Create two commercial loading zones on Church and Wellington streets in Old Town Toronto

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Create two commercial loading zones on Church and Wellington streets in Old Town Toronto

City Council is being asked to establish commercial loading zones on Church Street west side (between Colborne and 29 metres south) and Wellington Street East north side (between 42.5 metres east of Scott Street and Leader Lane). The Old Town Toronto BIA requested these zones to support loading and unloading for businesses in the area, citing loss of parking on Colborne Street. The zones would be public facilities available to anyone conducting loading operations.

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The journey

Wed, Jul 8 · Toronto and East York Community Council · adopted

Wed, Jul 29 · Toronto City Council · not yet heard

Time to act

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Deputation at City Council meeting on 2026-07-29 if the item is debated; contact your Ward 10 or Ward 13 councillor before the vote to express support or opposition.

Why is this story here?

ContainedA genuine decision to create two specific loading zones in a bounded area. Reversible without major cost, benefits a small geographic area and the businesses operating there. Does not constrain future councils or change the institution.Touches a narrow groupThe zones affect merchants and delivery operators in Old Town Toronto directly, and drivers seeking loading access. The impact is specific to one neighbourhood and the businesses operating there, not a broad citywide effect that would touch most residents in an ordinary week.

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Official title: Church Street and Wellington Street East - Commercial Loading Zones · meeting video