Development

Building Laneway Suites Across the City

As of July 16, 2019, the City of Toronto allows the construction of Laneway Suites across the City on residential properties that share a property line with a public lane, subject to criteria: By-law requirements for Laneway Suites Applying for a Building Permit for a Laneway Suite Development Charge Deferral Program and Affordable Laneway Suites … Read more

Davisville Apartment Neighbourhood Survey

WHAT DO WE NEED TO KEEP THIS A GREAT COMMUNITY?WE NEED YOUR INPUT! As you are likely aware, the neighbourhood is currently facing 8 new developments at 265 Balliol, 155 Balliol, 22 Balliol, 30 Merton, 140 Merton, 274 Merton, 141 Davisville and 1951 Yonge. Those projects might not all proceed as currently proposed, but it … Read more

Midtown in Focus: Final Report – City Council approved Amendments

November 2018 Update / Report by South Eglinton Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association (A. Gort) When adopting the MIF: Final Report, City Council asked for a series of reports and actions from City staff that are relevant to the effective implementation of the MIF Plan (in the form of amendments). Here is a link to the City … Read more

Settlement Agreement reached for 18 Brownlow (Now known as 71 Redpath)

Together we can make a difference! After nearly 3 years and countless hours, we finally reached a settlement for the 18 Brownlow (71 Redpath) development.It was a team effort involving our councillor, Josh Matlow, city planning and legal staff and the community. After 5 Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) pre-hearings and 2 years, we obtained a number of major concessions … Read more

April 10, 2018 Noise Bylaw Meeting – Notice from the Toronto Noise Coalition

NOISE BYLAW DEVELOPMENT UPDATE (as of March 9, 2018)

Thanks to Cathie Macdonald, Co-Chair of the Federation of North Toronto Residents Associations and Member, Toronto Noise Coalition for providing this update.

The Noise Bylaw Review Update report will be on the agenda at the next meeting of the Licensing and Standards Committee,  April 10, 2018.

The agenda for this meeting, and the Staff Noise report will be available on April 3, 2018 at this link.  As of April 4, 2018: The following report is now available: Click here to read the Noise Bylaw Review Update (Dated March 28,2018).

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Midtown in Focus Study – A 25-year plan for our neighbourhoods

In response to the significant growth and intensification in our area, in 2015 city planning initiated a comprehensive planning review of midtown. The initiative was sponsored by the three area councillors, including terrific support from our councillor, Josh Matlow. The proposed plan sets out a 25-year vision for midtown and the SERRA area that emphasizes … Read more

SERRA’s No To Brownlow Yardsale on CBC News

Toronto neighbourhood group needs $65K to fight against developers …so it’s holding a yard sale South Eglinton Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association needs at least $65K to go to OMB A neighbourhood group in north Toronto is organizing a yard sale on Saturday hoping to raise the tens of thousands of dollars it needs to help … Read more

Construction Liaison Committee (CLC)

Metrolinx and Crosslinx Transit Solutions Construction Liaison Committee (CLC) Construction activities at the 15 underground Eglinton Crosstown LRT station sites are underway. Many of the new turning restrictions on the main north-south arterial roads have made getting around our neighbourhood even more challenging for local residents and drivers taking side streets to avoid the traffic. The … Read more