Sidewalk Network in Liberty Village - Missing Links

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2026-01-13 · Toronto and East York Community Council · amended

As filed

The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to continue engagement with the local Councillor, Liberty Village Business Improvement Area and Liberty Village Residents Association on plans for a potential interim quick build sidewalk installation on Liberty Street from Atlantic Avenue to Dufferin Street in advance of the FIFA World Cup 2026, and identify options to support the Business Improvement Area with planters if necessary to achieve adequate separation from vehicles and ensure pedestrian safety.

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2. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to work with the Director, Strategic Capital Coordination and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, to provide a timeline and workplan to achieve a permanent sidewalk buildout on Liberty Street between Atlantic Avenue to Dufferin Street, as well as other identified areas in the neighbourhood as soon as possible, in alignment with prior Council-approved direction. 3. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to engage with the local Councillor on options for expedited inspections and repairs for problematic sidewalks and boulevards along East Liberty Street, in advance of the FIFA World Cup 2026. 4. Requested the StreetART team in Transportation Services to: a. consult with the local Councillor, Liberty Village Residents' Association and the Liberty Village Business Improvement Area on two utility boxes in the community to be painted in advance of the FIFA World 2026; and b. consult with the local Councillor regarding options for public art on the King Street West Railway Underpass and interiors of Liberty Village Pedestrian Bridge in 2027-2028. 5. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back on Parts 1 to 4 above to the soonest possible meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.

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This report responds to a request from Toronto and East York Community Council to report back on delivery opportunities for missing links in the Liberty Village sidewalk network, specifically in advance of FIFA 2026. Transportation Services staff conducted a review of streets in Liberty Village that currently have missing sidewalks. This report provides details on how and when these sidewalks can be constructed through upcoming developments with active site plan applications under review as well as the coordinated state-of-good-repair program including locations programmed within the next five years.

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Due to the complexities of sidewalk construction outlined in this report, it is not feasible to complete design and construction of permanent sidewalks in this area before FIFA 2026. Transportation Services will continue discussions with the local Councillor and adjacent properties regarding a proposed quick-build sidewalk installation on the west side of Mowat Avenue between King Street West and Liberty Street in advance of FIFA 2026.

Staff recommended

The Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council receive this report for information.

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