I am at a meeting for 245 Eglinton Ave E #TOpoli #morehousing
This is the site, kitty corner to the soon-to-open Mt Pleasant LRT station.
App submitted July 23. 1278 homes.
--Meeting starts.
RCL is the councillor.
RCL: Thx, I'm the councillor for Ward 15, here to hear from you, this is important file for our team. I wanna thank everyone for being here, this is an important opportunity to share yr feedback, directly with planning,
...I understand there were residents who didnt receive notice, due to Canada Post disruptions, substantial change for community, planning staff gave virtual notice, this doesn't replace physical mailing. It is important to note, not only opportunity to ask q,
...Pls reach out to planner, or my office. This proposal contemplates demo of 4 floor building, and 2 new towers, 60 and 65 floors, retail at podium. Heard concerns, height and abutting nhood. Sure community emmbers will share insights.
LAnd use: mixed use
This anticipated to become a focal point in the area.
Mixed use area B:
So close to subway.
MTSAs in effect.
MTSA.
Common questions.
the zoning, up to 25.5 m allowed. That won't achieve density targets.
Presentation by Burt (Crestview): We have over 700 rental units, under ownership, many in this ward, some just west, we have owned this corner for generations, our prior head office was here before what you see now. V excited about what this will offer to local area,
...many new homes, public realm, as well as offering more retail and commercial opportunities. WE very interested in ensuring this serves community, interested to hear yr comments.
Location (Mona speaking)
4819 sq m of site.
Transit supportive dev't
Height map
Proposed heights.
Brian: This connected to transit, we're excited for this site.
Character of the area.
The scales
Relating to nhood.
Strengthening the public realm.
Enduring design.
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