Item - 2026.MM39.56
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on March 25 and 26, 2026 without amendments.
MM39.56 - Respecting, Reflecting and Representing Little Jamaica and Business Improvement Areas in New Eglinton Light Rail Transit Stations - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 12 - Toronto - St. Paul's
City Council Decision
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council request Metrolinx to establish a Cultural Placemaking and Public Art Plan to protect and promote the cultural heritage of Little Jamaica and other neighborhoods of historical significance along the Eglinton West corridor in specific Eglinton Light Rail Transit stations.
2. City Council request Metrolinx to establish a Little Jamaica advisory committee comprising local business owners, Business Improvement Areas, residents across the corridor, and representatives from the African, Black and Caribbean communities to co-design the themes and heritage elements.
3. City Council request Metrolinx to explore including free digital ads in specific Eglinton Light Rail Transit stations for local businesses in the Mount Dennis Business Improvement Area, Eglinton Hill Business Improvement Area, Fairbank Village Business Improvement Area, Oakwood Village Business Improvement Area, Little Jamaica Business Improvement Area, Upper Village Business Improvement Area, The Eglinton Way Business Improvement Area, and Mt. Pleasant Village Business Improvement Area.
4. City Council request Metrolinx to provide an update on the status of the Reggae Lane Mural reproduction in the Oakwood Light Rail Transit station in collaboration with artist Adrian Hayes.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM39.56 be referred to the Economic and Community Development Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.