Oakwood-Vaughan Planning Strategy

While significant progress has been made in the three other areas, there's been very little progress made in reviewing the current built-form, and identifying opportunities to manage development proposals within a mixed-use context. Recently, I've heard several complaints from businesses, residents, community organizations and stakeholders, such as the Oakwood Village BIA, that many mixed-use buildings (which typically have ground floors for commercial purposes) are gradually being converted solely for residential purposes. I'm asking city staff to initiate an effective strategy for the entire neighborhood, obviously in concert with the Little Jamaica Master Plan. I want to ensure that the many new development applications arriving in this community are considered holistically, and that the cumulative result is considered as part of a strategy, to ensure that the community is left better than it was found- more affordable, more vibrant, safer, with great shops, social services, parks and infrastructure and improved quality of life.