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Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ Park, Community Centre & Library “'Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ – where they had a good, beautiful life.” – The Wendat Nation Community Centre & Library Grand Opening! Mark your calendars! The Grand Opening of the Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Community Centre & Library is coming up on March 23rd at 10:00 AM. We are honoured to have representatives from the Huron-Wendat Nation, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and Six Nations of the Grand River in attendance. There will be cultural performances and free activities for the whole family to enjoy, including swimming, face painting, fitness classes, and more! For those of you who haven't been, the community centre is located at 100 Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Lane, behind Bessarion TTC Station. On October 10, 2019, North York Community Council voted unanimously in support of re-naming Woodsy Park to Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ Park. [Pronunciation: et-hen-nonn-ha-wah-stih-nen’] On July 4, 2023, Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Community Recreation Centre & Library opened to the public. These actions are a step towards fulfilling the City of Toronto’s commitment to truth and reconciliation with the Indigenous people. This name was suggested by the Wendat community, and honours the Wendat Nation who first inhabited the area. History Wendat place names typically reflect the geological features of the landscape or document events that occu rred there. A significant Wendat archaeological site, the Moatfield Ossuary , is only 500-800 metres from this park and adjacent street. One of the striking things about this area was the presence of many people who lived over the age of 50, which was not common at the time. The inhabitants enjoyed good health and lived in peace, experiencing much less violence and warfare compared to other sites.

Sheppard Avenue Road Reconstruction Sheppard Avenue East is in need of road resurfacing and reconstruction due to the poor condition of the road. In Toronto, roads are resurfaced every 25 to 35 years and reconstructed every 50-100 years, presenting a unique once-in-a-generation opportunity for the City to improve the design of the street with consideration to updated policies and design guidelines, as well as future needs of the community. The following changes are planned along Sheppard Avenue East from Bayview Avenue to Leslie Street: Reallocation of some vehicular lanes and narrowed lane widths to improve safety. Intersection improvements, including protected intersection elements at signalized intersections. Widened sidewalks and enhanced crossings to improve the experience of people walking and to ensure compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). New transit stop features, including accessible bus stops, new transit shelters and seating areas. Raised uni-directional (one-way) cycle tracks on the north and south side of the road. New plantings and green infrastructure. Thank you to everyone in the community who has taken the time to share their feedback on the proposed plan for the road reconstruction on Sheppard Avenue. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin this year. We will share more updates on this website as they become available. For more information about the project, visit the City’s website below: Learn more

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Cummer Avenue Reconstruction The City of Toronto has completed infrastructure improvements on Cummer Avenue in Don Valley North. The infrastructure improvements were completed as part of a scheduled road reconstruction with the goal of improving traffic safety and enhancing the overall experience for people taking all modes of transportation on Cummer Avenue. Cummer Avenue was selected for reconstruction based on a number of factors, including a history of dangerous speeding. On Cummer Avenue between Bayview Avenue and Leslie Street, speed studies showed that people were consistently driving above the posted speed limit. Speeding poses a risk to the safety of all road users. From 2015 to 2019, 231 vehicle collisions occurred on Cummer Avenue. Two of those collisions resulted in serious injury and one resulted in a fatality. The project included: Rehabilitating the north side of the bridge over the Don River, including reconstruction of the concrete deck, sidewalk and parapet walls with railings; replacement of bridge bearings and asphalt surface with bridge waterproofing; and patch repair of piers, abutments and wingwalls. Road reconstruction between Craigmont Drive and Leslie Street, including substandard water service replacements, cycle track construction and intersection safety modifications from Pineway Boulevard. Widening sidewalks, along with the addition of new street trees, grass plantings, and other green infrastructure features. For more information, visit the link below: Learn More

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Fairview Mall Development (1800 Sheppard Avenue East) Fairview Mall is an economic, transit, and community hub here in Don Valley North. Cadillac Fairview is proposing to redevelop Fairview Mall with a mix of residential housing and new retail space. The mall itself will not be changed, but the applicant has proposed to add a total of 12 new buildings to the surrounding property, with height ranges between 18 and 52 storeys. This would add approximately 4500 residential units to the site. In addition to new housing, the applicant is proposing to add over 7800 square metres of new parkland, a multi-use trail, and a new street network. You can learn more about the application at the link below: Fairview Mall Application Details The applicant has proposed to complete this development in multiple phases. They have currently submitted an application for Phase 1, which would include three towers with proposed heights of 38 storeys, 45 storeys, and 52 storeys. City Planning wants to see the applicant make a number of key improvements to the application, including: Better phasing and coordination so that we can evaluate the first phase of the application within the context of the larger plan for the site A more diverse range and mix of housing options, including affordable housing More parkland and greater provisions to encourage a healthy and active community Stronger policies to make the new development safer for pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders and drivers. Shelley has directed City Planning staff to work with the applicant to resolve issues with the application, including the need for more affordable housing, parkland, and a street network. We will keep this page updated as the application process moves forward. If you have any questions about this application, contact Josh Bowman at joshua.bowman@toronto.ca .

Marowyne-Glentworth Traffic Safety Improvements Last year, Interim Geometric Safety Improvements (IGSI) were installed at the intersection of Marowyne Dr & Glentworth Rd. These changes are intended to reduce the speed at which cars make turns at this intersection and put an end to rolling stops, making it safer for all road users. This location was selected after several local residents expressed concern with the speed at which cars were travelling around this bend. These are "interim" changes that are intended to stay in place until construction can take place to make permanent changes to the intersection. As these are interim changes , City staff will continue to observe and evaluate the effectiveness of these measures. Please feel free to share any feedback on these changes with the Vision Zero team at VisionZeroTO@toronto.ca to help inform the permanent changes that will eventually be made here. HISTORY Previous to the IG SI installation, the intersection looked like this: As shown above, the southwest corner of the intersection has a very large curve. This curve encouraged drivers to take turns at high speeds, which made the intersection less safe for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. Quick-Build Safety Improvements The following Quick-Build Safety Improvements (QBSI) were implemented at Glentworth & Marowyne to address the above issues: Curb radii reductions / curb extensions to encourage drivers to turn at a slower speed. Normalizing the approach of Glentworth Road to Marowyne Drive to as close to 90 degrees as possible, allowing drivers better sightlines and reducing blind spots. Removing excess pavement area to reduce the crossing distance and exposure to traffic, for both pedestrians and cyclists. More details are shown in the presentation below: Frequently Asked Questions How are these designed, and how does the City ensure the road is still safe for cars? Why are temporary materials used? Are these changes permanent? Will this make traffic worse? Designs are completed per the City's Engineering Guidelines, and aim to improve safety for all road users. Changes to intersection geometrics are tested using computer-aided drafting tools in order to ensure that all vehicles can be safely accommodated. The safety improvements are delivered using quick-build materials like paint, signs, and plastic bollards in order to achieve safety improvements more rapidly in areas where larger capital works are not currently planned. City staff understand that residents might not enjoy the aesthetics of the chosen materials. However, the use of quick-build materials allows staff to implement the safety improvements quickly and make sure it works for the neighbourhood before making the changes permament. These changes are considered "interim". They are intended to remain in place until construction can be scheduled to make permanent improvements to the intersection. Typically, permanent measures are installed in conjunction with road resurfacing. Generally, with projects like this, drivers become familiar with the new roadway after a short adjustment period and are able to navigate the intersection safely and at appropriate speeds.