Project Details
- Type
- Parks & Open Spaces and Transit-Oriented Development
- Ward
- Spadina-Fort York
- Councillor
- Ausma Malik
- Current Phase
- Pre-development
- Current Use
- Surface Parking Lot
- Major Intersection
- Richmond Street West and John Street
- Site Area
- 0.65 acres
- Proposed Use
- Parks and Open Spaces
- Surrounding Use
- Office and retail uses to the north and east, fire station to the south and retail and entertainment to the west
- Type
- Parks & Open Spaces and Transit-Oriented Development
- Ward
- Spadina-Fort York
- Councillor
- Ausma Malik
- Current Phase
- Pre-development
- Current Use
- Surface Parking Lot
- Major Intersection
- Richmond Street West and John Street
- Site Area
- 0.65 acres
- Proposed Use
- Parks and Open Spaces
- Surrounding Use
- Office and retail uses to the north and east, fire station to the south and retail and entertainment to the west
Project Overview
What was once a surface parking lot at 229 Richmond Street West will soon be transformed into a much-needed park in a rapidly growing area of the downtown core.
In October 2019, City Council approved the acquisition of a privately held property located at 229 Richmond Street West. The acquisition of 229 Richmond Street West to construct a new public park will help to strengthen the community around it by creating a more sustainable and liveable neighbouhood. As an interim use, the site is currently being used as RendezViews, a large summer patio serving food and beverages.
At the same meeting in 2019, City Council also approved a staff recommendation to move forward with the disposition of the City-owned property at 260 Adelaide St. West and to relocate the fire station currently located on that site to Metro Hall.
Project Materials
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Project News
News Releases, Project UpdatesMay 14, 2021Proposed redevelopment of two City-owned sites to create multiple city-building opportunities in the downtown coreNews Releases, Project UpdatesMay 14, 2021Today, Toronto Mayor John Tory joined Deputy Mayor Ana Bailão, Spadina-Fort York Councillor Joe Cressy and CreateTO CEO Steven Trumper to announce plans for a significant redevelopment in the downtown core and major
Media Coverage, Project UpdatesMarch 14, 2021City announces plans for park in downtown Toronto as part of new development(Opens in a new window)Media Coverage, Project UpdatesMarch 14, 2021The City of Toronto announced plans for a park in the downtown core that will be part of a new development on City-owned property which also includes more affordable housing units.
City Building and Cultural Vitality
