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11 Macey Avenue - Consideration of City-Owned Properties in areas surrounding Modular Housing Initiative - by Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford

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2020-06-29 · Toronto City Council · adopted

As filed

City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO to examine and report directly to the July 28 and 29, 2020 City Council meeting on the best use of City-owned land parcels [in the Macey, Denton & Madelaine Avenues and St. Dunstan Drive areas] to provide the greatest benefit for the surrounding community.

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2. City Council authorize CreateTO to proceed with the sale of 12 St. Dunstan Drive, designated as surplus, as quickly as possible and request the CreateTO Board to seek approval from City Council for the direction of said proceeds of sale, for reinvestment directly into the surrounding community. 3. City Council request CreateTO to explore the most suitable uses for the City-owned parcel of land adjacent to 35 St. Dunstan Drive, for the greatest community benefit. 4. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, to explore the feasibility of the best possible use for the property between 15 and 23 St. Dunstan Drive for the greatest community benefit, including but not limited to designation as surplus for sale, community garden or other benefit to the community.

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This Motion is in consideration for the surrounding areas to Madelaine Park in the St. Dunstan Drive, Macey Avenue, Denton Drive and Madelaine Avenue area and the identified need for direct, meaningful investment in community benefits for the residents. This Motion is urgent given the accelerated process surrounding the Modular Housing Initiative at 11 Macey Avenue and the Housing Now project planned for 777 Victoria Park Avenue.

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At this time, this area is under-serviced, and in consideration for the current neighbourhood challenges, anticipated density and loss of green space, the community is in dire need of community benefits.

Staff recommended

Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO to examine and report directly to the July 28 and 29, 2020 City Council meeting on the best use of City-owned land parcels [in the Macey, Denton & Madelaine Avenues and St. Dunstan Drive areas] to provide the greatest benefit for the surrounding community.

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2. City Council authorize CreateTO to proceed with the sale of 12 St. Dunstan Drive, designated as surplus, as quickly as possible and request the CreateTO Board to seek approval from City Council for the direction of said proceeds of sale, for reinvestment directly into the surrounding community. 3. City Council request CreateTO to explore the most suitable uses for the City-owned parcel of land adjacent to 35 St. Dunstan Drive, for the greatest community benefit. 4. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, to explore the feasibility of the best possible use for the property between 15 and 23 St. Dunstan Drive for the greatest community benefit, including but not limited to designation as surplus for sale, community garden or other benefit to the community.

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