City Initiatives
This page includes City-related proposals, plans and notices of public consultations regarding projects already under way and those upcoming.
Members of SVRA also receive these notifications via Google Groups.
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Dedication Bus Lanes on Bathurst: Discussions Continue
SVRA Seeking Details & Data for June 26 RapidTO Meeting
SVRA is hosting an evening meeting june 26 to have our questions raised and answered about RapidTO Bathurst on Thursday 26 June before the plan is voted on byToronto Executive Council meeting on July 17. Details under Events.
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This neighbourhood has not yet been given an opportunity to provide our own feedback and suggestions on this matter, so this meeting is long overdue. The meeting organizers are now working to find City and TTC officials who can explain the project to us and provide much-needed data and analysis so our neighbourhood can have a greater understanding of what exactly is planned by whom, why, when and for what benefit.
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If you have any leads on well-informed speakers, please e-mail Chair Heather Sloman or Vice-Chair George Patricio: seatonvillage@gmail.com . The SVRA has already had some consultations with our City Councillor, Dianne Saxe.
Protect Bathurst News Conference Draws Crowd
In response to RapidTO's dedicated bus lane plan, Bathurst Street business owners organized a news conference to highlight their opposition to the plan. On June 11, Paul Macchiusi of Minerva Cannabis spoke to the attendees on Kos' patio. Thanks to all those who attended. Clips were aired on CP 24 and hopefully elsewhere.
Watch the full message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3-XOaIml8A&
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The City of Toronto and Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) invite residents to learn about and provide feedback on opportunities to improve public transit along 7.5 km of Bathurst Street, from Eglinton Avenue West to Lake Shore
Boulevard West. Tens of thousands of people rely on buses and streetcars along this key route every day, but traffic congestion slows service down. Priority transit lanes are being considered to help reduce delays and improve reliability.
For a link to the City of Toronto survey and extensive details ​Discover More Here
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Two dedicated bus/bicycle lanes; two streetcar lanes; two car lanes; two sidewalks. No parking or stopping on Bathurst between Bloor and Dupont. While Councillor Saxe has requested some amendments to the RapidTO Bathurst plan, our community needs a greater say about this transformative project. Please attend the meeting on Thursday 26 June. See Events for details.
Invitation to Waste Management Strategy Workshops in June
The City of Toronto is updating its Long-term Waste Management Strategy for the next implementation period of 2026 to 2036
You are invited to participate in a workshop discussion for:
Residential Associations, Property and Facilities Management
Date: June 13
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
We want to hear from you on:
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Options the City is considering to achieve long-term waste management goals
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Criteria for an evaluation framework
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Perceptions on energy-from-waste.
Additional workshops are also being held for other types of organizations. The same information will be presented on each date and meetings have been organized to support discussion among groups with similar areas of interest:
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June 6: Environmental, Social Service and Community Organizations
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June 9: Waste Management and Processing
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June 12: Businesses and Business Associations
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June 13: Residential Associations, Property and Facilities Management
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June 13: Indigenous Community Organizations
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June 19: Accessibility Organizations.
NOTE: All meetings will take place via Webex, which supports the use of screen readers and provides several accessibility supports.If you require disability-related accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact us one week before the meeting.
Additional opportunities to provide feedback are available throughsurvey, email, and phone. A public event is scheduled to take place on June 10. The comment deadline is Sunday June 29.​
June 12 Consultation on
Residential Bylaw Amendments
City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendments to Permit the Development of Townhouses in the Residential Apartment Commercial (RAC) Zone, Enable the Conversion of Underutilized Spaces within Existing Apartment Buildings into Dwelling Units, and Permit Cladding to Encroach into Building Setbacks.
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On June 12th, 2025, the Planning and Housing Committee will consider six reports that advance housing options in neighbourhoods, along transit corridors and within existing apartment sites.
Expanding Permissions for Low-rise Sixplexes: This report recommends that five- and six-unit low-rise multiplexes be permitted across all residential neighbourhoods in the city. These permissions would apply to both new construction and conversions of existing detached houses, increasing flexibility and creating new opportunities for homeowners and homebuilders.
Multiplex Monitoring Program This report confirms that multiplex construction is growing and proposes additional changes to the City’s zoning bylaws to further facilitate and simplify the construction of multiplexes across Toronto.
Neighbourhood Intensification Bulletin: This research report estimates how much housing could potentially be added across Toronto as a result of the City’s Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods planning initiatives including laneway suites, garden suites, multiplexes and housing along major streets. It is estimated that these initiatives could create up to 54,600 homes by 2031, and up to 163,785 homes by 2051.
Avenues Policy Review (Phase Two): This report outlines the approach to enabling more mid-rise buildings (typically six to 11 storeys) on key transit corridors across the city. This supports the creation of housing near transit, shops and services to form complete communities.
Apartment Infill Study : This report recommends citywide zoning changes to allow new infill housing and the conversion of underused space to new housing on existing apartment tower sites. These changes could apply to 5,000 existing apartment sites across Toronto, creating opportunities to add housing while maintaining existing rental stock.
A separate report on the Development Pipeline 2024 provides a snapshot of development activity from 2020 to 2024 including where and how much new housing is being built across Toronto.
More information on the staff recommendations is available on the City’s Planning and Housing Committee agenda webpage .
Launching Summer Consultations on the Neighbourhood and Retail Study
The City Planning Division is launching summer consultations on the EHON Neighbourhood Retail & Services Study , with city-wide online meetings in the evening of Wednesday June 18th from 6-8pm and on Thursday June 19th from 1-3pm.
Staff will present an overview of the proposed amendments that would make it easier to open small-scale retail, service and office uses in low-rise residential areas across Toronto.
For more information on the study and to stay updated on consultation events, visit our website at Toronto.ca/localretail.
The Avenues Initiative
The Avenues Initiative is a key component of Toronto’s Housing Action Plan 2022–2026, aimed at facilitating residential growth along major corridors known as “Avenues.” These corridors, including Bathurst, Dupont and Chrisitie, are identified in the city's Official Plan as areas suitable for mid-rise, mixed-use development thatsupport transit, walkability, and local amenities. Register and ​Discover More Here
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