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.
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.
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.
On Thursday, January 12 at 6:00 PM Councillor Perks will be hosting a virtualTown Hall on the 2023 City Budget. He will be going over what is proposed, what is not, and how you can be involved to have your voice heard. To register, please visit https://bit.ly/Budgettownhall.
The 2023 budget will be launched on January 10 at the City’s Budget Committee. The agenda for the committee will be available here and can be viewed live here.
More information on the City’s budget process will be available here.
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 emailinfo@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 virtualCommunity 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.
Our provincially elected MPP for Parkdale–High Park, Bhutila Karpoche, is holding a virtual town hall meeting.
Our healthcare system is under strain. ER visits are characterized by long wait times, ICUs are at capacity, critical surgeries are being delayed and healthcare workers stretched beyond capacity. Join in a conversation about the latest updates on health care, the government’s plans to privatize, best practices to mitigate the crisis and answer any questions you may have.