The city has formally adopted the new planning guidelines to preserve the lowrise character of our street. This result reflects the collective commitment to maintaining the scale and integrity of our neighborhood. We will remain observant as these policies are implemented to ensure the protections are strictly upheld.
September 22, 2012
Final supporters
There are now over 2100 signatories to the hard-copy petition. If you have not signed the hard-copy, please sign here.
A. The Ossington Strip is "Lowrise" (1 to 4 storeys). Ossington does NOT fall under any of the categories (Downtown, Avenues, etc.) that Toronto's Official Plan targets for "Midrise" (5 to 10 storeys) development.
B. Midrise growth on Ossington would have destabilizing negative impacts on …
- the Ossington business community: loss of distinctive character that makes Ossington a destination district, chain retail threatening local small business
- the residential community: looming over and shadowing of dozens of homes, balconies up to 70ft bringing noise and privacy intrusions, typically small units means transient population, doubling of cars and trucks on laneways and side streets
- the school communities: serious safety concerns about 70+ cars and trucks crossing paths of children and families walking to Givins-Shaw and Santo Christo schools, increased traffic around playgrounds, balconies up to 70 ft up raising concerns about overlook
C. Most buildings on Ossington are 1 to 3 storeys, far below the current bylaw limits. We have not outgrown the bylaws.
For these reasons, I thank Ward 19 Councillor Mike Layton for setting up the summer Ossington Visioning Process and passing through City Council the resolution for an Ossington Area Study, and call on Councillor Layton to act further to Keep Ossington Lowrise, including:
- Vote only for Lowrise on the Ossington Strip;
- Require pre-application community consultation for developers hoping to do business on Ossington and the Dundas Bend;
- Maintain full transparency in any negotiations with developers;
- Take as a starting point in the summer Visioning Study the assumption that Ossington is, and will remain—in fact and in law—Lowrise.
Updates
September 12, 2012
The feedback from our neighborhood meetings confirms that the unique scale of Ossington remains a high priority for residents. My team continues to compile your concerns regarding traffic and neighborhood character to present during the upcoming planning sessions.
September 12, 2012
The momentum behind this effort has grown significantly in recent weeks. It is clear that the character of our neighborhood matters deeply to the people who reside here.
Reached 100 supporters
September 12, 2012
6 Comments
Enough with the condos everywhere. Save our local businesses from being pushed out by chains!
Ossington is special because of the lowrise feel. Dont ruin it with ugly condos.
Ridiculous to pack more people into an area that isnt built for it. Traffic is already a nightmare.
STOP THE MIDRISE NOW.
Think of the kids walking to school! These streets are way too busy as it is.
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The city has formally adopted the new planning guidelines to preserve the lowrise character of our street. This result reflects the collective commitment to maintaining the scale and integrity of our neighborhood. We will remain observant as these policies are implemented to ensure the protections are strictly upheld.
September 22, 2012
Final supporters
There are now over 2100 signatories to the hard-copy petition. If you have not signed the hard-copy, please sign here.
A. The Ossington Strip is "Lowrise" (1 to 4 storeys). Ossington does NOT fall under any of the categories (Downtown, Avenues, etc.) that Toronto's Official Plan targets for "Midrise" (5 to 10 storeys) development.
B. Midrise growth on Ossington would have destabilizing negative impacts on …
- the Ossington business community: loss of distinctive character that makes Ossington a destination district, chain retail threatening local small business
- the residential community: looming over and shadowing of dozens of homes, balconies up to 70ft bringing noise and privacy intrusions, typically small units means transient population, doubling of cars and trucks on laneways and side streets
- the school communities: serious safety concerns about 70+ cars and trucks crossing paths of children and families walking to Givins-Shaw and Santo Christo schools, increased traffic around playgrounds, balconies up to 70 ft up raising concerns about overlook
C. Most buildings on Ossington are 1 to 3 storeys, far below the current bylaw limits. We have not outgrown the bylaws.
For these reasons, I thank Ward 19 Councillor Mike Layton for setting up the summer Ossington Visioning Process and passing through City Council the resolution for an Ossington Area Study, and call on Councillor Layton to act further to Keep Ossington Lowrise, including:
- Vote only for Lowrise on the Ossington Strip;
- Require pre-application community consultation for developers hoping to do business on Ossington and the Dundas Bend;
- Maintain full transparency in any negotiations with developers;
- Take as a starting point in the summer Visioning Study the assumption that Ossington is, and will remain—in fact and in law—Lowrise.
Updates
September 12, 2012
The feedback from our neighborhood meetings confirms that the unique scale of Ossington remains a high priority for residents. My team continues to compile your concerns regarding traffic and neighborhood character to present during the upcoming planning sessions.
September 12, 2012
The momentum behind this effort has grown significantly in recent weeks. It is clear that the character of our neighborhood matters deeply to the people who reside here.
Reached 100 supporters
September 12, 2012
6 Comments
Keep the neighborhood character alive. We dont need high rises looming over our houses and blocking out the sun.
Enough with the condos everywhere. Save our local businesses from being pushed out by chains!
Ossington is special because of the lowrise feel. Dont ruin it with ugly condos.
Ridiculous to pack more people into an area that isnt built for it. Traffic is already a nightmare.
STOP THE MIDRISE NOW.
Think of the kids walking to school! These streets are way too busy as it is.
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Keep the neighborhood character alive. We dont need high rises looming over our houses and blocking out the sun.