SLNA PROJECTS
The SLNA is working in many ways to improve our neighbourhood; our activities fall into several general categories. If you are interested in working with us on any of our Projects or have other suggestions PLEASE get in touch.
NEW DEVELOPMENTS
The SLNA monitors proposals made for the development of new buildings within our neighbourhood. This activity is the responsibility of the Development Committee.
NEIGHBOURHOOD IMPROVEMENTS
The SLNA works with the City and other bodies to improve the public physical environment of our neighbourhood. One major development is the creation, in 2008,of a Community Improvement Plan (C.I.P.) for the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood - which consists of the south west quadrant of the SLNA's area.
There is also a Secondary Plan for the King-Parliament Area - this covers approximately the area from Jarvis to the Don River from Queen to Esplanade.
COMMUNITY BUILDING
The SLNA works with the City and other partners to improve the social environment within our neighbourhood. These activities include community gardening, working to create and enhance programs for youth and seniors and organising celebratory events.
SLNA'S CURRENT PROJECTS
Updated to August 2009
ACTIVITY |
STATUS |
NEXT STEPS |
RESPONSIBILITY |
| PLANNING AND HERITAGE ISSUES | |||
1. Urban Design Guidelines |
Guidelines for SLN Focused Area (South West Quadrant) were approved by Council in 2005. |
Extend these Guidelines to include all of the SLN. Will require supplementary funding and the cooperation of the City Planning Department. |
President SLNA |
2. Heritage Conservation District |
A proposed Heritage Conservation District (St. Lawrence Area Phase) 1 is in process. A study report was approved by City Council in 2005. |
Funding acquired. ($100,000). Expand area covered or move to Phase 2. |
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3. Heritage Interpretation |
Significant funds generated from Section 37 and Section 45 benefits. SLNA is to begin championing this project which involves signage, plaques and lighting. |
Efforts continue to identify all monies generated from Sections 37 and 45 and the current budget status. Seek legal council re flexibility of spending, e.g. HCD – CIP’s. |
Robert Sherrin |
4. St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Community Improvement Plan (C.I.P.) |
A CIP has been completed for southwest quadrant of SLNA's area. Approved by City Council. |
Work with City staff to establish the CIP Implementation Group. Identify champions for each project. |
Executive SLNA |
| 5. Neighbourhood improvements, outside C.I.P. area. | Street furniture plan being developed for SLNA area outside the St. Lawrence Market BIA Area. (The BIA has already submitted a plan for the BIA area.) Identify illegal signs and illegal parking lots. |
Executive SLNA David Crawford |
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| 6. Develop additional C.I.P.s for the other parts of the SLNA Area | Executive SLNA Councillor McConnell and City staff. |
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7. New Building developments in the whole of the SLNA area |
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Monitor through attendance at formal and informal meetings, workshops etc. |
Development Committee |
8. New Building developments and other changes, particularly in the area covered by the St. Lawrence Precinct Plan |
City staff developing plan for governance of St. Lawrence Hall, new North Market, South Market. Development of 18 Lower Jarvis (Market Wharf) and improvements to Lower Jarvis Street. |
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President SLNA and Development Committee |
PUBLIC SPACE IMPROVEMENTS |
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| 1. Rail Underpasses - Improve connections to the Waterfront via Cherry, Parliament, Jarvis, Sherbourne and Yonge Streets. |
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Waterfront Toronto to address Cherry, Parliament and Sherbourne Streets. |
Dennis Glasgow |
| 2. West/East Corridor Aim: To create a pedestrian/cycling corridor from Union Station to the Park at the Mouth of the Don. |
Requires a specific plan to include bike lanes, signage etc.. |
Some of this area is within the area covered by the CIP. |
President SLNA St Lawrence BIA VP Internal Dan O’Leary, Dennis Glasgow David Crawford |
| 3. Walks and Gardens Trust Fund Aim is to have City formally recognise that this Trust Fund still exists and reactivate it. |
The existence of the Trust Fund has been validated and it should have an endowment of ca. $7 million. City staff have acknowledged that there is money in the Fund and that the Union Station rents should/may contribute. |
Meet with City legal staff, Pam McConnell etc. The Trust needs to be formally recognised by City Council. |
President SLNA and Pam McConnell's Office President SLNA and Pam McConnell's Office |
| 4. First Parliament Site Aim is to the ensure that whole site is in public ownership soon and to plan a commemmoration on the site at time of anniversary of War of 1812. |
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President SLNA, Rollo Myers Tom Davidson President SLNA, Pam McConnell, George Smitherman, Bob Rae |
ST. LAWRENCE COMMUNITY CENTRE |
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| 1. Youth Outreach - west of Jarvis | Plan is being developed. Prepare proposal for funding. | Ronnie Yaron, Jacquie Williams Dan O’Leary David Hains |
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| 2. Seniors’ Centre | Proposed to be part of the Five Corners Development. (Church/Front/Esplanade) | Working on organizing a steering committee and programs. | Co-chairs: |
NEIGHBOURHOOD PARKS |
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| 1. Parliament Square, Berczy Park, St. James Park, Crombie Park | Alternative Parkland, dedicated by-law. St. James and Berczy Parks are within C.I.P. area, Parliament Square is within the First Parliament area. |
Sandra Straw (City Parks) is aware. | V.P. Internal Dan O’Leary |
| 2. General Beautification | Developing an economic proposal. Identify additional sites for small "pocket parks." |
Dan O’Leary, |
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| 3. Greyhound Parcel Depot – Sherbourne/Front | Possible move to 92 Harbour or the Union Station Go Bus Terminal. | TTC and City transferred site to Build Toronto, April 2009. | Development Committee |
| 4. Safety | Lighting and animation of St. James Park. | Additional lighting. | President SLNA . |
| 5. Crombie Park - Extension (Esplanade/Market/Wilton/Jarvis) | Section 37 benefits from 40 The Esplanade are designated for this project. | Park will be built when North Market is completed. | Dan O’Leary, Dennis Glasgow |
COMMUNITY GARDENS |
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| 1. Orphan sites | Continue to identify orphan sites in need of beautifying. Funding is an ongoing issue. SLNA will continue to work to beautify our area. Princess Street (Esplanade to Front) garden in place. | . BIA agreed to act as caretaker of flower arrangements on Esplanade. |
Dan O'Leary |
| 2. West Jarvis Courtyard | Ronny Yaron, Dan O’Leary |
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COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL STRUCTURE |
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| 1. Community outreach | One meeting completed regarding outreach to families west of Jarvis Street | Organize a town hall type meeting of the buildings involved. | Ronny Yaron |
| 2. Family and Affordable Housing | On-going. | Ronny Yaron and Development Committee | |
| 3. Safety | Improve safety in all parts of SLNA area. | President SLNA Community-Police Liaison Committee |
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| 4. Community Health Clinic | Plan to be developed to engage St. Michael’s administrator and staff to expand and enhance the health centre, promoting health promotion activities, support groups and a community advisory council | Ongoing | Ronny Yaron & Team |
| NEIGHBOURHOOD EVENTS | |||
| 1. Canada Day | SLNA will continue to assist as appropriate and requested This is a multi-culture event designed to get members of all groups to work together on a common cause. | Connie Yang, Ronny Yaron, Ani Kounavis |
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| 2. Environment Day | Annual Event, May. | Dan O’Leary, Dennis Glasgow Pam McConnell's office |
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3. Commemorating our history (Simcoe Day and War of 1812) |
Awaiting funding from all levels of government. Involves First Parliament site. | Marcus Little | |
| 4. Market Appreciation Day | Next celebration: April, 2010. | Bob Kemp, Jorge Carvalho and Market vendors | |
SLNA Development Committee: List of development projects currently in progress or being planned for our neighbourhood.
City of Toronto: Community Improvement Plan for the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood
Revised by Matthew Raizenne and David Crawford. August 28, 2009.