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Toronto City Planning and Development Review @cityplanto.bsky.social · 7h

During the Canada Post strike, you can find upcoming community consultation meetings on the City Planning and Development Review Consultations page.

It has up-to-date meeting info, guidance on how to participate and details on who to contact for further details.

www.toronto.ca/community-pe...

Toronto City Planning and Development Review @cityplanto.bsky.social · 5h

Learn more and complete a short survey by visiting www.toronto.ca/city-governm....

Toronto City Planning and Development Review @cityplanto.bsky.social · 5h

The first step in Phase 2 is a study in University-Rosedale (Ward 11) and Davenport (Ward 9) to explore new rules that would make it easier to build mid-rise housing along Avenues. Join City staff and your neighbours at a Community Open House on October 22 to learn more and share your feedback.

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Toronto City Planning and Development Review @cityplanto.bsky.social · 5h

We’re continuing to plan for more mid-rise housing along Toronto’s Avenues as part of Phase 2 of the Avenues Policy Review.

Avenues are major corridors across the city supported by transit, shops and everyday services. They’re key places where new housing and growth are planned to happen.

A modern mid-rise building with shops and restaurants at street level and several residential floors above. People sit on a patio with umbrellas, and cars pass along the street.

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Toronto City Planning and Development Review @cityplanto.bsky.social · 7h

Toronto City Planning and Development Review @cityplanto.bsky.social · 6d

You can also provide your feedback by filling out this survey: cotsurvey.chkmkt.com?e=457511&d=e...

Toronto City Planning and Development Review @cityplanto.bsky.social · 6d

Have your say: the City is reviewing zoning rules for parking commercial vehicles in residential areas to balance the needs of workers, businesses and neighbours.

Join the virtual consultation on Wednesday, October 8: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bd13a5...

Illustration of a suburban street with houses and driveways showing various vehicles, including cars, pickup trucks, a school bus, and larger commercial vehicles, highlighting parking in residential areas.

Toronto City Planning and Development Review @cityplanto.bsky.social · 13d

The 2025 Toronto Urban Design Awards winners are on display! Explore the projects shaping our city at the first exhibit opening September 29.

Learn more at www.toronto.ca/city-governm...

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Toronto City Planning and Development Review @cityplanto.bsky.social · 28d

The City is holding two virtual public consultations on proposed zoning changes to allow more small-scale shops and services in Toronto’s neighbourhoods.

🗓️ Wednesday, Sept 17, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
🗓️ Thursday, Sept 18, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Register online at www.toronto.ca/city-governm...

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Toronto City Planning and Development Review @cityplanto.bsky.social · Sep 4

Share your thoughts:

📅 Join us on Thursday, Sept 18 for a virtual public meeting at 6:30 p.m.
📝 Share your feedback by completing a short survey.
📧 Sign up for project updates and future consultation opportunities.

Learn more: www.toronto.ca/city-governm...

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Toronto City Planning and Development Review @cityplanto.bsky.social · Sep 4

The next step is Phase Two of the City’s Avenues Policy Review. This work will look at bringing in as-of-right zoning, starting with studies in University-Rosedale (Ward 11) and Davenport (Ward 9), so that mid-rise housing along Avenues can move forward more quickly.

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Toronto City Planning and Development Review @cityplanto.bsky.social · Sep 4

Earlier this year, City Council expanded the Avenues network by 283 km. With new citywide policies now in effect following confirmation by the Ontario Land Tribunal in July, Avenues now have clear rules for mid-rise housing, opening more opportunities for homes in walkable communities.

Map of Toronto showing 283 km of new Avenues (purple) and existing Avenues (brown) where mid-rise housing is planned near transit.

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Toronto City Planning and Development Review @cityplanto.bsky.social · Sep 4

Toronto’s Avenues are more than just streets; they’re places planned for growth with transit, shops, services and housing working together. In this thread, we’ll explain what’s happening and how you can get involved.

Photo of a street flanked on each side by small businesses, sidewalks with pedestrians, trees and parked cars. A streetcar travels along a dedicated right of way in the middle of the street.

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Toronto City Planning and Development Review @cityplanto.bsky.social · Aug 29

Save the date! The 2025 Toronto Urban Design Awards Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, September 10 at Palais Royale. Come celebrate 35 years of design excellence in our city.

Tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/2025-toron...

Save the Date graphic for the 2025 Toronto Urban Design Awards, September 10, Palais Royale.

Toronto City Planning and Development Review @cityplanto.bsky.social · Aug 15

Today, the Province of Ontario approved, with modifications, 120 Major Transit Station Areas and Protected Major Transit Station Areas in #Toronto. The decision increases building heights and densities near transit and supports more housing options for these areas.

Learn more: toronto.ca/OurPlan

Map of Toronto showing 120 Major and Protected Major Transit Station Areas approved by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on August 15, 2025. White dots match MTSAs and orange dots mark PMTSAs, with boundaries outlined around each station area.

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Jason Thorne @jasonthorne.bsky.social · Aug 11

Applications now open for StreetARToronto’s “Monumental Program” for murals of monumental size on tall buildings. Details at tinyurl.com/4rmpjxsr

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Toronto City Planning and Development Review @cityplanto.bsky.social · Jul 31

Curious about the designs shaping Toronto? The 2025 Toronto Urban Design Awards All Submissions are now online.

Explore the projects are making our city more vibrant, creative and welcoming: www.toronto.ca/city-governm...

Thank you to this year's sponsors for their support.

Illustration bearing stylized text: “2025 Toronto Urban Design Awards. The 2025 Summary of Entries is now available online. For more info visit toronto.ca/TUDA.

Graphic thanking sponsors of the 2025 Toronto Urban Design Awards with sponsor logos displayed.

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Toronto City Planning and Development Review @cityplanto.bsky.social · Jul 28

Visitor parking matters to everyone in #Toronto, whether you’re hosting friends or running errands. The City is seeking your feedback to help improve on-site visitor parking at new or expanded developments.

Get involved: www.toronto.ca/city-governm...

A green and yellow sign in a parking garage with an arrow pointing up, labeled “Visitor Parking.”

Toronto City Planning and Development Review @cityplanto.bsky.social · Jul 23

Shaping the future of Toronto starts today. And we’re just getting started. Check out our 2025-2028 Strategic Plan: www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis...

Image of Toronto skyline viewed from the water, with overlay text that reads 2025-2028 Development Review Strategic Plan

Toronto City Planning and Development Review @cityplanto.bsky.social · Jul 23

4. Strengthen Transparency & Accountability: Performance targets, satisfaction surveys and improved public engagement tools will ensure we remain responsive to those we serve.

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Toronto City Planning and Development Review @cityplanto.bsky.social · Jul 23

3. Modernize Tools & Technology: We’re focused on upgrading legacy systems, introducing performance dashboards and exploring how emerging technology can support smarter, faster decision-making.

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Toronto City Planning and Development Review @cityplanto.bsky.social · Jul 23

2. Streamline Processes: By implementing standard operating procedures, clear application requirements and prioritization frameworks, we’re creating a system that’s easier to navigate and more predictable for everyone.

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Toronto City Planning and Development Review @cityplanto.bsky.social · Jul 23

Our priorities:
1. Invest in People & Partnerships: We’re strengthening our relationships across governments, with Indigenous Rights-holders, with equity-deserving groups, with the community and with the development industry to build the culture and capacity we need to succeed.

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Toronto City Planning and Development Review @cityplanto.bsky.social · Jul 23

A bold way forward, our plan focuses on modernizing how development happens in our city and rethinking what development review service can be: faster, fairer, transparent and people-centred.

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Toronto City Planning and Development Review @cityplanto.bsky.social · Jul 23

Toronto is facing a pivotal moment in its city-building journey. With many challenges facing our city, how we respond matters. So, we are excited to share that the City of Toronto's Development Review Division has launched its first Strategic Plan.

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Toronto City Planning and Development Review @cityplanto.bsky.social · Jul 22

The 2025 Toronto Urban Design Awards have brought together creative ideas from across the city: public art, new buildings, lively public spaces and more. The All-Submissions list is now live!

See the projects shaping #Toronto’s future by visiting www.toronto.ca/city-governm....

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