Eglinton – Merton – Bayview – Yonge
We ask that the proposed motion by midtown Councillors Matlow, Colle and Robinson be adopted. The South Eglinton Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association (SERRA) would like to thank City Planning for their support and assistance with the preparation of the Canada Square Special Study Area Working Group report (SSAWG), titled “Imagining a New Town Centre for … Read more
We would like to express our support for the letter from the Federation of North Toronto Residents’ Associations (FoNTRA) asking for release of the terms of the agreement on Canada Square between the City and Oxford Properties. The FoNTRA letter stresses the critical importance of the development of the Canada Square site and not only … Read more
Action requested: In accordance with Official Plan amendment 405 (section 5.5.3), we respectfully request that the Toronto and East York Community Council take the necessary steps to initiate a full-scale comprehensive planning study for the Canada Square site with community representation and consultation throughout. We are a group of Midtown-based residents associations and their representatives, … Read more
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
The South Eglinton Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association (SERRA) is similarly opposing this application at the LPAT as a Party and very much appreciates the many detailed and well-documented objections this Direction Report is raising about the 733 Mt Pleasant Road development. We look forward to participating in the Zoning review for the Eglinton-Taunton-Soudan-Mt Pleasant block … Read more
ALEX BOZIKOVIC ARCHITECTURE CRITIC PUBLISHED JANUARY 8, 2021 In 1958, the critic Jane Jacobs complained about the “urban renewal” projects that were remaking American downtowns. “They will be spacious, park-like, and uncrowded,” she wrote. “They will be clean, impressive, and monumental. They will have all the attributes of a well kept, dignified cemetery.” Her contrary wisdom … Read more
SERRA is one of the many community groups participating in a Community Liaison Committee for the new Roehampton Residence. The Roehampton Residence, located at 808 Mount Pleasant Road, opened on July 3, 2020, to clients as part of the City of Toronto’s three-tiered COVID-19 response. The City has leased the Roehampton Hotel for two years … Read more
The Heritage Working Group is offering a self-guided walking tour to all of our residents. This year’s walk repeats our Jane’s Walk from two year’s ago. SERRA encourages everyone to take the walk sometime from May 1st to May 3rd to honour the late Jane Jacobs. We have prepared a walking tour map and a … Read more
SERRA is concerned about traffic infiltration from the Art Shoppe development into the neighbourhood and especially onto Hillsdale Ave East (for the section to the east of the development). Hillsdale Ave East is classified as a “local road” and has few exit points to facilitate thru traffic. As such we would like to request an … Read more