Item - 2025.TE27.53

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on November 27, 2025. The Toronto and East York Community Council postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.
See also Item TE28.28

TE27.53 - Sidewalk Network in Liberty Village - Missing Links

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Deferred

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 10 - Spadina - Fort York

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the January 13, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council to permit the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council with a plan, including costing information and projected timing to deliver, in advance of the FIFA World Cup, new sidewalks in Liberty Village, as well and public art and improvements, and opportunities to prioritize the projects as part of Transportation Services 2026 budget.

Origin

(November 10, 2025) Report from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services

Summary

This report responds to a request from Toronto and East York Community Council to report back on delivery opportunities for missing links in the Liberty Village sidewalk network, specifically in advance of FIFA 2026.

Transportation Services staff conducted a review of streets in Liberty Village that currently have missing sidewalks. This report provides details on how and when these sidewalks can be constructed through upcoming developments with active site plan applications under review as well as the coordinated state-of-good-repair program including locations programmed within the next five years. Due to the complexities of sidewalk construction outlined in this report, it is not feasible to complete design and construction of permanent sidewalks in this area before FIFA 2026.

Transportation Services will continue discussions with the local Councillor and adjacent properties regarding a proposed quick-build sidewalk installation on the west side of Mowat Avenue between King Street West and Liberty Street in advance of FIFA 2026.

Background Information

(November 10, 2025) Report from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services on Sidewalk Network in Liberty Village - Missing Links
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-259922.pdf

Communications

(November 27, 2025) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (TE.New)

Motions

1 - Motion to Defer Item moved by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik (Carried)

That consideration of the item be deferred until the January 13, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council to permit the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council with a plan, including costing information and projected timing to deliver, in advance of the FIFA World Cup, new sidewalks in Liberty Village, as well and public art and improvements, and opportunities to prioritize the projects as part of Transportation Services 2026 budget.