Item - 2013.TE21.49

Tracking Status

This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on January 22, 2013. The Committee received the item for information only. No further action will be taken on this item.

TE21.49 - Downtown East Revitalization Initiatives - Status Report

Decision Type:: Information

Status:: Received

Wards:: 27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale, 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council received for information the report (December 20, 2012) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, and the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, respecting the Downtown East Revitalization Initiatives -Status Report.

Origin

(December 20, 2012) Report from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District

Summary

This report provides a status update on the Downtown East Revitalization Initiatives within the area bounded by Jarvis Street, Sherbourne Street, Queen Street East, and Carlton Street.

To date, City staff have taken several actions to advance the Revitalization. First, Social Development, Finance and Administration formed an interdivisional table to guide the Revitalization Initiatives. All relevant City Divisions and ABCs are participating as required. Second, the Planning Study, Heritage District Conservation Study and conceptual planning for the potential redevelopment of Seaton House are all underway. Third, working with the Ward Councillor, the North George Street Working Group has been initiated. Finally, a Community Engagement Strategy is currently being developed to engage local businesses, agencies and residents in the Revitalization process.

Background Information

(December 20, 2012) Report from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District - Downtown East Revitalization Initiatives - Status Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-53970.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Receive Item moved by Councillor Pam McConnell (Carried)

That the Toronto and East York Community Council receive for information the report (December 20, 2012) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, and the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, respecting the Downtown East Revitalization Initiatives - Status Report.