Exploring Housing Renewal in Edgeley Village - by Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Mayor John Tory

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2022-02-02 · Toronto City Council · adopted

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City Council on February 2 and 3, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to consult with the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Lands Corporation, on opportunities for City

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building, with a focus on public realm improvements and housing renewal in and around the Edgeley Village neighbourhood, and to report back to the Board of Directors, CreateTO with the findings of this work.

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Edgeley Village is a Toronto Community Housing community built in 1970 and is composed of neighbourhoods located on Driftwood Avenue, Driftwood Court, Shoreham Drive, and Shoreham Court. The community is bounded by two schools, many mid-rise buildings and an aging condominium complex at Shoreham Drive and Jane Street. Lands within the Edgeley Village area are located within walking distance of Pioneer Village subway station, York University, Aviva Tennis Centre, ravine trails along the Black Creek, Black Creek Pioneer Village, Black Creek Community Farm and other amenities.

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This community is in desperate need of renewal. Local tenants have been advocating for improvements to their community, and as the Toronto Community Housing Corporation housing stock nears the end of its life, significant renewal rather than repair must be undertaken.

Staff recommended

Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to consult with the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Lands Corporation, on opportunities

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for City building, with a focus on public realm improvements and housing renewal in and around the Edgeley Village neighbourhood, and to report back to the Board of Directors, CreateTO with the findings of this work.

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