Welcome to the City of Toronto’s engagement webpage on Transit-Oriented Communities (TOCs) – a Provincial program led by Infrastructure Ontario and/or Metrolinx to deliver mixed-use developments that are connected to, integrated with or nearby major transit stations including subway, LRT and GO/SmartTrack stations.
The City of Toronto is working to shape the TOCs put forward by Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx, to advance the City’s planning vision for growth around transit. Be sure to visit this page regularly for opportunities to provide direct input to the City.
For more information, project updates and details of the current Provincial TOC proposals, please visit Infrastructure Ontario's engagement page.
The Provincial Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) program is focused on unlocking mixed-use high-density development opportunities connected to, integrated with or nearby to, new major transit stations. This includes stations along the new subway and LRT corridors, as well as GO/SmartTrack stations. TOC development will be delivered by future development partners selected by IO through an open market process.
The City and the Province share objectives related to the development of TOCs, as outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding on the TOC program (the “MOU on TOC”) entered into by the two parties, effective February 14, 2020.
The shared objectives are:
The Province, through Infrastructure Ontario, leads the work to define the basic parameters for TOC proposals, and is responsible for all negotiations with future development partners selected by IO through an open market process. Infrastructure Ontario works closely with City officials in defining the nature of the TOC proposals and in identifying any associated community benefits and amenities. Infrastructure Ontario also leads public engagement related to each of its TOC proposals.
We want to hear your thoughts on the Transit-Oriented Communities (TOCs) proposals across the City. You can contribute by reaching out to City Planning staff. Send questions or comments to TransitCommunities@toronto.ca.
City Council has considered a number of reports on the City’s engagement on TOCs generally, and specific TOC proposals. Through these reports, City Council has provided direction to City staff on specific elements to negotiate related to specific TOCs. City Council has also directed staff to provide preliminary reports on all new TOC proposals and to conduct City-led public consultations on them.
Toronto City Council approved the transfer of four City-owned properties along the route of the future Eglinton Crosstown West Extension to the Province of Ontario who will design and build Transit Oriented Communities (EX23.2). This land transfer is part of the Ontario-Toronto New Deal between the City and Province, which was approved by City Council in December 2023. The terms of this deal include a significant financial investment in Toronto’s public transit from the Province of Ontario and an exchange of property ownership to support the building of TOCs.
The first open house for the Gerrard-Carlaw South TOC was held on February 13, 2024. If you missed the meeting, you can watch the video recording or read the summary below, which includes comments and questions from the community as well as corresponding responses by the City.
The first open house for the Eastern TOC was held on February 15, 2024. If you missed the meeting, you can watch the video recording or read the summary below, which includes comments and questions from the community as well as corresponding responses by the City.
The second open house for the Gerrard-Carlaw North TOC was held on March 30, 2023. If you missed the meeting, you can watch the video recording or view the presentation. Read the summary, which includes comments and questions from the community as well as corresponding responses by the City.
The first open house for the Gerrard-Carlaw North TOC was held on November 29, 2022. If you missed the meeting, you can watch the video recording or read the summary, which includes comments and questions from the community as well as corresponding responses by the City.
A memo was prepared to provide an update on existing Ontario Line South TOC proposals, and an outlook on potential new TOC proposals.
Community engagement resources for TOCs including Gerrard Carlaw South TOC and Eastern TOC are available upon request. Email TransitCommunities@toronto.ca to submit your request.
Use the following map to find transit-oriented community proposals.
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