Item - 2014.TE34.96

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on August 25, 26, 27 and 28, 2014 without amendments and without debate.
  • This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on August 12, 2014 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on August 25, 26, 27 and 28, 2014.

TE34.96 - Carlaw + Dundas Community Initiative - A Public Space Plan for the Carlaw-Dundas Area

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted on Consent
Ward:
30 - Toronto-Danforth

City Council Decision

City Council on August 25, 26, 27 and 28, 2014, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council adopt the Carlaw + Dundas Community Initiative and support its implementation based on the principles, strategies and initiatives identified in this plan.

 

2.         City Council require that future development applications within the Carlaw-Dundas area contribute towards public space improvements outlined in the Carlaw + Dundas Community Initiative.

 

3.         City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to co-ordinate the implementation of the plan through an interdivisional team including City Planning, Economic Development, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and Transportation Services.

 

4.         City Council endorse the establishment of a Stakeholder Advisory Committee consisting of members from the community to provide input as implementation of the plan proceeds.

 

5.         City Council direct that the City of Toronto enter into a cost-sharing agreement with Toronto Hydro to update Badgerow Parkette as part of the Public Space Plan for the Carlaw Dundas Area.

Background Information (Community Council)

(July 22, 2014) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District - Carlaw + Dundas Community Initiative - A Public Space Plan for the Carlaw-Dundas Area
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-72131.pdf
Attachment 1 - Carlaw + Dundas Community Initiative - A Public Space Plan for the Carlaw-Dundas Area
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-72579.pdf

TE34.96 - Carlaw + Dundas Community Initiative - A Public Space Plan for the Carlaw-Dundas Area

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Ward:
30 - Toronto-Danforth

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council adopt the Carlaw + Dundas Community Initiative and support its implementation based on the principles, strategies and initiatives identified in this plan.

 

2.         City Council require that future development applications within the Carlaw-Dundas area contribute towards public space improvements outlined in the Carlaw + Dundas Community Initiative.

 

3.         City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to co-ordinate the implementation of the plan through an interdivisional team including City Planning, Economic Development, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and Transportation Services.

 

4.         City Council endorse the establishment of a Stakeholder Advisory Committee consisting of members from the community to provide input as implementation of the plan proceeds.

 

5.         City Council direct that the City of Toronto enter into a cost-sharing agreement with Toronto Hydro to update Badgerow Parkette as part of the Public Space Plan for the Carlaw Dundas Area.

Origin

(July 22, 2014) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District

Summary

This report presents the recommendations of the Carlaw + Dundas Community Initiative.  Carlaw-Dundas is a former industrial area in the City's East End that has been undergoing a transformation, emerging as a mixed-use creative and cultural hub of workers and residents.  This transformation began in the late 1990's where live/work units were permitted based on site-specific zoning provisions. The area was subject to several studies in the early 2000's that considered neighbourhood improvements.

 

Working with the community and a staff team, the Carlaw + Dundas Community Initiative is a plan that establishes a vision for the Carlaw-Dundas community and identifies priority projects and strategies to implement improvements to public spaces.

 

The key items that are addressed in this Public Space Plan include:

 

-           Strengthening the Carlaw-Dundas area as a hub for small business and cultural activities.

 

-           Improvements to streetscapes and other public spaces.

 

-           A strategy to execute the improvements

 

This Public Space Plan updates previous studies and guides public realm improvements, beginning with five projects that are underway.  These five projects act as a catalyst for public space improvements in Carlaw-Dundas.

Background Information

(July 22, 2014) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District - Carlaw + Dundas Community Initiative - A Public Space Plan for the Carlaw-Dundas Area
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-72131.pdf
Attachment 1 - Carlaw + Dundas Community Initiative - A Public Space Plan for the Carlaw-Dundas Area
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-72579.pdf

Speakers

Myrna Kay Moore

Motions

1 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Paula Fletcher (Carried)

That the Toronto and East York Community Council recommend that City Council adopt the recommendations in the report (July 22, 2014) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, subject to adding the following new Recommendation 5:

 

5.         City Council direct that the City of Toronto enter into a cost-sharing agreement with Toronto Hydro to update Badgerow Parkette as part of the Public Space Plan for the Carlaw Dundas Area.

Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council