Item - 2026.TE28.55

The Toronto and East York Community Council:  

1.  Authorized the closure of the north and south sidewalk on Scrivener Square, between a point 38 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 60 metres further east, and a provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway, from February 1, 2026 to April 30, 2028 inclusive.

2.  Rescinded the existing standing prohibition at all times on the north side of Scrivener Square (east-west leg), between Yonge Street and Scrivener Square (north-south leg).

3.  Prohibited stopping at all times on the north and south side of Scrivener Square (east-west leg), between Yonge Street and Scrivener Square (north-south leg).

4.  Directed the applicant to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

5.  Directed the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

6. Directed the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night.

7. Directed the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local Business Improvement Areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications.

8. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists' safety is considered at all times.

9. Directed the applicant to provide sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

10. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large-scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

11. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

12. Directed the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

13. Directed the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.

14. Directed the applicant to create a publicly accessible website with regular construction updates and post the website address on the construction site hoarding, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

15. Directed the applicant to mitigate light pollution by installing a shield/barrier on any lighting standards within proximity to adjacent residential properties, such as cranes.

16. Directed the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

17. Directed the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services and the applicant to continue to establish a Construction Management Working Group that meets monthly and invite local stakeholders including Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Building, adjacent neighbours, local resident groups, local Business Improvement Areas and local school administration.

18. Directed that Scrivener Square be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Summerhill Station, located on the southeast corner of Yonge Street and Scrivener Square, is constructing a new exit/entrance extending from the south ends of the existing platforms. A staircase from the northbound platform will connect to an underpass tunnel below the existing Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway. A staircase on the west side of the TTC subway will connect the underpass tunnel to the corridor from the southbound platform, from there, a common corridor will connect into the construction development at 10 Price Street.

Construction will be undertaken in nine stages, with varying degrees of sidewalk and lane closures taking place on Scrivener Square. An alternative pedestrian pathway will always be maintained during construction.