The city officialy pulled the proposal for Sylvan Street. We held our ground and won. Stay vigilant.
January 28, 2020
345 Sylvan Street: not the appropriate location for a “stabilization space” for London's homeless addicts
Final supporters
The City of London plans to make 345 Sylvan Street a “core area stabilization space” for homeless drug users in London. The proposed plan for this property is to act as a temporary shelter "where police and other agencies can bring residents who are on the streets, potentially on drugs or other substances”, who “need a place to ride out a high”.
Old South, specifically this cul-de-sac, is a quiet, family-based area with many children, and is within walking distance of several schools and daycare centers. The physical site itself sits on a large lot, which backs onto a church, an apartment building and several residential homes. There are many access points, making it extremely difficult to secure. While these services are important and necessary, the organizers of this petition feel that the proposed use for this property is not suitable in a residential neighbourhood with young children and families.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
December 15, 2019
Reached 100 supporters
December 10, 2019
December 8, 2019
We are approaching one hundred signatures. Please send the link to your neighbours now to get us over the line.
152 Comments
My property back on to the house on Sylvan. My little girls window has a perfect view . I have a disabled little boy. There are many other children that live in this neighborhood. Where is the concern from the city for their safety?!
Really ? I get the need , but in the middle of a residential neighborhood. You already can't keep up to the crime. Put it close to the police station for what should be obviously clear reasons , and response time .
While a stabilization space is likely a needed service, 345 Sylvan St is a completely inappropriate location, for all the reasons others have addressed. It's not a matter of NIMBY; many more suitable locations have been suggested and should be researched.
As a resident with a small child in the area. I do not feel it is a appropriate location being primarily residential and with several other locations closer to downtown as options which do not pose a safety risk to residents but still close enough to meet the needs of the proposed project.
Definitely not the appropriate site. Also, a house just went up for sale on Ridout - same number of bedrooms, in way better shape, and half the price. Why doesn’t the city buy that and save 500k taxpayer money...
Definitely inappropriate use for this land and it does not comply with the allowable zoning.
We are homeowners in this neighbourhood and are fearful for our children!
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The city officialy pulled the proposal for Sylvan Street. We held our ground and won. Stay vigilant.
January 28, 2020
345 Sylvan Street: not the appropriate location for a “stabilization space” for London's homeless addicts
Final supporters
The City of London plans to make 345 Sylvan Street a “core area stabilization space” for homeless drug users in London. The proposed plan for this property is to act as a temporary shelter "where police and other agencies can bring residents who are on the streets, potentially on drugs or other substances”, who “need a place to ride out a high”.
Old South, specifically this cul-de-sac, is a quiet, family-based area with many children, and is within walking distance of several schools and daycare centers. The physical site itself sits on a large lot, which backs onto a church, an apartment building and several residential homes. There are many access points, making it extremely difficult to secure. While these services are important and necessary, the organizers of this petition feel that the proposed use for this property is not suitable in a residential neighbourhood with young children and families.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
December 15, 2019
Reached 100 supporters
December 10, 2019
December 8, 2019
We are approaching one hundred signatures. Please send the link to your neighbours now to get us over the line.
152 Comments
I live at 348 Sylvan Street. I completely agree that this is not the ideal place. I want my family to feel safe. It hasn't even happened yet and I have already had discussions with my children (my daughter especially) about her safety and mine as well as my son's.
My property back on to the house on Sylvan. My little girls window has a perfect view . I have a disabled little boy. There are many other children that live in this neighborhood. Where is the concern from the city for their safety?!
Really ? I get the need , but in the middle of a residential neighborhood. You already can't keep up to the crime. Put it close to the police station for what should be obviously clear reasons , and response time .
While a stabilization space is likely a needed service, 345 Sylvan St is a completely inappropriate location, for all the reasons others have addressed. It's not a matter of NIMBY; many more suitable locations have been suggested and should be researched.
As a resident with a small child in the area. I do not feel it is a appropriate location being primarily residential and with several other locations closer to downtown as options which do not pose a safety risk to residents but still close enough to meet the needs of the proposed project.
Definitely not the appropriate site. Also, a house just went up for sale on Ridout - same number of bedrooms, in way better shape, and half the price. Why doesn’t the city buy that and save 500k taxpayer money...
Definitely inappropriate use for this land and it does not comply with the allowable zoning.
We are homeowners in this neighbourhood and are fearful for our children!
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I live at 348 Sylvan Street. I completely agree that this is not the ideal place. I want my family to feel safe. It hasn't even happened yet and I have already had discussions with my children (my daughter especially) about her safety and mine as well as my son's.