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The CWNA's primary concerns are Development, Placemaking (Parks and Public Realm), Heritage Conservation and Community Safety. Check out our Interactive Map for information on planned and current condo development projects and improvements to our parks. [More about the CWNA]
The minutes of the CWNA Board's monthly meetings are made available online once they have been approved by the Board at the following meeting. The latest ones can be found on the Board Minutes page. Residents of the Church Wellesley neighbourhood can attend or present at Board meetings. Recent highlights from
Church Wellesley Update [view all] 34 Maitland: neglected, twice burned, demolishedA 19th-century house on Maitland St. that was nominated for heritage designation has been torn down after being damaged by two recent fires. [Read more]
Review of Village missing and murdered finds "profound systemic failures" in Toronto Police ServiceAn independent review into the police investigations of eight gay men who went missing from the Village, and were later discovered murdered, found deep systemic failings in the Toronto Police Service and made 151 recommendations to address these weaknesses. [Read more]
Yonge TOmorrow approved by City CouncilOn February 2, the final report on YongeTOmorrow was adopted by City Council with an overwhelming majority of twenty-one to five in favour of the plan.
YongeTOmorrow proposes a full and flexible redesign of the street from Queen Street north to College Street, where sidewalks will be expanded, vehicle lanes modified, restaurant patios extended and street furniture and streetscape elements added. [read more]
City opposes ONE's Church Wellesley tower at LPAT hearingA 36-storey development proposed for the northwest corner of Church and Wellesley will disrupt and destabilize what is supposed to be a protected, culturally significant neighbourhood, the City of Toronto told the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal at a hearing in December. [Read more]
20-26 Maitland: 41-storeys agreed to in settlementThe site of the former Catholic Children's Aid building on Maitland Street will see a tower of 41 storeys, the result of a negotiated settlement between the developer Plaza Corp. and the City, after the developer appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT). [Read more]
Park renewal consultations wrap up On February 17, the City hosted a second online public consultation for the revitalization of George Hislop and Norman Jewison Parks and Alexander Street Parkette. The first (online) public consultation was on November 5. At the February 17 meeting City staff presented the preferred concept plans, informed by the community feedback in November and stakeholder meetings in November and February. [read more]
2 Carlton, 73-stories: proposal goes to LPAT settlement hearingThe fate of 2 Carlton Street, which was first proposed for re-development in 2016, will soon be determined.
The proposal calls for a 73-storey tower replacing the heritage listed mid-century modern 18-storey office tower that currently stands there. The City opposed the application and it was appealed by the developer to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal On January 4, 2021, the City received a settlement offer from the developer. A case management conference/settlement hearing has been scheduled at the LPAT for March 18, 2021. [Read more] 
Development Watch
[A summary of recent happenings on the development front. Click the links for the post in the Church Wellesley Update blog, and check our interactive map for further details.]
Church Wellesley Northwest Tower (64 and 66 Wellesley E. & 552-570 Church) In September 2020 ONE Properties released a revised plan for a 36-storey mixed use rental tower. A hearing of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal took place in December, at which the City argued strongly against the proposal. The LPÅT decision is expected soon. [more] Church and Maitland (506 to 516 Church) The properties currently occupied by Crews and Tangos, Boutique Bar and a Target Park parking lot, are owned by Graywood Group. In July 2020, Graywood submitted a development application to the City. City staff released a Preliminary Report regarding the application on Sept. 21. A community-based Working Group has met twice since then and a community consultation was held on April 28, 2021. [more] 20-26 Maitland (former Catholic Children's Aid) In December 2019, PlazaCorp proposed a 45-storey condominium tower at 20 to 26 Maitland Street, formerly the Catholic Children's Aid headquarters and a Victorian house. The developer has appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal and a hearing is scheduled for April, 2021 . [Read more] Carlton and Yonge (2 Carlton) The proposal calls for a 73-storey tower replacing the heritage listed mid-century modern 18-storey office tower that currently stands there. The City opposed the application and it was appealed by the developer to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. [Read more] Yonge and Breadalbane In late October KingSett Capital submitted an application for a 59-storey tower between 510 and 528 Yonge Street (the West side of Yonge, south of Grosvenor), including 500 condominium units and retail at street level. [more] The Gloucester on Yonge (599 Yonge) and Halo (484 Yonge) In March 2020, the Clover on Yonge between Gloucester and Dundonald (since renamed The Gloucestor on Yonge); and Halo, at the southwest corner of Yonge and Grosvenor, went into receivership, but both have now re-started under new ownership. [more] The Beer Store (572 Church)
Originally proposed as a 16-storey condo on the Beer Store property at 572 Church Street, the project has now been reduced to 12-storeys, according to a Local Planning Appeal Tribunal mediated settlement. [more] Gloucester Mews (Yonge and Gloucester) This 34-storey project was approved several years ago, but went into dormancy until late 2018, when the application was revived as a rental building with an updated design. [more] 10 Wellesley West This site lies just outside the western edge of the Church Wellesley neighbourhood and includes 10-16 Wellesley Street West, 5-7 St. Nicholas Street and 586 Yonge Street, where Centrecourt is now proposing a 55 storey tower. [more] 55-63 Charles Some of the last low- and mid-rise buildings on Charles Street will be replaced by a 48 storey tower, including a 6-storey podium. [more] 625 Church (at Charles) Manulife Real Estate has submitted a development proposal for a 59 storey tower where the Traders Building at 625 Church Street presently stands. [more] 33 Isabella (Isabella Court) Infill Cromwell Property Management is proposing a 4 storey building on the west side of the 27 storey Isabella Court, with 15 apartments and ground floor administrative offices. [more] See our interactive map for all real estate developments, including land assemblies, in our neighbourhood. Church Wellesley Update [view all]
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Community Notices CWNA Board Meeting Sat., May 15 10 am - 12 pm Via zoom: Attend or Present Toronto Police Chief Selection Public Consultation Survey to May 13 Construction Notice Major roadwork this spring & summer: Church Street from Gloucester to Park Road Construction Notice Toronto Hydro This summer: Dundonald; Carlton at Mutual; Wellesley east of Church; Church at Wood Join CWNA for just $5
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