Church Wellesley Update
News from the Church Wellesley Neighbourhood Association
 [This article was updated in January 2019]
In the wake of a wave of murders that shook the Church Wellesley neighbourhood in 2017, the City and federal government, local organizations and the Toronto police are working hard to make our community safer. A Year of Fear and Anger The urgency for action was obvious following the chilling events of 2017:
The community was shaken to the core, as a sense of fear and vulnerability led to anger and questions about how the police had dealt with the cases. Did the sexual orientation, gender-identity and race of the missing and murdered affect the level of attention these crimes were given by investigators? Compounding the sense of vulnerability on the streets of the Village: an ongoing epidemic of opioids, crystal meth and other drugs, combined with mental health issues, resulting in bizarre and sometimes threatening behaviour and an increase in property crimes. [More] Update: A second open house is scheduled for: Wednesday, October 2, 2019 5:30 pm - 8 pm St. Paul's Bloor Street, Great Hall 277 Bloor St. E. Manulife Real Estate is proposing a redevelopment of the Traders Building at 625 Church Street. The proposal would add a rental tower atop the stately six storey 1956 brick building and allow for street level retail along Church Street. On December 6, Manulife hosted an open house to inform the community of its plan and receive feedback. In the renderings only the Church Street facade is shown as preserved. The south side of the building, on Charles Street, would have an increased footprint, eliminating the current patio space and moving the new structure closer to the sidewalk. The proposal is in its very early stages; the height and look of the new building is yet to be determined. We we can expect further community consultation before a development applications is made to the City. To comment or be added to the mailing list, email 625ChurchStreet@strategycorp.com  Church Street view  Charles Street view  Church and Hayden corner view  Church and Charles corner view Get involved and stay informed at these upcoming meetings, happening this week in and around our neighbourhood. Education in Ontario - Community ConsultationThe 519 is hosting a meeting give community members space to discuss changes to curriculum, incl. the Sex Ed roll-back from 2015 to 1998. Date: Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Place: The 519, 519 Church Street MPP Jessica Bell's Emergency Affordable Housing Town HallMPP Jessica Bell (University-Rosedale) will be joined by MPP Suze Morrison (NDP Critic for Housing), Councillor Mike Layton, Kensington-Bellwoods Community Legal Services, the Federation of Metro Tenants' Association and ACORN, to discuss how we can advocate for change, learn about our rights and organize against things like illegal evictions and bad landlords. Date: Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm Place: Alliance Française, 24 Spadina Road (Pierre Leon Gallery) Community Consultation 55-61 Charles Street EThe City is holding a Community Consultation meeting where you can learn more about this application, ask questions and share your comments. You can view a copy of the Preliminary Report providing background information at https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-116934.pdf and the submitted plans and reports at http://aic.to/55CharlesE Date: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Place: St. Paul's Bloor Street Church, 227 Bloor Street E (Great Hall) 625 Church Street Redevelopment Open HouseManulife Real Estate is proposing a redevelopment of 625 Church Street that aims to incorporate the current architectural design of the building, while providing new rental housing and amenities for the neighbourhood. Join them to learn more about the proposed project and provide your input.
Questions? Email 625ChurchStreet@strategycorp.com Date: Thursday, December 6, 2018 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Place: St. Paul's Bloor Street Church, 227 Bloor Street E (Grand Hall) |