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2 x 40-storey towers proposed for High Park North.

A proposal has been put forth to demolish 11 cherished homes on Oakmount Rd (21-29) and Mountview Ave (26-36) and build two massive 40-storey towers that would overwhelm the very fabric of High Park North.

While the need for housing in Toronto is undeniable, it is equally crucial to ensure that development efforts are responsible, sustainable and realistic. There are far better solutions than 40-storey towers. 

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These towers - which represent 2.8 x the height of Niagara Falls - will strain the very infrastructure that supports our daily lives.

With no comprehensive plans for necessary infrastructure investments, our local emergency services will be stretched even thinner, our streets will suffer more traffic and parking woes, and High Park itself could be overwhelmed.

Further, there is an environmental impact – significant tree removal, the formation of wind tunnels, and changes to sun exposure which will affect not only our quality of life but also the local ecosystem.

Some specifics include:

Black Oaks (a defining characteristic of High Park North) are under threat with this development - the Black Oak is a valued species indigenous to the area, and the preservation of mature black oak trees and other mature, healthy by-law regulated trees are all under threat.

The Keele school playground will be in full shade.   

The existing towers of 16-22 storeys (north of the proposed development site) will all be in shade.  This is not responsible and this is not acceptable.

We believe there are far better solutions including 6-plexes which were recently approved within the city.

Several studies assert that over-development can lead to adverse environmental effects and community disruption. In this case, the drastic alteration of the area’s character is a real and palpable threat.

It is imperative that we act now to preserve the integrity of our neighbourhood and our already strained infrastructure and advocate for measured, thoughtful urban planning.

Your voice matters!

By signing this petition, you are taking a stand against irresponsible urban sprawl and showing support for preserving the essence of our community.  You are agreeing that we need to STOP the Towers and focus on responsible development within the High Park North area.

Furthermore, we urge you to write letters opposing this development and join your neighbours at the upcoming public meeting - Monday, December 1st - Western Technical School. 

Please write to -  councillor_perks@toronto.ca;  Kishmita.Arora@toronto.ca; mark.strifler4@toronto.ca

The application reference is - 25222465STE04OZ - found on the city of TO website, under application information centre.

You can also reference our Facebook Page - High Park North Coalition & our Website - www.hpnc.ca - here you can copy/paste an existing letter to send to our local leaders, reference more details on the proposal and follow up for updates. 

Together, let's ensure our actions today honour our neighbourhoods' past, maintain its present, and secure its future - while striving for responsible housing development and growth.

NOTE - by donating on this page (change.org) you help to get our petition promoted, but this money does not help our cause.

Please consider supporting our legal fund - (see this link) https://gofund.me/1ae8c70c2

Lastly, please add your signature to the petition and help us protect our community and environment. We need your support to ensure that development doesn't come at the expense of our neighbourhood's heart and soul. Please also share the link!

Sign the petition today and let your voice be heard!