​On May 1st, at a meeting of the Planning and Growth Management Committee, the long-awaited TOcore report (here, as submitted) was adopted with amendments (here, the amendments).  The amended Downtown Plan will be submitted to City Council at its May 23-25 session.
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The GDNA gave input into the May 1st meeting by way of this comment from Valerie, cc Joe Cressy’s office, as follows:

And lastly we follow some big developments which, though several blocks away, promise to affect our neighbourhood substantially:

Urbantoronto.ca does an excellent job of keeping tabs on developments in Toronto in general.  This article really demonstrates how much activity there is in our larger neighbourhood (Simcoe/Bathurst/Queen/Front):
http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2018/01/growth-watch-2018-entertainment-district

TOCore, King-Spadina Secondary Plan, King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District ... yes, we are involved in all these initiatives.  And all three initiatives are moving quite quickly and in tandem.

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TOCore
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The TOCore Proposed Downtown Plan was adopted without amendment at the City Council session on October 2, 2017.  This means that the principles espoused therein were ratified by the City but stakeholder and public consultation (open houses, round-table discussions, public meetings) are still required before the Plan is "passed", presumably mid-2018.  Nevertheless, even in its "proposed" form, it will be something to work from when assessing current and upcoming development applications. 
Here is are links related to the Plan in question:

• the presentation to City Council.   
• the actual text of the Plan.
• City Council agenda item PG22.1.
• TOCore's webpage with updates and links.​  

As a member of the Stakeholder Advisory Group, the GDNA has access to additional information and material.  Attachments available here are:

• King Street Corridor Map Booklet 
• King Street Postcard - Mail Drop
• Social Media Images

The Project Website can be accessed here.
Information on Monitoring can be accessed here.

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The first, on September 12th, will present details of a private application known as the ORCA Project, a mixed-use and open-space development that includes a parking structure for 1,225 vehicles and 9 buildings up to 59 storeys tall.

​At the other, on September 25th, the community will hear about City plans to turn the area into a park.  This proposal has been widely covered in the press. This meeting will lay out the details and give our broad community the opportunity to ask questions and/or express opinions. ​

TIFF 2017 starts next Thursday, September 7, and runs through until Sunday, September 17. This means a lot of exciting activities and spectacles to enjoy, as well as some changes that may require residents and businesses to make advance preparations or alternative arrangements.
 
Please see the website below for some general information about road closures and TTC diversions during the opening weekend "Festival Street" on King Street between Peter and Simcoe, from September 7 to September 10: http://www.joecressy.com/tiff_2017_festival_street_and_other_important_information.
 
Generally, during Festival Street the 504 King streetcars will be using Queen Street between Spadina Avenue and Osgoode Subway Station. Visit the TTC website for detailed descriptions, maps, and information about Wheel-Trans service changes: http://ttc.ca/Service_Advisories/Route_diversions/TIFF_2017.jsp.
 
During Festival Street, there will be free outdoor performances and film screenings to enjoy, including Wayne's World, The Truman Show, and Mean Girls. Many restaurants and cafes along King Street will also be offering expanded outdoor patio seating.
 
TIFF is a very busy time for our community when many people visit from other neighbourhoods, across the country, and around the world. Please anticipate crowding, congestion, and noise. Toronto Police will be monitoring pedestrian crowding throughout the entire duration of TIFF and they will take necessary safety precautions, including emergency street closures, if crowding is too severe at red carpet events or any other times.