Item - 2025.GG26.40
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 16 and 17, 2025 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the General Government Committee on December 8, 2025 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025.
GG26.40 - Community Groups Animation of City Hall Podium Rooftop Floral Gardens
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to implement a process that would allow community groups, non-profit organizations, and other local stakeholders to maintain, animate, and enhance the City Hall Podium Rooftop Floral Gardens commencing for the Spring 2026 Season following city guidelines.
2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to report back to the General Government Committee in the second quarter of 2026 on the implementation.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/gg/bgrd/backgroundfile-260458.pdf
Communications (City Council)
GG26.40 - Community Groups Animation of City Hall Podium Rooftop Floral Gardens
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The General Government Committee recommends that:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to implement a process that would allow community groups, non-profit organizations, and other local stakeholders to maintain, animate, and enhance the City Hall Podium Rooftop Floral Gardens commencing for the Spring 2026 Season following city guidelines.
2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, report back to the General Government Committee in the second quarter of 2026 on the implementation.
Origin
Summary
The Toronto City Hall podium green roof is a distinctive public space with significant potential for enhanced activation through partnerships with community organizations. Inviting these groups to animate the floral gardens by planting for the Spring 2026 season will foster civic engagement, beautify the space, promote environmental stewardship, and inspire city pride and participation.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/gg/bgrd/backgroundfile-260458.pdf