The city has formally rejected the rezoning application for 578 Front Street West. This result confirms that our collective assessment of the project was correct and that responsible urban planning must prioritize the existing community. Thank you for your commitment to protecting the integrity of this neighborhood.
October 10, 2011
Final supporters
Rezoning Application File # 11 230641 STE 20 OZ
Minto BF Inc. and Freed BF Inc.
578 Front Street West
I strongly object to the proposed development and application for a re-zoning of this site for the following reasons:
- The proposed development is asking for permission to build nearly double the amount of density and height allowed in the City of Toronto’s Official Plan, Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law.
- The development and its residential and commercial occupants would add significantly to traffic congestion problems as well as strain already inadequate services such as park space, parking, and pet facilities.
- The proposed development provides no significant benefits to the Community and the City nor does it contain any rationale or justification as to why the proposal should be approved in its current form.
- The developers have not responded in any meaningful way to major concerns about the project expressed by the Community.
What is at stake goes beyond this single site and proposal and has serious implications for the future of the entire area and the quality of Toronto. It will cause a domino effect on the entire area and threaten what is a successful mixed-use community at a mid-density level.
I request the Mayor, members of Community Council, members of City Council and City staff to reject this proposal outright in its present form.
I further request that the City mandate the developer to work with the Community, the local councillors and City staff to come up with a sustainable proposal that meets City objectives for sustainable development and city building.
Updates
October 1, 2011
The petition has now reached two hundred and fifty signatures. This level of engagement indicates that the community understands the severity of this proposed development.
Reached 250 supporters
September 29, 2011
Reached 100 supporters
September 8, 2011
6 Comments
I moved here for the community feel and now its just endless construction. Please listen to the residents for once.
TOO MUCH DENSITY. STOP THE GREED.
Dont let them ruin the neighborhood for profit. We need sunlight not more concrete.
Ridiculous height. Why even have an official plan if they just let developers do whatever they want?
No way this belongs there. Way too tall compared to everything else.
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The city has formally rejected the rezoning application for 578 Front Street West. This result confirms that our collective assessment of the project was correct and that responsible urban planning must prioritize the existing community. Thank you for your commitment to protecting the integrity of this neighborhood.
October 10, 2011
Final supporters
Rezoning Application File # 11 230641 STE 20 OZ
Minto BF Inc. and Freed BF Inc.
578 Front Street West
I strongly object to the proposed development and application for a re-zoning of this site for the following reasons:
- The proposed development is asking for permission to build nearly double the amount of density and height allowed in the City of Toronto’s Official Plan, Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law.
- The development and its residential and commercial occupants would add significantly to traffic congestion problems as well as strain already inadequate services such as park space, parking, and pet facilities.
- The proposed development provides no significant benefits to the Community and the City nor does it contain any rationale or justification as to why the proposal should be approved in its current form.
- The developers have not responded in any meaningful way to major concerns about the project expressed by the Community.
What is at stake goes beyond this single site and proposal and has serious implications for the future of the entire area and the quality of Toronto. It will cause a domino effect on the entire area and threaten what is a successful mixed-use community at a mid-density level.
I request the Mayor, members of Community Council, members of City Council and City staff to reject this proposal outright in its present form.
I further request that the City mandate the developer to work with the Community, the local councillors and City staff to come up with a sustainable proposal that meets City objectives for sustainable development and city building.
Updates
October 1, 2011
The petition has now reached two hundred and fifty signatures. This level of engagement indicates that the community understands the severity of this proposed development.
Reached 250 supporters
September 29, 2011
Reached 100 supporters
September 8, 2011
6 Comments
The area is already packed as it is. Adding more towers will make the traffic a total nightmare. Enough is enough.
I moved here for the community feel and now its just endless construction. Please listen to the residents for once.
TOO MUCH DENSITY. STOP THE GREED.
Dont let them ruin the neighborhood for profit. We need sunlight not more concrete.
Ridiculous height. Why even have an official plan if they just let developers do whatever they want?
No way this belongs there. Way too tall compared to everything else.
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The area is already packed as it is. Adding more towers will make the traffic a total nightmare. Enough is enough.