HYBRID EVENT – JOIN US FOR THE PARKDALE HUB COMMUNITY PLANNING MEETING MONDAY MARCH 6th, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

Online Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZ0uduiopj0iHdxpdKsbS0…

In Person: Parkdale Public Library, Auditorium – 1303 Queen St. W. Food and Beverages provided.

Join community members to discuss the Parkdale Hub redevelopment. We will strategize to ensure the City prioritizes our needs while magnifying our existing strengths and assets while re-developing the Hub. This will be a hybrid event. In-person spots are prioritised for those who can’t access internet services or require translation. To request in-person translation please get in touch with Ana Teresa, aportillo@parc.on.ca

This meeting is in preparation for the City Led CreateTO Parkdale Hub Phase 3 Virtual Community Event on Wednesday, March 8th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM – Click HERE to register. If you can’t access internet services for this event you can go to the Parkdale Public Library at that time where we are setting up viewing.

Co-hosts: 1313 Tenants Association, Parkdale People’s Economy, PARC, PRA, Gallery 1313, West Neighbourhood House.

Join community members to discuss the Parkdale Hub redevelopment. More information will follow.

• COMMUNITY HUB ENGAGEMENT EXHIBITION – FEBRUARY 15 – 26, 1 PM – 5 PM Gallery 1313, Queen St W

• CITY-LED POP-UP AT PARKDALE LIBRARY – TUESDAY FEBRUARY 28. 2 PM – 5 PM Parkdale Library 1303 Queen St W

• CITY-LED POP-UP AT MASARYK- COWAN COMMUNITY REC CENTRE – FRIDAY MARCH 3. 9 AM – 12 PM 220 Cowan Ave.

• PARKDALE HUB COMMUNITY PLANNING MEETING – MONDAY MARCH 6. 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Parkdale Library 1303 Queen St W

• CITY PLANNING CONSULTATION – WEDNESDAY MARCH 8. 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM ONLINE (in-person screening for community TBC)

The City Planning Department will hold a virtual community consultation of Choice Properties, the real estate arm of Loblaws, regarding development plans for their mega project at Dundas and Bloor. Please attend to get the latest news on what the proposal entails.

Date: Wednesday, February 15th
Time: 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Location: Link to the virtual event – https://toronto.webex.com/weblink/register/rc45756786237c2dccdda491efadcac48

The City of Toronto is hosting a pop-in at the Parkdale Public Library (Room A), 1303 Queen St. W., on Monday, Feb. 13th from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. The purpose is to get local residents’ input into the City’s local Housing Data Dashboard.

The survey will take approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Participants can enter a draw to win a $25 e-gift card.

This data dashboard is a tool for the City to use to track, analyze, and display data — to gain insight into the overall well-being of our community.

Road work continues at the KQQR intersection and up to Harvard Ave. Plans are to complete all work by the Spring of 2023.

Still, no TTC running along Roncy from Queen to Dundas West Station.

HAVE YOUR SAY – NOW RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS

The Parkdale Residents Association (PRA) is now seeking new members from within Parkdale to lend their voices to issues impacting all neighbourhood residents.

• Affordable housing
• Community outreach and support
• Respecting culture and diversity
• Sustainable and considerate development
• Local governance and the future of Parkdale

For more information and to register interest, please see parkdale.to or email info@parkdale.to. Join monthly public meetings and events. All neighbours are welcome, no previous Association experience is required!

We wanted to share with you some of our highlights that the PRA is involved with that help build community…

Parkdale Hub Project (Queen W. & Cowan), West Queen West Area Study (Bathurst to Roncy), Parkdale Main Street Heritage Conservation District Study, new condo/rental developments along Queen West, King-Queen-Queensway-Roncesvalles (KQQR) intersection construction, Wabash Community Rec Centre development (Sorauren Park), Exhibition Place Master Plan, Ontario Place re-development, Laneway housing, Garden Suites, greening Parkdale, affordable housing.

Exhibition Place is holding a virtual Community Liaison Consultation Meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, November 29th, from 6:00-8:00 PM. Many things are happening on the Exhibition Place grounds as we continue to move away from Covid restrictions. This is your opportunity to receive updated information and comment regards these 192 acres directly South of our community.

Connect to the Meeting on Zoom:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82054731265?pwd=dTVreXJLQXFzdVNrTUp0aVpZUzdJUT09

To join the meeting with audio-only call: 647-374-4685 or 647-558-0588 / Meeting ID – 820 5473 1265 / Meeting Passcode – 0

We have received no Agenda for the meeting as of this posting.

Things to ask about:

1. Updates on Phase 2 Hotel X and the Ontario Subway Line
2. Updates on the Garden of the Greek Gods, Bandshell Park and Centennial Park
3. What progress has been made on the design and execution of the Festival Plaza
4. Update on BMO Stadium expansion in preparation for the FIFA Games in 2026
5. Update on the 2022-2026 Strategic Plan (animating the site 365-days per year)
6. The future format of the Community Liaison Consultation Meetings (broadening the conversation)