Item - 2026.RA27.3

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by CreateTO on July 27, 2026 and was adopted with amendments.

RA27.3 - Advancing the Redevelopment of Scadding Court Community Centre

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Ward:
10 - Spadina - Fort York

Board Decision

The Board of Directors, CreateTO:

 

1. Directed the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the Executive Director, Social Development, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, the City Librarian, Toronto Public Library, and other relevant City divisions and agencies, to continue advancing the development work for the revitalization of 707 Dundas Street West, known as Scadding Court Community Centre, and 327 Bathurst Street, known as Sanderson Library, throughout 2026. 

 

2. Directed the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to report back to the CreateTO Board in the first quarter of 2027 on the development work for the revitalization of 707 Dundas Street West, known as Scadding Court Community Centre, and 327 Bathurst Street, on the following items:

 

a. a preferred development concept and site program that incorporates affordable housing into the redevelopment;


b. a recommended approvals path and timing for a future Zoning By-Law Amendment application for the revitalization of the entire site, with the application to be submitted no later than the third quarter of 2027;


c. a proposed internal and external stakeholder consultation plan, including timelines;


d. any potential interim opportunities to enhance the facilities of Scadding Court Community Centre and Sanderson Library; and


e. a preliminary budget, funding and implementation considerations required to advance the project.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Vice President, Corporate and Strategic Initiatives, CreateTO; and the Vice President, Development, CreateTO; and the Manager, Development, CreateTO gave a presentation on Advancing the Redevelopment of Scadding Court.

Origin

(July 13, 2026) Letter from from the City Clerk

Summary

City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted Item MM42.30 and, in so doing, has requested the Board of Directors, CreateTO to direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the Executive Director, Social Development, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, the City Librarian, Toronto Public Library, and other relevant City divisions and agencies, to continue advancing the development work for the revitalization of 707 Dundas Street West, known as Scadding Court Community Centre, and 327 Bathurst Street, known as Sanderson Library, throughout 2026.

Background Information

(July 13, 2026) Letter and Attachment from the City Clerk on Advancing the Redevelopment of Scadding Court Community Centre
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ra/bgrd/backgroundfile-289579.pdf
Presentation from the Vice President, Corporate and Strategic Initiatives, CreateTO; and the Manager, Development, CreateTO on Advancing the Redevelopment of Scadding Court
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ra/bgrd/backgroundfile-289737.pdf

Communications

(July 27, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (RA.New)

Motions

Motion to Amend Item moved by Bruce Davis (Carried)

That the Board of Directors, CreateTO:

 

1. Direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the Executive Director, Social Development, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, the City Librarian, Toronto Public Library, and other relevant City divisions and agencies, to continue advancing the development work for the revitalization of 707 Dundas Street West, known as Scadding Court Community Centre, and 327 Bathurst Street, known as Sanderson Library, throughout 2026. 

 

2. Direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to report back to the CreateTO Board in the first quarter of 2027 on the development work for the revitalization of 707 Dundas Street West, known as Scadding Court Community Centre, and 327 Bathurst Street, on the following items:

 

a. a preferred development concept and site program that incorporates affordable housing into the redevelopment;


b. a recommended approvals path and timing for a future Zoning By-Law Amendment application for the revitalization of the entire site, with the application to be submitted no later than the third quarter of 2027;


c. a proposed internal and external stakeholder consultation plan, including timelines;


d. any potential interim opportunities to enhance the facilities of Scadding Court Community Centre and Sanderson Library; and


e. a preliminary budget, funding and implementation considerations required to advance the project.

 

Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council