The Annex is facing intense pressure, with 25 major development projects currently underway. Can the neighbourhood grow without losing its unique character? Heritage consultants will be defining that character over the next seven months as they scour the neighbourhood to document 1,007 properties within the boundaries of Dupont, Bloor, Bedford and Bathurst streets. The goal is for the city to declare the “West Annex”—defined as the area west of Bedford— a Heritage Conservation District (HCD) so that future development takes heritage into consideration.
NEWS: The race to preserve Annex heritage (July 2021)
August 16th, 2021 · 1 Comment
FOCUS: Apartment plan for Huron Street meets opposition (Apr. 2020)
May 1st, 2020 · Comments Off on FOCUS: Apartment plan for Huron Street meets opposition (Apr. 2020)
Maintaining historical built-form at odds with need for rental units By Tanya Ielyseieva The demolition of classic Annex houses built in the late 1800’s will be required in order to build a proposed four-storey apartment building with 48 new residential units at 661-665 Huron Street. While the proposal aims to address housing affordability, it is […]
NEWS: Estonian Centre gets green light (Summer 2019)
July 16th, 2019 · 1 Comment
New building plan clears hurdles at Committee of Adjustment By Juan Romero The Committee of Adjustment at the City of Toronto and the Annex Residents’ Association (ARA) have approved the latest changes proposed for the New Estonian Cultural Centre. The new centre, to be located in the Annex, will replace the current building, located on […]
NEWS: Slowing the flow (Summer 2018)
August 12th, 2018 · Comments Off on NEWS: Slowing the flow (Summer 2018)
City moves to narrow car lanes on Spadina Road By Temi Dada Following an active campaign led by Sandra Shaul and other members of the Annex Residents’ Association (ARA), the City of Toronto is moving to give pedestrians a little more space (and safety) on Spadina Road. “I’m not a downtown elitist who hates cars. […]