Item - 2024.SC13.4
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 22 and 23, 2024 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Scarborough Community Council on May 6, 2024 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on May 22 and 23, 2024.
SC13.4 - 1880-1890 Eglinton Avenue East and 1523 and 1525-1545 Victoria Park Avenue (Golden Mile) - Public Art Plan
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 21 - Scarborough Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on May 22 and 23, 2024, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve 1880-1890 Eglinton Avenue East and 1523 and 1525-1545 Victoria Park Avenue (Golden Mile) - Public Art Plan, attached as Attachment 1 to the report (April 17, 2024) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-245102.pdf
Attachment 1: Golden Mile Public Art Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-245103.pdf
SC13.4 - 1880-1890 Eglinton Avenue East and 1523 and 1525-1545 Victoria Park Avenue (Golden Mile) - Public Art Plan
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 21 - Scarborough Centre
Community Council Recommendations
The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council approve 1880-1890 Eglinton Avenue East and 1523 and 1525-1545 Victoria Park Avenue (Golden Mile) - Public Art Plan as attached Attachment 1 to the report (April 17, 2024) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this staff report is to seek City Council approval of the 1880-1890 Eglinton Avenue East and 1523 and 1525-1545 Victoria Park Avenue, Public Art Plan. The Plan, which is included as Attachment 1 of this report, outlines the method by which the owner will commission public art within the privately-owned, publicly accessible area of the site.
The Public Art Plan provides a framework and description of the commissioning of public art including: a land acknowledgement; introduction; owner; site context; public art direction; research overview; public priorities, public art opportunity, project vision; site selection; mentorship program; implementation; timeline; budget; selection process; engagement; communications; conservation and maintenance.
The attached plan meets the objectives of the City's Percent for Public Art Guidelines and is supported by the Toronto Public Art Commission.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-245102.pdf
Attachment 1: Golden Mile Public Art Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-245103.pdf