UrbanToronto.ca tells us that Knox Presbyterian Church has filed an Official Plan Amendment application with the City of Toronto to redevelop its property on the southwest corner of Spadina and Harbord. The application presents two options, both calling for more residential density (including affordable units) along with an expansion of the existing church.
On Friday, Dec. 22, HVRA was sent updated plans for the University’s proposed Sussex-Spadina residence. They will form the basis of the OMB pre-hearing scheduled for Jan. 3, 2018. The documents can be downloaded from this link [link no longer active, sorry].
On 17 October 2017, Toronto and East York Community Council unanimously passed a rezoning application to add an 11-storey infill to the south of the “tower in a park” apartment building at 666 Spadina. As part of the rezoning package, Cromwell Developments agreed to cede the green space along Sussex to the City for a public park and will create a second park space along Sussex Mews Laneway,
NEWS FLASH: HVRA now has the party status it was initially denied. Here are the documents ending its exclusion:
… Read more HVRA blocked from participating in CRB appeal of Spadina-Sussex plans
The OMB will decide about redevelopment of 698 Spadina after all. Since 2014, HVRA and other neighbours have been engaged in discussions with the University of Toronto and Daniels Corporation about plans to demolish the buildings at the northwest corner of Spadina and Sussex in order to build a 23-storey residence with beds for 549 students.
… Read more U of T Now Appealing Everything about 698 Spadina
Could the Brunswick House have survived as a music venue? For Now Magazine, Richard Longley narrates its history since 1874. He outlines its glory years as sponsor of top performers in Albert’s Hall, and also describes the “vomit pit” downstairs and its effect on neighbouring residents.
A news release issued by the City of Toronto on May 1, 2017 responds to years of criticism of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) by Toronto residents, neighbourhood associations like HVRA, and councillors. It announces that the City of Toronto has established an independent local appeal body to provide quick and efficient hearings on appeals of land use decisions made by the Committee of Adjustment.
… Read more City Announces New Local Appeal Body for Land-Use Issues
On April 28, 2017, Toronto City Council unanimously approved Westbank’s proposal to develop the former site of the Honest Ed’s store and adjacent properties in Mirvish Village. This follows years of presentations, meetings, and revisions. After helping secure more green space,
… Read more City Council Passes Revised Proposal for Honest Ed’s Site
