Extension of King-Parliament
Façade Improvement Program (Don River)
The Toronto Community Council recommends that, in consultation with the City Solicitor, the facade
improvement program presently existing in the King/Parliament area be extended north of Queen Street and
between the western boundary of Jarvis Street, and the eastern boundary of River Street.
The Toronto Community Council submits the following communication (June 5, 1998) from Councillor
McConnell:
As part of the King Parliament Revitalization Plan, the City Council approved a streetscape improvement program
which included a façade improvement program to ensure that the historic character and appearance of the
commercial buildings in the King Parliament area be preserved. This program provided a significant opportunity for
commercial property owners to preserve the historic architectural presence of their buildings.
The business area north of King stretching along Queen St. and in the area from Jarvis to River would also greatly
benefit from the same type of program. The Queen Street East commercial area described here is strip of
businesses, which currently is associated with The Queen East Business Association (QUEBA). These businesses
and local residents are embarking on a neighbourhood improvement program which includes an initiative to restore
the historic aspects of these buildings and thereby improve the street's appearance.
The extension of the program to include this section of Queen Street will enhance the street and upgrade the general
atmosphere of this important business district. The QUEBA initiative is a streetscape project with a business
improvement strategy. This same area will be receiving a road refacing from works during the summer months. The
façade improvements coupled with the eventual replacement of hydro poles will totally refurbish this retail strip.
I would recommend that in consultation with the legal department that the façade improvement program presently
existing in King/Parliament rea be extended North of Queen and between the western boundary of Jarvis Street and
the eastern boundary of River Street.
I would be grateful if you could include this item on the next agenda of Community Council.
