Item - 2025.TE26.25

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on October 22, 2025 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

TE26.25 - Advancing Local Infrastructure Improvements in Liberty Village in Advance of the FIFA World Cup 2026

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 10 - Spadina - Fort York

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back on delivery opportunities for the following missing links in the sidewalk network in Liberty Village to the next Toronto and East York Community Council meeting, clearly indicating the plan for delivery on an accelerated basis before the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Liberty Village, including:

a. all segments on Liberty Street from Dufferin Street to Atlantic Avenue;

b. Jefferson Avenue from Liberty Street to End (east side);

c. Mowat Avenue from Liberty Street to End (east side); and

d. Pardee Avenue from Liberty Street to End (both sides).

Origin

(October 3, 2025) Report from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services

Summary

On June 5, 2025, Toronto and East York Community Council requested Transportation Services, in consultation with the Liberty Village Business Improvement Area, Toronto Hydro, and any other relevant divisions and agencies, to provide an update on the status and sources of funding for the infrastructure improvements identified as priorities for action in the Liberty Village Public Realm Strategy, including:

- sidewalk installations on the west side of the neighbourhood;

- geometric safety improvements at key neighbourhood intersections;

- options to expedite boulevard upgrades at 65-85 East Liberty Street; and

- options to improve the pedestrian experience by re-assessing boulevard parking on East Liberty Street.

This report also provides updates on lighting upgrades and an improved maintenance plan for the King/Liberty pedestrian bridge and elevators.

This report was prepared following consultation with relevant City divisions. Staff have and will continue to engage with the Liberty Village Business Improvement Area, Toronto Hydro, and other parties as required on an item-by-item basis throughout design and installation processes.

Background Information

(October 3, 2025) Report from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services on Advancing Local Infrastructure Improvements in Liberty Village in Advance of the FIFA World Cup 2026
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-259052.pdf

Communications

(October 22, 2025) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (TE.New)

Motions

Motion to Amend Item moved by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik (Carried)

That:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back on delivery opportunities for the following missing links in the sidewalk network in Liberty Village to the next Toronto and East York Community Council meeting, clearly indicating the plan for delivery on an accelerated basis before the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Liberty Village, including:

a. all segments on Liberty Street from Dufferin Street to Atlantic Avenue;
b. Jefferson Avenue from Liberty Street to End (east side);
c. Mowat Avenue from Liberty Street to End (east side); and
d. Pardee Avenue from Liberty Street to End (both sides).