This development proposal from CreateTO has moved down the pipeline. The concept has been revised and its formally going to the Planning and Housing Committee for review. It’s becoming clear that this project is being used by other developers to justify high-rises all along Queen Street! Now is your chance to send a letter on the record voicing your concerns.

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The city acquired the adjacent small parcel of land, where Harvey’s is located. While this is a good thing from a development point of view, to avoid it becoming orphaned, there are other unsettling revisions.

The “building on queen” as Councillor Bradford calls it, has been increased now to 7 stories! As a result, there is no section of this proposal that conforms to the Queen Street Urban Design Guidelines. Despite what Councillor Bradford claimed on July 8th, 2021 “The plan meets the Urban Design Guidelines for the area.”  The Official Plan Amendment is now “to permit a mixed use development with two buildings of 7 and 18 storeys.”

While Councillor Bradford has claimed that this “cannot set a precedent” there is evidence in the form of block context plans from nearby developers who are using this 18-storey tower along with ANOTHER 18-storey tower further east at the Beaches Cineplex!

Under even the most recent planning studies, Eastern Ave is deemed a “major street” similar to Woodbine Ave. It isn’t even designated as an Avenue, like Queen or Kingston Road. Toronto's Avenue designation is a key part of its Official Plan, identifying main streets for "reurbanization" and growth, encouraging mid-rise buildings. There is no planning justification for high-rises. There was no planning study done to intensify this area, nor was there any community consultation conducted.

Finally, of the 328 proposed units, only 98 are affordable, less than 30% of the development. Given the city owned land will be leased at essentially no cost to a developer and all development charged waived, our group remains adamant that the entire development can be offered below market.

If you wish to address Planning and Housing Committee in person, you must register by e-mail to phc@toronto.ca or by phone at 416-397-4579, no later than 12:00 p.m. on January 21, 2026.

Thanks again and we will keep you updated! Remember to send your letter!