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All the reasons stated on the petition are significant to me. Expanding on one point, it is difficult to exit Lawton Blvd on to Yonge St. now, especially at rush hour, as commuters come through at that time to access Yonge. Thinking of increasing the number of cars many times over is mind boggling. The traffic will be backed up all down Lawton, and the side streets entering it. There are lots of pedestrians and dogs. It's a narrow street, with regular sidewalk widths. It was not meant to be a highly trafficated area. Such an unsafe situation will likely result in the suspension of left turns on to Yonge, which will make people have to drive circuitous routes to go north east from here, resulting in extra time and driving in other residential neighbourhoods.
Caroline supported: No Skyscrapers on Lawton Blvd.As a resident of Deer Park I am very concerned by the proposed development. My objection isn't to the fact that they would like to build towers but rather to the height. The comparables presented to us by the developer are to areas st main intersections, not to residential streets. The existing bindings are closer to 15 stories. If that were the proposed height I think this would reduce a significant amount of the concerns. We are being told that part of the reason the towers are proposed at this location is due to the proximity to the subway. However this reason seems inconsistent with the 4 levels of parking being proposed. If the goal is to build near transit then residence is the building should be expected to use the transit. One of the main concerns with the height of the towers is the amount of traffic it will add to an already congested road. If the goal is to reduce road traffic what is being proposed runs directly in conflict.
Lori supported: No Skyscrapers on Lawton Blvd.I'm struggling to find one positive thing for the residents of the Deer Park neighbourhood if these skyscrapers go ahead......Just one......The huge increase in people, vehicle traffic, noise, the robbing of sunlight and city views is an outright disregard for the current residents. For those residents that currently have a home in this neighbourhood and who were contemplating selling in the near future, they now have to disclose this current skyscraper development being proposed, and that will surely be a factor in their selling price. These skyscrapers will not have a positive effect on their property value and that's just plain wrong. It's a total disregard for the existing residents. The Deer Park neighbourhood is lovely, made up of treed mature homes and smaller well kept apt buildings all snuggled together, but the streets are older, quaint and narrow, and certainly not built to the current urban standards that are required to sustain 2 additional skyscrapers. The thought of this proposed development should not even have been entertained but this speaks to the larger issue of disfunctional planning that has taken place in the city over the past 20 years. Paris France got it right when they limited building size to a few stories to protect their livable historic neighbourhoods. To be ripping down our historic homes and part of this sought after neighbourhood just to build 2 skyscrapers, shame on us. We should be demanding better.
Leesa supported: No Skyscrapers on Lawton Blvd.This project would introduce new problems to the neighbourhood while solving none of the existing ones. There are thousands of vacant condos in toronto - why are we continuing to build more when what we need are affordable rentals? And why in a neighbourhood where it sticks out like a sore thumb? If this building was 10 stories high with rental units, there would be very little pushback from the neighbourhood. But building a skyscraper with units that are bound to be grossly overpriced, and in a residential neighbourhood that already struggles with traffic? Ridiculous.
Katie supported: No Skyscrapers on Lawton Blvd.As a homeowner in Deer Park, I strongly object to this proposal. Not only do I not want to see the value of our properties go down, I also think that the increase in car and foot traffic that comes with throwing two skyscrapers up in a quiet residential neighbourhood is going to increase traffic jams, noise, and pollution, while making the area much less safe for our children. Restrict the height, restrict the units.
Rebecca supported: No Skyscrapers on Lawton Blvd.I am strongly in favour of positive change in our community. Deer Park would greatly benefit from new retail and shopping options, and I believe this project is an important step in that direction.
Being open to change and new opportunities is essential to keeping our neighbourhood vibrant and inclusive, especially for younger generations who deserve the chance to enjoy all that Deer Park has to offer.
We are uniquely privileged to have so much low-density housing in the centre of such a wonderful City. However, it is important that we do not let a reluctance to adapt hold us back, especially when so many other cities around the world are already embracing similar, positive changes.
On a personal level, I support this project because it would allow me to continue living in Deer Park in a home that better suits my needs—a place that requires less maintenance and provides services like gardening and upkeep, which I currently have to manage myself. This additional choice would benefit many residents over the age of 50, while also opening up my current low-rise home to a new generation of families.
I hope you will consider the many advantages this project could bring and keep an open mind as we look toward to the future. Let’s work together to ensure Deer Park remains a welcoming and thriving community for everyone.
Thank you for your consideration.
Graham supported: No Skyscrapers on Lawton Blvd.If I were to rebuild my home in this neighbourhood, I would be required to follow strict size restrictions to ensure the new structure fits within the existing character of the area. The proposed development, by contrast, is far too tall and completely out of scale with the surrounding buildings. It should be subject to the same kinds of restrictions – ones that respect the established norms of the neighbourhood.
While the petition raises several valid concerns, one important issue it overlooks is parking. It’s already difficult to find parking in this area, and a development of this size would only make the situation worse.
Michael supported: No Skyscrapers on Lawton Blvd.This proposal is completely out of scale with the surrounding neighbourhood. Replacing 11 houses with 38- and 43-storey towers in a quiet, low-rise residential area is not responsible urban planning — it’s overdevelopment. These buildings would block sunlight, overwhelm infrastructure, and permanently damage the livability of the community. Growth should be thoughtful and balanced, not reckless.
Nathan supported: No Skyscrapers on Lawton Blvd.We moved out of the downtown core to a quiet family friendly residential area. Adding skyscrapers of this size is going to have a negative impact to the neighborhood. There are zero benefits to the residents of neighborhood. Do our opinions not matter?
Martin supported: No Skyscrapers on Lawton Blvd.While I don't live in the village of White Lake, I do live 10 minutes away on one of the two main county roads that lead to White Lake from rural Pakenham. There will be a significant increase in traffic/noise which is a huge negative factor to all of the residents who choose to live away from towns and cities. The peaceful, quaint, quiet village of White Lake and it's inhabitants, both human and wildlife, deserve to be heard regarding the halting of this subdivision.
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