Item - 2026.TE34.68
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 29 and 30, 2026 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on July 8 and 9, 2026 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026.
- See also 2026.PB46.16
TE34.68 - 468-470 Queen Street West- Demolition of a Designated Heritage Property under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act- Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
City Council Decision
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the demolition of the building at 468-470 Queen Street West, which is a non-contributing property in the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District, in accordance with subsections 42(1) 4 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-288238.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
68a - 468-470 Queen Street West- Demolition of a Designated Heritage Property under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act-Approval
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-289323.pdf
TE34.68 - 468-470 Queen Street West- Demolition of a Designated Heritage Property under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act- Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council approve the demolition of the building at 468-470 Queen Street West, which is a non-contributing property in the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District, in accordance with subsections 42(1) 4 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Origin
Summary
This report recommends that City Council approve the demolition of the building at 468-470 Queen Street West. This is on a non-contributing property located within the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District. Demolition of the existing building is proposed to facilitate a new public park at the corner of Queen Street West and Augusta Avenue.
Heritage Planning staff support this application which complies with the provisions of the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District Plan.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-288238.pdf
Communications
Motions
68a - 468-470 Queen Street West- Demolition of a Designated Heritage Property under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act-Approval
Origin
Summary
At its meeting on July 6, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB46.16 and made recommendations to City Council.
Summary from the report (June 15, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:
This report recommends that City Council approve the demolition of the building at 468-470 Queen Street West. This is on a non-contributing property located within the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District. Demolition of the existing building is proposed to facilitate a new public park at the corner of Queen Street West and Augusta Avenue.
Heritage Planning staff support this application which complies with the provisions of the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District Plan.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-289323.pdf