The 1117 Queen West Neighbourhood Survey is available for circulation. Please share with your neighbours and groups.

We want to hear your vision for 1117 Queen St W, Lisgar Park and our neighbourhood. The historic Postal Station C at 1117 Queen Street West has been sold by Canada Post and the new owner is proposing to redevelop the building. In one proposal, the owner has offered to make space available for community use in the building in exchange for more height. This version of the new owner’s plan suggests a contribution of (approximately) 1.5 storeys of community space in exchange for a 29-storey building.

The current 2-storey building was built in 1902 and the exterior remains in its original form, except for the back porch/loading dock. Both floors are large open spaces with high ceilings and plenty of natural light.

A small group of local advocates formed the West Queen West Community Post (WQWCP) – and have acted as stewards for the building since its sale was announced in the summer of 2021. This group of volunteers recently succeeded in getting the property designated by the City of Toronto under the Ontario Heritage Act.

WQWCP has put this survey together to engage the community and garner sentiment on a number of issues involving the building itself, Lisgar Park, West Queen West and our wider city.

We’d love to get your opinions about the future of the building and our neighbourhood. We’re looking to surface a collective vision!

The survey should only take a few minutes. You don’t need to answer every question, but the more you share with us the more nuanced our conversations can be with the building owner, City Councillor, and City Planning staff.

Note: survey participants will need to provide their email address in confidence

URL link http://tiny.cc/1117survey

Next Thursday, MP Artif Virani, MPP Bhutila Karpoche, and Councillor Gord Perks will host a town hall on making transit safe for everyone. This is an opportunity to give your three levels of Parkdale-High Park representatives feedback on how you think safety on the TTC can be improved.

Date: Thursday, April 20th, 2023 
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM 
Location: Bishop Marrocco Secondary School  at 1515 Bloor Street West, Toronto

The City of Toronto will be hosting an all-day public consultation on the development proposal from 12.30 PM – 4.30 PM at Beanfield Centre, Exhibition Place, 105 Princes’ Blvd. No registration is required, just show up! 

Attend an in-person consultation this Saturday, where City staff will break down the Province’s revitalization of Ontario Place proposal, and offer breakout rooms focused on particular aspects of the redevelopment proposal.

12.30 PM to 1.30 PM – Overview
1.30 PM to 4.30 PM – Themed Breakout Discussion Tables

The Sunnyside Paddling Club is holding a Summer Camp for youth ages 7–17 through July and August. The program introduces kids to paddling disciplines such as kayaks, outrigger canoes, stand-up paddle boards (SUP) and Dragon Boat. The program will have a balance of technical instruction along with fun and play-based learning. Sunnyside Paddling Club is a Toronto community-based non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and facilitation of paddle sports.

Register at: https://www.sunnysidepaddlingclub.com/youth-program

Have questions or want to learn more about the program? Contact them at youth@sunnysidepc.ca

West Neighbourhood House and Parkdale Peoples Economy are hosting a community event at the Parkdale Intercultural Centre – 1365 Queen Street West this coming Thursday, March 30th from 4-7 PM.

There will be food, a raffle, dialogue, and information about the supportive housing being built at 150 Dunn Ave. (Unity Health Network hospital lands).

Eventbrite registration is here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-open-house-150-dunn-avenue-tickets-577840114337

STANFORD HOMES, property owner of 1437-1455 Queen St West, is holding an On-line Community Meeting to share preliminary plans for a mixed-use development on this site near the Queen and Jameson intersection.

Date: Wednesday, March 22^nd, 6-7:30 PM

Link to Join: https://toronto.webex.com/toronto/onstage/g.php?MTID=eab350fb021334940dba996e939d3deaf

The meeting will be an early opportunity for the community to review a presentation by STANFORD HOMES and to ask questions and provide comments.

Councillor Perks and City Planning staff will be in attendance.

CreateTO Parkdale Hub Phase 3 Virtual Meeting on Wed., Mar. 8 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

Register and join the meeting online via Zoom by visiting the project webpage: www.parkdalehub.ca or https://thirdpartypublic.zoom.us/…/tZIpd-mprzkqGdNifm8…

Join by phone dial 647-558-0588 and enter Meeting ID: 864 0011 2037To ask a question during the session, press *9 to “raise your hand.”

They encourage you to join a few minutes before 6:30 p.m. to allow yourself time to log on.

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)