements from Pharmacy Avenue to Birchmount Drive
  • New east-west public street (“Golden Mile Boulevard”) north of Eglinton Avenue East, from Victoria Park Avenue to Birchmount Road
  • O’Connor Drive reconfiguration by closing existing connection to Eglinton Avenue East and extending to Birchmount Road
  • Thermos Road and Sinnott Road improvements at Eglinton Avenue East intersection

The Environmental Study Report has been placed on public record for a 30-day review period starting October 2, 2026 and ending November 1, 2026. It is available for online review below or hard copy at Eglinton Square Library at 1 Eglinton Square, Unit 126.

    While we aim to provide fully accessible content, there is no text alternative available for some of the content on this site. If you require alternate formats or need assistance understanding maps, illustrations or any other content, please contact Sivahami Vijenthira at 416-392-9510 or goldenmile@toronto.ca.

    Opportunities to provide written comment

    Interested persons may provide written comments to the City by November 1, 2026. All comments and concerns should be addressed to the City staff listed below and we will attempt to find a mutually acceptable resolution:

    Sivahami Vijenthira, Senior Public Consultation Coordinator
    Metro Hall
    55 John Street, 19th Floor
    Toronto, ON M5V 3C6
    Tel: 416-392-9510
    Email: goldenmile@toronto.ca

    A request may be made to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for an order requiring a higher level of study, or that conditions be imposed, only on the grounds that the requested order may prevent, mitigate or remedy adverse impacts on constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights. Requests on other grounds will not be considered. Requests must include your contact information and be received by November 1, 2026. Requests should specify what kind of order is being requested (request for conditions or a request for an individual/comprehensive environmental assessment), how an order may prevent, mitigate or remedy potential adverse impacts on Aboriginal and treaty rights, and any information in support of the statements in the request. This will ensure that the ministry is able to efficiently begin reviewing the request.

    The request should be sent in writing or by email to:

    Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
    Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
    777 Bay Street, 5th Floor, Toronto ON M7A 2J3
    minister.mecp@ontario.ca

    Director, Environmental Assessment Branch
    Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
    135 St. Clair Ave. W, 1st Floor, Toronto ON, M4V 1P5
    EABDirector@ontario.ca

    Requests should also be copied to the City of Toronto by mail or e-mail (at the address shown above). For more information on requests for orders under section 16 of the Environmental Assessment Act, visit Class environmental assessments: Section 16 Order.

    All personal information included in your request – such as name, address, telephone number and property location – is collected, under the authority of Section 30 of the Environmental Assessment Act and is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public. As this information is collected for the purpose of a public record, the protection of personal information provided in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) does not apply (s.37). Personal information you submit will become part of the public record that is available to the general public unless you request that your personal information remain confidential.

    The diagram below shows the approved street alignments.

    Map of Approved Street Alignments in Golden Mile Study Area

    Phase 1 Public consultation took place in 2023. The report below provides a detailed summary of all consultation activities and feedback received.

    Phase 2 consultation  took place in 2024. The report below provides a detailed summary of all consultation activities and feedback received.

      The City initiated the ReNew Golden Mile Study in 2017, a study focused on developing a vision and planning framework for the Golden Mile area to meet future demands. The Golden Mile Secondary Plan was subsequently completed in 2019 and adopted by City Council in October 2020 (SC18.1). The Golden Mile Transportation Master Plan (TMP) was completed in November 2019. The Golden Mile EA built on the TMP to complete Phases 3 and 4 of the Municipal Class EA process.

      In February 2025, City Council adopted the Preferred Alignments and Designs (EX20.11) and amended the Official Plan accordingly (PH18.2).

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      While we aim to provide fully accessible content, there is no text alternative available for some of the content on this site. If you require alternate formats or need assistance understanding maps, illustrations or any other content, please contact Sivahami Vijenthira at 416-392-9510 or goldenmile@toronto.ca.

      Date modified: October 5, 2026