St. Lawrence Heritage Conservation District Plan
Heritage Conservation Districts (HCDs) are a planning tool that guide change in neighbourhoods that represent Toronto’s rich social, cultural and architectural history—places that contribute to the livability and appeal of Toronto as a multicultural, sustainable and equitable city. HCDs provide place-based policies that conserve and enhance historic neighbourhoods, while pointing to opportunities for contextually appropriate growth and change.
The St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District was designated in 2020, after more than 15 years of effort and advocacy by the Community. In its listing of designated HCDs, the St. Lawrence neighbourhood is described by the City of Toronto as "a dynamic mixed-use area that encompasses the original 10 blocks of the Town of York, significant cultural institutions and a dynamic historic context that reflects the evolution of Toronto from its initial period of European settlement to the mid-20th century". In addition to identifying and designating HCDs, City of Toronto Planning is undertaking a number of planning studies that include heritage components, such as cultural heritage resource assessments (CHRAs), which provide an opportunity to identify heritage resources and inform the development of area-specific policies and guidelines. |
The St. Lawrence HCD Plan was published in 2021. Click on the link below to download a copy.
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