Item - 2026.PH30.7

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Planning and Housing Committee on May 7, 2026 and was adopted without amendment.

PH30.7 - Redevelopment Framework for 835-841 Queen Street East

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Ward:: 14 - Toronto - Danforth

Committee Decision

The Planning and Housing Committee:

1. Received the report (April 23, 2026) from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office for information.

Origin

(April 23, 2026) Report from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office

Summary

This report responds to Council direction in item PH26.17 to complete a redevelopment framework for the WoodGreen Community Housing site at 835-841 Queen Street East, and amend the Local Agency Housing Agreement to incorporate a City-led process for the redevelopment framework at this site. Based on analysis completed by CreateTO on behalf of the Housing Development Office, a building of 6-10 storeys is being explored for further review onsite.

Background Information

(April 23, 2026) Report from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office on Redevelopment Framework for 835-841 Queen Street East
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-286401.pdf

Communications

(May 7, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (PH.New)
(May 7, 2026) Letter from Mark Richardson, Technical Lead, HousingNowTO.com (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ph/comm/communicationfile-211127.pdf

Speakers

Mark Richardson, HousingNowTO.com

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Gord Perks (Carried)