Item - 2026.TE31.1

Tracking Status

  • This item will be considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on April 1, 2026. City Council has delegated final decision-making authority for the subject of this agenda item. The Toronto and East York Community Council will make the final decision on this item unless any amendments it approves exceed its authority.

TE31.1 - Renaming of Chestnut Street Extending between Edward Street and Elm Street

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Time:
9:30 AM
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
11 - University - Rosedale

Public Notice Given

Origin

(March 5, 2026) Report from the Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture

Recommendations

The Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommend that Toronto and East York Community Council:  

 

1. Approve the name "Heather McGregor Way" for renaming a section of Chestnut Street extending between Edward Street and Elm Street.

Summary

This report recommends that the name "Heather McGregor Way" be approved to rename a section of Chestnut Street extending between Edward Street and Elm Street.

 

This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/street-naming/

 

This naming proposal is in alignment with the objectives of the Guiding Principles for Commemoration in the Public Realm.

Financial Impact

The cost to install street name signage is approximately $600.00 and is included within the Transportation Services Division's approved 2026 Operating Budget.

 

The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the information as presented in the Financial Impact section.

Background Information

(March 5, 2026) Report and Attachment 1 from the Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture on Renaming of Chestnut Street Extending between Edward Street and Elm Street
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-285227.pdf
Public Notice
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-285230.pdf

Communications

(March 6, 2026) Letter from Scott Mabury, Vice President, Operations and Real Estate Partnerships, University of Toronto (TE.Main)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/comm/communicationfile-205841.pdf
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council