Item - 2026.TE34.99
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on July 8 and 9, 2026 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
TE34.99 - Renaming Close-Springhurst Parkette in Honour of Diane Rajaram
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 4 - Parkdale - High Park
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Adopted the renaming of Close-Springhurst Parkette at 70 Close Avenue to “Diane Rajaram Parkette”.
Origin
Summary
City Council adopted the Commemorative Framework at its July 2022 meeting. The Framework provides guidance to the public, Elected Officials, and City staff regarding the commemorative naming and renaming of streets and City properties, and the consideration of proposals for new and existing commemorative monuments.
This report considers an application to rename Close-Springhurst Parkette, located at 70 Close Avenue, to “Diane Rajaram Parkette”.
Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with the Economic Development and Culture and Strategic Partnerships, reviewed the application. The review concluded that the naming proposal satisfies the criteria of the Property Naming Policy and aligns with the Guiding Principles for Commemoration.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-288070.pdf