Item - 2014.TE32.85

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Requested that the report on the Dundas/Carlaw Community Initiative Study from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, address how the Study will be used as a tool in the review of development proposals to implement public realm improvements in the Dundas/Carlaw Study Area.

The Dundas-Carlaw corridor is designated an Employment Area in the Official Plan. The area is also subject to Site and Area Specific Policy No. 154, which permits a range of compatible employment and residential uses.  This area has experienced residential intensification since 2000, resulting in the construction of approximately 750 residential dwelling units, 700 live/work units and 7,950 square metres of non-residential gross floor area.

The on-going Dundas/Carlaw Community Initiative Study is analyzing the potential development guidelines and public realm improvements for the Dundas-Carlaw Corridor.  A final report from Planning staff regarding the Study is anticipated to be presented at the August 2014 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting.

To ensure that future development proposals in the Dundas-Carlaw Corridor will respect the recommendations of the Study,