District Plan and Zoning Approval for William Baker Phase 1

Canada Lands is excited to announce the William Baker District Plan and zoning for the Phase 1 Lands has been adopted by North York Community Council and City Council. 

Adoption of the zoning for the Phase 1 Lands is important and exciting step in the process. It includes, among many other things, agreement between Canada Lands and the City of Toronto on important community benefits:

•    Funding from Canada Lands towards the future Downsview Community Centre 
•    A commitment to a minimum of 20% of all units as affordable housing, with at least 50% being affordable rental units
•    Replacement of the existing bridge with an enhanced pedestrian bridge to connect Downsview Park to the future William Baker neighbourhood 
•    A master plan for neighbourhood public art
•    Dedication of parkland and the woodlot to the City of Toronto 

We continue to work with the City on the Plan of Subdivision for the Phase 1 Lands, and expect it will be presented to City Council in early 2023. Following that approval, Canada Lands will be able to begin the process of securing building partners to begin development of the Phase 1 Lands. 

Canada Lands would like to say a special thank you to everyone that has participated in the development of the William Baker District Plan, including Councillor James Pasternak and City staff. The input and questions received through the many engagement activities over the past few years have been instrumental in shaping the District Plan to what has been submitted and adopted by Council. 

We will continue to work with the City to provide updates and engage the local community as the William Baker District Plan is implemented. For any questions, please email James Cox; Senior Director at Canada Lands at @email or 647-294-2821.
 
Thank you again for your ongoing engagement and interest as we work towards the future William Baker neighbourhood.