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We’re studying how Toronto’s strip plazas serve local communities and small businesses, and we need your perspective. Whether you own a shop or work there, share your experience in our short survey.

Learn more: www.toronto.ca/PlazaPOV.
A row of small businesses in a strip plaza, including a restaurant, clothing store and medical centre, with cars parked in front.
December 23, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Strip plazas are part of Toronto’s story. They're home to small businesses, local services and jobs. If you own or work in one, we’d love your input. Tell us about your experience so we can better support these important spaces.

Complete the survey: www.toronto.ca/PlazaPOV.
A strip plaza with parked cars and various small businesses, including a coffee shop, spa, pet store, and restaurants.
December 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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We know Toronto is growing. As we grow, we need new public facilities and services, so that affordable housing, libraries, childcare, community and cultural spaces and public art options are available and easily accessible.
A graphic with a brochure titled “Community Benefits Charge In-Kind Guidelines Overview.” The cover shows an illustrated cityscape with buildings, green spaces, and roads inside a blue circle. The bottom has the Toronto city logo.
December 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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The Committee of Adjustment’s new Purpose Statement & Service Commitment makes the process easier for people to follow. These improvements come directly from public feedback and help everyone know what to expect when taking part in a CoA hearing.

Learn more: www.toronto.ca/city-governm...
Illustration of a public meeting where people are gathered to discuss proposed property changes, with a presentation showing building plans and charts in the background.
December 8, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Did you know? As part of our commitment to providing a consistent, responsive and outcome-focused development review service, the City’s Development Review Division has developed a Service Excellence Charter and accompanying Service Standards.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/Hsug50XAcW5
Service Promise & Standards
The City of Toronto aims to deliver exceptional, equitable and accessible service for everyone. Below are the City’s Service Promise & Standards. These describe how you can expect to be treated when you interact with City of Toronto staff. If there are exemptions to the standards listed below, these are noted on individual Division webpages, […]
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December 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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We're studying the Marlee-Glencairn area to plan for future growth, including housing, buildings, parks, community services and how people move around.

Join us at a community roundtable on Dec 9 to learn more and share your feedback.

More information: www.toronto.ca/city-governm...
Illustration of Glencairn Station with people walking, cycling and using mobility aids. A TTC bus and a car pass by on the street. Text on the left reads: “Do you live, work or play in the Marlee-Glencairn neighbourhood? We want to hear from you!” Text on the right reads: “Join our in-person Community Roundtable on December 9th. More details on our website: Toronto.ca/Growing-Glencairn.
December 4, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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#DidYouKnow Toronto’s #Downtown exceeded last year's record high with 664,650 jobs in 2025? This represents 40.9% of employment citywide.

Today, @CityPlanTo staff are delivering the 2025 #TorontoEmploymentSurvey results to the City’s Planning and Housing Committee.

https://ow.ly/5WWf50XAXJA
December 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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#FactOfTheDay: As the threat of #tariffs contribute to global economic uncertainty, the #TorontoEmploymentSurvey analyzes how tariffs may be affecting our city. In 2025, tariff-exposed sectors experienced a 2.8% decrease in employment, with 208,110 jobs now exposed.

https://ow.ly/kAA650XASrw
December 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Toronto’s #EmploymentAreas are vital areas designated for employment uses and economic growth and are home to 381,270 jobs in 2025. These areas continue to be a primary location for export-oriented and goods-producing businesses, hosting 91.9% of all Manufacturing jobs.

https://ow.ly/oGbj50XA9EC
December 1, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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Have you wondered what types of businesses Torontonians work in? The 2025 #TorontoEmploymentSurvey has the answers, showing that the largest share of employment continues to be in the Office sector with half of Toronto’s jobs.

See our very first #TorontoEmploymentSurvey:
https://ow.ly/igNY50Xzcgy
November 29, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Do you run a business in one of Toronto’s strip plazas? We want to hear from you. Your experience matters – from what’s working to what needs improvement. Take a few minutes to share your thoughts so the City can understand how to better support strip plazas.

Learn more: www.toronto.ca/PlazaPOV.
A two-storey strip plaza with shops and community services on the ground floor, offices above, and a tall apartment building in the background.
November 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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The 2025 #TorontoEmploymentSurvey results are in! That’s 43 years of tracking jobs and businesses in #Toronto.
Graphic with bold text reading ‘Toronto has 1,623,710 employees. A new record high’ on a blue background.
November 28, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Curious how small property changes get approved in Toronto? Our new Committee of Adjustment Participation Handbook walks you through the process, from application to decision, and shows how you can take part.

Learn more: www.toronto.ca/city-governm...
Illustration of a public meeting where people are gathered to discuss proposed property changes, with a presentation showing building plans and charts in the background.
November 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Are you a business owner or employee in a Toronto strip plaza? Your voice can guide future City planning related to commercial space and small business supports. Take part in our PlazaPOV Survey and tell us what matters most to you and your community.

Learn more: www.toronto.ca/PlazaPOV.
A small strip plaza with parked cars and various local businesses.
November 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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We’ve just launched an Environmental Assessment to shape the future of Scarborough Bluffs West, from the Eastern Beaches to Bluffer’s Park. Help us explore a safer, more accessible waterfront.

Follow along and get involved at www.toronto.ca/community-pe....
Aerial view of Bluffer’s Park Marina, beach and the Scarborough Bluffs along Toronto’s waterfront.
November 18, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Weigh in on our Liberty Village planning study, which will set a long-term vision aimed at achieving a complete community centered around transit investment. We're hosting two community consultations on November 18 & 20. For more information and to register: https://ow.ly/X9P550XqMNz
Liberty For All
Have your say by taking the online survey for the Liberty For All planning study. Liberty For All was initiated in 2024 to establish a comprehensive planning framework for Liberty Village and set out a long-term vision for the achievement of a complete community centered around transit investment. Liberty For All will result in a […]
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November 13, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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We’re studying how Toronto’s strip plazas serve local communities and small businesses, and we need your perspective. Whether you own a shop or work there, share your experience in our short survey and help shape future planning.

Learn more: www.toronto.ca/PlazaPOV.
A row of small businesses in a strip plaza, including a restaurant, clothing store and medical centre, with cars parked in front.
November 10, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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Inclusionary Zoning is a policy tool that requires affordable housing in new residential developments near public transit. What's next for the City of Toronto's policy?

Join us on November 6 (6:30-7:30pm) to learn more . https://ow.ly/yoz850XjOqk
Inclusionary Zoning Updates Information Session
Inclusionary Zoning is a policy tool that requires affordable housing in new residential developments located near public transit. In November 2021, Toronto City Council approved a policy that required new developments in certain protected major transit station areas to include 5-10% affordable housing for 99 years. This amount was supposed to gradually increase to 8–22% by 2030. The rules would take effect after September 18, 2022, or once the Province approved the designated protected major transit areas.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Strip plazas are part of Toronto’s story. They're home to small businesses, local services and jobs. If you own or work in one, we’d love your input. Tell us about your experience so we can better support these important spaces.

Complete the survey: www.toronto.ca/PlazaPOV.
A strip plaza with parked cars and various small businesses, including a coffee shop, spa, pet store, and restaurants.
October 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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The City of Toronto is proposing a new Cultural Districts Program to recognize and celebrate unique cultural areas across the city, including Little Jamaica, West Chinatown, and Church-Wellesley.

On October 28 at 6pm, join us to learn more!
Register here: https://ow.ly/4Zyh50XghO2
October 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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The City of Toronto is creating a framework to guide growth and change in Weston, and we want to hear from you!

Join us at 6:30 p.m. on October 28 at Artscape Weston Common (34 John St).

Can’t make it? Learn more and share your thoughts: www.toronto.ca/weston-in-gear-planning-study
October 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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We’ve launched a new Committee of Adjustment Participation Handbook – a step-by-step guide to help you understand how small property changes get reviewed in #Toronto. Learn how to apply, share comments, prepare for a hearing and understand decisions.

Learn more: www.toronto.ca/city-governm...
Illustration of a public meeting where people are gathered to discuss proposed property changes, with a presentation showing building plans and charts in the background.
October 21, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Do you run a business in one of Toronto’s strip plazas? We want to hear from you. Your experience matters – from what’s working to what needs improvement. Take a few minutes to share your thoughts to help us understand how we can support strip plazas.

Learn more at www.toronto.ca/PlazaPOV.
A two-storey strip plaza with shops and community services on the ground floor, offices above, and a tall apartment building in the background.
October 20, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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We’re launching a Heritage Conservation District Study for the West Annex area to understand its history, evolution and character.

Join us at a drop-in open house to learn more, ask questions and share your thoughts.

📍 Native Canadian Centre of Toronto (16 Spadina Rd.)
📅 Oct 21, 4:30 – 7 p.m.
October 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Have 5-10 minutes? Tell us what you think about the future of Toronto’s Avenues. We’re exploring ways to add more mid-rise housing along transit routes and main streets. Your input will help shape how these areas grow.

Take the survey: ca.mar.medallia.com?e=468057&d=l...
Photo of a street flanked on each side by small businesses, sidewalks with pedestrians, trees and parked cars. A streetcar travels along a dedicated right of way in the middle of the street.
October 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM