The Sheppard E Subway line cuts through what has been mostly residential neighbourhoods. It takes people mostly to areas of work and of learning or play outside Ward 33. It brings in relatively few to work, learn or shop/consume. Most of the new development (done, in progress or planned) along this new public transit infrastructure is also residential in form. The city is more intensified (higher residential density , but not necessarily more compact_ don't walk to work or to shop).
The Sheppard E. line in short has dramatically altered the urban design of the landscape above Hwy 401 in the city wards (33 and 24)_from Bayview to the DVP/404. Most of the residences for sale have been to the higher income and younger demographic. They do not reflect the averages of Ward 33. Is this part of a plan or policy?
The north-south tie-ins bus route tie-ins to the subway are good on Don Mills but less so for those close to and along Leslie.
In both Wards 33 and 24 there is city run (THC) affordable housing. In fact, the Peanut area rental apartment towers as well as those in Parkway Forest might be considered private owned affordable housing.
The THC has indicated some redevelopment of one of its Ward 33 properties.
In this election year, we need to discuss the nexus of urban design, public transit and affordable housing in our ward. We might also adding "greening" the city.
Will there be any discussion?
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