Advancing the Redevelopment of Scadding Court Community Centre - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow

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2026-06-24 · Toronto City Council · adopted

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City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Board of Directors, CreateTO to direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the Executive Director, Social Development, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, the City Librarian, Toronto Public Library, and other relevant City divisions and agencies, to continue advancing the development work for the revitalization of 707 Dundas Street West, known as Scadding Court Community Centre, and 327 Bathurst Street, known as Sanderson Library, throughout 2026.

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2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, the Executive Director, Development Review, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the Executive Director, Social Development, the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, the City Librarian, Toronto Public Library, and other relevant City divisions and agencies, to report back in the first quarter of 2027 on the following items that will be brought to Toronto and East York Community Council: a. a preferred development concept and site program; b. a recommended approvals path and timing for a future Zoning By-law Amendment application for the revitalization of the entire site, with the application to be submitted in the third quarter of 2027; c. a proposed internal and external stakeholder consultation plan, including timelines; d. any potential interim opportunities to enhance the facilities of Scadding Court Community Centre and Sanderson Library; and e. preliminary budget, funding and implementation considerations required to advance the project.

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In November 2011, Toronto and East York Community Council directed City Planning staff to initiate a planning study to develop guiding principles for the revitalization and redevelopment of the Scadding Court Community Centre, including the Sanderson Branch of the Toronto Public Library. In November 2012, City Council endorsed the Redevelopment and Revitalization Principles. In the years that followed, City Council directed staff to establish an interdivisional working group and explore redevelopment and revitalization scenarios for the site.

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In April 2025, City Council adopted an Official Plan Amendment redesignating the lands from Parks to Mixed Use Areas. Scadding Court Community Centre is one of the ten community centres within the Association of Community Centres in the City of Toronto. The centre provides a wide range of services and programs, including social recreation and wellness; support for children, youth and families; an EarlyON Centre; food security and urban agriculture; social enterprise and entrepreneurship opportunities; anti-racism and community-building; supports for people living with disabilities; programming for seniors; and newcomer services. The facility also includes a Toronto District School Board alternative school (Oasis Skateboard Factory), the Sanderson Branch of the Toronto Public Library, and an indoor pool programmed by Parks and Recreation and Toronto District School Board. Scadding Court Community Centre, including Sanderson Branch of the Toronto Public Library, is a vital community asset that serves residents of all ages and backgrounds. However, the facility requires significant reinvestment to meet state-of-good-repair obligations and continue meeting the community's evolving needs, including housing, for years to come.

Staff recommended

Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Board of CreateTO to direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the Executive Director, Social Development, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, the City Librarian, Toronto Public Library, and other relevant City divisions and agencies, to continue advancing the development work for the revitalization of 707 Dundas Street West, known as Scadding Court Community Centre, and 327 Bathurst Street, known as Sanderson Library, throughout 2026.

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