Making Space for Culture Community Consultation Summaries
April 2014 Cover Photos courtesy (clockwise from top left) Harbourfront Centre, TIFF Bell Lightbox, Artscape, City of Toronto Museum Services Back Cover: Manifesto Festival; Photo courtesy of Manifesto Documentation Team Making Space for Culture: Overview
BACKGROUND
Making Space for Culture is a long-term planning project led 1. Develop awareness among citizens, staff, City Councillors by the City of Toronto, Cultural Services on the subject of cultural and potential partners and funders of the needs of cultural infrastructure city-wide. Funded by the Province of Ontario, the and community arts organizations, either resident or providing study builds on the first recommendation made in Creative Capital programming in their ward, for suitable, accessible facilities, Gains: An Action Plan for Toronto, a report endorsed by City equipment and other capital needs. Council in May 2011. The report recommends “that the City ensure 2. Assist with decision-making regarding infrastructure a supply of affordable, sustainable cultural space” for use by cultural investment in cultural assets. industries, not-for-profit organizations and community groups in the City of Toronto. While there has been considerable public and private 3. Disseminate knowledge regarding Section 37 as it relates investment in major cultural facilities within the city in the past to cultural facilities to City Councillors, City staff, cultural decade, the provision of accessible, sustainable space for small and organizations, and other interested parties. mid-size organizations is a key factor in ensuring a vibrant cultural 4. Develop greater shared knowledge and strengthen community. collaboration and partnerships across City divisions and agencies with real estate portfolios, as a by-product of the The overall objective of the Making Space for Culture project is to consultation process. help ensure a supply of affordable, sustainable cultural space across A desirable outcome of this process is to maximize the use of City the City of Toronto. In addition, the project aims to: assets and create greater efficiencies using existing real estate stock. By identifying underused spaces, or spaces which can be adapted or repurposed for cultural use, it may be possible to ensure a supply of cultural space at reduced cost.
METHODOLOGY
Cultural Services worked with Lord Cultural Resources, in association These 20 wards were selected based on geography, level of with R.E. Millward + Associates, to undertake the consultation and development, and level of cultural development. In 2013, the study process. In the first phase in 2012, 20 of the city’s 44 wards were second phase, Cultural Services undertook consultations in selected for consultation and assessment. the remaining 24 Wards.
Making Space for Culture | Overview 1 Community consultations were held between May and October The Cultural Facilities Database was updated as a result of 2012 and between June and October 2014. Participants were asked community consultations and a verification process, providing a solid about existing cultural space and activities, gaps in service and basis from which to launch future work. The Database includes a full infrastructure and future community needs and priorities. An online listing of cultural facilities within each of the 44 wards, and notes the survey that posed questions on cultural participation was prepared ownership and potential uses of each space. There is potential for and widely distributed through community and arts networks, this resource to be made available to the cultural community. providing an opportunity for those who could not attend to add their input. Guidelines for the application of Section 37 as it relates to the development of cultural facilities were produced for use by Meeting minutes from the community consultations and feedback Councillors, cultural organizations and City staff. This document from the survey informed the Ward Summary documents, which includes recommendations for using Section 37 as a tool to support provide a snapshot of the cultural infrastructure needs and priorities the creation of and improvements to cultural space. in their ward. The summaries are intended to guide Councillors in their decision-making around cultural facilities and programs when opportunities for investment arise.
CONSULTATION PARTICIPATION
The public consultations were publicized through the City of Toronto The survey was also publicized using the same networks; 434 website, Councillors’ offices and a number of networks including surveys were completed. Responses were received from across the those of the Toronto Public Library, the Neighbourhood Arts Network, city’s 44 wards; 62% of all respondents were in the 25-54 years age the Toronto Arts Council and Local Arts Service Organizations, bracket; and 64% of respondents were female. among others.
The majority of participants were artists, cultural practitioners, administrators or members of youth or community groups and small to mid-size cultural organizations. Approximately 400 individuals participated in the ward consultations.
Making Space for Culture | Overview 2 CONSULTATION FINDINGS
A number of issues and themes were echoed by participants across the city. While ward-specific feedback and priorities are included in the Ward Summaries, the overarching issues that impact upon the cultural community city-wide are included here.
Potential of Existing Public Infrastructure: Multi-purpose Community Gathering Space: t Elementary and high schools, which are evenly distributed t Easily-accessible spaces in which the community can gather city-wide, possess ideal facilities for a range of cultural uses, was expressed as a need in many wards. This space should from rehearsals, meetings, and workshops to performances accommodate a variety of cultural activities, from dance and and community events. Unfortunately, costly permit fees music performances to cooking classes and fundraising events. and deteriorating facilities combine to render these spaces t Similarly, outdoor gathering spaces found in parks should remain inaccessible to community groups that could most benefit from accessible; obtaining a permit is an administrative challenge to these spaces. most organizations; the permit process should be streamlined and t It is recognized that school enrolment has been declining, and be better-communicated. that some schools have been slated for closure. Finding a way to t Upgrades to and expansions of existing cultural facilities, are work with the school boards to gain access to these underused often all that is required to allow cultural organizations to make spaces should be seen as a priority from a community benefit and the most of the space, whether it is to increase audience capacity, cost-saving perspective. or to make the space easier to rent to other groups. t Parks and field houses also present an underutilized opportunity to provide a network of support for a range of cultural activities. t Libraries emerged as playing a key role in supporting community cultural activities City-wide. Most libraries operate at capacity, and are well-known within their communities for being amenable to making space available to a range of community groups and activities.
Refurbishments and Specialization: Access: t Minor refurbishments to existing spaces can make a facility t The age and standard of Toronto’s built infrastructure varies suitable to both the general public and specialized users – for across the city. A priority across the City is to ensure that existing example, sprung floors make library community rooms suitable cultural facilities meet physical accessibility requirements. for dancers, and soundproofing makes it usable by musicians. Facilities in downtown wards in particular require basic t The artistic communities of many wards are reaching a point refurbishments in order to bring them to standard. of maturity, and require more specialized facilities to meet t Accessibility of cultural space should also be considered in terms their needs. Spaces that are geared to a more sophisticated of transportation. Attendance at some existing cultural facilities production of music and performance (Ward 8), or that support could be increased if public transit services were more locally entrepreneurs or small businesses (Ward 10) are needed. available. Local neighbourhood efforts such as a community t Supporting the maturation of a ward’s artistic community in this bus could provide groups such as senior citizens and youth with way can result in the creation of a “centre of excellence”, in a more reliable transportation option. In other cases, efforts to which a ward can excel in a particular cultural expression. situate cultural spaces along public transit or walkable routes should be a priority.
Maximizing Privately-owned Space: Marketing, Communication, Resource Sharing: t Cultural organizations require consistent access to performance/ t Cultural activity takes place across the city, but learning of events presentation space, as well as administrative and meeting space. happening outside of the downtown wards is difficult. These Partnerships with the private sector could open up spaces within wards require a vehicle – possibly headed by a Local Arts Service office buildings or other spaces that community groups could rent Organization (LASO) or Councillor’s office – through which to outside of business hours and on weekends. publicize events, performances, and cultural activities both within t Business Improvement Associations (BIAs) are uniquely poised to the ward and beyond. broker these partnerships between the cultural and private sector t Community groups and arts and culture organizations would in their neighbourhood, highlighting mutual benefit to both the benefit from a centralized system of publicizing resources, host and the renting group. and teaming up with other organizations across the city. This t BIAs are also in the position to animate vacant spaces such as online portal could become the primary source of information on empty storefronts, unused lots and lobbies, by inviting cultural available rehearsal, practice, meeting and performance space in organizations access to these spaces for performances and the city. programs.
Making Space for Culture | Overview 3 A summary for each ward is provided in the following pages. Meeting minutes from each ward consultation will be made available to the Councillor. The Section 37 report is a separate document.
CONTACT
For further information please contact: Cultural Services Economic Development & Culture City of Toronto Tel: 416-392-4012 Email: [email protected] DATABASE DEFINITIONS
Cultural facilities across the city are categorized according to the functions they are able to accommodate. These categories were created in order to better appreciate the existing and potential uses of a range of spaces and facilities. The following definitions provide further detail on each category.
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Making Space for Culture | Overview 4 Prepared by Lord Cultural Resources in association with R. E. Millward & Associates Ltd. for the City of Toronto
Support was provided by the Province of Ontario through the Creative Communities Prosperity Fund Making Space for Culture: Consultation Summaries WARD 1 ETOBICOKE NORTH
City Operated
City Owned Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 6
Exhibition 1 25% City Owned Screen-Based 0 City Operated Library 1 58% Owned by Others Multipurpose 11 17%
Heritage 2
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
* Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 12
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Cultural facilities indentified in Ward 1, comprise of community t 4IPSU5FSN Retrofit and equip the gymnasium space in the centres, a community hub for youth, facilities within Humber Rexdale Community Hub for community cultural activities. College and a library. The Franklin Carmichael Arts Centre is Capital projects in the Franklin Carmichael Art Centre remain one of the few facilities designated for the arts. a priority and planned target for investment. Formalizing t These facilities are well used by ward residents. The Rexdale partnerships with Humber College, and subsequently Community Hub houses a number of organizations aimed at communicating the availability of spaces to community groups. imparting life and multimedia skills to youth. Thistletown Multi- The grant and permit process is a challenge to many community service Centre is well-supported by the community. Outdoor groups, for whom English is not a first language. Streamlining street festivals allow families to participate regardless of ethnic the paperwork and simplifying the layout and instructions background or cultural affiliations. of required forms would make it easier for more community t Humber College has a number of spaces available that are used organizations to submit applications. by some youth organizations. These partnerships require more t -POH5FSN A multipurpose facility that can serve as a formal arrangements to be sustainable in the community. gathering and performing space would benefit ward residents. t Community groups in Ward 1 are often formed around ethnicity, This would connect the ward's cultural groups and foster and these communities periodically hold festivals, gatherings collaboration and cross-promotion. Emphasis on community and other events. These communities require a vehicle to better ownership and stewardship of the space would help to ensure communicate their activities to the ward at large. programming and facility needs are designed with as opposed t Some divisions in the community pose safety concerns for to for. specific locations and large gatherings. Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 1 ETOBICOKE NORTH
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City Owned Owned by Others
Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 1 ETOBICOKE NORTH
FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Thistletown CC 925 Albion Road, M9V 1A6 1 88City Operated Albion Branch (TPL) 1515 Albion Road, M9V 1B2 1 888City Operated Smithfield Community Services 175 Mount Olive Drive, M9W 2E3 1 8 City Operated Albion Pool & Health Club 1485 Albion Road, M9V 1B2 1 8 City Owned Humber Arboretum Gardens 203 Humber College Boulevard, M9W 5L7 1 8 City Owned Rexdale Community Hub 21 Panorama Court, M9V 4E3 1 8 City Owned Elmbank Community Centre 10 Rampart Road, M9V 4L9 1 88City Owned Franklin Carmichael Arts Centre 34 Riverdale Drive, M9V 1C8 1 888City Owned North Kipling Community Centre 2 Rowntree Road, M9V 5G6 1 88City Owned Theatre Francais de Toronto - Centre for 88Owned by others Creation 21 College Street, Office 610, M5G 2B3 1 Thistletown Baptist Church 2534 Kipling Avenue, M9V 3A9 1 8 Owned by others North Albion Collegiate Institute 2580 Kipling Avenue, M9V 3B2 1 88Owned by others
Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Consultation Summaries WARD 2 ETOBICOKE NORTH
City Operated
City Owned Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 7
Exhibition 1 23% City Owned Screen-Based 0 City Operated
Library 3 Owned by Others
Multipurpose 10 77% Heritage 0
0246 8 10 12
* Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 13
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Community consultation in Ward 2 was difficult due to a lack of t 4IPSU5FSNImprove channels of communication with the known cultural organizations or service organizations providing public and in particular, cultural organizations to determine cultural programming. Both cultural programs and spaces are programming needs. If demand exists, approach places of limited. worship in the Ward to access their community spaces cultural t Demographically, the Ward has a high number of children and programming. youth. Fifty-eight percent of the Ward population are visible t -POH5FSNWork with TDSB and TCDSB to make renting minorities, with immigrants and newcomers from South Asia, local high schools and school facilities more affordable with Africa, and the Caribbean. More sustained effort to engage these accessible hours. Opportunities exist to use the green space communities is required to determine cultural programming and along the Humber River to hold outdoor cultural community space needs. events. t Several large hotels are located in the Ward for event bookings, but these spaces are unaffordable and unavailable for regular community use.
Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 2 ETOBICOKE NORTH
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Owned by Others
Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 2 ETOBICOKE NORTH
FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Humberwood Library & Community Centre 850 Humberwood Boulevard, M9W 7A6 2 888City Owned Rexdale Branch (TPL) 2243 Kipling Avenue, M9W 4L3 2 8 City Owned Northern Elms Branch (TPL) 123 Rexdale Boulevard, B, M9W 0B1 2 8 City Owned Crowne Plaza Hotel 33 Carlson Court, M9W 6H5 2 8 Owned by others Toronto Congress Centre 650 Dixon Road, M9W 1J1 2 88Owned by others Doubletree International Plaza Hotel 650 Dixon Road, M9W 1J3 2 8 Owned by others Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel 801 Dixon Road, M9W 1J5 2 8 Owned by others Msg. Percy Johnson Catholic Secondary 2170 Kipling Avenue, M9W 4K9 Owned by others 2 88 School Winston Churchill Collegiate Institute 2239 Lawrence Avenue East, M1P 2P7 2 88Owned by others Woodbine Racetrack 555 Rexdale Boulevard, M9W 5L2 2 88Owned by others Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School 2 St. Andrews Boulevard, M6P 2R7 2 88Owned by others St. Philip’s Anglican Church 31 St. Phillips Road, M9P 2N7 2 88Owned by others Microskills 1 Vulcan Street., M9W 1L3 2 8 Owned by others
Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Consultation Summaries WARD 3 ETOBICOKE CENTRE
City Operated City Owned Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 5
Exhibition 4 City Owned Screen-Based 1 36% 36% City Operated
Library 1 Owned by Others
Multipurpose 10
Heritage 3 27% 0 246810 * Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 11
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t In general, this ward has no purpose-built or dedicated facilities t 4IPSU5FSN Affordable rental rates should be front of mind. for the presentation of live music or theatrical performances. Ensure consistent and reliable access to spaces in or adjacent Established musical and dramatic groups have few options for to the ward for cultural activity. Collaborate with the schools rehearsal and performance space within the ward and rely on in Ward 3 to increase access for active cultural organizations. affordable venues in neighbouring wards for these purposes Existing school and community assets should be maintained (such as Assembly Hall in Ward 6). in state of good repair. As Ward 3 does not have a community t Local musical and theatrical groups depend on public schools centre within its boundaries, greater collaboration between in Ward 3 for rehearsal and performance space. However, high neighbouring wards could open up possibilities for local cultural permit fees and inconsistent access to rented spaces make groups seeking facilities. schools a less than ideal venue, as it negatively impacts the t -POH5FSN Opportunities for incorporating cultural space, ability to deliver on their mission and grow as an organization. whether affordable rentable community spaces or performance- equipped theatres, in new developments such as those at Valhalla Inn, Honeydale Mall, the Westwood Lands, and along Dundas Street should be explored. Explore the addition of a flexible performance space with affordable rental rates that could accommodate smaller (50-150 seats) as well as larger productions (up to 500 seats).
Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 3 ETOBICOKE CENTRE
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Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 3 ETOBICOKE CENTRE
FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP John G. Althouse CS 130 Lloyd Manor Road, M9B 5K1 3 88City Operated Hollycrest CS 630 Renforth Drive, M9C 2N6 3 88City Operated Bloordale CS 10 Toledo Road, M9C 2H3 3 8 City Operated Neilson Park Creative Centre 56 Neilson Drive, M9C 1V7 3 88City Owned Centennial Park and Etobicoke Olympium (The 590 Rathburn Road, M9C 3T3 3 8 City Owned Olympic Lounge & Committee Room) Etobicoke Civic Centre 399 The West Mall, M9C 2Y2 3 88 88City Owned Applewood Shaver House (J.S. Woodsworth 450 The West Mall, M9C 1E9 3 888City Owned Homestead) Silverthorn Collegiate Institute 291 Mill Road, M9C 1Y5 3 88Owned by others Church of Christ the King 475 Rathburn Road, M9C 3S9 3 88Owned by others Burnhamthorpe Auditorium (Etobicoke Musical 500 The East Mall, M9B 4A3 3 8 Owned by others Theatre Productions) Martin Grove Collegiate Institute 50 Winterton Drive, M9B 3G9 3 88Owned by others
Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Consultation Summaries WARD 4 ETOBICOKE CENTRE
City Operated
City Owned Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 5
Exhibition 2 17% City Owned Screen-Based 0 City Operated Library 1 67% 17% Owned by Others
Multipurpose 6
Heritage 1
0213456
* Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 15
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Cultural facilities in Ward 4 are comprised of schools, libraries, t 4IPSU5FSN Rehearsal space for a community orchestra, churches, and Montgomery's Inn, a City museum. As the Ward is theatre companies, and other community arts oganizations; largely residential, cultural infrastructure is limited. an electronic sign or message board located in a high-traffic t Local cultural organizations depend on schools and classrooms area to reach local residents; affordable, open, flexible spaces for rehearsal space. to support arts activities are a priority; affordable office and t Humber River Shakespeare Company partners with administrative spaces for cultural groups; storage spaces for Montgomery's Inn to present its programs. community arts groups. t Participants noted that local networks allow community cultural t -POH5FSNA concert facility or performance space for all of organizations to reach their own members, but reaching the Etobicoke that is accessible by public transit is greatly desired; public is extremely difficult. Organizations such as the Etobicoke a multi-purpose cultural hub space in the Kipling and Dundas Philharmonic Orchestra have difficulty reaching beyond their area, perhaps converting the vacant lands of the Westwood membership. theatre where offices, residential space, retail shops and cultural space can be integrated is also suggested.
Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 4 ETOBICOKE CENTRE
City Operated City Owned
Owned by Others
Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 4 ETOBICOKE CENTRE
FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Richview Branch (TPL) 1806 Islington Avenue, M9P 3N3 4 888City Operated Montgomery’s Inn 4709 Dundas Street West, M9A 1A8 4 88 88City Owned Humber Valley United Church 76 Anglesey Boulevard, M9A 3C1 4 88Owned by others Etobicoke Collegiate 86 Montgomery Road, M9A 3N5 4 88Owned by others St. Matthias Anglican Church (Etobicoke) 1428 Royal York Road, M9P 3A8 4 88Owned by others Scarlett Heights Entrepreneurial Academy 15 Trehorne Drive, M9P 1N8 4 88Owned by others
Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Consultation Summaries WARD 5 ETOBICOKE LAKESHORE
City Operated City Owned Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 14 5% Exhibition 3 City Owned Screen-Based 2 26% City Operated Library 2 Owned by Others
16 Multipurpose 68% Heritage 1
0 51015 20 * Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 13
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Cultural facilities in Ward 5, as identified in the consultation t 4IPSU5FSN Facilities in surrounding wards, in particular process, consist primarily of schools, churches, and libraries, Assembly Hall, are seen as significant community assets by which provide modest spaces for art exhibitions, rehearsals, and constituents of Ward 5. State of good repair and upgrades are meetings. required in these facilities (eg. for Assembly Hall, investing in t Assembly Hall is the only purpose-built venue dedicated to specialized equipment for performing arts and in accessible performances near this ward. This well-used facility hosts washrooms are priorities), as well as in community gathering a robust schedule of plays and performances, but local spaces and schools within the ward. groups find its 250 seating capacity limiting. A space that t -POH5FSN Community interest has been expressed in can accommodate up to 500 people is ideal for mature local an arts-focused space that can bring together groups in performing arts organizations, and would not only provide multipurpose/multidiscipline settings. There is potential for this a venue suitable for more professional performing arts to take shape as part of the upcoming Queensway development organizations, but allow these organizations to grow their by Artscape and MABELLEarts. Explore the recommendations audiences and internal capacity. from the feasibility study on the feasibility study on performing t Predictable affordable access to auditorium facilities in public space needs in the community that was completed by Don schools is required for community groups. Facilities in schools Mofatt and Chip Vallis. also required upgrades, and permit fees are priced far above the means of most community groups.
Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 5 ETOBICOKE-LAKESHORE
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Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 5 ETOBICOKE-LAKESHORE
FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Park Lawn CS 71 Ballacine Drive, M8Y 4B6 5 8 City Operated Brentwood Branch (TPL) 36 Brentwood Road North, M8X 2B5 5 888City Operated Eatonville Branch (TPL) 430 Burnhamthorpe Road, M9B 2B1 5 888City Operated Islington CS 44 Cordova Avenue, M9A 2H5 5 8 City Operated Norseman CS 105 Norseman Street, M8Z 2R1 5 88City Operated Humber Bay Branch (TPL) 200 Park Lawn Road, M8Y 3J1 5 8 City Operated Assembly Hall 3326 Bloor Street West, M8X 1E8 5 88City Owned Kingsway Conservatory of Music (Great Room) 2848 Bloor Street West, M8X 1A9 5 8 Owned by others All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church 2850 Bloor Street West, M8X 1B2 5 88Owned by others Our Lady of Sorrows Church 3055 Bloor Street West, M8X 1C6 5 88Owned by others Islington United Church 25 Burnhamthorpe Road, M9A 1G9 5 888Owned by others Golden Lion Restaurant (Banquet Hall) 15 Canmotor Avenue, M8Z 4E4 5 8 Owned by others Arts Etobicoke Gallery 4839 Dundas Street West, Suite A, 5 8 Owned by others M9A 1B2 Holy Angels Church & Parish Hall 61 Jutland Road, M8Z 2G6 5 88Owned by others Cinespace Studio Space 777 Kipling Avenue, M8Z 5Z4 5 8 Owned by others St. Mark’s Church 277 Park Lawn Road, M8Y 3J7 5 88Owned by others Etobicoke School of the Arts 675 Royal York Road, M8Y 2T1 5 888 8 Owned by others Royal York Road United Church 851 Royal York Road, M8Y 2V3 5 88Owned by others Church on the Queensway 1536 The Queensway, M8Z 1T5 5 88Owned by others Sherway Gardens (Gallery in the Garden) 25 The West Mall, M9C 1B8 5 8 Owned by others Bloorlea Middle School (TDSB) 4050 Bloor Street West, M9B 1M5 5 88
Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Consultation Summaries WARD 6 ETOBICOKE LAKESHORE
City Operated
City Owned Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 15
Exhibition 9 29% City Owned Screen-Based 3 City Operated
Library 4 Owned by Others 67% 4% Multipurpose 9
Heritage 0
051015 20 * Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 9
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Cultural facilities in Ward 6 are comprised of Assembly Hall, t 4IPSU5FSNPart-time programmer for Mimico Square; make schools, libraries, and community centres. There are also existing schools more accessible to the community; make numerous churches and facilities in the Humber College permitting process to use parks less onerous; take advantage Lakeshore campus. of programming space in Marie Curtis Park; take advantage of t Participants noted that access is an issue due to financial empty storefronts in Longbranch to reach the neighbourhoods barriers, program subsidies are key. and find ways to connect existing cultural organizations t Communication to the local population regarding local events with each other. This will strengthen the arts community by is challenging, especially as it relates to a diverse population encouraging the exchange of knowledge and resources. where Polish, Ukrainian, Russian, and Spanish are the languages t -POH5FSNSome kind of multipurpose/arts performance spoken at home. Reaching newcomers from South Asia, Korea, space in Mimico to serve the growing population there; develop Africa, and the Caribbean is a further challenge; venues and cultural sites along the waterfront. tools are lacking. t Mimico Square, a new outdoor square needs a programmer for public programming to bring the community together.
Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 6 ETOBICOKE LAKESHORE
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Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 6 ETOBICOKE LAKESHORE
FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Mimico Centennial Branch (TPL) (Theatre) 47 Station Road, M8V 2R1 6 88City Operated Assembly Hall 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, M8V City Owned 6 88 8 4B6 Father John Redmond CSS and Regional 28 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, M8V City Owned 6 88 Arts Centre 4B7 New Toronto Branch (TPL) 110 Eleventh Street, M8V 3G5 6 88City Owned Long Branch (TPL) 3500 Lake Shore Boulevard West, M8W City Owned 6 88 3H4 Alderwood Library 2 Orianna Drive, M8W 4Y1 6 8 City Owned Ourland Community Centre 18 Ourland Avenue, M8Z 4C8 6 88City Owned Arts Etobicoke 25 Whitlam Avenue, M8V 2K2 6 88City Owned New Toronto Studios 23 Buckingham Street, M8Y 1A8 6 8 Owned by others L Space Gallery (Humber College) 21 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, Owned by others 6 8 M8V 4B6 Humber College Lake Shore Campus 21 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, Owned by others 6 88 M8V 4B6 Lakeshore Village Artists Co-Op 50 Etta Wylie Rd, M8V 3Z7 6 8 Owned by others Lake Shore Collegiate Institute 350 Kipling Avenue, M8V 3K8 6 88Owned by others Humber Theatre 3199 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Owned by others 6 88 8 Building L, Toronto, ON, M8V 1K8 Lakeshore Arts 2733 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Suite Owned by others 6 888 8 214, M8V 1G9 Lake Shore Studios 2264 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Owned by others 6 88 M8V 0B1 Birds and Beans Coffee House 2413 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Owned by others 6 8 M8V 1C5 St. Agnes (Long Branch) 69 Long Branch Avenue, M8W 1P4 6 8 Owned by others John English Community School 95 Mimico Avenue, M8W 1R4 6 8 Owned by others Mimico Presbytarian Church 119 Mimico Avenue, M8W 1R6 6 88Owned by others Ukrainian Academy of Dance 80 Park Lawn Road, M8Y 3H8 6 8 Owned by others St. Margaret, New Toronto 156 Sixth Street, M8V 3A8 6 8 Owned by others Wesley Mimico United Church 2 Station Road, M8V 2R1 6 8 Owned by others Dale M Reid Photography Studio 146 Thirtieth Street, Studio 23, M8W 3C4 6 8 Owned by others
Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Consultation Summaries WARD 7 YORK WEST
City Operated
City Owned Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 7
Exhibition 1 City Owned Screen-Based 0 38% City Operated
Library 1 Owned by Others
Multipurpose 3 63%
Heritage 0
02468 * Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 15
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Cultural facilities in Ward 7 are comprised primarily of churches t 4IPSU5FSN Reopen Rowntree Mills Park and make it and religious buildings and one library. accessible for cultural programming. t Participants noted an overall lack of cultural activity in the Ward t -POH5FSNIdentify and develop multipurpose space, easily and an overall lack of services in general. accessible by transit, and affordable for newcomers and youth t Public transportation to participate in any kind of public activity in the community. is limited and residents without cars say this is a key barrier to participation. t Community requires access to its existing parks and public spaces: Cultural infrastructure needs be part of overall community infrastructure development including recreation, sport, and social services, particularly for families, children and youth.
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FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Humber Summit Branch (Library) 2990 Islington Avenue, M9L 2K9 7 88City Owned Carmine Stefano Community Centre 3100 Weston Road, M9M 2S7 7 88 8 City Owned Black Creek Branch (TPL) 1700 Wilson Avenue, M3L 1B2 7 8 City Owned The Jamaican Canadian Association 995 Arrow Road, M9M 2Z5 7 8 Owned by others St. Philip Neri Church 2100 Jane Street, M3M 1A1 7 8 Owned by others Beverly Hills United Church 36Loney Avenue, M3L 1G3 7 8 Owned by others La Contessa Banquet Hall and Convention 69 Milvan Drive, M9L 1Z1 Owned by others 7 88 Centre Riverside-Emery United Church 2799 Weston Road, M9M 2R9 7 8 Owned by others
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Performance 0 5
Exhibition 4 23% City Owned Screen-Based 2 City Operated
Library 1 8% Owned by Others
Multipurpose 8 69% Heritage 3
0246810 * Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 13
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Cultural facilities in Ward 8 comprise of community centres, t 4IPSU5FSN Develop a process through which existing spaces schools, and specialized centres such as Blackcreek Pioneer can be open later to accommodate time after school/work and Village, Karma Creative Studio and Upfront Studio Theatre. The on weekends. Sustain cultural space at West Side Arts Hub. York Woods Library, West Side Arts Hub and York Woods Theatre t Establish working relationships between the community and are all located at the same facility and is a central node for York University. cultural activity for youth and theatre groups. t -POH5FSN Expansion of existing spaces or additional t York University is within the ward and offers a range of welcoming, inclusive spaces such as the West Side Arts facilities for rehearsal, performance or administrative purposes. Hub are needed within the ward, as an increased demand However, the university is perceived as being inaccessible to the for cultural programs for youth in particular exceed current community. capacity. New spaces could benefit from specialized t Accessibility, both financial and practical, is a key issue for equipment for professional arts production. groups needing space. t Outdoor spaces could be better utilized – walkable pathways are needed from Derrydown Park to York Woods Library, and the green space could be made more inviting by having a shelter, small performance area and public art.
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FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP York Woods (Branch + Arts Hub + Theatre) (TPL) 1785 Finch Avenue West, M3N 1M6 8 88 88 City Operated Oakdale Community Centre 350 Grandravine Drive, M3N 1J4 8 8 City Owned Driftwood Community Centre 4401 Jane Street, M3N 2K3 8 88City Owned Yorkwoods Gate Community Centre 20 Yorkwoods Gate, M3N 1J8 8 8 City Owned Karma Creative Studio 3962 Chesswood Drive, M3J 2W6 8 Owned by others Club Viva Dance 4100 Chesswood Drive, Unit 201, 8 8 Owned by others M3J 2B8 Revivaltime Tabernacle 4340 Dufferin Street, M3H 5R9 8 8 Owned by others Upfront Studio Theatre 1290 Finch Avenue West, Unit 17, 8 8 Owned by others M3J 3K3 York University, Joan and Martin Goldfarb 86 Fine Arts Road, M3J 1P3 8 88Owned by others Centre for Fine Arts Art Gallery of York University 4700 Keele Street, M3J 1P3 8 888 88Owned by others David and Mary Thomson Collegiate 2740 Lawrence Avenue East, M1P 8 88Owned by others 3S5 Black Creek Pioneer Village 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, M3J 8 88Owned by others 2P3 St. Augustine of Canterbury 80 Shoreham Drive, M3N 1S9 8 88Owned by others
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Performance 0 10
Exhibition 2 City Owned 33% Screen-Based 0 City Operated
Library 2 Owned by Others
Multipurpose 8 67% Heritage 0
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* Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 12
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Residents expressed the need to make arts and culture more t 4IPSU5FSN Secure exhibition space in libraries for visual arts, visible in the community. Work with existing and new BIAs to and lengthen hours of public access. build partnerships. t -POH5FSN Downsview Park, owned and operated by the t Affordable multipurpose space for all genres of activity, Canada Lands Company, and the surrounding lands represent especially visual arts exhibition, performance and rehearsal the greatest long-term opportunities for cultural infrastructure space. development in the Ward. With increased public transit access, t Enable local artists to display work in recreation centres and the area has potential for cultural industries and employment, libraries, in part by decreasing insurance costs. as well as community activity. Downsview Park has several heritage buildings with potential for cultural use. Some conceptual master planning work has been undertaken but the City will have to work with the federal government to preserve existing heritage buildings for possible adaptive reuse. Include culture as a component of programming in any development of an aerospace industry, education, or health services cluster.
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FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Northwood Community Centre 15 Clubhouse Court, M3L 2K5 9 8 City Owned Grandravine Community Recreation Centre 23 Grandravine Drive, M3J 1B3 9 88 8 City Owned Downsview Branch (TPL) 2793 Keele Street, M3M 2G3 9 88City Owned Jane / Sheppard Branch (TPL) 1906 Sheppard Avenue West, M3L 1Y7 9 8 City Owned Downsview Park 35 Carl Hall Road, M3K 2B6 9 8 Owned by others Toronto School of Circus Arts 75 Carl Hall Road, 8, M3K 2B9 9 88Owned by others Madonna Catholic Secondary School 20 Dubray Avenue, M3K 1V5 9 8 Owned by others Downsview Secondary School 7 Hawksdale Road, M3K 1W3 9 88Owned by others Downsview United Church 2822 Keele Street, M3M 2G6 9 88Owned by others St. Norbert’s Roman Catholic Parish 100 Regent Road, M3K 1H1 9 88Owned by others Africentric Alternative School 1430 Sheppard Avenue West, M3M 2W9 9 88Owned by others Lao Association of Ontario 956 Wilson Avenue, M3K 1E7 9 88 8 Owned by others
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Performance 0 8
Exhibition 2 City Owned Screen-Based 0 36% City Operated Library 2 Owned by Others
Multipurpose 10 64%
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0 2 4 6 8 10 12 * Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 11
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Cultural facilities in Ward 10 include major centres such as t 4IPSU5FSN Adjust facility rental hours at spaces like the the Koffler Centre for the Arts, Earl Bales Park (which has an library, churches and synagogues to better suit the meeting, amphitheatre and community centre), a library, and a number of performance and fundraising needs of small community synagogues. organizations. Retrofit and equip John Bales House for t Cultural organizations exist in Ward 10, with mandates that range from community and cultural use. promoting various cultures, supporting local visual artists, to dance t -POH5FSNFacilities that connect business interests with classes for kids. While they are active within their communities, their arts, culture and creative industries would strengthen cultural ability to expand offerings and meet the needs of their audience is activity in Ward 10. Space for cultural enterprise as a part of hampered due to lack of accessible, easily rented multi-purpose space the Centennial Library expansion project should be explored. for events, creation, production, and performance. A central administration and incubation space similar to the t A study is underway to integrate the Centennial Library, an art Centre for Social Innovation would enable groups to share centre, business incubator, and the Centennial Arena. If undertaken, resources and work more collaboratively across sectors. this project could address expressed community needs. t The community emphasized the need to animate public space (eg. parks, streets, etc.), and work with North York Arts to connect and coordinate the ward's cultural activity. t Places for young people to spend time are lacking within the ward – few programs cater to teenagers, and the dearth of appropriate spaces precludes involving youth in community activities. Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 10 YORK CENTRE
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FACILITY NAME Address Ward OWNERSHIP Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage Antibes Community Centre 140 Antibes Drive, M2R 3J3 10 8 City Owned Earl Bales Park (Barry Zukerman Amphitheatre, 4169 Bathurst Street, M3H 3P7 10 8 888City Owned Community Centre) Centennial Branch (TPL) 578 Finch Avenue West, M2R 1N7 10 888City Owned Irving W Chapley CC 205 Wilmington Avenue, M3H 6B3 10 8 City Owned The Koffler Centre of the Arts (Leo Posluns 4588 Bathurst Street, M2R 1W6 10 88 88Owned by others Theatre, Bathurst JCC, Donald Gales Family Pavilion) Beth Emeth Bais Yehuda Synagogue 100 Elder Street, M3H 4M1 10 88Owned by others Northview Heights Secondary School 550 Finch Avenue West, M2R 1N6 10 88Owned by others Congregation B’nai Torah 465 Patricia Avenue, M2R 2N1 10 88Owned by others Beth Radom Congregation 18 Reiner Road, M3H 3P7 10 88Owned by others Glafira’s Art Studio 201 Robert Hicks Drive, M2R 3R3 10 8 Owned by others Beth David Bnai Is 5 Yeomans Road, M3H 2G7 10 88Owned by others
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Performance 0 5
Exhibition 1 20% City Owned Screen-Based 0 47% City Operated Library 2 Owned by Others
Multipurpose 13
Heritage 1 33%
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* Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 15
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Cultural facilities in Ward 11, as identified in the consultation t 4IPSU5FSN Established community organizations in the process, primarily comprise City-owned and City-operated ward require facility upgrades to remain stable and continue facilities such as libraries and schools, and gathering spaces to deliver their programs. Meeting the needs of the Local within Toronto Community Housing Corporation complexes. Arts Service Organization Urban Arts should be prioritized t While there is a shortage of community meeting spaces, there amongst them. In addition, improvements should be made are a number of newer facilities in the planning stages, such to the communication and promotion channels between the as the Bartonvale facility and community centre at Eglinton and communities of Weston and Mount Dennis through the BIAs. Blackcreek, which will work to address these needs. Multipurpose cultural space should be included in the new t There has been an increase in the number of youth programs Bartonvale facility. serving the ward, and moving forward it will be important that t -POH5FSNThe BIAs is an integral partner to their respective these are coordinated and some of the organizations may community’s arts and culture groups. The BIAs will be able to consolidate their services. This is one way to balance present best advise on and develop the relationships and partnerships needs while preparing for long-term sustainability. needed with business owners to infuse culture in retail and t Efforts should be made to maximize the use of existing spaces other spaces within the ward. Wall space for art exhibitions, to make them sustainable in the community. and spare rooms for administrative space are examples of arrangements that can be facilitated by the BIA.
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FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Weston Branch (TPL) 2 King Street, M9N 1K9 11 888City Operated Mount Dennis Branch (TPL) 1123 Weston Road, M6N 3S3 11 888City Operated 1765 Weston Road (TCHC) 1765 Weston Road, M9N 1V5 11 8 City Operated 1775 Weston Road (TCHC) 1775 Weston Road, M9N 1V5 11 8 City Operated 1901 Weston Road (TCHC) 1901 Weston Road, M9N 3P5 11 8 City Operated Harwood Hall 85 Cayuga Avenue, M6N 2G4 11 8 City Owned Mount Dennis Community Hall 4 Hollis Street, M6M 4P3 11 8 City Owned Pelmo Park Community Centre 171 Pellatt Avenue, M9N 2P5 11 8 City Owned UrbanArts 19 John Street, M9N 1J2 11 88 Owned by others Weston Collegiate Institute 100 Pine Street, M9N 2Y9 11 88Owned by others David Appleton Community Centre 33 Pritchard Avenue, M9N 1T4 11 8 Owned by others Mario del Monte Jr. (Cuban Percussion School) 11 Weston Road, M6N 5H2 11 8 Owned by others Learning Enrichment Foundation 1267 Weston Road, M6M 4P9 11 8 Owned by others Frontlines 1844 Weston Road, M9N 1V5 11 8 Owned by others Weston Park Baptist 1871 Weston Road, M9N 1V9 11 88Owned by others
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Performance 0 5
Exhibition 2 City Owned 32% Screen-Based 0 City Operated
Library 2 Owned by Others 63% Multipurpose 15 5% Heritage 0
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* Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 15
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Cultural space in Ward 12 is limited, comprised mostly of t 4IPSU5FSNRelatively modest investments in public libraries libraries and community centres, and social service agencies for such things as lighting and audio equipment, a small riser which provide some cultural programming as part of their system and mirrors could make them better suited for cultural service offerings. Participants noted that much of the Ward is activities. industrial and not necessarily suited to cultural use. t York Civic Centre could be used more for meeting space and t A lack of local cultural programming in the area was identified activity. as the main reason for limited participation; residents have to go t -POH5FSNThe development of the former Kodak lands is out of the area for programming. the greatest opportunity for investment in public space and t A significant demographic in the Ward is seniors, and their needs cultural space. These lands offer an opportunity for public include more accessible public space, not necessarily purpose- art, placemaking, and public spaces to be enjoyed by the built cultural space; public spaces that can serve multiple community. purposes for meetings, exercise and cultural activity.
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FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Evelyn Gregory Branch (TPL) 120 Trowell Avenue, M6M 1L7 12 88City Operated Centennial Recreation Centre (York 2694 Eglinton Avenue West, M6M 1T9 City Owned 12 88 Museum) York Civic Centre 2700 Eglinton Avenue West, M6M 1V1 12 8 City Owned Chris Tonks Arena 2801 Eglinton Avenue West, M6M 5B4 12 8 City Owned Community Action Resource Centre 1652 Keele St., M6M 3W3 City Owned 12 8 (Social Planning Toronto) Amesbury Community Centre 1507 Lawrence Ave. West, M6L 1A8 City Owned 12 8 (Amesbury Park) Amesbury Park Branch (TPL) 1565 Lawrence Avenue West, M6L 1A8 12 8 City Owned St. David’s Anglican 8 Blackstone Street, M6L 3B7 12 88Owned by others Ecole elementaire Maison Montessori 116 Cornelius Parkway, M6L 2K5 12 8 Owned by others Syme Woolner Neighbourhood and Family 2468 Eglinton Avenue West, Unit 3, Owned by others 12 8 Centre M6M 5E2 St. Clair West Services for Seniors 2562 Eglinton Avenue West, Suite 202, Owned by others 12 8 M6M 1T4 York Memorial Collegiate Institute 2690 Eglinton Avenue West, M6M 1T9 12 88 Owned by others Learning Enrichment Foundation 116 Industry St., M6M 4L8 12 8 Owned by others Tha Spot Dance Centre 130 Industry Street, 19, M6M 5G3 12 8 Owned by others Unison Health and Community Services 1651 Keele St., M6M 3W2 12 8 Owned by others George Harvey Collegiate Insitute 1700 Keele St., M6M 3W5 12 8 Owned by others Greenborough Community Church 2000 Keele St., M6M 3Y4 12 88Owned by others Russian Canadian Cultural Aid Society 91 Kersdale Avenue, M6M 1E4 12 8 Owned by others Chaminade College 490 Queens Drive, M6L 1M8 12 8 Owned by others
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Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 31
Exhibition 24 19% City Owned Screen-Based 4 City Operated
Library 5 Owned by Others
Multipurpose 32 81%
Heritage 2
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* Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 15
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Cultural facilities in Ward 32, as identified in the consultation t 4IPSU5FSNFind ways to extend hours of the library branches process, are comprised of schools, City-owned community in the area. Make minor investments in order to make better use centres and libraries, heritage assets, a mix of cafes, of existing spaces, specifically Lambton House and the Swansea restaurants, galleries, and religious spaces. There is a significant Community Recreation Centre. Churches and religious spaces concentration of private businesses with space for culture. offer great potential for space and developing relationships Rising fees to use public schools limit accessibility. with them is a priority. Find ways to work with property owners t There is a growing number of artists and designers in the Ward and make storefronts in the Junction area available to the arts because of the transformation of the Junction neighbourhood. community. Some kind of incubation space for arts and cultural workers t -POH5FSNThe Junction Commons project at 209 Mavety could become a community cultural hub. As condo and other Street is a grassroots initiative working to transform a former developments continue, opportunities to integrate these types of Toronto Police Station into a community hub. An initial feasibility spaces within the development mix should be encouraged. study has been undertaken. Open public space for community t Community members expressed a desire for purpose-built cultural use; purpose-built arts space is also desired. facilities, particularly rehearsal spaces for the performing arts, exhibition space and arts education space.
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FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Annette Street Branch (TPL) 145 Annette Street, M6P 1P3 13 88City Owned Annette Community Recreation Centre 333 Annette Street, M6P 1R3 13 88City Owned High Park & Ampitheatre 1873 Bloor Street West, M6R 2Z3 13 88City Owned Runnymede Branch (TPL) 2178 Bloor Street West, M6S 1M8 13 88 City Owned Colborne Lodge Coach House 11 Colborne Lodge Drive, M6R 2Z3 13 888City Owned Keele Community Centre 181 Glenlake Avenue, M6P 4B6 13 8 City Owned Jane / Dundas Branch (TPL) 620 Jane Street, M6S 4A6 13 88City Owned Swansea Town Hall, Council Chamber 95 Lavinia Avenue, M6S 3H6 13 88City Owned Swansea Memorial Library 95 Lavinia Avenue, M6S 3H9 13 8 City Owned Lambton House 4066 Old Dundas Street, M6S 2R7 13 88 88City Owned Swansea Community Recreation Centre 15 Waller Avenue, M6S 4Z9 13 88City Owned Victoria Lodge #474 151 Annette Street, M6P 2N7 13 8 Owned by others Humbercrest United Church 16 Baby Point Road, M6S 2E9 13 88Owned by others Kumf Gallery (Ukranian-Canadian Art 2118 Bloor Street West, A, Suite 204, Owned by others 13 88 Foundation) M6S 1M8 The Village Playhouse (Backspace) 2190 Bloor Street West, E, M6S 1N3 13 8 Owned by others Chapters Runnymede 2225 Bloor Street West, M6S 1M7 13 88Owned by others Bread and Roses Bakery Café 2232 Bloor Street West, M6S 1N6 13 8 Owned by others Baka Gallery Café 2256 Bloor Street West, M6S 1N6 13 88Owned by others Coffee Tree Roastery 2412 Bloor Street West, M6S 1P9 13 88Owned by others The Hole in the Wall 2867 Dundas Street West, A, M6P 1Y9 13 8 Owned by others Wise Daughers Craft Market 3079 Dundas Street West, B, M6P 1Z9 13 88 8 Owned by others Gotta Dance Studio 3581 Dundas Street West, B, M6S 2S8 13 88Owned by others Narwhal Art Projects 2988 Dundas Street West, M6P 1X6 13 8 Owned by others Latitude 44 2900 Dundas Street West, M6P 1Y8 13 8 Owned by others ARTiculations: Earl Selkirk Gallery 2928 Dundas Street West, M6P 1Y8 13 8 Owned by others Academy of Realist Art 2968 Dundas Street West, M6P 1Y8 13 8 Owned by others Impromptu Gallery 2861 Dundas Street West, M6P 1Y9 13 8 Owned by others Celtes Pub 2872 Dundas Street West, M6P 1Y9 13 8 Owned by others Mjolk / Urbanscape Gallery 2959 Dundas Street West, M6P 1Z2 13 8 Owned by others The Train Platform (Dundas West) 2960 Dundas Street West, M6P 1Z2 13 8 Owned by others Bending Spoons Gallery at Vesuvio 3010 Dundas Street West, M6P 1Z3 13 8 Owned by others 3030 Dundas St. West 3030 Dundas Street West, M6P 1Z3 13 888 8 Owned by others Delight 3040 Dundas Street West, M6P 1Z3 13 8 Owned by others Axis Gallery & Grill 3048 Dundas Street West, M6P 1Z3 13 8 Owned by others Agora Mediterranean Cafe 3015 Dundas Street West, M6P 1Z4 13 88 Owned by others West Toronto Baptist Church 3049 Dundas Street West, M6P 1Z5 13 88Owned by others
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Crema Coffee Company 3079 Dundas Street West, M6P 1Z9 13 88Owned by others Telephone Booth Gallery 3148 Dundas Street West, M6P 2A1 13 8 Owned by others Rhythm & Motion Dance Studio 3352 Dundas Street West, M6P 2A4 13 8 Owned by others Club Hispano 3465 Dundas Street West, M6S 2S5 13 88 Owned by others The Royal Canadian Legion Ontario 72 Durie Street, M6S 3E8 Owned by others 13 8 Provincial Command - Branch 46 Ursula Franklin Academy 146 Glendonwynne Road, M6P 3E3 13 88Owned by others St. Johns West Toronto Anglican Church 288 Humberside Avenue, M6P 2V2 13 88Owned by others Coco Organic Chocolate 365 Jane Street, M6S 2E2 13 8 Owned by others St. Pius Catholic School 71 Jane Street, M6S 3Y3 13 8 Owned by others Art Works Art School 238 Jane Street, M6S 3Z1 13 8 Owned by others Toronto West Community Church 606 Jane Street, M6S 4A6 13 88Owned by others Morningside - High Park Presbyterian 4 Morningside Avenue, M6S 1C2 Owned by others 13 88 Church The Junction Business Improvement Area 396 Pacific Avenue, Suite 205, M6P 2R1 Owned by others 13 8 (BIA) Humberside Collegiate Institute (Lismer 280 Quebec Avenue, M6P 2V2 Owned by others 13 888 8 Hall) Runnymede United Church 432 Runnymede Road, M6S 2Y8 13 88Owned by others Humbercrest School 14 Saint Marks Road, M6S 2H7 13 8 Owned by others Farmers Memorial Baptist Church 293 South Kingsway, M6S 3V4 13 88Owned by others Warren Park Junior Public School 135 Varsity Road, M6S 4P4 13 8 Owned by others St. Paul’s Anglican Church (Runnymede) 404 Willard Avenue, M6S 3R5 13 88Owned by others Swansea Public School 207 Windermere Avenue, M6S 3J9 13 888 8 Owned by others Windermere United Church 356 Windermere Avenue, M6S 3L3 13 88Owned by others
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Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 18 2% 12% Exhibition 21 City Owned Screen-Based 3 City Operated
Library 2 Owned by Others
Multipurpose 15 86% Heritage 0
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* Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 43
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t The Ward is rich with cultural activity, both professional and t 4IPSU5FSN Making it easier for community groups to access community-based, and has expression in diverse forms and existing public space. Public spaces such as parks, streets, artistic practices. A high population of artists and cultural and existing schools and churches, represent opportunities for workers live and work in the Ward. The West Queen West area community cultural space sharing and animation. Work with represents a cultural hub that draws people from across the city BIAs and Toronto Community Housing to promote public space for cultural experiences. Affordable working space and affordable initiatives. housing was identified as key issues for the community, t -POH5FSNDevelopment of Metrolinx properties along particularly in light of commercial development. Dundas West; multipurpose space for youth programs; private t Lack of space for youth to participate in cultural programs. development opportunities on Dufferin, south of King St.W. t Lack of cultural incubation space for artists and entrepreneurs. t Lack of cultural space for newcomer communities, such as the Tibetan and Roma, and lack of affordable space for different ethnic groups to mix and share programming.
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FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Parkdale Community Recreation Centre 75 Lansdowne Avenue, M6K 2V7 14 8 City Operated Masaryk-Cowan Community Centre 220 Cowan Avenue, M6K 2N6 14 8 City Owned Allan Lamport Stadium 1155 King Street West, M6K 1E9 14 88City Owned Parkdale Branch (Auditorium) (TPL) 1303 Queen Street West, M6K 1L4 14 88City Owned Parkdale Arts and Culture Centre (Gallery 1313 Queen Street West, M6K 1L8 City Owned 14 88 1313, Famer’s Market) High Park Library (TPL) 228 Roncesvalles Avenue, M6R 2L3 14 88City Owned Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic 1515 Bloor Street West, M6P 1A3 Owned by others 14 88 Secondary School Romero House 1558 Bloor Street West, M6P 1A4 14 8 Owned by others Lithuanian Community House 1573 Bloor Street West, M6P 1A6 14 88Owned by others Taras Shevchenko Museum 1614 Bloor Street West, M6P 1A7 14 8 Owned by others Neubacher Shor Contemporary 5 Brock Avenue, M6K 2K6 14 8 Owned by others The Japanese Paper Place 77 Brock Avenue, M6K 2L3 14 8 Owned by others St. John’s National Polish Catholic 186 Cowan Avenue, M6K 2N6 Owned by others 14 8 Cathedral Dufferin Liberty Centre 219 Dufferin Street, M6K 1Y9 14 88 8 Owned by others The Baitshop Gallery 358 Dufferin Street, Suite 117, M6K 1Z8 14 88Owned by others Unit 102 Theatre 376 Dufferin Street, M6K 1E6 14 8 Owned by others That’s Women’s Work Arts Network 2035 Dundas Street West, M6R 1W8 14 8 Owned by others Euphonic Sound Recording Studio 2238 Dundas Street West, Suite B104, Owned by others 14 8 M6R 1X3 Hugh’s Room 2261 Dundas Street West, M6R 1X6 14 8 Owned by others Trebas Institute 2340 Dundas Street West, M6P 4A9 14 8 Owned by others Lucy McCormick Sr. Public School 2717 Dundas Street West, M6P 1Y1 14 8 Owned by others Argonaut Rowing Club 1225 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Owned by others 14 88 M6K 3C1 Palais Royale 1601 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Owned by others 14 88 M6K 3C1 Convenience Gallery 58 Lansdowne Avenue, M6K 2V9 14 8 Owned by others Olga Korper Gallery 17 Morrow Avenue, M6R 2H9 14 8 Owned by others Christopher Cutts Gallery 21 Morrow Avenue, M6R 2H9 14 8 Owned by others Pia Bouman School for Ballet and Creative 6 Noble Street, M6K 2C6 Owned by others 14 8 Movement (Scotiabank Studio) Salvador Darling 1237 Queen Street West, M6K 1L4 14 8 Owned by others Stone’s Place 1255 Queen Street West, M6K 1L5 14 8 Owned by others Goodfellas Gallery 1266 Queen Street West, M6K 1J4 14 8 Owned by others The Mascot 1267 Queen Street West, M6K 1L6 14 8 Owned by others
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Cadillac Lounge 1296 Queen Street West, M6K 1L4 14 8 Owned by others Made You Look 1338 Queen Street West, M6K 1L6 14 8 Owned by others The workroom 1340 Queen Street West, M6K 1L4 14 8 Owned by others Not My Dog 1510 Queen Street West, M6R1A4 14 88 Owned by others FIXT Point Studio 1550 Queen Street West, M5R 1A6 14 88Owned by others Another Story Bookshop 315 Roncesvalles Avenue, M6R 2M6 14 8 Owned by others Alternative Grounds Coffee House 333 Roncesvalles Avenue, M6R 2M8 14 8 Owned by others The Local (Pub and Restaurant) 396 Roncesvalles Avenue, M6R 2M9 14 88 Owned by others The Revue Cinema 400 Roncesvalles Avenue, M6R 2M9 14 8 Owned by others Gate 403 Pub and Piano Bar 403 Roncesvalles Avenue, M6R 2N1 14 8 Owned by others Gallery 345 (Circuit Gallery) 345 Sorauren Avenue, M6R 2G5 14 88 8 Owned by others David Scott Gallery 11 Strickland Avenue, M6K 3E6 14 8 Owned by others
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City Operated City Owned Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 7
Exhibition 2 22% City Owned Screen-Based 0 City Operated Library 3 Owned by Others
Multipurpose 15 56% 22%
Heritage 0
0 51015 20 * Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 18
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Oakwood Village Library and Arts Centre has potential to fulfill t 4IPSU5FSN Collaborate with Oakwood Village Library and Arts the role of a community cultural hub. The facility has good Centre to coordinate bookings of available space, develop rental meeting spaces that are underused. The booking process is policies that serve the community, and dedicate staff resources complex, and many organizations are not aware of the available to it. Ideally, the facility should be turned into a cultural hub, space. The space is equipped to accommodate small-scale similar to other Toronto Public Library cultural hubs (eg. York performances and rehearsals, including high ceilings, track Woods and Fairview). lighting, and an ad hoc backstage space. t -POH5FSN Pursue the development of cultural space as t There is little activity and few spaces within the ward that part of the City's revitalization of Lawrence Heights. Partner engage local youth. While there are programs that address with Toronto Community Housing Corporation, private sector youth violence, more programs that encourage inclusiveness developers and other levels of government to develop and creative expression for teenagers are needed. sustainable space. t The community has expressed a desire for street-level accessible space for grassroots cultural organizations, but faces resistance from the local BIA. Articulating the return on investment of these types of spaces would help build a case for its creation.
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FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Barbara Frum Community Centre 20 Covington Road, M6A 3C1 15 8 City Operated Barbara Frum Branch (TPL) 20 Covington Road, M6A 3C1 15 888City Operated Maria A. Shchuka Branch (TPL) 1745 Eglinton Avenue West, M6E 15 888City Operated 2H4 Oakwood Village Library & Arts Centre Branch 341 Oakwood Avenue, M6E 2W1 15 88 88 City Operated (TPL) Fairbank Memorial Community Centre 2213 Dufferin Street, M6E 3S2 15 8 City Owned Glen Long Community Centre 35 Glen Long Avenue, M6B 2M1 15 8 City Owned Lawrence Heights Community Centre 5 Replin Road, M6A 2M8 15 8 City Owned Viewmount CC 169 Viewmount Avenue, M6B 1T7 15 8 City Owned Art Starts 3401 Dufferin Street, Lower Level, 15 8 Owned by others M6E 2H6 The Bridge, Youth Settlement Services (For 1669 Eglinton Avenue West, M6E 15 8 Owned by others Youth Initiative) 2H4 Unison Health & Community Services 12 Flemington Road, M6A 2N4 15 8 Owned by others (Lawrence Heights) Congregation Habonim 5 Glen Park Avenue, M6B 4J2 15 8 Owned by others Beth Torah Congregation 47 Glenbrook Avenue, M6B 2L7 15 88Owned by others Columbus Centre (Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery) 901 Lawrence Avenue West, 15 8 Owned by others M6A1C3 Chalkers Pub Billiards Bistro 247 Marlee Avenue, M6B 4B8 15 8 Owned by others York-Eglinton BIA 605 Oakwood Avenue West, M6E 15 8 Owned by others 2G8 Sala Caboto, Villa Columbo 40 Playfair Avenue, M6B 2P9 15 8 Owned by others Vaughan Road Academy 529 Vaughan Road, M6C 2R1 15 88Owned by others
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Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 19 4% 8% Exhibition 5 City Owned Screen-Based 1 City Operated Library 2 Owned by Others
Multipurpose 14 88% Heritage 0
0510 15 20
* Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 43
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Rents are rising as the Ward population grows along with condo t 4IPSU5FSNThe RioCan Yonge Eglinton Centre redevelopment developments. Residents typically head downtown for cultural will see the addition of approximately 40,000 square feet of activities. commercial space at the corner of Yonge Street and Eglinton t Lack of awareness of available cultural spaces and how to book Avenue; this could provide an opportunity for cultural activities. them. Information needs to be made clear and readily accessible; Area is very accessible by TTC. building audiences for local programming and cultural events t -POH5FSN Close off Orchard View Blvd., from Yonge St. to remains challenging. Duplex Ave., and make that space a community gathering place Partnering with local festivals and BIAs to incorporate more with opportunities for cultural programming. cultural programming could benefit local groups. t Amateur performing arts organizations have difficulty finding venues with necessary fixed theatre seating, and spaces to build and store sets, props, and costumes. Private and public high schools have venues available for rent, but costs are high. Local visual artists have few opportunities to exhibit locally. Commercial event space is generally too expensive for community organizations.
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FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Northern District, Eglinton Branch (TPL) 40 Orchard View Boulevard, M4R 1B9 City Operated (Delisle Youth Gallery, Canadian Children’s 16 88 Book Centre) Armour Heights Library (TPL) 2140 Avenue Road, M5M 4M7 16 8 City Owned North Toronto Memorial Community Centre 200 Eglinton Avenue West, M4R 1A7 16 8 City Owned Martha Hicks School of Ballet 1660 Avenue Road, M5M 3X9 16 8 Owned by others Oliver Gordon Gallery 641 Briar Hill Avenue, M5N 1N4 16 8 Owned by others Church of St. Philip The Apostle 201 Caribou Road, M5N 2B5 16 8 Owned by others Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute 125 Chatsworth Drive, M4R 1S1 16 88Owned by others Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 24 Cheritan Avenue, M4R 1S4 16 88Owned by others Morris Winchevsky Centre 585 Cranbrooke Avenue, M6A 2X9 16 88 Owned by others Nikola Rukaj Gallery 384 Eglinton Avenue West, M5N 1A2 16 8 Owned by others Forest Hill Collegiate 730 Eglinton Avenue West, M5N 1B9 16 8 Owned by others Fairlawn Avenue United Church (Fairlawn 28 Fairlawn Avenue, M5M 1S7 Owned by others 16 88 8 Neighbourhood Centre) Glenview Presbyterian Church 1 Glenview Avenue, M4R 1P5 16 88Owned by others Workmen’s Circle 471 Lawrence Avenue West, M5M 1C6 16 88Owned by others Eglinton - St. George’s United Church 35 Lytton Boulevard, M4R 1L2 16 88Owned by others Dewi Sant Welsh United Church 33 Melrose Avenue, M5M 1Y6 16 88Owned by others Melrose Baptist Church 375 Melrose Avenue, M5M 1Z6 16 88Owned by others Church of St. Timothy 100 Old Orchard Grove, M5M 2E2 16 8 Owned by others St. Margaret Queen of Scotland Parish 222 Ridley Boulevard, M5M 3M6 16 8 Owned by others St. Clement’s Anglican Church 70 St. Clements Avenue, M4R 1H2 16 88Owned by others Indigo Books - Yonge & Eglinton 2300 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, M4P 1L8 16 8 Owned by others The Uptown Loft 2464 Yonge Street, M4P 2H5 16 888 8 Owned by others The Castlefield Event Theatre 2492 Yonge Street, M4P 2H7 16 8 Owned by others Tandem Dance & Fitness Studios 3300 Yonge Street, M4N 2L6 16 8 Owned by others Evangel Temple Church 4190 Yonge Street, M2P 1N9 16 88Owned by others
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City Operated
City Owned Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 13 13% Exhibition 5 City Owned 13% Screen-Based 1 City Operated Owned by Others Library 2
Multipurpose 5 75% Heritage 0
0246 8 10 12 14
* Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 16
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Ward has a high concentration of artists and cultural workers t 4IPSU5FSNConsult with BIAs about the possibility of pop-up who require live/work space. Currently, individuals and galleries and performance spaces along St. Clair Avenue where organizations occupy former industrial buildings that have not there are empty storefronts. Develop a database of spaces been zoned residential. to connect the broader cultural community with the Portuguese t Public green space is limited. Ward has Prospect Cemetery but community, and with local churches. Make it easier to access it is not appropriate space for public gatherings or performances. space in Earlscourt Youth Centre and J.J. Piccininni Community t Empty storefronts, especially along St. Clair Avenue, have the Centre. potential to be animated by artists who can attract foot traffic. t -POH5FSNWork with City Planning to ensure that employment Landlords responsible for vacant business spaces are often lands zoned for light industrial use permit self-employed artists resistant to short-term, non-commercial occupation. and cultural organizations to occupy them legally. Lands to t Consensus is that cultural space must be accessible by public be developed by Metrolinx for the Eglinton Crosstown rapid transit, ideally by one bus from the Bloor subway line. transit line provide opportunities for cultural space. Hydro corridor could be developed as public green space in partner- ship with the province. Vacant industrial buildings in the Ward have the potential to be developed for cultural employment and community use.
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FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Dufferin / St. Clair Branch (TPL) 1625 Dufferin Street, M6H 3L9 17 88City Operated St. Clair/Silverthorn Branch (TPL) 1748 St. Clair Avenue West, M6N 1J4 17 88City Operated Earlscourt Park 1200 Lansdowne Avenue, M6H 1C5 17 8 City Owned J.J. Piccininni Community Recreation 1369 St. Clair Avenue West, M6E 1C5 City Owned 17 8 Centre Casa Das Beira Cultural Community Centre 34 Caledonia Road, M6E 4S4 Owned by others 17 88 of Toronto First Portuguese Canadian Club 60 Caledonia Road, M6E 4S4 17 88Owned by others Davenport Perth Neighbourhood Centre 1900 Davenport Road, M6N 1B7 17 88 8 Owned by others St. Chads Anglican Church (Theatre) 1695 Dufferin Street, M6E 3N9 17 8 Owned by others Rehearsal Factory 330 Geary Avenue, Studio A, M6H 2C7 17 8 Owned by others Lansdowne Studio 940 Lansdowne Avenue, #9, M6H 4H2 17 888 Owned by others Portuguese Pioneer Gallery 960 St. Clair Avenue West, M6E 1A1 17 8 Owned by others Axe Capoeira 1069 St. Clair Avenue West, M6E 1A6 17 8 Owned by others Ontario Ballet Theatre 1133 St. Clair Avenue West, M6E 1B1 17 8 Owned by others Articsok Gallery 1697 St Clair Avenue West, M6N 1J2 17 8 Owned by others RE:Style Studio 344 Westmoreland Avenue North, Owned by others 17 88 M6H 3A7 Aluna Theatre 1 Wiltshire Avenue, Unit 124, M6N 2V7 17 88Owned by others
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City Operated City Owned Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 24 13% Exhibition 30 4% City Owned Screen-Based 4 City Operated
Library 2 Owned by Others
Multipurpose 18 83% Heritage 5
0 5152010 25 30 35 * Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 54
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Artist housing or artist co-ops emerged as a need; artists add t 4IPSU5FSN Equip field houses located in parks within the value to a community immediately, and keeping artists within ward with ample heating, so that they may be used year- the ward will ultimately benefit cultural production in the area. round. Investment should be made in specialized equipment t Predictable access to community spaces including parks and to outfit the new Theatre Centre facility. Councillor-supported field houses is needed. Other administrative barriers to these partnerships between BIAs and arts organizations would be spaces (eg. permit and liability fees) discourage grassroots helpful in ensuring the efficient use of existing spaces, for and community organizations from utilizing these spaces. rehearsal and administrative purposes. This would allow for the stabilization of arts organizations and t -POH5FSNConsider turning schools slated for closure programming in Ward 18. within Ward 18 into artist live-work space, or rental space for t Multipurpose and artistic social entrepreneurial spaces are organizations. These facilities are well-suited for rehearsals, needed to enable independent production and studio space. studios and administrative space, and salvaging this excellent t Community arts organizations continue to require free or below infrastructure is a priority. market rent space.
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FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Bloor/Gladstone Branch (TPL) 1101 Bloor Street West, M6H 1M7 18 8888City Operated Perth / Dupont Branch (TPL) 1589 Dupont Street, nM6P 3S5 18 88 City Operated Campbell Avenue Park/Playground 225 Campbell Avenue, M6P 3V4 18 8 City Owned Dufferin Grove Park (Fieldhouse) 875 Dufferin Street, M6H 4J3 18 88City Owned Wallace Emmerson Community Centre 1260 Dufferin Street, M6H 4C3 18 88City Owned MacGregor Park/Playground 346 Lansdowne Avenue, M6H 3Y2 18 88City Owned The Theatre Centre 1115 Queen Street West, M6J 1H8 18 88City Owned Mary McCormick Recreation Centre 66 Sheridan Avenue, M6K 2G9 18 88City Owned Dovercourt Boys & Girls Club 180 Westmoreland Avenue, M6H 3A2 18 8 City Owned Artscape Triangle Gallery 38 Abell Street, M6J 0A2 18 8 Owned by others The Centre for the Arts 14 Afton Avenue, M6J 1R7 18 8 Owned by others St. Anthony’s Church 1041 Bloor Street West, M6H 1M4 18 8 Owned by others Dovercourt Baptist Church 1140 Bloor Street West, M6H 3M8 18 8 Owned by others Gallery 1200 1200 Bloor Street West, M6H 1N1 18 8 Owned by others Franco Dance Sudios 1222 Bloor Street West, Suite A, M6H 18 8 Owned by others 1N3 Holy Oak Cafe 1241 Bloor Street West, M6H 1N6 18 8 Owned by others Toronto Free Gallery 1277 Bloor Street West, M6H 1N7 18 88 Owned by others Junction Triangle Clubhouse (Dovercourt Boys & 1379 Bloor Street West, M6H 1P3 18 8 Owned by others Girls Club) Artists 25 Studio 267 Brock Avenue, Studio 104, M6K 18 8 Owned by others 2M3 Swizzle Gallery 1162 College Street, M6H 1B5 18 8 Owned by others The Theatre Elusive 1078 Dovercourt Road, M6H 1Z5 18 8 Owned by others Janak Khendry Studio 436 Dufferin Street, M6K 2A3 18 88 Owned by others Akin Collective 444 Dufferin Street, M6K 2A3 18 88Owned by others Loop Gallery 1273 Dundas Street West, M6J 1X8 18 8 Owned by others The Department 1389 Dundas Street West, M6J 1Y4 18 8 Owned by others Jessica Bradley Art Projects 1450 Dundas Street West, M6J 3L5 18 8 Owned by others Lula Lounge 1585 Dundas Street West, M6K 1T9 18 88 Owned by others Naco Gallery Cafe 1691 Dundas Street West, M6K 1V2 18 8 Owned by others Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronton 1137 Dupont Street, M6H 2A3 18 888 Owned by others (LIFT) Dupont Projects 1444 Dupont Street, Unit 31, M6P 4H3 18 8 Owned by others Louise Lipman Contemporary Art 1581 Dupont Street, M6P 3S5 18 8 Owned by others Open Door Designs 1597 Dupont Street, M6P 3S8 18 8 Owned by others Index G Artshops (Chinese Contemporary 50 Gladstone Avenue, M6J 3K6 18 8 Owned by others Xchange, Lee Ka-Sing Gallery)
Community Consultation Summaries St. Anne’s Anglican Church 270 Gladstone Avenue, M6J 3L6 18 88Owned by others Acacias Rubras Lounge 252 Lansdowne Avenue, M6H 3X9 18 8 Owned by others Offthemapgallery 712 Lansdowne Avenue, M6H 3Y8 18 8 Owned by others Mercer Union 37 Lisgar Street, M6J 3T3 18 88Owned by others Camera Bar and Media Gallery 1028 Queen Street West, M6J 1G4 18 88 8 Owned by others David Kaye Gallery 1092 Queen Street West, M6J 1H9 18 88 Owned by others Thrush Holmes Empire 1093 Queen Street West, M6J 1J1 18 8 Owned by others The Social Bar, Twist Gallery 1100 Queen Street West, M6J 1H9 18 88 Owned by others The Drake Hotel (Underground, Public Spaces) 1150 Queen Street West, M6J 1J3 18 88 Owned by others Woolfitt’s Gallery 1153 Queen Street West, M6J 1J4 18 8 Owned by others Sixty4Steps 1164 Queen Street West, M6J 1J5 18 8 Owned by others Fly Gallery 1172 Queen Street West, M6J 1J5 18 8 Owned by others Akau Inc. 1186 Queen Street West, M6J 1J6 18 8 Owned by others UNIT 1198 Queen Street West, MJ6 1J6 18 8 Owned by others Gladstone Hotel (Art Bar, Ballroom, Melody Bar) 1214 Queen Street West, M6J 1J6 18 88 88Owned by others St Luigi’s Catholic School 2 Ruskin Avenue, M6P 3P8 18 88Owned by others Fashion Art Toronto Venue (Warehouse, 213 213 Sterling Road, M6R 2B2 18 88 Owned by others Sterling Road) Somewhere There 227 Sterling Road, Unit 112, M6P 0A1 18 88Owned by others Studio 99 Gallery 99 Sudbury Street, M6J 3S7 18 8 Owned by others Sketch 180 Sudbury Street, M6J 3H2 18 8 Owned by others Debbie Wilson Studios 87 Wade Avenue, Unit 101, Toronto, 18 8 Owned by others M6H 2Z3 Wallace Studios 258 Wallace Avenue, M6H 1V5 18 8 Owned by others
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City Operated City Owned Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 56 1%
Exhibition 60 6% City Owned Screen-Based 13 City Operated Library 1 Owned by Others Multipurpose 28 93% Heritage 23
0 1020 30 40 50 60 70 * Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 113
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Cultural facilities in Ward 19, include a significant number of t 4IPSU5FSN Incentives should be developed to encourage spaces for exhibitions and musical performances, non-profit private property owners with empty space to provide at cost or and commercial art galleries, as well as spaces for informal subsidized cultural activity. In addition, tax incentives for private presentation of live music and visual arts such as bars and sector spaces already being provided and made available for coffee shops. Existing City-owned spaces such as libraries, non-profit cultural organizations should be explored. community centres and parks are well utilized, as are existing t Equip and fit-up the Artscape YOUNGplace at 180 Shaw Street community gathering spaces within the ward. for incoming tenants. t A high concentration of artist live-work spaces – warehouses t -POH5FSNMany areas and neighbourhoods within Ward and similar infrastructure – have been modified to suit this 19 are seen as attractive from a development standpoint. As purpose, but demand for such spaces continues to increase. buildings and other existing infrastructure are flagged for t There is a pattern of non-profit arts organizations being priced development, measures must be put in place to protect artist out of Artscape projects and other facilities. With a high live-work spaces and those frequently rented by community number of active arts and community organizations in the ward, arts organizations and non-profits in the ward. Without affordable space is essential to enable the ongoing creation and arrangements to preserve the ability for arts practitioners to delivery of cultural services to audiences. live and deliver programs or create work, the ward risks losing much of its cultural activity and vitality. t Identify processes to accommodate access to underutilized school spaces by cultural organizations.
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FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP College/Shaw Branch (TPL) 766 College Street, M6G 1C4 19 888City Operated Christie Pitts (Park & Fieldhouse) 750 Bloor Street West, M6G 3K4 19 88City Owned Trinity Bellwoods Community Recreation Centre 155 Crawford Street, M2H 2N1 19 88City Owned Medieval Times 10 Dufferin Street, M6K 3C3 19 88City Owned Fort York National Historic Site (250 Fort York 100 Garrison Road, Toronto 19 88City Owned Boulevard) Bob Abate Community Recreation Centre 485 Montrose Avenue, M6G 3K4 19 88City Owned Trinity Bellwood Park (Gorevale Fieldhouse) 790 Queen Street West, M6J 1G3 19 8 City Owned Canadian National Exhibition (Stanley Barracks) 2 Strachan Avenue, M6K 3K3 19 88City Owned The School of Ritmo Flamenco Studios 19 Atlantic Avenue, M6K 3E7 19 Owned by others Queen West Community Health Centre 168 Bathurst Street, M5V 2R4 19 88Owned by others Centre For Social Innovation (CSI), Annex 720 Bathurst Street, M5S 2R4 19 88Owned by others Fringe Creation Lab 720 Bathurst Street, 4th Floor, M5S 19 88Owned by others 2R4 Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts 736 Bathurst Street, M5S 2R4 19 88Owned by others A Different Booklist 746 Bathurst Street, M5S 2R6 19 8 Owned by others St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church 4 Bellwoods Avenue, M6J 2P4 19 88Owned by others Charles Street Video 65 Bellwoods Avenue, M6J 2N4 19 8 Owned by others Museum of New New Painting 123 Bellwoods Avenue, M6J 1W3 19 8 Owned by others Writers’ Centre 627 Bloor Street West, M6G 1K4 19 8 Owned by others Clinton’s Tavern 693 Bloor Street West, M6G 1L5 19 8 Owned by others Toronto Healing Arts Centre 717 Bloor Street West, M6G 1L5 19 8 Owned by others Bickford Centre Theatre 777 Bloor Street West, M6G 1L6 19 88 Owned by others Saving Gigi’s 859 Bloor Street West, M6G 1M5 19 88 Owned by others Chemagne Dance Studio 899 Bloor Street West, M6H 1L2 19 Owned by others Comedy Bar 945 Bloor Street West, M9N 2J5 19 8 Owned by others Liberty Grand 25 British Columbia Road, M6K 3C3 19 88Owned by others College Street United Church 454 College Street, M6G 1A1 19 88Owned by others Andy Poolhall 489 College Street, M6G 1A5 19 88 8Owned by others The Royal 608 College Street, M6G 1A1 19 88Owned by others The Mod Club Theatre 722 College Street, M6G 1C5 19 88Owned by others Revival 783 College Street, M6G 1C5 19 888Owned by others Graciosa Community Centre 279 Dovercourt Road, M6J 3C9 19 8 Owned by others Ballet Creole Studio 375 Dovercourt Road, M6J 3E5 19 Owned by others Dovercourt House 805 Dovercourt Road, M6H 2X4 19 88 8 Owned by others Creative Spirit Art Centre 999 Dovercourt Road, M6H 2X7 19 8 Owned by others #Hashtag Gallery 801 Dundas Street West, M6J 1V2 19 88 Owned by others The Magpie Tavern 831 Dundas Street West, M6J 1V4 19 8 Owned by others The Press Club 850 Dundas Street West, M6J1V5 19 8 Owned by others
Community Consultation Summaries Opera Bob’s 1112 Dundas Street West, M5A 3A7 19 88Owned by others Cooper Cole 1161 Dundas Street West, M6J 1X3 19 8 Owned by others Le Gallery 1183 Dundas Street West, M6J 1X3 19 8 Owned by others The Garrison 1197 Dundas Street West, M6J 1X3 19 88 Owned by others Fighting Arts Collective 927 Dupont Street, M6H 1Z1 19 8 Owned by others Danceology Studio 171 East Liberty Street, Suite 109, 19 8 Owned by others M6K 3P6 The Floor Studio Inc. 171 East Liberty Street, Suite 136, 19 8 Owned by others M6K 3P6 nanopod: Hybrid Studio 322 Harbord Street, M6G 1H1 19 8 Owned by others Molson Amphitheatre 909 Lake Shore Boulevard West, 19 8 Owned by others M6K 3L3 Ontario Place (Echo Beach) 955 Lake Shore Boulevard West, 19 88 8Owned by others M6K 3B9 The Church of St. Mary Magdalene 477 Manning Avenue, M6G 2V8 19 888Owned by others Hub 14 14 Markham Street, M6J 2E9 19 8 Owned by others The Victory Café 581 Markham Street, M6G 2L7 19 88Owned by others Spence Gallery 600 Markham Street, M6G2L8 19 8 Owned by others Tightrope Books Office 602 Markham Street, M6G 2L8 19 8 Owned by others The Central 603 Markham Street, M6G 2L7 19 88 Owned by others Beit Zatoun House 612 Markham Street, M6G 2L8 19 888 8 Owned by others As Is Project Space 347 Montrose Avenue, M5G 3G9 19 8 Owned by others Trash Palace 89 Niagara Street, Suite B, M5V 1C3 19 88 8Owned by others Diaz Contemporary 100 Niagara Street, M5V 1C5 19 88 8Owned by others The Coffin Factory 109 Niagara Street, M5V 1C3 19 88Owned by others 2 of 2 Gallery, Pari Nadimi Gallery 254 Niagara Street, M6J 2L8 19 8 Owned by others InterAccess Electronic Media Arts Centre 9 Ossington Avenue, M6J 2Y8 19 88 Owned by others Sole Gallery 9 Ossington Avenue Suite 200, M6J 19 8 Owned by others 2Y8 Angell Gallery 12 Ossington Avenue, M6J 2Y7 19 88Owned by others Lennox Contemporary 44 Ossington Avenue, M6J 2Y9 19 8 Owned by others Gallery TPW 56 Ossington Avenue, M5V 2J3 19 888 Owned by others Xpace 58 Ossington Avenue, M6J 2Y9 19 8 Owned by others The Ossington (Gallery 61) 61 Ossington Avenue, M6J 2Y9 19 8 Owned by others Academy of Lions 64 Ossington Avenue, M6J 2Y7 19 8 Owned by others AWOL Gallery 78 Ossington Avenue, M6J 2Y7 19 88 8Owned by others Lower Ossington Theatre 100 Ossington Avenue, M6J 2Z4 19 8 Owned by others Sport Club Lusitania of Toronto 103 Ossington Avenue, M6J 2Z2 19 8 Owned by others Gallery 129 129 Ossington Avenue, M6J 2Z6 19 8 Owned by others O’Born Contemporary 131 Ossington Avenue, M6J 2Z6 19 88 Owned by others The Painted Lady 218 Ossington Avenue, M6J2 Z9 19 8 Owned by others The Dakota Tavern 249 Ossington Avenue, M6J 3A1 19 8 Owned by others Direct Energy Centre (Ricoh Coliseum, National 100 Princes’ Boulevard, M6K 3C3 19 888Owned by others Trade Centre) Queen Elizabeth Theatre 190 Princes’ Boulevard, M6K 3C3 19 88Owned by others The Better Living Centre 195 Princes’ Boulevard, M6K 3C3 19 88 88Owned by others Magic Pony Gallery 680 Queen Street West, M6J 1E3 19 8 Owned by others The Raq 739 Queen Street West, M6J 1G1 19 8 Owned by others Inspirations Studio 761 Queen Street West, Suite 201, 19 8 Owned by others M6J 1G1
Community Consultation Summaries Gypsy Co-op / The Dog’s Bollocks 817 Queen Street West, M4K 3C3 19 88 Owned by others The Toronto Institute for the Enjoyment of Music 821 Queen Street West, M6J 1E9 19 8 Owned by others 2Q Video 841 Queen Street West, M6J 1G4 19 8 Owned by others The Paper Place 887 Queen Street West, M6J 1G5 19 8 Owned by others Elaine Fleck Gallery 888 Queen Street West, M6J 1G3 19 88 Owned by others The Devil’s Workshop 890 Queen Street West, M6J 3X5 19 8 Owned by others Artscape West Queen West (Garden, Ontario 900 Queen Street West, M6J 1H1 19 8 Owned by others Crafts Council) Graven Feather 906 Queen Street West, M6J 1G6 19 8 Owned by others Clint Roenisch Gallery 944 Queen Street West, M6J 1E9 19 8 Owned by others Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art 952 Queen Street West, M6J 1G8 19 8 Owned by others (MOCCA) Max the Mutt Animation School 952 Queen Street West, M6J 1G8 19 8 Owned by others Edward Day Gallery 952 Queen Street West, Suite 200, 19 8 Owned by others M5R 2E2 Zsa Zsa Gallery 962 Queen Street West, M6J 1G8 19 8 Owned by others Show Gallery 978 Queen Street West, M6J 1H4 19 8 Owned by others Paul Petro Contemporary Art 980 Queen Street West, M6J 1H1 19 8 Owned by others Propeller Centre for the Visual Arts 984 Queen Street West, M6J 1H4 19 8 Owned by others Ontario Crafts Council Gallery 990 Queen Street West, M6J 1H1 19 8 Owned by others Centre for Addiction and Mental Health 1001 Queen Street West, M6J 1H9 19 88Owned by others (Workman Theatre) Stephen Bulger Gallery 1026 Queen Street West, M6J 1H6 19 88 Owned by others Board of Directors Gallery 1082 Queen Street West, M6J 1H8 19 88 Owned by others Katharine Mulherin Contemporary Gallery & Art 1086 Queen Street West, M6J 1HB 19 8 Owned by others Projects The Great Hall 1087 Queen Street West, M6J 1H3 19 888Owned by others Muzik: the Nightclub at Exhibition Place 15 Saskatchewan Road, M6K 3C3 19 88 8Owned by others 107Shaw 107 Shaw Street, M6J 2W4 19 8 Owned by others Artscape Shaw Street Centre (Givins/Shaw 180 Shaw Street, M6J 2W5 19 88 88Owned by others Public School) Central Commerce Collegiate Theatre 570 Shaw Street, M6G 3L6 19 888 Owned by others Academy of Spherical Arts 1 Snooker Street, M6K 1G1 19 88Owned by others Birch Libralato 129 Tecumseth Street, M6J 2H2 19 8 Owned by others Georgia Scherman Projects 133 Tecumseth Street, M6J 2H2 19 8 Owned by others Susan Hobbs 137 Tecumseth Street, M6J 2H4 19 8 Owned by others The Array Space (Arraymusic) 155 Walnut Avenue, M6J 3W3 19 8 Owned by others Majlis Multidisciplinary Arts 163 Walnut Avenue, M6J 3W3 19 8 Owned by others Alison Milne Gallery 198 Walnut Avenue, Unit 3, M6J 1C9 19 8 Owned by others Rapier Wit 575 Wellington Street West, M5V 8 Owned by others 2R6
Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Consultation Summaries WARD 20 TRINITY-SPADINA
City Operated City Owned Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership 5% 2% Performance 0 97
Exhibition 103 City Owned Screen-Based 27 City Operated Library 3 Owned by Others Multipurpose 71
Heritage 84 93% 0 2040 60 80 100 120
* Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 210
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Ward 20 has a high concentration of cultural facilities dominated t 4IPSU5FSN An immediate priority is to improve the physical by professional or established arts institutions including the accessibility of all existing cultural facilities in the ward to AGO, TIFF Lightbox, OCAD, Factory Theatre, Theatre Passe Access of Ontarians with Disabilities Act standards. Many Muraille, and 401 Richmond, supported by a vibrant network of spaces central to Toronto’s theatre community are located in local businesses. the ward and are in need of maintenance – addressing these t There is a lack of affordable studio and rehearsal space in facility needs at Factory Theatre and Theatre Passe Muraille the ward. Rental spaces need to be created out of existing would make an immediate difference. infrastructure such as vacant Victorian houses or other t -POH5FSNA concerted effort between the Councillor’s office, underused buildings for cultural organizations and artists. BIAs and arts organizations could result in the more efficient t Community performing arts and musical groups are challenged use of existing facilities within Ward 20, primarily for studio to find performance space within the ward – existing theatre and rehearsal purposes. Available office spaces, temporary spaces and auditoria are frequently booked by festivals and storefront or vacant houses could be used as administrative or higher-profile organizations. box-office space as well. This arrangement should be available t The ward is divided in terms of income level and language, and to a range of cultural organizations – from small, emerging more consideration must be given to obtain the perspectives groups to more established artists or collectives. Efforts should of these various communities in terms of their cultural space be made to enable the new Artscape Adelaide/Widmer space in needs. There must be space carved out for less formal cultural the base of the Cinema Tower in the Entertainment District as it production. develops.
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Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 20 TRINITY-SPADINA
FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Lillian H. Smith Branch (TPL) 239 College Street, M5T 1R5 20 888City Operated Metro Toronto Convention Centre (John W.H. 255 Front Street West, M5Y2W6 20 88 8 City Operated Bassett Theatre) Palmerston Branch / Theatre (TPL) 560 Palmerston Avenue, M6G 2P7 20 888City Operated Toronto Music Garden 475 Queens Quay West, M5B 2B2 20 88City Operated David Pecaut Square 60 Simcoe Street, M5J 2H5 20 88City Operated Spadina Road Branch (TPL) 10 Spadina Road, M5R 2S9 20 8 City Operated Sanderson Branch (TPL) 327 Bathurst Street, M5T 1J1 20 888City Owned John Street Roundhouse (CP Roundhouse, 255 Bremner Boulevard, M5V 3M9 20 88 88City Owned Steam Whistle Brewing Gallery) Cecil Street Community Centre 58 Cecil Street, M5T 1N6 20 88City Owned Scadding Court CC 707 Dundas Street West, M5T 2W6 20 8 City Owned University Settlement (Music & Arts School, 23 Grange Road, M5T 1G3 20 88City Owned Recreation Centre) St. Alban’s Boys’ and Girls’ Club 843 Palmerston Avenue, M6G 2R8 20 8 City Owned Harbourfront Centre - York Quay Centre (Studio 235 Queens Quay West, M5J 2G8 20 888City Owned Theatre, Brigantine Room, Marilyn Brewer Community Space, Lakeside Terrace, Miss Lou’s Room) Harbourfront Community Centre 627 Queens Quay West, M5V 3G3 20 8 City Owned Theatre Passe Muraille 16 Ryerson Avenue, M5T 2P3 20 888City Owned Newman Centre 89 St. George Street, M5S 2E8 20 88City Owned Loft 404 263 Adelaide Street West, Loft 404, 20 88Owned by others M5H 1Y2 Mad for Dance Studio 263 Adelaide Street West, Unit B30, 20 88Owned by others M5H 1Y2 MARCORMEDIA Full Service Visual Studio 263 Adelaide Street West, Suite 4007, 20 88 8Owned by others M5H 1Y2 Launch Projects Gallery 404 Adelaide Street West, M5V 3C1 20 8 Owned by others Toronto School of Art 410 Adelaide Street West, M5V 1S8 20 88Owned by others footwork bar 425 Adelaide Street West, M5V 3C1 20 8 Owned by others Kapisanan Philippine Centre for Arts & Culture 167 Augusta Avenue, M5T 2L4 20 88Owned by others Aspetta Caffe 207 Augusta Avenue, M5T 2L4 20 8 Owned by others Double Double Land 209 Augusta Avenue, M5T 2L4 20 8 Owned by others Poetry Jazz Cafe 224 Augusta Avenue, M5T 2L7 20 88 Owned by others The Supermarket 268 Augusta Avenue, M5T 2L9 20 8 Owned by others The White House Studio 277 Augusta Avenue, M5T 2M1 20 8 Owned by others Bread and Circus Theatre Bar 299 Augusta Avenue, M5T 1N9 20 8 Owned by others TeodoraART Gallery 214 Avenue Road, M5R 2J4 20 8 Owned by others Studio Vogue Gallery 216 Avenue Road, M5R 2J4 20 8 Owned by others George Brown House 50 Baldwin Street, M5T 1L4 20 88Owned by others
Community Consultation Summaries Factory Theatre (Studio, Mainspace) 125 Bathurst Street, M5V 2R2 20 888Owned by others DNA Theatre 133 Bathurst Street, M5V 2R2 20 8 Owned by others The Cineforum 463 Bathurst Street, M5T 2S9 20 8 Owned by others Central Technical High School (Art Centre) 725 Bathurst Street, M5S 2R5 20 888Owned by others The Annex Wreckroom 794 Bathurst Street, M5R 3G2 20 8 Owned by others The 918 Bathhurst Centre for Culture, Media, 918 Bathurst Street, M5R3G5 20 88 Owned by others Arts and Education La Parete Gallery 1086 Bathurst Street, M5R 3G8 20 8 Owned by others Designers Walk Resource Centre 168 Bedford Road, M5R 2K9 20 8 Owned by others Ontario Crafts Council 170 Bedford Road, Suite 300, M5R 2K9 20 8 Owned by others The Kiever Shul 25 Bellevue Avenue, M5T 1X8 20 88Owned by others St. Stephen-in-the-Fields Church 103 Bellevue Avenue, M5T 2N8 20 88Owned by others Consulate General of Italy 136 Beverley Street, M5T 1Y5 20 88Owned by others Van Duzer Studio 196 Beverley Street, M5T 1Y7 20 88Owned by others St. Paul’s Church 227 Bloor Street West, M5S 1T6 20 88Owned by others Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) 252 Bloor Street West, M5S 1V6 20 8 Owned by others (Auditorium) The Royal Conservatory (Ettore Mazoleni 273 Bloor Street West, M5S 1V6 20 88Owned by others Concert Hall, Conservatory Theatre, Koerner Hall) Bloor Street United Church 300 Bloor Street West, M5S 1W3 20 88Owned by others Tartu College 310 Bloor Street West, M5S 1W4 20 8 Owned by others Bata Shoe Museum 327 Bloor Street West, M5S1W7 20 8 Owned by others The Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival 344 Bloor Street West, Suite 507, M5S 20 8 Owned by others 3A7 Trinity St Paul’s United Church (Centre and 427 Bloor Street West, M5S 1X7 20 888Owned by others Lyonfish Studios) Brunswick House 481 Bloor Street West, M5S 1Y2 20 88Owned by others Bloor Hot Docs Cinema 506 Bloor Street West, M5S 1Y3 20 8 Owned by others Church of St. Simon-The-Apostle (The) 525 Bloor Street West, M4W 1J1 20 8 Owned by others Lee’s Palace 529 Bloor Street West, M5S 1Y4 20 88Owned by others Paupers Pub 539 Bloor Street West, M5S 1Y5 20 88 8Owned by others Studio 561 Gallery 561 Bloor Street West, M5Y1S6 20 8 Owned by others Insomnia Cafe 563 Bloor Street West, M5S 1Y5 20 88 Owned by others Rogers Centre (Skydome) 1 Blue Jays Way, M5V 1J3 20 88Owned by others Tranzac Club 292 Brunswick Avenue, M5S 2M7 20 88Owned by others The Annex Live 296 Brunswick Avenue, M5S 2M7 20 8 Owned by others Vain 20 Camden Street, M5V 1V1 20 88 Owned by others Steelworkers Hall 25 Cecil Street, M5T 1N1 20 8 Owned by others The Charlotte Room 19 Charlotte Street, M5V 2H5 20 8 Owned by others Ukrainian Hall Cultural Centre 83 Christie Street, M6G 3B1 20 88 8 Owned by others University of Toronto - Health Sciences Building 155 College Street, Room 610, M5S 20 88Owned by others (Auditorium) 3M2 O’Grady’s Tap and Grill 171 College Street, M5T 1P7 20 8 Owned by others Robert Gill Theatre 213 College Street, M5T 2Z9 20 8 Owned by others Ein-stein Cafe & Pub 229 College Street, M5T 1R4 20 8 Owned by others John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, 230 College Street, M5T 1R2 20 88 Owned by others Landscape and Design - University of Toronto (Auditorium), Eric Arthur Gallery Entrinsic 284 College Street, M5T 1S2 20 8 Owned by others
Community Consultation Summaries The Free Times Cafe 320 College Street, M5S 2K3 20 88 88Owned by others El Rancho Latin Nightclub 430 College Street, M5T 1T3 20 88Owned by others Sneaky Dee’s 431 College Street, M5T 1S9 20 8 Owned by others Studio Gallery 294 College Street West, M5T 1R9 20 8 Owned by others Robert Mede Gallery 321 Davenpot Road, M5R 1J8 20 8 Owned by others St. Stanislaus Kostka 12 Denison Avenue, M5T 1A3 20 8 Owned by others Munk Centre for Global Affairs (Campbell 1 Devonshire Place, M5S 3K7 20 888Owned by others Conference Facility) George Ignatieff Theatre 15 Devonshire Place, M5S 2C8 20 88Owned by others 18Karat 275 Dundas Street West, M5T 1G1 20 8 Owned by others OCADU Student Gallery 285 Dundas Street West, M5T 2Z5 20 8 Owned by others Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) - Jackman Hall 317 Dundas Street West, M5T 1G4 20 888 88Owned by others Art Square Gallery and Café 334 Dundas Street West, M5T 1G6 20 88Owned by others The Rivoli 334 Dundas Street West, M5A 2A4 20 888Owned by others Bau-Xi Gallery 340 Dundas Street West, M5T 1G5 20 88Owned by others Amilee African Arts 580 Dundas Street West, M5T 1H5 20 8 Owned by others gallery 636 636 Dundas Street West, M5T 2N2 20 8 Owned by others CBC (Glenn Gould Studio) 250 Front Street West, M5A 1E9 20 888 Owned by others Glen Morris Studio Theatre, University of 4 Glen Morris Street, M5S 1H9 20 88Owned by others Toronto Toronto Women’s Bookstore 73 Harbord Street, M5S 2H7 20 8 Owned by others WonderWorks Bookstore 79 Harbord Street, Suite A, M5S 1G4 20 88Owned by others Bakka-Phoenix Books 84 Harbord Street, M5S 1G5 20 88 Owned by others Charlie’s Gallery 112 Harbord Street, M5S 1G6 20 8 Owned by others Communication Art Gallery 209 Harbord Street, M5S 1H6 20 8 Owned by others Hart House (Library, Map Room, Theatre, Arbor 7 Hart House Circle, M5S 3H3 20 888 88Owned by others Room, East Common Room, Music Room, Great Hall, Barnicke Gallery) Leonard Hall of Wycliffe College, University of 5 Hoskin Avenue, M5S 1H7 20 888Owned by others Toronto St Thomas’s Anglican Church 383 Huron Street, M5S 2G5 20 88Owned by others Italian Cultural Institute 496 Huron Street, M5R 2R3 20 88 88Owned by others John Spotton Cinema NFB 150 John Street, M5V 3C3 20 8 Owned by others Jane Corkin Gallery 179 John Street, M5T 1X4 20 8 Owned by others Music Gallery 197 John Street, M5T 1X6 20 88Owned by others St. George the Martyr Church 205 John Street, M5T 1X6 20 88Owned by others Laurentina’s Improv Club 51 Kensington Avenue, M5T 2J8 20 8 Owned by others Extempore Studio Gallery 60 Kensington Avenue, Unit 7, M5T 20 8 Owned by others 2J8 Anoush Gallery 75 Kensington Avenue, M5t 2K2 20 8 Owned by others Goethe Institut 163 King Street West, M5H 4C6 20 88Owned by others Arts on King 169 King Street West, M5H 4H2 20 8 Owned by others The Elephant & Castle 212 King Street West, M5V 3M2 20 88Owned by others Royal Alexandra Theatre 260 King Street West, M5V 1H8 20 88Owned by others Princess of Wales Theatre 300 King Street West, M5V 1J2 20 8 Owned by others TIFF Bell Lightbox 350 King Street West, M5V 3X5 20 8 Owned by others Nicholas Metivier Gallery 451 King Street West, M5V 1K4 20 8 Owned by others George Gilmour Gallery at Open Studio 468 King Street West, M5V 1L8 20 88 8Owned by others Black Line Studio 577 King Street West, M5V 1M1 20 8 Owned by others Convocation Hall, University of Toronto 31 Kings College Circle, M5S 3G4 20 8 Owned by others
Community Consultation Summaries Medical Science’s Auditorium 1 King’s College Circle, M5S 1A8 20 88Owned by others University of Toronto Art Centre 15 King’s College Circle, M5S 3H7 20 88Owned by others Walmer Road Baptist Church (Centre Theatre) 188 Lowther Avenue, M5R 1E8 20 88Owned by others Elmore’s Hall 188 Lowther Avenue, Suite A, M5R 1E8 20 888Owned by others Christ The Saviour Cathedral 823 Manning Avenue, M6G 2W9 20 88Owned by others Beaver Hall Gallery 29 McCaul Street, M5T 1V7 20 88 Owned by others 52 McCaul 52 McCaul Street, M5T 1V9 20 88Owned by others Gardiner Museum 60 McCaul Street, M5T 1V9 20 8 Owned by others St. Patrick’s Church 131 McCaul Street, M5T 1W4 20 88Owned by others Second City 51 Mercer Street, M5V 9G9 20 8 Owned by others Second City Training Centre (John Candy Box 70 Peter Street, M5V 2G5 20 8 Owned by others Theatre) Ontario Association of Art Galleries 111 Peter Street, Suite 125, M5V 2H1 20 88Owned by others Jimmy’s Coffee 107 Portland Street, M5V 2N3 20 8 Owned by others The Women’s Art Association Gallery 23 Prince Arthure Avenue, M5R 1B2 20 88Owned by others Maslak-McLeod 25 Prince Arthure Avenue, M5R 1B2 20 88Owned by others Campbell House Museum 160 Queen Street West, M5H 3H3 20 88Owned by others The REX Jazz Bar 194 Queen Street West, M5V 1Z5 20 888Owned by others Horseshoe Tavern 370 Queen Street West, M5V 2A2 20 88Owned by others The Cameron House 408 Queen Street West, M5V 2A6 20 88 88Owned by others George Fischer Photography Gallery 474 Queen Street West, M5B 2B2 20 88Owned by others City Dance Corps 489 Queen Street West, 3rd Floor, M5V 20 88Owned by others 2V4 Earth & Fire Gallery 489 Queen Street West, M5V 2B4 20 88Owned by others The Velvet Underground 510 Queen Street West, M5V 2B3 20 8 Owned by others Tequila Bookworm 512 Queen Street West, M5V 2B3 20 88Owned by others Torched Studio 557 Queen Street West, M6G 3T5 20 88Owned by others Boulevard Interiors 570 Queen Street West, M5V 2B5 20 8 Owned by others SIX20SEVEN (Norman Felix Gallery) 627 Queen Street West, M5V 2B7 20 88Owned by others The Burroughes Buiding Art Space 639 Queen Street West, M5V 2B7 20 88Owned by others Royal Ontario Museum 100 Queen’s Park, M5S 1T2 20 888 Owned by others Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto 8 Queen’s Park Crescent, M5S 2C5 20 8 Owned by others (MacMillan Theatre, Philsopher’s Stage, Walter Hall) Queens Quay Terminal Building (Fleck Dance 207 Queens Quay West, M5J 1A7 20 8 Owned by others Theatre) Power Plant 231 Queens Quay West, M5J 2G8 20 8 Owned by others Enwave Theatre 231 Queens Quay West, M5J 2G8 20 888 Owned by others The Walter Carsen Centre for The National 470 Queens Quay West, M5V 3K4 20 88 Owned by others Ballet of Canada Arcadia Art Gallery and Co-op 680 Queen’s Quay West, M5V 2Y9 20 88Owned by others OCAD Graduate Gallery 20 Richmond Street West, M5V 1V6 20 8 Owned by others Yuk Yuk’s Toronto Standup Comedy Club 224 Richmond Street West, M5V 1V6 20 8 Owned by others Onsite at OCADU (Professional Gallery) 230 Richmond Street West, M5V 2C5 20 8 Owned by others Scotiabank Theatre 259 Richmond Street West, M5V 3M6 20 88Owned by others RGD Ontario 372 Richmond Street West, Suite 303, 20 8 Owned by others M5V 1X6 Jacob Gallery 388 Richmond Street West, M5V 3P1 20 8 Owned by others A Space Gallery 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 110, 20 88Owned by others M5V 3A8
Community Consultation Summaries Academy of Spanish Dance 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 20 88Owned by others B104, M5V 3A8 BirdLand Theatre 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 366, 20 88Owned by others M5V 3A8 Canadian Film Distribution Centre 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 245, 20 88Owned by others M6K 3E7 CARFAC 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 440, 20 88Owned by others M5V 3A8 Fado 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 445, 20 88Owned by others M5V 3A8 Gallery 44 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 120, 20 88 8Owned by others M5V 3A8 Open Studio Gallery 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 104, 20 88Owned by others M5V 3A8 Prefix Institute of Contemporary Art 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 124, 20 88 8Owned by others M5V 3A8 Red Head Gallery 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 115, 20 88Owned by others M5V 3A8 SAVAC (South Asian Visual Arts Centre) 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 450, 20 88Owned by others M5V 3A8 The Inner Garden 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 384, 20 888Owned by others M5V 3A8 Trinity Square Video and Gallery 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 376, 20 88 8Owned by others M5V 3A8 Vtape Video Gallery 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 452, 20 88Owned by others M5V 3A8 Women’s Art Resource Centre/WARC Gallery 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 122, 20 88 8Owned by others M5V 3A8 Wynick/Tuck Gallery 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 128, 20 88Owned by others M5V 3A8 YYZ Artists’ Outlet 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 140, 20 88Owned by others M5V 3A8 Bizune Event Gallery 452 Richmond Street West, M5V 1Y1 20 888Owned by others The Richmond 477 Richmond Street West, Unit 104, 20 88 Owned by others M5V 1X9 AC-AF Head Office 588 Richmond Street West, M5V 1Y9 20 8 Owned by others Roy Thomson Hall 60 Simcoe Street, M5J 2H5 20 88Owned by others St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 73 Simcoe Street, M5J1W9 20 88Owned by others M-DO Centre for World Music and Dance 50 Spadina Avenue, M5V 2H8 20 8 Owned by others I.M.A. Gallery (Ryerson Student Gallery) 80 Spadina Avenue, Suite 305, M5V 20 88Owned by others 2J4 Katzman Kamen Gallery 80 Spadina Avenue, Suite 406, M5V 20 88Owned by others 2J4 Moore Gallery 80 Spadina Avenue, Suite 404, M5V 20 88Owned by others 2J4 Toronto Image Works 80 Spadina Avenue, Suite 207, M5V 20 88 8Owned by others 2J4 Trias Gallery 80 Spadina Avenue, Suite 403, M5V 20 88Owned by others 2J4 Jewel Envy 101 Spadina Avenue, Suite 214, M5V 20 8 Owned by others 2K2 Guru Studio 110 Spadina Avenue, Suite 500, M5V 20 88Owned by others 2K4 Cinecycle 129 Spadina Avenue, M5V 2K8 20 8 Owned by others
Community Consultation Summaries Ackee Tree 170 Spadina Avenue, M5T 2C2 20 8 Owned by others Toronto Underground Cinema 186 Spadina Avenue, M5T 3B2 20 8 Owned by others The Robertson Building (Centre for Social 215 Spadina Avenue, M5T 2C7 20 88Owned by others Innovation, Material Matters, PACT, TAPA, Theatre Ontario, Sustainability Network) Grossman’s Tavern 379 Spadina Avenue, M5T 2G7 20 8 Owned by others El Mocambo 464 Spadina Avenue, M5T 2G8 20 88 Owned by others Silver Dollar 486 Spadina Avenue, M5S 3E6 20 88Owned by others St. Vladimir Institute 620 Spadina Avenue, M5S 2H4 20 8 Owned by others Al Green Theatre, Miles Nadal Jewish 750 Spadina Avenue, M5S 2J2 20 888Owned by others Community Centre Native Canadian Centre of Toronto 16 Spadina Road, M5R 2S7 20 888Owned by others Alliance Francaise de Toronto (Pierre-Leon 24 Spadina Road, M5R 2S7 20 88 8 Owned by others Downtown Gallery) Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse 79 St. George Street, Suite A, M5S 2E5 20 8 Owned by others CIUT 89.5 FM 91 St. George Street, M5S 2E8 20 88Owned by others Claude Bissell Building, University of Toronto 140 St. George Street, M5S 3G6 20 88Owned by others University Women’s Club 162 St. George Street, M5S 2E9 20 8 Owned by others Jackman Humanities Institute 170 St. George Street, M5S 3C5 20 888Owned by others Michener Institute Auditorium 222 St. Patrick Street, M5T 1V4 20 8 Owned by others Innis College (Town Hall, Café, Screening 2 Sussex Avenue, M5S 1J5 20 88Owned by others Room) The Cryptic Canvas 8 Waterloo Terrace, M5V 3S4 20 8 Owned by others Wellington Street Art Gallery 270 Wellington Street West, M5V3P5 20 8 Owned by others Impatient Theatre Co. Studio 439 Wellington Street West, Studio 20 8 Owned by others 206, M5V 1E7 Thompson Hotel Rooftop Lounge 550 Wellington Street West, M5V 2V4 20 88Owned by others Institute of Women’s Studies 20 Willcocks Street, M5S 3G2 20 88Owned by others New College, University of Toronto (William Doo 45 Willcocks Street, M5S 1C7 20 8 Owned by others Auditorium)
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City Operated City Owned Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 18
Exhibition 11 15% City Owned Screen-Based 3 6% City Operated Library 3 Owned by Others Multipurpose 17
Heritage 5 79%
0 51015 20 * Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 34
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Ward 21 is home to significant cultural assets including Casa t 4IPSU5FSN Renovations to Tarragon Theatre will make an Loma, Tarragon Theatre, Artscape Wychwood Barns, and George immediate difference to the performing arts community, as Brown College. more partners and smaller organizations will be able to use the t Arts and culture organizations are very active within the space for rehearsals, and Tarragon will be able to maximize community and in turn, audiences support and expect a variety its potential to stage performances. In addition, Theatre of high-quality cultural programming. These organizations find Direct requires soundproofing in order for its space to be fully it challenging to meet these demands due to the limitations on functional. available rehearsal, administrative and performance space. t -POH5FSN Many organizations require creation space, and t Non-mandated spaces for organizations to use for administrative space to promote long-term sustainability of administrative, rehearsal and performance purposes are needed. their organizations. Opportunities for additional facilities, This would allow smaller community groups to access space whether in the form of a below-capacity public school or in to suit their needs, while developing a practice of collaboration new condominium developments on St. Clair Ave, should be between various groups. seized strategically as they arise. These non-mandated arts spaces should be financially accessible to community arts organizations. Re-purposing the Casa Loma stables and sheds for cultural activity should be considered.
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FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Hillcrest CC 1339 Bathurst Street, M5R 3H6 21 8 City Operated Wychwood Branch + Library Theatre (TPL) 1431 Bathurst Street, M5R 3J2 21 88 City Operated Forest Hill Branch (TPL) 700 Eglinton Avenue West, M5N 1B9 21 8 City Owned Davenport Branch (TPL) 1246 Shaw Street, M6G 3N9 21 888City Owned Casa Loma Hunt Lodge 328 Walmer Road, M5R 2Y4 21 8 City Owned Casa Loma Stables 330 Walmer Road, M5R 2Y4 21 8 City Owned Artscape Wychwood Barns (Theatre Direct) 76 Wychwood Avenue, M6G 4C6 21 88 88City Owned Leo Baeck Day School (South Campus) 501 Arlington Avenue, M6C 3A4 21 8 Owned by others Cedarvale Community School 145 Ava Road, M6C 1W4 21 88Owned by others Laluque Atelier Gallery 1362 Bathurst Street, M5R 3H7 21 8 Owned by others St. Michael’s College School Centre for the Arts 1515 Bathurst Street, M5P 3H4 21 88 8 Owned by others Beth Tzedec Congregation 1700 Bathurst Street, M5P 3K3 21 8 Owned by others Holy Blossom Temple 1950 Bathurst Street, M5P 3K4 21 88 8Owned by others Muhtadi International Drumming Festival 9 Benson Avenue, M6G 4C6 21 8 Owned by others Tarragon Theatre 30 Bridgman Avenue, M5R 1X3 21 88Owned by others Humewood Community School 15 Cherrywood Avenue, M6C 2X4 21 8 Owned by others New Adventures in Sound Art 601 Christie Street, Studio 252, M6G 21 8 Owned by others 4C6 Roadside Attractions 911 Davenport Road, M6G 2B7 21 8 Owned by others Don Valley Art Club/Forest Hill Art Club 666 Eglinton Avenue West, M5N 1C3 21 88Owned by others Creative Vocalisation Studio 707 Eglinton Avenue West, Suite 208, 21 8 Owned by others M5N 1C8 The Judaica Centre 897 Eglinton Avenue West, M6C 2C1 21 8 Owned by others Petroff Gallery 1016 Eglinton Avenue West, M6C 2C5 21 8 Owned by others The Fifth Sun Theatre 84 Hillcrest Drive, M6G 2E6 21 8 Owned by others George Brown College, Casa Loma Campus 160 Kendal Avenue, M5T 2T9 21 888Owned by others Fran Hill Gallery 285 Rushton Road, M6C 2X5 21 88Owned by others Lonsdale Gallery 410 Spadina Avenue, M5P 2W2 21 8 Owned by others Art Interiors 446 Spadina Avenue, Suite 203, M5P 21 8 Owned by others 3M2 St. Michael & All Angels Church 611 St. Clair Avenue West, MC6 1A3 21 88Owned by others Mezzetta 681 St. Clair Avenue West, M6C 1A7 21 88 Owned by others St. Matthews United Church 729 St. Clair Avenue West, M6C 1B4 21 888Owned by others Dave’s on St. Clair 730 St. Clair Avenue West, M6C 1B3 21 8 Owned by others Zemra 778 St. Clair Avenue West, M6C 1B6 21 88 Owned by others Ellington’s Music Cafe 805 St. Clair Avenue West, M6C 1B9 21 8 Owned by others Galleria 814 814 St. Clair Avenue West, M6C 1B6 21 8 Owned by others Vita Brevis Studio/Gallery 50 Vaughan Road, M6G 2N4 21 88 Owned by others
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City Operated
City Owned Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 24 3% 18% Exhibition 7 City Owned
Screen-Based 4 City Operated Owned by Others Library 3
Multipurpose 11 79% Heritage 2
051015 20 25 30
* Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 34
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Adequate funding for artists and cultural organizations is the top t 4IPSU5FSN Make City of Toronto Archives building more priority. accessible to artists and arts groups; find space for arts t Lack of affordable space for professional and amateur artists for education and introductory programs for all ages. teaching, creation and/or production. t -POH5FSNCultural space development in the community must t Private event spaces such as theatres and auditoriums exist but be a multi-stakeholder initiative inclusive of resident, tenant are too expensive for use by community theatre organizations. organizations, families and businesses, children, youth and t Libraries in the Ward are already well used; longer hours could seniors: affordability is key. Rep cinemas, the Mount Pleasant permit additional cultural programming. and the Regent Theatres, have potential for development as community cultural spaces, although they are currently privately t City of Toronto Archives is not well known as a cultural attraction. owned. t Very little parking available, therefore public transit access is very important.
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FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Mount Pleasant Branch (TPL) 599 Mount Pleasant Road, M4S 2M5 22 88City Operated Casa Loma 1 Austin Terrace, M5R 1X8 22 88 88City Owned Brown Community Centre 454 Avenue Road, M4V 2J1 22 8 City Owned Maurice Cody Community Centre 181 Cleveland Street, M4S 3C1 22 8 City Owned City of Toronto Archives 255 Spadina Road, M5R 2V3 22 88 City Owned Spadina Museum: Historic House & 285 Spadina Road, M5R 2V5 City Owned 22 88 Gardens Deer Park Branch (TPL) 40 St. Clair Avenue East, M4T 1M9 22 88City Owned Avenue Road Arts School 460 Avenue Road, M4V 2J1 22 88 8 Owned by others Korean Consulate 555 Avenue Road, M4V 2J7 22 88 8 Owned by others Ballroom on Bayview Dancing Studio 1578 Bayview Avenue, Suite 3, M4G 3B7 22 8 Owned by others Marcia Rafelman Fine Arts 10 Clarendon Avenue, M4V 1H9 22 8 Owned by others Calvin Presbyterian Church 26 Delisle Avenue, M4V 1S5 22 88Owned by others York Event Theatre 101 Eglinton Avenue East, M4P 2H7 22 88Owned by others Central Eglinton Community Center 160 Eglinton Avenue East, M4P 3B5 22 8 Owned by others Unity Church of Toronto - Auditorium 173 Eglinton Avenue West, M4R 1A8 22 888Owned by others Soraya Dancing 562 Eglinton Avenue East, M4P 1P1 22 8 Owned by others De La Salle “Oaklands” Auditorium 131 Farnham Avenue, M4V 1H7 22 8 Owned by others Laidlaw Hall, Upper Canada College 200 Lonsdale Road, M4V 1W6 22 8 Owned by others Grace Church-on-the-Hill 300 Lonsdale Road, M4V 1X4 22 8 Owned by others Church of the Transfiguration 111 Manor Road East, M4S 1R4 22 8 Owned by others Al Green Sculpture Gallery 64 Merton Street, M4S 1A1 22 8 Owned by others Regent Theatre 551 Mount Pleasant Road, M4S 2M5 22 8 Owned by others Pleasant Pottery 566 Mount Pleasant Road, M4S 2M8 22 8 Owned by others TYPE Books 427 Spadina Road, M5P 2W3 22 8 Owned by others First Unitarian Congregation of Toronto 175 St. Clair Avenue West, M4V 1P7 22 888Owned by others Timothy Eaton Memorial Church 230 St. Clair Avenue West, M4V 1R5 22 8 Owned by others Steps Dance Studio Inc. 1216 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor, M4T 1W1 22 8 Owned by others The Drama Workshop 1256 Yonge Street, Suite 100, M4T 1W5 22 8 Owned by others Christ Church Deer Park 1570 Yonge Street, M4T 1Z8 22 8 Owned by others Yorkminster Park Baptist Church 1585 Yonge Street, M4T 1Z9 22 8 Owned by others Mysteriously Yours Dinner Theatre 2026 Yonge Street, M4S 1Z9 22 8 Owned by others Grano Restaurant 2035 Yonge Street, M4S 2A2 22 8 Owned by others Famous Players Canada Square 2190 Yonge Street, M4R 2H1 22 8 Owned by others 6 Degrees Event Centre 2335 Yonge Street, M4P 2C8 22 8 Owned by others
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City Operated
City Owned Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 20
Exhibition 6 City Owned Screen-Based 0 38% City Operated Library 1 58% Owned by Others
Multipurpose 19
Heritage 2 4%
0 5 10 15 20 25 * Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 24
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Demand for cultural offerings in North York originates from t 4IPSU5FSN Providing space for North York Arts and both within the ward and from the surrounding areas. Many incubating its activities at a central location in North York local Ward 23 residents travel to the city centre for culture, but should be prioritized as a way to connect and promote existing residents from areas such as Richmond Hill, Markham, and organizations and cultural spaces in the area. Opportunities to Thornhill come to North York for entertainment purposes. animate new developments such as condos should be explored t The communication and marketing of local cultural events to – lobbies, parking lots and garages could become sites for residents is a challenge. There is no central portal through cultural expression. which this information can be disseminated to the general t -POH5FSN With increasing development within the ward public. and North York as a whole, a focused review of community t Entrepreneurial groups, arts and cultural organizations operate needs and cultural entrepreneurial space is required. What independently of each other, as there is no central or umbrella used to be a post-war residential suburban community is organization in the area that bring these together. This might being transformed into a more urban centre featuring high-rise change with the recent establishment of North York Arts, an condominium towers. The resident profile is changing and so umbrella arts organization, which has a mandate to serve this are the cultural needs of the communities. A strategy to nurture purpose. cultural activity in Ward 23 while maintaining ties to the area’s t Increasing access to and usage of the Toronto Centre for the modernist heritage is a priority. Arts by community groups may address demands for cultural space.
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Facility Name Address Ward Ownership Edithvale Community Centre 7 Edithvale Drive, M2N 2R5 23 88City Operated Mitchell Field Community Centre 89 Church Avenue, M2N 6C9 23 88City Owned Edithvale Community Centre 131 Finch Avenue, M2N 2H8 23 88 8 City Owned Goulding Community Centre 45 Goulding Avenue, M2M 1K8 23 8 City Owned Ontario Historical Society, John McKenzie House 34 Parkview Avenue, M2N 3Y2 23 88City Owned David Gibson House Museum 5172 Yonge Street, M2N 5P6 23 88City Owned North York Central Branch (TPL) 5120 Yonge Street, M2N 5N9 23 88 88 City Owned North York Civic Centre (Mel Lastman Square) 5100 Yonge Street M2N 5V7 23 88City Owned North York Memorial Hall 5110 Yonge Street, M2N 5V7 23 88City Owned Toronto Centre for the Arts 5040 Yonge Street, M2N 6R8 23 88City Owned Beth Tikvah Synagogue 3080 Bayview Avenue, M2N 5L3 23 88Owned by others Lansing United Church 49 Bogert Avenue, M2N 1K4 23 88Owned by others St. Edward’s Church Hall 75 Churchill Avenue, M2N 1Y9 23 88Owned by others Willowdale Presbyterian Church 38 Ellerslie Avenue, M2N 1X8 23 88Owned by others Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts 36 Greenfield Avenue, M2N 3C8 23 88Owned by others Willowdale United Church 349 Kenneth Avenue, M2N 4V9 23 88Owned by others Earl Haig Secondary School (Cringan Hall) 100 Princess Avenue, M2N 3R7 23 88Owned by others Metro Separate School Board Auditorium 80 Sheppard Avenue East, M2N 6E8 23 88Owned by others St. Elizabeth of Hungary R.C. Church 432 Sheppard Avenue East, M2N 3B7 23 88Owned by others Alliance Francaise de Toronto (North Campus) 95 Sheppard Avenue West, M2N 1M4 23 8 Owned by others Office of the Consulate General of the Republic 185 Sheppard Avenue West, M2N 23 88 Owned by others of Trinidad and Tobago 1M9 Spring Garden Baptist Church 112 Spring Garden Avenue, M2N 3G3 23 88Owned by others Solar Stage Children’s Theatre 4950 Yonge Street, M2N 6K1 23 8 Owned by others St. George’s Anglican Church 5350 Yonge Street, M2N 2N1 23 88Owned by others
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City Operated
City Owned Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 6
Exhibition 0 City Owned Screen-Based 0 City Operated 44% 44% Library 2 Owned by Others
Multipurpose 7
Heritage 0 11% 02468 * Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 15
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Ward is largely residential and there is limited local cultural t 4IPSU5FSNModest investments in existing spaces and programming. First priority for the Ward is programming. facilities could make them more conducive to cultural activity, t Demand for infrastructure investment may be limited as some for example sprung floors in library meeting rooms. Zion affluent residents participate in cultural activity outside the Church Cultural Centre has space where programming could be ward. City-owned facilities such as libraries and schools, and developed. some spaces within Toronto Community Housing Corporation t -POH5FSNThe development of the Parkway Forest Community complexes comprise the local inventory. Centre in the adjacent ward (#33 Don Valley East) will serve t Given the nature of the Ward, a broad, multi-purpose facility residents of this ward with multipurpose space, dance studios, would be most useful. and meeting rooms. The Leslie Nymark Revitalization project t High fees and difficulty booking schools for community use were and the creation of 1500 Toronto Community Housing Units also noted. represent an opportunity for cultural space development.
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FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Bayview Branch (TPL) 2901 Bayview Avenue, M2K 1E6 24 8 City Operated Seneca Village Community Centre 1700 Finch Avenue East, M2J 4X8 24 8 City Owned Zion Church Cultural Centre 1650 Finch Avenue East, M2J 4X9 24 88City Owned Hillcrest Branch (Library) 5801 Leslie Street, M2H 1J8 24 88City Owned Cummer Park Community Centre 6000 Leslie Street, M2H 1J9 24 8 City Owned The Grande Luxe Event Boutique 3125 Bayview Avenue, M2K 1G2 24 88Owned by others Willowdale Pentecostal Church 288 Cummer Avenue, M2M 2E7 24 88Owned by others Sisterhood of St. John The Divine 233 Cummer Avenue, M2M 2E8 24 88Owned by others Forest Grove United Church 43 Forest Grove Drive, M2K 1Z4 24 88Owned by others
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City Operated
City Owned Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 21 14% Exhibition 4 4% City Owned Screen-Based 2 City Operated
Library 2 Owned by Others
Multipurpose 13 82% Heritage 0
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* Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 34
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t This is a high-income Ward and residents are very supportive of t 4IPSU5FSNAlthough Toronto Centre for the Arts is not located the arts in general. What is lacking is community cultural space. in the Ward, it is an important facility for residents in Don Valley Community members expressed interest in a space where West. Making it affordable and accessible for community groups people can gather and take part in local cultural activity. is a priority. Supporting the reconfiguration of the main stage in t Programming in existing public spaces such as Alexander Muir the TCA will enable more community organizations to take better Park, the Toronto Botanical Gardens and Edwards Gardens could advantage of the facility. Facilitate making the existing inventory contribute to a greater sense of community. of churches available for community use. t North York Concert Orchestra and the North York Symphony, t -POH5FSNAn accessible, multipurpose community cultural both community orchestras, have difficulty finding and securing space that is centrally located and accessible by public transit. performance space that is TTC accessible, affordable and centrally located.
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FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Locke Branch (TPL) 3083 Yonge Street, M4N 2K7 25 88City Operated Banbury Community Centre 120 Banbury Road, M3B 2L3 25 8 City Owned Canadian Film Centre 2489 Bayview Avenue, M2L 1A8 25 8 City Owned Don Mills Branch (TPL) 888 Lawrence Avenue East, M3C 1P6 25 88City Owned Bedford Park Community Centre 81 Ranleigh Avenue, M4N 1X2 25 8 City Owned Etienne Brule High School 300 Banbury Road, M2L 2V3 25 8 Owned by others Windfield Junior High School 375 Banbury Road, M2L 2V2 25 8 Owned by others Lawrence Park Community Church 2180 Bayview Avenue, M4N 3K7 25 8 Owned by others Glendon Gallery and Theatre, York 2275 Bayview Avenue, M4N 3M6 Owned by others 25 888 8 University Crescent School (Centre for Creative 2365 Bayview Avenue, M2L 1A2 Owned by others 25 88 Learning Theatre) Oriole - York Mills United Church 2609 Bayview Avenue, M2L 1B5 25 8 Owned by others Kehillat Shaarei Torah 2640 Bayview Avenue, M2L 1B7 25 8 Owned by others Trinity Presbyterian Church 2737 Bayview Avenue, M2L 1C5 25 8 Owned by others Blythwood Road Baptist Church 80 Blythwood Road, M4N 1A4 25 8 Owned by others St. John’s York Mills Anglican Church 19 Don Ridge Drive, M2P 1H3 25 8 Owned by others The Fairlawn Neighbourhood Centre 28 Fairlawn Avenue, M5M 1S7 25 88 8 Owned by others Toronto French School 306 Lawrence Avenue East, M4N 1T7 25 8 Owned by others Toronto Botanical Garden 777 Lawrence Avenue East, M3C 1P2 25 88 8 Owned by others Korean Cultural Centre (Community Centre, 1133 Leslie Street, M3C 2J6 Owned by others 25 88 Dance Studio) St. Bonaventure Parish Centre 1300 Leslie Street, M3C 2K9 25 8 Owned by others Rosedale Golf Club 1901 Mount Pleasant Road, M4N 2W3 25 8 Owned by others Temple Emanu-El 120 Old Colony Road, M2L 2K2 25 8 Owned by others Agricola Lutheran Church 25 Old York Mills Road, M2P 1B5 25 88Owned by others Church of the Ascension 33 Overland Drive, M3C 2C3 25 v Owned by others St. Leonard’s Anglican Church 25 Wanless Avenue, M4N 1V5 25 8 Owned by others York Mills Collegiate Institute 490 York Mills Road, M3B 1W6 25 88 8 Owned by others
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City Operated
City Owned Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 22 11% Exhibition 9 6% City Owned Screen-Based 3 City Operated
Library 3 Owned by Others
Multipurpose 20 83% Heritage 0
0510 15 20 25
* Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 36
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Cultural facilities in Ward 26 include libraries, churches, high t 4IPSU5FSNWork to increase access and affordability of TDSB school auditoriums, and private businesses with event space facilities for cultural organizations. Work with neighbourhood and dance studios. The largest cultural institution is the Ontario organizations in Thorncliffe and Flemingdon to improve access Science Centre, and the Ward is also home to the new Aga Khan and affordability of existing spaces and institutions. Incentivize Centre, which will house more cultural space. private owners to make changes to existing spaces to increase t Cultural activity is primarily found in the Leaside area and the accessibility. communities of Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park. One t -POH5FSNA multi-purpose community centre with cultural and of challenges indentified by meeting participants is finding recreation facilities, including exhibition and performance space, activities that can help bridge the differences between those to serve the high density populations. Industrial lands under communities. development provide potential for investment. t No affordable theatre space for community use that seats more than 300 people. Leaside's high school auditorium is difficult to rent on weekends due to cost. t Several places of worship and private spaces do have space available for booking but require renovations to be fully accessible for people with disabilities.
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FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Flemingdon Park Branch (TPL) 29 St. Dennis Drive, M3C 3J3 26 88City Operated Thorncliffe Branch (TPL) 48 Thorncliffe Park Drive, M4H 1J7 26 8 City Operated Leaside Branch (TPL) 165 McRae Drive, M4G 1S8 26 88 8 City Owned Leaside Memorial Community Gardens - 1073 Millwood Road, M4G 1X6 City Owned 26 8 William Lea Room Trace Manes Park - Community Centre 110 Rumsey Road, M4G 1P2 26 8 City Owned R.V. Burgess Park 46 Thorncliffe Park Drive, M4H 1J7 26 88 8 City Owned St. Cuthbert’s Anglican Church, Lamb’s Hall 1399 Bayview Avenue, M4G 3A6 Owned by others 26 88 Auditorium State of the Art Gallery 1541A Bayview Avenue, M4G 3B5 26 8 Owned by others Second Cup 1595 Bayview Avenue, M4G 3B5 26 8 Owned by others St. Augustine of Canterbury Church 1847 Bayview Avenue, M4G 3E4 26 88Owned by others CNIB - Toronto 1929 Bayview Avenue, M4G 3E8 26 8 Owned by others Bennington Heights Elementary School 76 Bennington Heights Drive, M4G 1B1 26 8 Owned by others Ontario Science Centre 770 Don Mills Road, M3C 1T3 26 888 8 Owned by others Leaside Presbyterian Church 670 Eglinton Avenue East, M4G 2K4 26 88Owned by others Amsterdam Brewery 45 Esandar Drive, M4G 4C5 26 8 Owned by others Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre 6 Garamond Court, M3C 1Z5 26 88 Owned by others Ontario Federation of Labour 15 Gervais Drive, Suite 202, M3C 1Y8 26 8 Owned by others Leaside High School 200 Hanna Road, M4G 3N8 26 88Owned by others Studio 203 28 Industrial Street, M4G 1Y9 26 8 Owned by others All Canadian Self Storage 1 Laird Drive, M4G 3S8 26 8 Owned by others Studio 51 51 Laird Drive, M4G 3T4 26 8 Owned by others Musica 88 Laird Drive, M4G 3V1 26 8 Owned by others Rosedale Gym Club 94 Laird Drive, M4G 3V2 26 8 Owned by others Bravo Academy for the Performing Arts 150 Laird Drive, M4G 3V7 26 8 Owned by others Fox and Fiddle 190 Laird Drive, M4G 3W2 26 8 Owned by others St. Anselm’s Catholic Parish 1 MacNaughton Road, M4G 3H3 26 88Owned by others Leaside United Church 822 Millwood Road, M4G 1W4 26 88Owned by others Leaside Dance School 822 Millwood Road, M4G 1W4 26 8 Owned by others Leaside Music Studio 862 Millwood Road, M4G 1W6 26 8 Owned by others Macedonian Cultural Centre 76 Overlea Boulevard, M4H 1C5 26 88Owned by others St. Clement of Orhid - Macedonian 76 Overlea Boulevard, M4H 1C5 Owned by others 26 88 Orthodox Cathedral Cypriot Community Centre 6 Thorncliffe Park Drive, M4H 2S4 26 8 Owned by others Thorncliffe Park United Church 16 Thorncliffe Park Drive, M4H 1H4 26 88Owned by others Dylan Ellis Gallery 105 Vanderhoof Avenue, M4G 2H7 26 8 Owned by others Turning Pointe Academy of Dance 105 Vanderhoof Avenue, M4G 2H7 26 8 Owned by others Noor Cultural Centre 123 Wynford Drive, M3C 1K1 26 888 8 Owned by others
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City Operated
City Owned Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 51 7% Exhibition 41 City Owned
Screen-Based 12 City Operated
Library 2 Owned by Others
39 Multipurpose 93% Heritage 1
0102030 40 50 60
* Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 105
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Ward 27 has abundant cultural programming and infrastructure, t 4IPSU5FSNImprove existing cultural infrastructure; invest in as well as major cultural events that happen on the streets (Nuit making venues physically accessible; investigate ways to make Blanche, Pride festival, Festival of India, etc.). The Ward benefits the second and third floor spaces on Yonge Street, currently from the presence of the University of Toronto and Ryerson vacant, affordable for cultural entrepreneurs. University. t -POH5FSNPriority for the Ward is more public, outdoor space t Some venues and spaces require renovations (lighting, heating, that is available for programming and other uses. ventilation, environmental sustainability, etc.) to improve overall building standards. Meeting the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) should be a priority. t Child and family cultural programming could be better advertised to residents. t Green space and park space south of Bloor Street is limited.
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FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Buddies in Bad Times Theatre 12 Alexander Street, M4Y 1B4 27 8 City Owned Mackenzie House & Recreated Print Shop 82 Bond Street, M5B 1X2 27 88City Owned The 519 Church Street Community Centre 519 Church Street, M4Y 2C9 City Owned 27 88 (Gallery Space) Yonge Dundas Square 1 Dundas Street East, M5B 2R8 27 888City Owned City Hall, Nathan Phillips Square 100 Queen Street West, M5H 2N2 27 88City Owned John Innes Community Recreation Centre 150 Sherbourne Street, M5A 2R6 27 8 City Owned Toronto Reference Library (Atrium, Beeton 789 Yonge Street, M4W 2G8 City Owned 27 888 Auditorium, Bram & Bluma Appel Salon) Yorkville Branch (TPL) 22 Yorkville Avenue, M4W 1L4 27 88 City Owned Church Street Junior Public School 83 Alexander Street, M4Y 1B7 27 88Owned by others Ingram Gallery 49 Avenue Road, M5R 2G3 27 8 Owned by others The Hazelton Place 111 Avenue Road, M5R 3J8 27 8 Owned by others De Luca Fine Art Gallery 217 Avenue Road, M5R 2J3 27 8 Owned by others Hare Krishna Centre 243 Avenue Road, M5R 2J6 27 8 Owned by others John Baird Gallery 900 Bay Street, M7A 2E3 27 8 Owned by others Cineplex Odeon Varsity Cinemas, Indigo 55 Bloor Street West, M4W 1A5 Owned by others 27 8 Books (Manulife Centre) WORKShop Inc. 80 Bloor Street West, Concourse level Owned by others 27 8 Suite C1, M5S 2V1 St. Andrew’s United Church 117 Bloor Street East, M4W 3G8 27 88Owned by others Global Television, Shaw Media 121 Bloor Street East, M4W 1A9 27 8 Owned by others The Japan Foundation Toronto 131 Bloor Street West, Suite 213, M5S Owned by others 27 88 1R1 Church of the Redeemer 162 Bloor Street West, M5S 1M4 27 8 Owned by others St. Paul’s Anglican Church 227 Bloor Street East, M4W 1C8 27 88Owned by others Rosedale Heights Secondary School 711 Bloor Street East, M4W 1J4 27 88Owned by others Carlton Cinemas (Magic Lantern Theatres) 20 Carlton Street, M5B 2H5 27 8 Owned by others Textile Museum of Canada 55 Centre Avenue, M5G 2H5 27 8 Owned by others Isabel Bader Theatre 93 Charles Street West, M5S 2C7 27 8 Owned by others St. Michael’s Cathedral 200 Church Street, M5B 1Z2 27 8 Owned by others Woody’s 467 Church Street, M4Y 2C5 27 8 Owned by others Statlers Lounge 487 Church Street, M4Y 2C6 27 8 Owned by others Canadian Sculpture Centre 500 Church Street, M4Y 2C8 27 8 Owned by others Akasha Art Projects Gallery 511 Church Street, Suite 200, M4Y 2C9 27 8 Owned by others Slack’s 562 Church Street, M4Y 2E3 27 8 Owned by others Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church 78 Clifton Road, M4T 2G2 27 8 Owned by others The Yoga Sanctuary (College Studio) 2 College Street, Suite 306, M5G 1K3 27 8 Owned by others
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Police Museum and Discovery Centre 40 College Street, M5G 2J3 27 8 Owned by others MaRs Discovery District Auditorium 101 College Street, M5G 1L7 27 8 Owned by others Kinsman Robinson Galleries (Ontario Craft 108 Cumberland Street, M5R 1A6 Owned by others 27 8 Council) The Guild Shop 118 Cumberland Street, M5R 1A6 27 8 Owned by others Epique Lounge 120 Cumberland Street, M5R 1A6 27 888 8 Owned by others The Stone Church 45 Davenport Road, M5R 1H2 27 8 Owned by others Jesse Ketchum Junior and Senior Public 61 Davenport Road, M5R 1H4 Owned by others 27 88 School Navillus Gallery 110 Davenport Road, M5R 3R3 27 8 Owned by others Patrick International Fine Art 190 Davenport Road, M5R 1J2 27 8 Owned by others Odon Wagner Gallery 198 Davenport Road, Suite 196, M5R 1J2 27 8 Owned by others AMC Dundas 24 10 Dundas Street East, M5B 2G9 27 8 Owned by others Habeeba Dance Studios 179 Dundas Street East, M5A 1Z4 27 8 Owned by others Arts & Letters Club of Toronto 14 Elm Street, M5G 1G7 27 88 Owned by others Delta Chelsea Hotel 33 Gerrard Street East, M5G 1Z4 27 8 Owned by others Ryerson Theatre 43 Gerrard Street East, M5B 1W7 27 8 Owned by others Ryerson Theatre School 44 Gerrard Street East, M5B 2K3 27 8 Owned by others Gallery Arcturus 80 Gerrard Street East, M5B 1G6 27 8 Owned by others Modern Literature and Culture Research 111 Gerrard Street East, M5B 2K3 Owned by others 27 8 Centre (Ryerson University) Arabesque Academy 1 Gloucester Street, Suite 107, M4Y 1L8 27 8 Owned by others Oakham House 63 Gould Street, M5B 1E9 27 8 Owned by others Rogers Communication Centre 80 Gould Street, Room 204, M5B 2K3 27 8 Owned by others Toronto Central YMCA 20 Grosvenor Street, M4Y 2V5 27 88Owned by others Gallery Gevik 12 Hazelton Avenue, M5R 2E2 27 8 Owned by others Loch Gallery 16 Hazelton Avenue, M5R 2E2 27 8 Owned by others Mira Godard Gallery 22 Hazelton Avenue, M5R 2E2 27 8 Owned by others 33 Hazelton Avenue (Offices of: Sable 33 Hazelton Avenue, M5R 2E2 Owned by others 27 8 Castelli, Edward Day, Art Core) Heliconian Hall 35 Hazelton Avenue, M5R 1M6 27 88 8 Owned by others Beckett Fine Art Ltd. 212-33 Hazelton Avenue, M5R 2E3 27 8 Owned by others Al Green Sculpture Studio School 75 Huntley Street, M4Y 2P1 27 8 Owned by others Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives - 34 Isabella Street, M4Y 1N1 Owned by others 27 Gallery Canada’s National Ballet School 400 Jarvis Street, M4Y 2G6 27 88Owned by others Betty Oliphant Theatre (National Ballet 404 Jarvis Street, M4Y 2G6 Owned by others 27 8 School of Canada) The Blake House 449 Jarvis Street, M4Y 2G8 27 8 Owned by others Rosedale Presbyterian Church 129 Mount Pleasant Road, M4W 2S3 27 88Owned by others Metropolitan United Church 56 Queen Street East, M5C 2Z3 27 8 Owned by others The Reading Room @ E.J. Pratt Library 71 Queen’s Park Crescent East, M5S 1K7 27 8 Owned by others
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Victoria College, Room 323 73 Queen’s Park Crescent East, M5S 1K7 27 88Owned by others Northrop Frye Hall 73 Queen’s Park Crescent East, M5S 2C5 27 88 Owned by others Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art 111 Queen’s Park Crescent, M5S 2C7 27 8 Owned by others Rosedale United Church 159 Roxborough Drive, M4W 1X7 27 88Owned by others Leonardo Galleries 112 Scollard Street, M5R 1G2 27 8 Owned by others Gallery One 121 Scollard Street, M5R 1G4 27 8 Owned by others Phoenix Concert Theatre 410 Sherbourne Street, M4X 1K2 27 8 Owned by others Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic 520 Sherbourne Street, M4X 1K8 Owned by others 27 88 Church St. Michael’s College (Alumni Hall Theatre) 12 St. Joseph Street, M5S 3C2 27 8 Owned by others The Windsor Arms Hotel 18 St. Thomas Street, M5S 3E7 27 8 Owned by others Canadian Music Centre (Chalmers House) 20 St. Joseph Street, M4Y 1J9 27 88 8 Owned by others St. Basil’s Church 50 St. Joseph Street, M5S 1J4 27 8 Owned by others Church of the Holy Trinity 10 Trinity Square, M5G 1B1 27 8 Owned by others AGO Art Rental + Sales Gallery 481 University Avenue, M5G 2E9 27 8 Owned by others Massey Hall 178 Victoria Street, M5B 1T6 27 8 Owned by others Pantages Hotel Toronto Centre 200 Victoria Street, M5B 1V8 27 88 8 Owned by others Ryerson University: Kerr Hall West (Stills 350 Victoria Street, M5B 2K3 Owned by others 27 888 Studio Room, Library Building) Ed Mirvish Theatre 244 Victoria Street, M5B 1V8 27 8 Owned by others Jazz Bistro 251 Victoria Street, M5B 1T8 27 88Owned by others Savoy Bistro and Lounge 253 Victoria Street, M5B 1T8 27 8 Owned by others St. Joseph’s College School 74 Wellesley Street West, M5S 1C5 27 88Owned by others Regis College, U of T 100 Wellesley Street West, M5S 2Z5 27 8 Owned by others Queen’s Park 110 Wellesley Street West, M7A 1A2 27 88Owned by others Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre Centre 189 Yonge Street, M5B 1M4 27 88Owned by others Hard Rock Cafe (Club 279) 279 Yonge Street, M5B 1N8 27 8 Owned by others The Carlu / College Park Courtyard 444 Yonge Street, M5B 2H4 27 88Owned by others Roberts Gallery 641 Yonge Street, M4Y 1Z9 27 8 Owned by others Panasonic Theatre 651 Yonge Street, M4Y 1Z9 27 8 Owned by others The Cookbook Store 850 Yonge Street, M4W 2G8 27 8 Owned by others Masonic Temple 888 Yonge Street, M4W 2J2 27 88Owned by others D&E Lake Books and Art 1199 Yonge Street, M4T 3A8 27 88Owned by others Arthur Murray Yorkville 70 Yorkville Avenue, M5R 1B9 27 8 Owned by others Club V 88 Yorkville Avenue, M5R 1C1 27 88Owned by others Hollander York Gallery 110 Yorkville Avenue, M5R 1B9 27 8 Owned by others Babaluu Restaurant & Nightclub 136 Yorkville Avenue, M5R 1C2 27 88Owned by others Liss Gallery 140 Yorkville Avenue, M5R 1C2 27 8 Owned by others
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City Operated City Owned Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 66 2% 11% Exhibition 57 City Owned Screen-Based 12 City Operated Library 3 Owned by Others
Multipurpose 39
Heritage 60 87%
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 * Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 130
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Ward 28 has a high concentration of artists, cultural activity, t 4IPSU5FSN Investment in existing facilities that either require and existing facilities that serve both the immediate community capital investment, upgrades, or state of good repair work is and Toronto at large. Major cultural institutions such as the a priority. This includes the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, Sony Centre, St. (upper lobby of the Bluma Appel Theatre), Young Peoples' Lawrence Centre for the Arts, Daniels Spectrum, Toronto Dance Theatre, Toronto Dance Theatre, and Berkeley Street Theatre. Theatre, and the Distillery District are all located in the ward. Spaces (eg. churches and heritage buildings) should be brought t Cost and available space for rehearsals and performances are up to accessibility standards as per the Access to Ontarians with challenges for non-profit art collectives and performing arts Disabilities Act. organizations. Affordable spaces are limited, and main venues t -POH5FSN Offices and studios where arts and cultural groups within the ward are too expensive, catering towards professional can work are needed. Consistent space for administrative and arts organizations. rehearsal / creation purposes for a variety of disciplines would t Vehicles that encourage collaboration and resource-sharing facilitate the sharing of resources and allow these organizations are needed within the cultural community. A resource or portal to grow. Archival space for Danse Collection Dance should that allows organizations to find each other, learn about funding be sought. The opportunity to include cultural space in the opportunities and available spaces would help to maximize the expansion of the Toronto Public Library St. Lawrence Branch existing infrastructure in Ward 28. expansion should be explored. t The use of heritage facilities in Ward 28 is common. Cost of maintenance and upgrades to these buildings is high and preservation requirements are a constraint. Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 28 TORONTO CENTRE-ROSEDALE
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FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP St. Lawrence Branch (TPL) 171 Front Street East, M5A 4H3 28 8 City Operated Parliament Street Branch (TPL) 269 Gerrard Street East, M5A 2G3 28 888City Operated Regent Park South Community Recreation 203 Sackville Green, M5A 3H1 28 888City Operated Centre Canadian Stage Company - Berkeley Theatre 26 Berkeley Street, M5A 2W3 28 8 City Owned (Upstairs, Downstairs, Rehersal Hall) Alumnae Theatre 70 Berkeley Street, M5A 2W6 28 88City Owned Sony Centre for the Performing Arts 1 Front Street East, M5E 1B2 28 88City Owned St. Lawrence Market 91 Front Street East, M5E 1C2 28 888City Owned Young People’s Theatre 165 Front Street East, M5A 3Z4 28 888City Owned Regent Park North Recreation Centre 415 Gerrard Street East, M5A 2H4 28 88City Owned Toronto Sculpture Garden (La Maquette) 111 King Street East, M5C 1G6 28 88City Owned St. Lawrence Hall (Opera Atelier) 157 King Street East, 4th Floor, M5C 28 88City Owned 1G9 Artscape Gibraltar Point 443 Lakeshore Avenue, M5J 2W2 28 888City Owned Wellesley Community Centre 495 Sherbourne Street, M4X 1K7 28 88City Owned St. James Town Branch (TPL) 495 Sherbourne Street, M4X 1K9 28 8 City Owned St. Lawrence Community Recreation Centre 230 The Esplanade, M5A 4J6 28 88 8 City Owned The Residence at Riverdale Farm 201 Winchester Street, M4X 1B8 28 88City Owned St Lawrence Centre for the Arts (Bluma Appel 27 Front Street East, M5E 1B4 28 88City Owned Theatre, Jane Mallett Theatre) Courthouse Chamber Lounge 57 Adelaide Street East, M5C 1K6 28 88Owned by others Toronto’s First Post Office 260 Adelaide Street East, M5A 3W8 28 88Owned by others Air Canada Centre 40 Bay Street, M5J 2X2 28 88Owned by others Allen Lambert Galleria, BCE Place 181 Bay Street, M5J 2T6 28 88Owned by others Design Exchange (DX) 234 Bay Street, M5K 1B2 28 888Owned by others Ben McNally Books 366 Bay Street, M5H 4B2 28 8 Owned by others Arcadian Court 401 Bay Street, 8th Floor, M5H 2Y4 28 8 Owned by others The Hudson’s Bay Company Gallery 401 Bay Street, M5H 2Y4 28 88 Owned by others Archive Gallery Inc. 56 Berkeley Street, M5A 2W6 28 88Owned by others Craig Scott Gallery 95 Berkeley Street, M5A 2W8 28 8 Owned by others Bleeker Street Housing Co-op 85 Bleeker Street, M4X 1X1 28 88Owned by others St. Simon-the-Apostle Anglican Church 525 Bloor Street East, M4W 1J1 28 888Owned by others Grace Toronto Church 41 Britain Street, M5A 2R2 28 88 8 Owned by others Mixed Company Theatre 157 Carlton Street, M5A 2S3 28 88Owned by others T3 Gallery 191 Carlton Street, M5A 2K7 28 88 8Owned by others Pikto 6 Case Goods Lane, M5A 3C4 28 8 Owned by others
Community Consultation Summaries Dancemakers Centre for Creation 15 Case Goods Lane, Suite 306, M5A 28 8 Owned by others 3C4 Bezpala Brown Gallery 17 Church Street, M5E 1M2 28 88Owned by others St. James Anglican Cathedral (Parish House) 65 Church Street, M5C 2E9 28 88 8Owned by others GTA Photography Classes 47 Colborne Street, Unit 306, M5E1P8 28 8 Owned by others Six Steps 55 Colborne Street, M5E 1C6 28 88Owned by others Thompson Landry Gallery 32 Distillery Lane, M5A 3C4 28 88Owned by others Corus Quay 25 Dockside Drive, M5A 0B5 28 8 Owned by others Regent Park Arts & Cultural Centre 585 Dundas Street East, M5A 2B7 28 88Owned by others COBA Studios 585 Dundas Street East, Suite 130, 28 88 Owned by others M5A 2B7 Shadowland Theatre 20 Fifth Street, Ward’s Island, M5J 28 88Owned by others 2B9 Lorna Livey 145 Fifth Street, M8V 2Z5 28 8 Owned by others Nicholas Hoare Bookstore 45 Front Street East, M5E 1B3 28 888Owned by others Down One Lounge 49 Front Street East, M5E 1B3 28 88Owned by others C’est What 67 Front Street East, M5E 1B5 28 88Owned by others The Jersy Giant 71 Front Street East, M5E 1B5 28 8 Owned by others Rainbow Cinema Market Square 80 Front Street East, M5E 1X9 28 888 8 Owned by others The Market Gallery 95 Front Street East, M5E 1C2 28 88Owned by others Canadian Opera Company 227 Front Street East, M5A 1E8 28 888Owned by others Hockey Hall of Fame 2 Front Street West, M5E 1B2 28 8 Owned by others Fairmont Royal York Hotel 100 Front Street West, M5J 1E3 28 88Owned by others Dance Collection Danse 145 George Street, M5A 2M6 28 8 Owned by others Covenant House 204 Gerrard Street East, M5A 2E6 28 8 Owned by others Number 9 Audio Group 222 Gerrard Street East, M5A 2E8 28 88 Owned by others Phoenix Arts Group / Handwork Studio 33 Harbour Square, M5J 2G2 28 8 Owned by others Indonesian Consulate 129 Jarvis Street, M5C 2H6 28 8 Owned by others The Albany Club 91 King Street East, M5C 1G3 28 88 Owned by others Wagner Rosenbaum Gallery 169 King Street East, M5A 1J4 28 88Owned by others George Brown College (St James Campus) 200 King Street East, M5A 3W8 28 888Owned by others Tatar Gallery 300 King Street East, M5A 1K4 28 88Owned by others UpCountry 310 King Street East, M5A 1K6 28 8 Owned by others studio b 380 King Street East, M5A 1K9 28 8 Owned by others Preservation House 461 King Street East, M5A 1L6 28 88Owned by others One King West (Grand Banking Hall, The Vault, 1 King Street West, M5H 1A1 28 88Owned by others Dominion Club) Galerie Christin 4 King Street West, M5H 4C7 28 88Owned by others First Canadian Place 100 King Street West, M5X 2A2 28 88 Owned by others The Exchange Tower (Jennart, ArtProject) 130 King Street West, M5X1 E3 28 8 Owned by others The Rectory Gallery 102 Lake Shore Avenue, M5J 2W6 28 8 Owned by others Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto 110 Lombard Street, M5C 1M3 28 88Owned by others Origo Books Gallery 49 Lower Jarvis Street, M5E 1R8 28 8 Owned by others Engine Gallery 37 Mill Street, Building 37, M5A 3R6 28 8 Owned by others Arta Gallery, Distillery District 55 Mill Street, Building 9, Suite 102, 28 88Owned by others M5A 3C4 Balzac’s Coffee 55 Mill Street, Building 60, M5A 3C4 28 88Owned by others
Community Consultation Summaries Blue Dot Gallery 55 Mill Street, Building 47, Suite 101, 28 88Owned by others M5A 3C4 Gibsone Jessop Gallery 55 Mill Street, Building 4, M5A 3C4 28 88Owned by others LE LABO 55 Mill Street, Building 58, Suite 317, 28 88Owned by others M5A 3C4 Nightwood Theatre 55 Mill Street, Building 58, Suite 315, 28 88Owned by others M5A 3C4 Proof Studio Gallery 55 Mill Street, Building 74, Suite 104, 28 88Owned by others M5A 3C4 RedEye Studio Gallery 55 Mill Street, Building 74, Suite 102, 28 88Owned by others M5A 3C4 Sandra Ainsley Gallery 55 Mill Street, Building 32, M5A 3C4 28 88Owned by others Sport Gallery 55 Mill Street, Building 59, Suite 103, 28 88Owned by others M5A 3C4 Stirling Room 55 Mill Street, Building 36, Suite 100, 28 88Owned by others M5A 3C4 The Stirling Room 55 Mill Street, Building 36, M5A 3C4 28 88Owned by others Toronto Christian Resource Centre 40 Oak Street, M5A 0A1 28 88Owned by others Central Neighbourhood House 349 Ontario Street, M5A 2V8 28 88 8 Owned by others Rose Avenue Junior Public School 675 Ontario Street, M4X 1N4 28 8 Owned by others Airship 37 37 Parliament Street, Studio 2, M5A 28 8 Owned by others 2Y2 The Citadel 304 Parliament Street, M5A 3A4 28 8 Owned by others Cabbagetown Community Arts Centre 422 Parliament Street, M5A 2A2 28 8 Owned by others House on Parliament 454 Parliament Street, M5A 2H6 28 8 Owned by others Dance Umbrella Ontario / Side Beside 476 Parliament Street, 2nd Floor, M4X 28 Owned by others 1P2 Flying Beaver Pubaret 488 Parliament Street, M4X 1P3 28 Owned by others Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre 509 Parliament Street, M4X 1P3 28 8 Owned by others St. Paul’s Basilica 83 Power Street, M5A 3A8 28 888Owned by others Verity 111 Queen Street East, M5C 1S2 28 888Owned by others Berkeley Church 315 Queen Street East, M5A 1S7 28 888Owned by others Queen Gallery 382 Queen Street East, M5A 1T1 28 8 Owned by others Dominion Brewery 500 Queen Street East, M5A 1T9 28 88Owned by others Studio Visuals 503 Queen Street East, M5A 1V1 28 8 Owned by others Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts 145 Queen Street West, M5H 4G1 28 8 Owned by others The Guvernment 132 Queen’s Quay East, M5A 3Y5 28 8 Owned by others Harlem Restaurant 67 Richmond Street East, M5C 1N9 28 8 Owned by others OIP Dance Centre 190 Richmond Street East, M5A 1P1 28 88Owned by others George Brown School of Design 230 Richmond Street East, M5A 1P4 28 8 Owned by others Gallery 260 260 Richmond Street East, M5A 1P4 28 8 Owned by others Hilton Toronto 45 Richmond Street West, M5H 1W2 28 8 Owned by others ArtHeart Community Art Center 237 Sackville Green, M5A 3G1 28 8 Owned by others Flux + Form Design Studio 116 1/2 Sherbourne Street, M5A 2R2 28 8 Owned by others Harris Institute for the Arts 118 Sherbourne Street, M5A 4S8 28 888Owned by others St. Luke’s United Church Auditorium 353 Sherbourne Street, M5A 2S3 28 888Owned by others Art City 545 Sherbourne Street, M4X 1W5 28 88Owned by others Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 619 Sherbourne Street, M4X 1L7 28 88Owned by others
Community Consultation Summaries 52 Studios (Loft 315) 52 St. Lawrence Street, M5A 3N1 28 8 Owned by others Dixon Hall 58 Sumach Street, M5A 3J7 28 88Owned by others Corkin Gallery 7 Tank House Lane, M5A 3C4 28 8 Owned by others Boilerhouse Restaurant 18 Tank House Lane, M5A 3C4 28 8 Owned by others Young Centre for the Performing Arts (Marilyn 50 Tank House Lane, M5A 3C4 28 8 Owned by others and Charles Baillie Theatre, Soulpepper) The Performing Arts Lodge 110 The Esplanade, M5E 1X9 28 88Owned by others Artists’ Health Centre Foundation, Dancer 250 The Esplanade, Suite 500, M5A 28 88Owned by others Transition Resource Centre 1J2 Monte Clarke Gallery 4 Trinity Street, M5A 3C4 28 8 Owned by others Enoch Turner Schoolhouse 106 Trinity Street, M5A 3C6 28 888Owned by others Metropolitan Restaurant 20 Victoria Street, M5C 2N8 28 88 8Owned by others Community Matters 260 Wellesley Street East, Unit 102, 28 8 Owned by others M4X 1G6 The Reservoir Lounge 52 Wellington Street East, M5E 1C9 28 8 Owned by others The Stone Grill 51 Winchester Street, M4X 1A8 28 888 8Owned by others Samovar Room Vodka Bar 51 Winchester Street, Unit A, M4X 1R7 28 88Owned by others Winchester Street Theatre (Toronto Dance 80 Winchester Street, M4X 1B1 28 88Owned by others Theatre) Toronto Star 1 Yonge Street, M5E 1W7 28 8 Owned by others The SHAMBA Foundation 48 Yonge Street, Suite 1200, M5E 1G6 28 88 Owned by others
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City Operated
City Owned Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 18
Exhibition 10 21% City Owned Screen-Based 1 City Operated
Library 2 Owned by Others
Multipurpose 10 79% Heritage 2
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* Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 24
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Local communication was identified as a key barrier; venues and t 4IPSU5FSN Provide an efficient, affordable way to market tools that reach across existing populations such as the Greek rentable venues throughout the Ward: make it easier to share community, and connect with newer Turkish, Albanian, Romanian spaces. Make small investments to the East York Civic Centre to and Bulgarian communities are lacking. Language barriers make make it suitable for cultural programming; this would also serve it difficult for newcomers to participate in local cultural events. residents of Ward 31. t There are a number of good cultural facilities in the Ward but t -POH5FSN Find a home for East End Arts; support Evergreen they need to be better promoted and shared. Brick Works to make space affordable for arts tenants and t The new City-funded Local Arts Service Organization, East End community cultural use. Arts, will help support and develop the cultural community. t Affordability and access is the main concern in the Ward. t Participants noted that there is very little green space in the Ward, which makes outdoor gathering difficult.
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FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Evergreen Brick Works (Holcim Gallery) 550 Bayview Avenue, M4W 3X8 29 888City Owned S. Walter Stewart Branch (TPL) 170 Memorial Park Avenue, M4J 2K5 29 88City Owned East York Community Recreation Centre 1081 Pape Avenue, M4K 3W4 29 8 City owned Todmorden Room Branch (TPL) 1081.5 Pape Avenue, M4K 3W6 29 8 City owned Papermill Theatre/Museum/Art Centre at 67 Pottery Road, M4K 2B9 City Owned 29 88 8 Todmorden Mills Estonian House 958 Broadview Avenue, M4K 2R6 29 888 8 Owned by others Whistler’s / The McNeil Room (upstairs) 995 Broadview Avenue, M4K 2S1 29 88Owned by others The Centre for Creative Communications, 951 Carlaw Avenue, M4K 3M2 Owned by others 29 8 Centennial College Mambo Lounge 120 Danforth Avenue, M4K 1N1 29 8 Owned by others The Black Swan Tavern 154 Danforth Avenue, 2nd Floor, M4K 1N1 29 8 Owned by others Eastminster United Church 310 Danforth Avenue, M4K 1N6 29 88Owned by others Timothy’s Cafe 320 Danforth Avenue, M4K 1N8 29 8 Owned by others Inspired Life Health Centre (Carrot 320 Danforth Avenue, Unit 5, M4K 1N8 Owned by others 29 8 Common) Megas Restaurant 402 Danforth Avenue, M4K 1P3 29 8 Owned by others Pan Macedonian Association of Toronto 406 Danforth Avenue, M4K 1P3 29 88 8 Owned by others The Downstage 798 Danforth Avenue, M4J 1L6 29 88 8 Owned by others Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant 950 Danforth Avenue, M4J 1L9 29 88 Owned by others The One 966 Danforth Avenue, M4J 1L9 29 88 Owned by others The Only 972 Danforth Avenue, M4J 1L9 29 88 Owned by others The School of Performing Arts for the 1324 Danforth Avenue, M4J 1M9 Owned by others 29 88 Community of East York (S.P.A.C.E.) Holy Name Parish Church 71 Gough Avenue, M4K 3N9 29 88Owned by others LucSculpture School and Studio 663 Greenwood Avenue, M4J 4B3 29 8 Owned by others Calvary Church 746 Pape Avenue, M4K 3S7 29 8 Owned by others Bethany Baptist Church 1041 Pape Avenue, M4K 3W1 29 8 Owned by others
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Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 32 19% Exhibition 23 City Owned Screen-Based 7 5% City Operated Library 5 Owned by Others
Multipurpose 23 76% Heritage 3
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* Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 63
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t New home for Crow's Theatre is currently under construction: t 4IPSU5FSN Ensure Crow’s Theatre space is viable and the 10,000 sq. ft. facility will serve both professional and fitted up appropriately for community use. Create a shared community arts. It has benefitted from City investment through communications platform for space in the east end with East Section 37. End Arts. Re-purpose some of the City spaces (e.g. improve the t Improved communication amongst local artists, organizations, acoustics at Eastview Community Centre, or further upgrade the and the community is needed. Access to TDSB facilities is a performance and meeting spaces at the Ralph Thornton Centre). priority; schools have spaces but they are expensive to rent and Work with others to improve access to TDSB facilities such as the permitting process is cumbersome, particularly for those the auditorium in Monarch Park Collegiate. who are not parents of students. t -POH5FSN Affordable housing for artists is a priority, especially t Affordable space for creation and the development of visual arts, as condo developments begin to price artists out of the market. dance, crafts, and music rehearsal space is needed. Emerging Affordable, multi-purpose, cultural incubation space that can be artists, in particular, have few resources. used for art, craft, design, music, performance, education, etc., t Affordable housing for artists should be included in planning particularly for emerging artists, experimental artists, as well as and development in the area. To maintain the cultural vitality on established artists. Queen Street East, artists need to be able to afford to live within the vicinity.
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FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Riverdale Branch (TPL) 370 Broadview Avenue, M4K 2M8 30 88City Operated Gerrard/Ashdale Branch (TPL) 1432 Gerrard Street East, M4L 1Z6 30 8 City Operated Pape & Danforth Branch (TPL) 701 Pape Avenue, M4K 3S6 30 88 City Operated Eastview Community Centre 86 Blake Street, M4J 3C9 30 8 City Owned St. Matthew’s Lawn Bowling Clubhouse 450 Broadview Avenue, M4M 1X7 30 8 City Owned Riverdale Park East 550 Broadview Avenue, M4K 2P1 30 8 City Owned Matty Eckler Community Centre 953 Gerrard Street East, M4M 1Z4 30 8 City Owned Energy Efficiency Office 138 Hamilton Street, M4M 2E1 30 8 City Owned Jones Library 118 Jones Avenue, M4M 2Z9 30 8 City Owned Withrow Park 725 Logan Avenue, M4K 3B9 30 88City Owned Frankland Community Centre 816 Logan Avenue, M4K 3E1 30 8 City Owned Queen/Saulter Branch (TPL), Ralph 765 Queen Street East, M4M 1H3 City Owned 30 88 888 Thornton Centre Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre 870 Queen Street East, M4M 1H9 30 8 City Owned Jimmie Simpson Park 870 Queen Street East, M1P 4N7 30 8 City Owned Leslie Grove Park 1158 Queen Street East, M1P 4N7 30 88City Owned Cinespace 30 Booth Avenue, Suite 100, M4M 2M2 30 8 Owned by others Danforth Church 60 Bowden Street, M4K 1M7 30 8 Owned by others Broadview Faith Temple 296 Broadview Avenue, M4M 2G7 30 88Owned by others St. John’s Presbyterian Church 415 Broadview Avenue, M4K 2M9 30 88Owned by others Everyone Is An Artist 302 Carlaw Avenue, Unit 104, M4M 3L1 30 88 Owned by others Holy Name Catholic School 690 Carlaw Avenue, M4K 3K9 30 8 Owned by others Pinewood Studios 225 Commissioners Street, M4M 1A9 30 8 Owned by others St Joseph Parish Hall 65 Curzon Street, M4M 3B3 30 88Owned by others Joy of Dance Studio 95 Danforth Avenue, 3rd Floor, M4K 1N2 30 8 Owned by others Yoga Sanctuary 95 Danforth Avenue, Suite 301, M4K 1N2 30 8 Owned by others Fraser Studios 115 Danforth Avenue, Suite 203, Owned by others 30 88 M4K 1N2 Celtic Dance Centre 131 Danforth Avenue, M4K 1N2 30 88Owned by others Dora Keogh Traditional Irish Pub 141 Danforth Avenue, M4K 1N2 30 8 Owned by others Danforth Music Hall Theatre 147 Danforth Avenue, M4K 1N2 30 8 Owned by others Hannan’s Bellydance Studio 211 Danforth Avenue, M4K 1N2 30 8 Owned by others St. Barnabas Anglican Church 361 Danforth Avenue, M4K 1P1 30 88Owned by others IX Gallery and Event Place 11 Davies Avenue, Suite 102, M4M 2A9 30 8 Owned by others Labspace Studio 130 DeGrassi Street, M4M 2K6 30 88 Owned by others StudioElevenTwelve 1112 Dundas Street East, M5A 3A7 30 8 Owned by others Spazio dell’Arte Gallery 400 Eastern Avenue, Suite 201, M4M 1B9 30 8 Owned by others
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St. Anne Parish 120 First Avenue, M4M 1X1 30 88Owned by others Zhong Hua Men Archway 573 Gerrard Street East, M4M 1Y3 30 8 Owned by others Creative Works Studio 793 Gerrard Street East, M4M 1Y5 30 8 Owned by others Projection Booth Cinema 1035 Gerrard Street East, M4M 1Z6 30 8 Owned by others Riverdale Collegiate Institute 1094 Gerrard Street East, M4M 2A1 30 88Owned by others Centre of Gravity 1300 Gerrard Street East, M4L 1Y7 30 888 8 Owned by others The Riverdale Hub 1326 Gerrard Street East, M4L 1Z1 30 88 8 Owned by others GAS (Gerrard Art Space) 1390 Gerrard Street East, M4L 1Z4 30 8 Owned by others Monarch Park Collegiate 1 Hanson Street, M4J 1G6 30 8 Owned by others Merchants of Green Coffee 2 Matilda Street, M4M 1L9 30 888 8 Owned by others The Workshop Gallery 705 Pape Avenue, M4K 3S6 30 8 Owned by others Polson Pier (Sound Academy, Solarium 11 Polson Street, M5A 1A4 Owned by others 30 88 8 Banquet Facility) VSVSVS Gallery 25 Polson Street, M5A 1A4 30 8 Owned by others Dark Horse Espresso Bar 682 Queen Street East, M4M 1G9 30 8 Owned by others Rouge Concept Gallery 732 Queen Street East, M4M 1H2 30 8 Owned by others Opera House 735 Queen Street East, M4M 1H2 30 8 Owned by others Hangman Art Gallery (Artists’ Network 756 Queen Street East, M4M 1H4 Owned by others 30 8 Initiative) St. Matthew’s Cathedral 875 Queen Street East, M4M 1J2 30 8 Owned by others Red Sandcastle Theatre 922 Queen Street East, M4M 1J5 30 8 Owned by others ROTC - Toronto 970 Queen Street East, M4M 1J8 30 8 Owned by others Atomic Toybot 978 Queen Street East, M4M 1K1 30 8 Owned by others Arts Market 1114 Queen Street East, M4M 1K7 30 88 Owned by others Parts Gallery 1150 Queen Street East, M4M 1K8 30 8 Owned by others Tango Palace Coffee Company 1156 Queen Street East, M4M 1L2 30 8 Owned by others Pentimento Fine Art Gallery 1164 Queen Street East, M4M 1L4 30 8 Owned by others Brayham Contemporary Art 1318 Queen Street East, M4L 1C5 30 8 Owned by others Crow’s Theatre 87 Ravina Crescent, M4J 3L9 30 8 Owned by others Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto 115 Simpson Avenue, M4K 1A1 30 88Owned by others
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City Operated
City Owned Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 6
Exhibition 1 City Owned Screen-Based 0 42% City Operated
Library 1 Owned by Others
Multipurpose 9 58% Heritage 1
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* Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 12
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Ward residents are very diverse and communication tools across t 4IPSU5FSNWork with the BIAs to make empty storefronts communities are lacking. Developing an audience for local on the Danforth available for cultural use. The East York cultural programming is difficult. Civic Centre, in neighbouring Ward 29, could be converted to t Ward is lacking in community space; there are few libraries, accommodate a small performance space with a relatively community or recreation centres. Participants noted that there is small investment. Make small investments in two clubhouses in very little space available for any cultural activity. Multi-purpose Dentonia Park and Tophham Park to accommodate community spaces for culture and recreation are needed. cultural use. Work with the Childrens' Peace Theatre to ensure t Space is needed for performance, rehearsal, learning, and the facility's state of good repair and improve the surrounding administrative purposes. park space and amphitheatre for cultural activity. Fund a feasibility study for upgrades to the building and property. t Youth-friendly cultural space is considered a priority. t -POH5FSNInvestigate Main Square for its potential to be a cultural community hub; continue to investigate the TTC barns on Coxwell Avenue for their development potential, in partnership with other organizations or other Wards.
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FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Stan Wadlow Clubhouse 373 Cedarvale Avenue, M4C 4K7 31 8 City Owned Children’s Peace Theatre, Goulding Estate 305 Dawes Road, M4B 2E2 31 88City Owned Dawes Road Branch (Library) 416 Dawes Road, M4B 2E8 31 88City Owned Earl Beatty Community Centre 455 Glebeholme Boulevard, M4C 1V3 31 8 City Owned Terry Fox Recreation Centre 2 Gledhill Avenue, M4C 5K6 31 8 City Owned East Toronto Masonic Temple 15 Chisholm Avenue, M4C 4V1 31 88Owned by others East York Collegiate 650 Cosburn Avenue, M4C 2V2 31 88Owned by others Jeff Goodman Studio 51 Cranfield Road, M4B 3H6 31 8 Owned by others Hope United Church 2550 Danforth Avenue, M4C 1L2 31 88Owned by others Canadian Macedonian Heritage Society 850 O’Connor Drive, M4B 3L6 31 8 Owned by others St. Columba and All Hallows 2723 St. Clair Avenue East, M4B 1M8 31 8 Owned by others Kimbourne Park United Church 200 Wolverleigh Boulevard, M4C 1S2 31 88Owned by others
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City Operated City Owned Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 14
Exhibition 10 19% City Owned Screen-Based 3 City Operated Library 3 17% Owned by Others 64% Multipurpose 21
Heritage 8
01051520 25 * Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 36
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t The Beaches Library and Beaches Recreation Centre are among t 4IPSU5FSN Refurbishing the Beaches Recreation Centre is the busiest facilities in the ward, and are well-used by a range an immediate priority; it should be made physically accessible of community groups, but the latter is not fully wheelchair and have sprung floors for dance. Audio visual equipment in accessible. community spaces would make them useful for rehearsal and t Coordination of activities through the new Local Arts Service creation. Space for East End Arts and incubating its activities at Organization, East End Arts is required. a central location in Ward 32 should be prioritized as a way to t The ward requires more specialized spaces suited to dance and facilitate communication, resource-sharing, and bridge the gaps theatre rehearsals. By equipping spaces, whether these are between the community and arts organizations. stand-alone studios or part of a recreation facility, with playback t -POH5FSN Facilities that allow for dance and theatre sound equipment and sprung floors, for example, the potential rehearsals, as well as provide studio space, would encourage use of that space increases exponentially. these individuals and groups to work within the ward. As condo t Ward 23 is socio-economically diverse, and residents in various and other developments continue, opportunities to integrate parts of the ward have different needs. Affordable space for these types of spaces within the development should be seized. community groups that address needs of newcomers and youth is a priority in the north part of the ward.
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Facility Name Address Ward Ownership Danforth/Coxwell Branch (TPL) 1675 Danforth Avenue, M4C 5P2 32 88 City Operated Fairmount Park Community Centre 1757 Gerrard Street East, M4L 3J2 32 88 8 City Operated Adam Beck Community Centre 79 Lawlor Avenue, M4E 3L8 32 8 City Operated Main Street Branch (TPL) 137 Main Street, M4E 2V9 32 888City Operated Balmy Beach Community Centre 14 Pine Avenue, M4E 3G5 32 8 City Operated Beaches Branch (TPL) 2161 Queen Street East, M4L 1J1 32 888City Operated Maple Leaf Cottage 62 Laing Street, M4L 2N4 32 8 City Owned Woodbine Park (Bandshell) 1590 Lake Shore Boulevard East, M4L 32 88City Owned 6S8 Community Centre 55 97 Main Street, M4E 2V6 32 88City Owned Main Square Community Centre 245 Main Street, M4C 5T3 32 8 City Owned Kew Gardens, The Beaches 2075 Queen Street East, M4L 1J1 32 88City Owned Beaches Recreation Centre 6 Williamson Road, M4E 2P4 32 88City Owned S.H. Armstrong Community Recreation Centre 56 Woodfield Road, M4L 2W6 32 8 City Owned Beaches Lions Club (Art Down By the Bay) 10 Ashbridges Bay, M4E 3S7 32 88Owned by others Bellefair United Church 2 Bellefair Avenue, M4L 3T7 32 88Owned by others The Pocket Studios 920 Eastern Avenue, M4L 1A4 32 8 Owned by others Beaches Presbyterian Church 65 Glen Manor Drive, M4E 3V3 32 88Owned by others Beach Hebrew Institute 109 Kenilworth Avenue, M4L 3S4 32 88Owned by others Kingston Road United Church 975 Kingston Road, M4E 1T1 32 8 Owned by others Zilberschmuck 910 Kingston Road, M4E 1S5 32 8 Owned by others Cobalt Gallery 870 Kingston Road A, M4E 1S3 32 8 Owned by others Kew Beach Junior Public School 101 Kippendavie Avenue, M4L 3R3 32 8 Owned by others Boardwalk Pub, Woodbine Beach 1681 Lake Shore Boulevard East, M4L 32 8 Owned by others 3W6 The Gardener’s Cottage 20 Lee Avenue, M4E 2N9 32 8 Owned by others Grinder Café 126 Main Street, M4E 2V8 32 8 Owned by others Malvern High School (Auditorium) 55 Malvern Avenue, M4E 3E4 32 8 Owned by others Alliance Cinemas, The Beach 1651 Queen Street East, M4L 1G5 32 8 Owned by others Alyona Dance Studio 2215 Queen Street East, M4E 1E8 32 8 Owned by others Castro’s Lounge 2116 Queen Street East, M4E 1G1 32 8 Owned by others Ceilieh Cottage 1301 Queen Street East, M4L 1C2 32 8 Owned by others Fox Theatre 2263 Queen Street East, M4E 1G2 32 88Owned by others Honey’s Beestro 2232 Queen Street East, M4E 1E9 32 8 Owned by others Remarkable Bean 2242 Queen Street East, M4E 1G2 32 8 Owned by others St. Aidan’s Church 70 Silver Birch Avenue, M4E 3K9 32 888Owned by others Karen Franzen’s Gallery 3 Wembley Drive, M4L 3C9 32 8 Owned by others Glen Ames Senior Public School 18 Williamson Road M4E 1K5 32 888 8 Owned by others Kew Beach United Church 140 Wineva AvenueM4E 2T4 32 88Owned by others
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Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 7
Exhibition 2 27% City Owned Screen-Based 0 City Operated Library 2 Owned by Others 55% 5 Multipurpose 18% Heritage 1
0 2 4 6 8 * Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 11
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Cultural facilities in Ward 33 include a combination of City- t 4IPSU5FSN Many corporate headquarters are located in owned and operated facilities such as libraries and community Ward 33. Some have state-of-the-art conference/meeting/ centres, and culturally-specific or religious facilities. Fairview auditorium spaces that could serve the operational needs Library and Theatre are located in Ward 33, and function at of the greater cultural community. Partnerships with these close to capacity. corporations can be framed to highlight mutual benefit – on the t Recreation needs take priority over community group needs at part of the corporation and the renting group. Tax incentives City facilities, and multipurpose space is not easily available. and appealing to the corporate social responsibility mandates There are no small studios or spaces for arts and theatre groups of many of these businesses should be explored. Infrastructure to rent. The religious facilities do offer rentable space, but to support North York Arts as a central component of North York restrict program content. School permit fees are found to be should be prioritized as a way to connect and promote existing prohibitive. organizations and cultural spaces in the area. Peanut Plaza presents an opportunity to cluster Support for cultural activities unique to the suburbs must be t -POH5FSN t arts and cultural organizations within the ward. As Toronto explored, creating inviting spaces that community residents Lands Corporation chooses to divest underused Junior and want. High schools, modeling this space on facilities like Artscape Wychwood Barns or the Shaw Street School could provide for the needs of visual artists, performance groups, and youth groups, in one concentrated area. Allowing for spaces to be easily and affordably rented to community groups will be a priority. Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 33 DON VALLEY EAST
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Facility Name Address Ward Ownership Fairview Branch + Theatre (TPL) 35 Fairview Mall Drive, M2J 4S4 33 888City Operated Pleasant View Branch (TPL) 575 Van Horne Avenue, M2J 4S8 33 888City Operated Oriole Community Centre 2975 Don Mill Road, M2J 3B7 33 8 City Owned Zion Schoolhouse 1091 Finch Avenue East, M2J 2X3 33 88City Owned Pleasantview CC 545 Van Horne Avenue, M2J 4S8 33 8 City Owned Don Valley Bible Chapel 25 Axsmith Crescent, M2J 3K3 33 88Owned by others Armenian Community Centre of Toronto 45 Hallcrown Place, M2J 4Y4 33 8 Owned by others Hamazkayin Theatre 50 Hallcrown Place, M2J 1P6 33 8 Owned by others St. Timothy's Church Hall 21 Leith Hill Road, M2J 1Y9 33 8 Owned by others Fairview Mall (Community Information Fairview) 1800 Sheppard Avenue East, M2J 5A7 33 88 Owned by others Faith Miracle Temple 280 Yorkland Boulevard, M2J 5C7 33 Owned by others
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Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 10 14% Exhibition 3 City Owned Screen-Based 1 City Operated
Library 2 Owned by Others
Multipurpose 7 86% Heritage 1
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
* Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 14
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Largely residential Ward with a diverse community does not t 4IPSU5FSNFocus on establishing sustainable operations and have much inventory of cultural space. There is also a lack funding for O’Connor House as a community cultural hub; find of cultural programming for youth. Some programming exists tenant organizations and community partners that can run for seniors, but there is greater demand which is not being educational, cultural, heritage or community programs and met. Developing relevant and sustainable programming for the activities in the facility. demographics of the Ward is a priority. t -POH5FSNWork with other agencies such as the United Way t Through federal and provincial funding and Section 37 and TCHC to develop multi-purpose hubs that could serve investment by the City, there has been major public investment residents with cultural space and programs. Work with Hydro in O'Connor House. O'Connor House has the potential to develop One to develop accessible public green space in the Hydro into a vibrant arts, heritage and cultural community hub but it corridor. requires dedicated operating funding and staff.
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FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Brookbanks Branch (TPL) 210 Brookbanks Drive, M3A 2T8, 34 34 88City Operated Victoria Village Branch (TPL) 184 Sloane Avenue, M4A 2C4, 34 34 88City Operated Epitome Pictures 220 Bartley Drive, M4A 1G2, 34 34 8 Owned by others Latvian Canadian Cultural Centre 4 Credit Union Drive, M4A 2N8, 34 34 88 Owned by others Graydon Hall Manor 185 Graydon Hall Drive, M3A 3B4, 34 34 8 Owned by others Bayview Glen Upper School Theatre 85 Moatfield Drive, M3B 3L6, 34 34 88 Owned by others Parkwoods United Church G.C. Hall 85 Parkwoods Village Drive, M3A 2X9, 34 34 88Owned by others Toronto International Celebration Church 190 Railside Road, M3A 1A3, 34 34 8 Owned by others O’Connor House 50 Rowena Drive, M3A 3R2, 34 34 88 88Owned by others Senator O’Connor College School 60 Rowena Drive, M3A 3R2, 34 34 8 Owned by others Donway Baptist Church 235 The Donway East, M3B 2Y8, 34 34 88Owned by others Jubilee United Church 40 Underhill Drive, M3A 2J5, 34 34 88Owned by others Emmanuel Lutheran Manor 1684 Victoria Park Avenue, M1R 1R1, 34 34 8 Owned by others Westin Prince Hotel 900 York Mills Road, M3B 3H2, 34 34 8 Owned by others
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Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 7
Exhibition 1 25% City Owned Screen-Based 1 City Operated
Library 2 50% Owned by Others
Multipurpose 10 25%
Heritage 0
042681012 * Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 12
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Cultural facilities in Ward 35 comprise primarily of City-owned t 4IPSU5FSN Oakridge Park requires infrastructure upgrades – facilities such as libraries, community centres and schools. nighttime lighting, a bandshell, and electrical provisions would t Facilities of high use in Ward 35 are primarily multipurpose greatly increase its potential for community use. The local BIA City-owned facilities or community assets that accommodate a can be instrumental in developing partnerships between cultural range of programming outside of arts and culture. organizations and owners of underused or vacant storefronts in t Community centres currently host a range of community plazas and retail strips. organizations and programs for adults and youth. Groups t -POH5FSN The Golden Mile plaza and shopping area has seeking more specialized spaces for evening music, dance or been in a steady decline in use over the years. This area holds theatre rehearsals are challenged to find suitable facilities. an important piece of Scarborough/ East Toronto history, and t Language is a barrier within the ward, as the first languages of careful consideration should be made on how to preserve this many residents is not English. Projects and initiatives that bring history. The Golden Mile could become a public place, one various cultures together into the neighbourhood context are where a range of cultural organizations could be located, and desirable. where residents could go to participate in local culture.
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Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 35 SCARBOROUGH SOUTHWEST Screen Based Multipurpose Performance Exhibition Heritage Library Library
Facility Name Address Ward Ownership Albert Campbell Branch (TPL) 496 Birchmount Road, M1K 1N8 35 888City Operated Eglinton Square Branch (TPL) 1 Eglinton Square, Unit 126, M1L 2K1 35 888City Operated Oakridge Community Recreation Centre 63 Pharmacy Avenue, M1L 3E4 35 88City Operated Don Montgomery Community Recreation Centre 2467 Eglinton Avenue West, M1K 2R1 35 8 City Owned Warden Hilltop Community Centre 25 Mendelssohn Street, M1L 0G9 35 88 8 City Owned West Scarborough Neighbourhood Centre (West 313 Pharmacy Avenue, M1L 3E7 35 8 City Owned Scarborough Boys & Girls Club) AccessPoint on Danforth (Access Alliance) 3079 Danforth Avenue, M1L 1A8 35 8 Owned by others Ellas Restaurant Limited 35 Danforth Road, M1L 3W5 35 88Owned by others W.A. Porter Collegiate Institute 40 Fairfax Crescent, M1L 4V7 35 88Owned by others Warden Woods Community Centre 74 Firvalley Court, M1L 1N9 35 8 Owned by others Commercial Studios Limited 793 Pharmacy Avenue, M1L 3K2 35 8 Owned by others Church of St. Bede 79 Westbourne Avenue, M1L 2Y5 35 8 Owned by others
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Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 10
Exhibition 4 City Owned Screen-Based 1 33% City Operated
Library 2 Owned by Others 61% Multipurpose 12 6% Heritage 0
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* Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 18
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Lack of physical space and relevant programming are barriers t 4IPSU5FSNMaking space available in TDSB and TCDSB to cultural participation in this Ward. Availability of public transit schools would increase opportunities for cultural programs. and affordability of programs also impact participation. Community access to schools would have the single greatest t Demographics of the Ward have changed with an influx of impact in the Ward in terms of space. Collaboration across the immigrants and newcomers, and engaging the community Ward could facilitate an increase in programs without needing to broadly is a challenge due to language and cultural differences. build new space. Vacant storefronts could be animated through Youth, in particular, seek more opportunities and programs. exhibitions and cultural programs. t Communication is lacking and therefore local residents are not t -POH5FSN Developing multi-purpose exhibition and rehearsal/ aware of events happening in their own neighbourhoods. performance space with both recreation and cultural services is desired, especially space that is well soundproofed and t Scarborough Village Theatre is at capacity with use by long-term community theatre organizations, Scarborough Music Theatre, youth-friendly. As well, dedicated art space for newcomers in Scarborough Players, and Scarborough Theatre Guild. This limits settlement programs would be ideal. Ensuring the space is use of the City-owned space by other community members. easily accessible by public transit is crucial to residents. t As with other Wards, space in schools is unaffordable and difficult to book.
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FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Cliffcrest Branch (TPL) 3017 Kingston Road, M1M 1P1 36 8 City Operated Birchmount Community Centre 93 Birchmount Road, M1N 3J7 36 8 City Owned Bluffer’s Park 1 Brimley Road South, M1M 3W3 36 8 City Owned Taylor Memorial Branch (TPL) 1440 Kingston Road, M1N 1R3 36 8 City Owned Scarborough Arts, Harrison Estate Grounds, 1859 Kingston Road, M1N 1T3 City Owned 36 88 The Bluffs Gallery Harrison Estates Park 1859 Kingston Road, M1N 1T3 36 8 City Owned Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Road, M1M 1R9 City Owned 36 88 Scarborough Village Theatre Bluffers Restaurant 7 Brimley Road South, M1M 3W3 36 8 Owned by others Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute 3663 Danforth Avenue, M1N 2G2 36 88Owned by others Variety Village 3701 Danforth Avenue, M1N 2G2 36 8 Owned by others Birchcliff Bluffs United Church 33 East Road, M1N 1Z9 36 88 8 Owned by others St. Nicholas Anglican Church 1512 Kingston Road, M1N 1R5 36 8 Owned by others Won Studio 1567 Kingston Road, M1N 1R9 36 88 Owned by others Qssis Banquet Halls 3474 Kingston Road, M1M 1R5 36 88Owned by others Momiji Centre 3555 Kingston Road, M1M 3W4 36 88 8 Owned by others St. Boniface Parish 21 Markanna Drive, M1M 2H9 36 88Owned by others Joy City Church (Check if multipurp) 1 McCowan Road, M1M 3L7 36 88Owned by others R.H. King Academy 3800 St. Clair Avenue East, M1M 1V3 36 8 Owned by others
Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Consultation Summaries WARD 37 SCARBOROUGH CENTRE
City Operated City Owned Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 5
Exhibition 1 City Owned Screen-Based 1 45% City Operated 64% Library 3 Owned by Others
Multipurpose 11
Heritage 0 18%
024 681012 * Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 11
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Ward 37’s cultural activities are family and community- t 4IPSU5FSN Parks present an opportunity for increased oriented, such as the Taste of Lawrence Festival. Cultural cultural activity within the ward. Otherwise unused open initiatives within the ward have included collaborations with arts space within parks such as beneath the hydro lines, could organizations such as Mural Routes and establishing the Friends become animated by community gardens, outdoor plays of Birkdale Ravine. and performances. Efforts must be made by the City to t Cultural facilities in Ward 37, as identified in the consultation communicate that this space can be available for these uses. process, consist of libraries, community centres and churches. t -POH5FSN A number of future projects were identified by While libraries and community centres provide residents with the Councillor during consultations, which are well positioned recreation space and access to programs, there are virtually no to utilize Section 37 funds for the creation of new community spaces dedicated to community use that are not City-owned or spaces within the ward. These projects provide opportunities operated. for the cultural community to become involved in the planning t Required within the ward are spaces for entrepreneurial cultural of these spaces. activity and other small-scale programs such as piano and dance lessons, multimedia programs for youth and the like. t Neighbourhoods that have Toronto Community Housing developments, such as Dorset Park and Canlish Street, would benefit from additional community infrastructure.
Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 37 SCARBOROUGH CENTRE
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Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 37 SCARBOROUGH CENTRE
FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Kennedy/Eglinton Branch (TPL) / ProTech Media 2380 Eglinton Avenue East, M1K 2P3 37 888 City Operated Centre Maryvale Branch (TPL) 85 Ellesmere Road, Unit 16, M1R 4B9 37 88 City Operated Elllesmere Community Centre 20 Canadian Road, M1R 4B4 37 8 City Owned Birkdale Community Centre 1299 Ellesmere Road, M1P 2Y2 37 8 City Owned Jack Goodlad Community Centre 929 Kennedy Road, M1K 2E8 37 8 City Owned McGregor Park Branch (TPL) 2219 Lawrence Avenue East, M1P 37 88 City Owned 2P5 McGregor Park Recreation Centre 2231 Lawrence Avenue East, M1P 37 8 City Owned 2P5 Bond Academy 1500 Birchmount Road, M1P 2G5 37 88 8 Owned by others Music for Life Conservatory 1880 Eglinton Avenue East, M1L 2L1 37 8 Owned by others The Church of St. Jude Wexford 10 Howarth Avenue, M1R 1H4 37 8 Owned by others Souhair Belly Dancing Troupe 22 Landseer Road, M1K 3A7 37 8 Owned by others Iondale Heights United Church 115 Lonview Road, M1K 3A1 37 8 Owned by others Wexford Collegiate Institute 1176 Pharmacy Avenue, M1R 2H5 37 88Owned by others Intercultural Dialogue Centre (SHOULD NOT BE 777 Supertest Road, Unit 2, M3J 2M9 37 8 Owned by others IN WARD 37)
Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Consultation Summaries WARD 38 SCARBOROUGH CENTRE
City Operated
City Owned Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 5
Exhibition 3 City Owned
Screen-Based 0 City Operated 50% 50% Library 1 Owned by Others
Multipurpose 9
Heritage 0
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* Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 10
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t General community meeting space is limited in the Ward. There t 4IPSU5FSN Work with the TDSB and the TCDSB to make are pockets of high density in the Ward, particularly in Toronto schools affordable for community cultural use; longer hours Community Housing neighbourhoods. would allow community groups to book them; make the booking t Cultural services and programming are limited. Some cultural process to rent facilities more streamlined and simple. Make programs in the Ward are delivered through social services small investments in public spaces (libraries, TCHC spaces, agencies. Residents, especially youth, have no space to take community centres) in order to make them suitable for cultural part in cultural programs, and existing programs lack capacity. use. Soundproofing, dance floors, mirrors, audio and visual t Participants expressed the need for venues to host community equipment, and secure storage are relatively small investments events and bring people out of their homes. that could make cultural programs possible. t Schools in the Ward are underused and any funding that is t -POH5FSN Investigate the potential of Midland Avenue available should go towards making schools available. Also, Collegiate Institute, closed since 2000, to be repurposed into a library space is often booked and keeping these facilities open multi-purpose community space, including space for culture. later would make more space available for cultural use.
Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 38 SCARBOROUGH CENTRE
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Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 38 SCARBOROUGH CENTRE
FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Scarborough Civic Centre (Alberta 150 Borough Drive, M1P 4N7 City Owned 38 88 8 Campbell Square) Scarborough Historical Museum 1007 Brimley Road, M1P 3K8 38 888City Owned Bendale Branch (Library) 1515 Danforth Road, M1J 1H5 38 888City Owned Cedarbrook Community Centre 91 Eastpark Boulevard, M1H 1C6 38 8 City Owned Scarborough Centennial Community Centre 1967 Ellesmere Road, M1H 2W5 38 8 City Owned Heart Beatz / Cliffcrest Community Centre 2938 Eglinton Avenue East, M1J 2E4 38 8 Owned by others Woburn Collegiate Institute 2222 Ellesmere Road, M1G 3M3 38 88Owned by others Global Kingdom Ministries (GKM) 1250 Markham Road, M1H 3B4 38 8 Owned by others Centennial College Residences & 940 Progress Avenue, M1G 3T5 Owned by others 38 8 Conference Centre Scarborough Town Centre YMCA 230 Town Centre Court, M1P 4Y7 38 88 8 Owned by others
Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Consultation Summaries WARD 39 SCARBOROUGH-AGINCOURT
City Operated
City Owned Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 2
Exhibition 0 25% City Owned Screen-Based 0 City Operated
Library 2 Owned by Others
10 Multipurpose 75% Heritage 0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
* Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 12
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t There is very little cultural activity in the Ward. Cultural t 4IPSU5FSNWork with TDSB to make school facilities programming suited to the community is the priority. Mor than affordable. Retrofit and rejuvenate the field house located at half of Ward residents are of Chinese background; there is a L'Amoreaux cricket grounds, 1785 McNicoll Avenue, to provide large newcomer community that works long hours and has little space for cultural programming. Make small investments time for leisure activities. to community centres such as soundproofing, dance floors, t Cultural facilities which span different language, ethnic, religious mirrors, audio and visual equipment, and secure storage areas, communities and generations, do not exist. This makes it difficult to make cultural programs possible. for the residents to communicate, gather, advocate, or plan t -POH5FSNBandshell with cover in park as potential gathering cultural activities. Use of library space is at capacity. space for dance, music and theatre. Work with Hydro One to t Without access to a car it is difficult to travel throughout the develop outdoor public space in the Hydro corridor. Work with Ward. The Finch bus line is one of the busiest in North America. neighbourhood associations and action groups to engage with More public transit is essential for community involvement in the community over a longer term to determine how best to culture. combine community and cultural investment.
Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 39 SCARBOROUGH-AGINCOURT
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Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 39 SCARBOROUGH-AGINCOURT
FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Steeles Library (TPL) 375 Bamburgh Circle, C107, M1W 3Y1 39 8 City Owned L’Amoreaux Community Recreation Centre 2000 McNicoll Avenue, M1V 5E9 39 8 City Owned Bridlewood Library (TPL) 2900 Warden Avenue, 157A, M1W 2S8 39 88City Owned Miliken Chinese Community Church 390 Bamburgh Circle, M1W 3X3 39 8 Owned by others Good Shepherd Community Church 390 Bamburgh Circle, M1W 3X3 39 8 Owned by others Chester Le Community Centre 201 Chester Le Blvd., 2nd Floor, M1W 2K7 39 8 Owned by others Metropolitan Centre 3840 Finch Avenue East, M1T 3T4 39 8 Owned by others St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church 3840 Finch Avenue East, M1T 3T4 39 8 Owned by others St. Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Church 41 Glendinning Avenue, M1W 3E2 39 8 Owned by others Legacy of Dance Academy 4077 Gordon Baker Rd., M1W 2S7 39 88Owned by others Toronto Chinese United 3300 Kennedy Road, M1V 3S8 39 8 Owned by others Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Church 3200 Pharmacy Avenue, M1W 3J5 39 8 Owned by others
Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Consultation Summaries WARD 40 SCARBOROUGH AGINCOURT
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City Owned Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 7
Exhibition 0 29% City Owned Screen-Based 0 City Operated Library 1 Owned by Others
Multipurpose 6 71% Heritage 0
0 2 4 6 8 * Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 7
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Cultural facilities in Ward 40 are consist largely of City Owned t 4IPSU5FSN Work with Agincourt Mall and other local or Operated spaces such as public schools, community centres, businesses to increase opportunities for local artists to and a library. showcase artwork or for musicians to perform. These t Agincourt Library provides a robust programming schedule that possibilities can then be advertised in the Scarborough Mirror, caters to various community groups. It is well-utilized by the which is the area’s main source of local news. community. t -POH5FSNPotential partnership opportunities exist with t Many residents do not speak English as a first language; United Way Toronto and the YMCA. Better access to schools therefore, publicity around various events tends to remain within and community centres should be pursued. The ward should the network of the specific cultural communities as opposed to consider an over-arching cultural strategy with the intention the ward at large. Within ethno-specific communities, cultural of encouraging community involvement, with an emphasis on activities are well developed but not widely accessible. greater cross-cultural communication and participation.
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Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 40 SCARBOROUGH-AGINCOURT
FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Stephen Leacock Community Recreation Centre 2520 Birchmount Road, M1T 2M5 40 88City Owned Agincourt Branch (TPL) 155 Bonis Avenue, M1T 3W6 40 888City Owned Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute 2450 Birchmount Road, M1T 2M5 40 88Owned by others Timothy Eaton Business and Technical Institute 1251 Bridletowne Circle, M1W 2H8 40 88Owned by others St. John’s United Church 2 Norbert Road, M1T 1C1 40 88Owned by others Sir John A. MacDonald Collegiate Institute 2300 Pharmacy Avenue, M1W 1H8 40 88Owned by others Church of St. Andrews 2333 Victoria Park Avenue, M1R 1W6 40 8 Owned by others
Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Consultation Summaries WARD 41 SCARBOROUGH-ROUGE RIVER
City Operated
City Owned Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 10 18% Exhibition 5 City Owned
Screen-Based 0 City Operated
Library 1 Owned by Others
15 Multipurpose 82% Heritage 0
051015 20
* Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 17
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Cultural programming and opportunities that encourage mixing t 4IPSU5FSNWork to create effective communication across and integration amongst the many ethnic groups (Chinese, South ethnic communities to make better use of existing facilities such Asian, Filipino, etc.) in the Ward is needed. Financial resources as CCCGT, religious buildings, and other community spaces. and language is a barrier for some. Create a database of area spaces and promote awareness of t Equitable distribution of arts funding for new and emerging them. Work to make TDSB and TCDBS space more affordable artists and cultural organizations remains challenging as older and available for community use. organizations have historical advantage. t -POH5FSNCollaborate across the community to ensure t The Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto (CCCGT) in the stability and sustainability of existing spaces and maximize use adjacent Ward 42 serves many of the residents of Ward 41. The of existing assets. theatre, art gallery, multi-purpose hall and resource room could be better used by other ethnic groups. t Churches and other religious buildings have excess capacity and could be used for programs if they were affordable. Tools to identify where the capacity is and contact information is lacking. t Affordable access to TDSB and TCDSB school spaces is needed. Insurance requirements and fees make them unaffordable for many groups.
Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 41 SCARBOROUGH-ROUGE RIVER
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Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 41 SCARBOROUGH-ROUGE RIVER
FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Agincourt Community Recreation Centre 31 Glen Watford Drive, M1S 2B7 41 88City Owned Milliken Park Community Recreation 4325 McCowan Road, M1V 4P1 City Owned 41 88 8 Centre Woodside Square Library (TPL) 1571 Sandhurst Circle, M1V 1V2 41 88 City Owned Chinese Professionals Assocation of 4150 Finch Avenue East, M1S 3T9 Owned by others 41 8 Canada Francis Libermann Catholic High School 4640 Finch Avenue East, M1S 4G2 41 88Owned by others Sathiya Sai Baba Cultural Centre 5321 Finch Avenue East, M1S 5W2 41 8 Owned by others Sir Alexander Mackenzie Senior Public 33 Heather Road, M1S 2E1 Owned by others 41 88 School Sir William Osler High School 1050 Huntingwood Drive, M1S 3H5 41 88Owned by others Grand Baccus Banquet and Conference 2155 McNicoll Avenue, M1V 5P1 Owned by others 41 88 Centre Agincourt Collegiate Institute 2621 Midland Avenue, M1S 3R6 41 88Owned by others Ontario Chinese Artists Association 3838 Midland Avenue, M1V 5K5 41 88 8 Owned by others Tsung Tsin Association of Ontario 3880 Midland Avenue, M1V 5K4 41 8 Owned by others Islamic Museum 328 Passmore Avenue, M1V 5J5 41 88Owned by others Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 614 100 Salome Drive, M1S 2A8 41 88Owned by others Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute 1550 Sandhurst Circle, M1V 1S6 41 88Owned by others St. Timothy’s Angilcan Church 4125 Sheppard Avenue East, M1S 1T2 41 8 Owned by others Agincourt Community Services 4155 Sheppard Avenue East, #100, Owned by others 41 8 M1S 1T4
Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Consultation Summaries WARD 42 SCARBOROUGH ROUGE RIVER
City Operated City Owned
Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 6
Exhibition 4 City Owned Screen-Based 2 36% City Operated Library 3 Owned by Others 64% Multipurpose 8
Heritage 1
0 2 4 6 8 10
* Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 113
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Cultural facilities in Ward 42, as identified in the consultation t 4IPSU5FSNHighlight opportunities at The SPOT in order to process, comprise City-owned facilities such as schools, maximize its use and ensure that the space is a viable operation. libraries and community centres. The Chinese Cultural Centre Malvern Mall is a central but underperforming retail facility – of Greater Toronto is located in this ward. School facilities are the potential for community groups to use of some spaces for inaccessible due to permit costs. exhibitions, spoken word events, and similar activities should be t The SPOT at Malvern Library provides the ward with new spaces explored and formalized. for cultural activity, including a dance studio, recording studio, t -POH5FSNThe greater need within this ward is for economic multipurpose space, a media lab and meeting room. Spaces are development and employment opportunities. A strategy for intended for youth and young adult programming, but require cultural activity should be drafted that incorporates opportunities ongoing operational support. for youth employment. This strategy should take into account t There is a gap in terms of informal commercial spaces that the many newcomer communities in this ward, and tie together harbor potential for cultural activity, such as coffee shops or cultural events from across these communities. bars where art shows or open mic nights could take place. There are many young adults in the early 20s who are active in the arts, and require places to showcase their talents to the community. t Outdoor gatherings and festivals have decreased in recent years due to perceived security concerns at large events. Similarly, police presence at large gatherings deters participants from attending. Public spaces designated for cultural activity will foster community development.
Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 42 SCARBOROUGH-ROUGE RIVER
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Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 42 SCARBOROUGH-ROUGE RIVER
FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Berner Trail Community Centre 120 Berner Trail, M1B 1B3 42 8 City Owned Toronto Zoo 361 Old Finch Avenue, Suite A, M1B 42 88City Owned 5K7 Burrows Hall CC 1081 Progress Avenue, M1B 5Z6 42 8 City Owned Burrows Hall Branch (TPL) 1081 Progress Avenue, M1B 5Z6 42 8 City Owned Malvern Recreation Centre 30 Sewells Road, M1B 3G5 42 8 City Owned Malvern Branch (TPL) 30 Sewells Road, M1B 3G5 42 88888 City Owned The SPOT 30 Sewells Road, M1B 3G5 42 88888 City Owned Cedar Brae Golf & Country Club 55 MacFrost Way, M1X 1N5 42 88Owned by others Blessed Mother Teresa Secondary School 40 Sewells Road, M1B 3G5 42 88Owned by others Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto (P.C. 5183 Sheppard Avenue East, M1B 5Z5 42 88 Owned by others Ho Theatre, Hin-Shiu Hung Art Gallery) Lester B. Person Collegiate Institute 150 Tapscott Road, M1B 2L2 42 88Owned by others
Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Consultation Summaries WARD 43 SCARBOROUGH EAST
City Operated City Owned Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 6
Exhibition 2 40% City Owned Screen-Based 0 City Operated
Library 1 Owned by Others
Multipurpose 8 60%
Heritage 3
0 2684 10 * Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 10
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Cultural activity in Ward 43 is anchored by Cedar Ridge Creative t 4IPSU5FSN Support the adaptive re-use and restoration of the Centre, East Scarborough Storefront, and Scarborough Village Guild property and use of the parks and surrounding gardens Theatre. These facilities provide space for art exhibitions, youth for cultural activity. Accommodate the diverse generations in programs, and other cultural programs. Ward 43 in future planning (eg. youth and seniors), including t The Guild is identified as a unique opportunity for cultural space the addition of benches and outdoor seating in many parks and in the ward, and there is community support for its adaptive re- public spaces. use and maintenance as a significant asset. t -POH5FSN This ward would benefit from scheduled service t Many grassroots cultural and youth programs in Ward 43 by a “community culture bus”. This bus would provide the take place without having a dedicated space. They operate in residents that do not drive with a way to reach the Cedar Ridge multiple locations, such as apartment buildings. Consistent Creative Centre, Scarborough Village Theatre, community access to a central facility for program and storage purposes centres, and other galleries and cultural organizations in will be required to sustain this cultural activity. neighbouring wards. This would increase attendance to those t While this ward has some well-equipped facilities for art facilities that are not TTC-accessible, and provide people with production and performance, they are inaccessible by public additional options for engaging in culture. transit. Mechanisms should be devised to connect people to the t Empty storefronts or underused plaza spaces within the culture and facilities that already exist here. ward should be identified and be made available for cultural organizations.
Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 43 SCARBOROUGH EAST
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Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 43 SCARBOROUGH EAST
FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Guildwood Branch (TPL) 123 Guildwood Parkway, M1E 5G5 43 8 City Operated Cedar Ridge Creative Centre 225 Confederation Drive, M1G 1B2 43 888City Owned The Guild (Inn, Greek Theatre, Gardens) 201 Guildwood Parkway, M1E 195 43 88City Owned East Scarborough Storefront, Tides Canada 4040 Lawrence Avenue East, M1E 2R2 43 88 8 City Owned Initiative Society (Kingston Galoway / Orton Park) Cedarbrae Branch (TPL) 545 Markham Road, M1H 2A2 43 888City Owned Tam Heather Curling & Tennis 730 Military Trail, M1E 4P7 43 8 City Owned Curran Hall Community Centre 277 Orton Park, M1G 3T4 43 8 City Owned St. Anne’s Orthodox (Ukrainian) 6m Fintona Avenue, M1E 1V3 43 8 Owned by others Sir Wilfrid Laurier Collegiate Institute 14 Guildwood Parkway, M1E 5B5 43 88Owned by others West Hill Collegiate Institute 350 Morningside Avenue, M1E 3G3 43 88Owned by others Masaryk Memorial Institute Inc. - Czech and 450 Scarborough Golf Club Road, M1G 43 88Owned by others Slovak Cultural Centre 3V6
Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Consultation Summaries WARD 44 SCARBOROUGH EAST
City Operated
City Owned Owned by Others
Cultural Facilities by Type Cultural Facilities by Ownership
Performance 0 9
Exhibition 3 City Owned Screen-Based 0 40% City Operated
Library 3 Owned by Others
Multipurpose 12 60%
Heritage 1
0246 8 10 12 14
* Cultural facilities may be counted in more than one category. * Total Number of Facilities: 15
Summary of Needs Identified in Public Engagement Potential Cultural Space Projects t Ward has an active and engaged community of seniors in t 4IPSU5FSN Use park space to bring the community together; this largely residential area, but not much space for cultural mural space in the Ward would engage youth. programming. Lack of cultural programs was considered the t -POH5FSN Opportunities to develop cultural space and main barrier to participation. Some residents go east, outside the programs could exist along Lawrence Ave. East and Kingston city, to access programs. Road where there is regular TTC service and a higher density t Existing facilities with space for potential cultural programming of residents; develop a plan for the waterfront which combines have long-term tenants which makes it difficult for youth sport, leisure and cultural use. to access the space. Youth-friendly space is needed in the community. Public transit is limited and youth do not have the means to travel far. Cultural spaces should be located where youth live. t Ward has extraordinary natural assets along the waterfront that could be better used for programs and public art.
Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 44 SCARBOROUGH EAST
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Community Consultation Summaries Making Space for Culture: Existing Cultural Facilities WARD 44 SCARBOROUGH EAST
FACILITY NAME Address Ward Performance Exhibition Screen Based Library Multipurpose Heritage OWNERSHIP Highland Creek Branch (TPL) 3550 Ellesmere Road, M1C 3Z2 44 88City Owned Scarborough Historical Society - Morrish 6282 Kingston Road, M1C 1L2 City Owned 44 888 Store Port Union Branch (TPL) / Community 5450 Lawrence Avenue East, M1C 3B2 City Owned 44 888 Centre Heron Park Recreation Centre 292 Manse Road, M1E 3V4 44 8 City Owned West Rouge Community Centre 270 Rouge Hills Drive, M1C 2Z1 44 8 City Owned Tall Pines Community Centre 64 Rylander Boulevard, M1B 4X3 44 8 City Owned Morningside Branch (TPL) 4279 Lawrence Avenue East, M1E 2S8 44 88 Owned by others Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute 5400 Lawrence Avenue East, M1C 2C6 44 88Owned by others St. Dunstan’s of Canterbury Anglican 56 Lawson Road, M1C 2J2 Owned by others 44 88 Church University of Toronto of Scarborough 1265 Military Trail, M1C 1A3 Owned by others (ARC Theatre, Attic, Athletic Centre, Doris 44 88 8 McCarthy Gallery, Arts & Administration Building, Leigha Lee Brown Theatre) Centennial College (Morningside Campus) 755 Morningside Avenue, M1C 5J9 Owned by others 44 8 - Science and Technology Centre St. Joseph’s Church (Highland Creek) 200 Morrish Road, M1C 1E8 44 88Owned by others Framing Dames 362 Old Kingston Road, M1C 3B6 44 8 Owned by others West Hill United Church 62 Orchard Park Drive, M1E 3T7 44 88Owned by others Grace Presbyterian Church 447 Port Union Road, M1C 2L6 44 88Owned by others
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