On January 16th the OMB issued their Procedural Order regarding the proposed nine-storey mixed-use building at 2915-2917 Bloor Street West. This document spells out the required procedures leading up to and including the hearing, which is scheduled to commence on June 4, 2018 at 10:00 a.m at 655 Bay Street, 16th Floor, Toronto.
Read moreChange will come slowly despite OMB reforms
After more than 100 years, the Ontario Municipal Board will come to an end.
But things won’t change for years.
Regulations put forward by Ontario on how to transition to a new planning tribunal mean hundreds of applications currently being considered by city could be appealed under old rules.
Read moreUrban Redevelopment Proposed for Suburban Etobicoke Plaza
Richview Square is a shopping plaza like many others across suburban Toronto: single storey retail at the back of the lot with a big surface parking lot out front. There is one big difference here though, and that's a sizeable piece of property out front—unused green space facing Eglinton Avenue which was formerly reserved as part of the corridor for a future expressway—which is now proposed to be combined with the plaza property in a major redevelopment.
Read moreSix Points Interchange Reconfiguration
Following more than 10 years of planning, consultation, engineering, and design, the City of Toronto will begin construction to reconfigure the Six Points intersection in March 2017. The reconfiguration supports the development of Etobicoke Centre as a vibrant mixed-use transit-oriented community.
Read moreDates of Hearings Regarding OMB Replacement
From Peter Milczyn, MPP, October 18th: It is unfortunate that the dates for Committee Hearings and written submissions on Bill 139 have been changed. The hearings for October 23 and 24 have been cancelled and the written submission deadline has been changed to October 18th at 5:00 pm. These procedural changes are not uncommon at the Legislature. However, I want to ensure you that any Etobicoke Lakeshore resident who wishes to make a written submission on the Bill will still have their views heard.
Read moreLambton Kingsway Park Playground Project
This playground campaign is Phase 1 of a larger park rejuvenation envisioned by the Friends of Lambton Kingsway Park in collaboration with the City of Toronto.
Your donation will help them rebuild The Shale Pit's structures, allowing them to support the intense growth in young families this community has seen over the last few decades. It will also help make it more accessible to the senior members of our community -- those who wish to pass its legacy of being a warm and welcoming gathering place to their grandchildren.
Read moreCommunity Meeting Sept 25th
- Sunnylea-Kingsway Community Association Information Meeting
- Monday, September 25
- 7:00 – 8:30 pm
- Etobicoke School of the Arts Auditorium – 675 Royal York Road
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KPRI member wins at C of A
A KPRI member's successful strategy and tactics in winning at the Committee of Adjustments to stop overdevelopment next to his family home.
Read moreOMB Hearing Date Set - June 4, 2018
The Ontario Municipal Board has set the hearing of this case starting Monday June 4, 2018.
Read moreOMB Prehearing re: 2915 Bloor Proposed 9 Storey Condominium →
An OMB prehearing regarding the proposed nine storey condominium at 2915-2917 Bloor Street West took place June 29th. Parties and Participants were established. The Hearing date will be set for early 2018. The Chair advised that presentations should be coordinated to avoid repeating arguments.
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