COMMUNITY SERVICES & FACILITIES STUDY

12, 16 and 20 Cordova Avenue CITY OF TORONTO

NOVEMBER

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[1.0] INTRODUCTION A1 1.1 OVERVIEW A3 1.2 PURPOSE A3 1.3 STUDY AREA A3 1.4 METHODOLOGY A3 [2.0] DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE A5 2.1 ISLINGTON-CITY CENTRE WEST A7 2.2 POPULATION A7 2.3 FAMILY COMPOSITION A7 2.4 HOUSING A9 2.5 SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS A10 2.6 IMMIGRATION & DIVERSITY A11 2.7 SUMMARY A12 [3.0] COMMUNITY SERVICES & FACILITIES A13 3.1 SCHOOLS A14 3.1.1 Pupil Yield A15 3.2 CHILD CARE SERVICES A16 3.2.2 Child care ward analysis A19 3.3 PUBLIC LIBRARIES A20 3.4 RECREATION A21 3.5 PARKS A23 3.6 HOSPITALS A25 3.7 PLACES OF WORSHIP A25 3.8 HUMAN SERVICES A27 [4.0] NEARBY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY A29 [5.0] CONCLUSION A34 [1.0] INTRODUCTION

COMMUNITY SERVICES & FACILITIES STUDY 12,16 & 20 Cordova Avenue A1 SUBJECT SITE

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Figure A1 - Study Area

A2 1.1 Overview This Community Services and Facilities report was prepared by Bousfields Inc. to provide a review of the community services and facilities that are available to residents in the vicinity of 12, 16 & 20 Cordova Avenue in the City of Toronto (the “subject site”). Key services include publicly funded schools, child care facilities, libraries, parks and community centres.

1.2 Purpose The proposed redevelopment of the subject site is for a 27-storey condominium development with a 12-storey podium, with 4-storey elements, and a total of 327 dwelling units, with a mix of unit types. The anticipated unit mix includes 59 one-bedroom units (18%), 104 one-bedroom plus den units (32%), 108 two-bedroom units (33%), 23 two-bedroom plus den units (7%), and 32 three-bedroom units (10%). The total residential gross floor area for the proposed building is approximately 26,135.5 square metres, resulting in a density of 10.62 FSI.

1.3 Study Area This report’s Study Area is defined by Rathburn Road to the north, Highway 427 to the west, the Gardiner Expressway to the south, and Royal York Road to the East (Figure A1). The demographic section (Section 2.0) of this report is based upon the boundaries for the Islington-City Centre West Neighbourhood, as identified by the City of Toronto (Figure A2).

1.4 Methodology This report compiles an inventory of key publicly funded services and facilities, including schools, child care facilities, community centres, parks and libraries, using data such as enrolment, capacity, service boundaries and types of programs. Neighbourhood census and National Household Survey data was gathered from the 2006, 2011 and 2016 Islington-City Centre West Neighbourhood profile found on the City’s website (www.toronto.ca), to develop a short demographic profile of the area and its residents. Due to methodological issues with the National Household Survey (NHS), data should be considered to be approximate. As the NHS is a separate data source, it is not directly comparable to the census.

COMMUNITY SERVICES & FACILITIES STUDY 12,16 & 20 Cordova Avenue A3 A4 [2.0] DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE

COMMUNITY SERVICES & FACILITIES STUDY 12,16 & 20 Cordova Avenue A5 SUBJECT SITE

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Figure A2 - Islington-City Centre West Neighbourhood

A6 2.1 Islington-City Centre West The subject site is located within the Islington-City Centre West Neighborhood as per Figure A2. The following demographic profile is based on the neighborhood wide profile published by the City of Toronto. The City’s neighborhood profiles contain data from both the census and NHS survey. However, information pertaining to housing tenure were not available in the 2011 neighbourhood profile and, as such, were collected exclusively from the 2006 neighbourhood profiles.

2.2 Population The population of the Islington-City Centre West Neighbourhood grew by approximately 34% between 2006 and 2016, with relatively steady growth between 2006 to 2011 and 2011 to 2016.

In 2016, the neighbourhood was predominantly comprised of people in the “Working Age” cohort (59%), which saw a proportional increase of 1.1% between 2011 and 2016. During this time, the “Seniors” cohort decreased by only 0.2% along with the “youth” (0.3%) and “Children” (0.6%) age groups.

When compared to the City as a whole, the proportion of the neighbourhood population in the “Working Age” and “Senior” cohorts were slightly higher in 2016, with a lower proportion of the neighbourhood population in the “Children” and “Youth” age groups. See Table A1 below.

Table A1 - Population by Age Group

Islington-City Islington-City Islington -City City of Toronto City of Toronto Centre West Centre West Centre West (2011) (2016) Age Group (2006) (2011) (2016) # % # % # % # % # % Children (0-14) 5,010 15.3 5,165 13.6 5,860 13 400,860 15.3 398,135 14.6 Youth (15-24) 3,855 11.8 4,315 11.3 4,695 11 333,515 12.8 340,270 12.5 Working Age (25- 17,925 54.6 22,030 57.9 26,040 59 1,503,230 57.5 1,566,225 57.3 64) Seniors (65+) 6,010 18.3 6,555 17.2 7,380 17 377,440 14.4 426,945 15.6 TOTAL 32,800 100 38,065 100 43,975 100 2,615,045 100 2,731,575 100

2.3 Family Composition Tables A2 and A3 illustrates the family and household characteristics for the Islington-City Centre West Neighbourhood, which includes family composition, structure and size, as well as marital status.

In terms of family composition, Table A2 indicates that between 2011 and 2016, the Islington-City Centre West Neighbourhood experienced a slight increase of couples with no children, while the proportion of couples with children decreased. When compared against the City of Toronto, the Islington City Centre West Neighbourhood in 2016 had a relatively greater proportion of census families with no children.

COMMUNITY SERVICES & FACILITIES STUDY 12,16 & 20 Cordova Avenue A7 Table A2 also illustrates that the proportional percentage of census families with 2, 3, 4 and 5+ members remained relatively static between 2011 and 2016. Compared to the City of Toronto, in 2016, the Islington-City Centre Neighbourhood had a greater proportion of households with 2 people and proportionally fewer census families consisted of 3 or more people.

Table A2 - Household Composition

Islington-City Islington-City City of Toronto Centre West Centre West (2016) Category (2011) (2016) # % # % # % Total Number of Census Families 10,455 100 12,025 100 718,755 100

Couples with children 4,460 43 4,935 41 316,070 44

Couples with no children 3,975 38 4,830 40 250,085 35

Lone parent families 2,015 19 2,260 19 152,600 21

2 people 5,315 50.8 6,380 53% 344,110 48%

3 people 2,485 23.8 2,780 23% 174,600 24%

4 people 1,980 18.9 2,130 18% 143,250 20%

5 or more people 675 6.5 735 6% 56,795 8%

As illustrated in Table A3, the most common marital status in the Islington- City Centre West Neighbourhood, in 2016, was “married” (46%), followed by people who had never been married (31%). In comparison to the City as a whole, fewer residents in the Islington-City Centre West Neighbourhood had never been married, while the proportion of people that had been “separated”, “divorced”, and “widowed” were consistent.

Table A3 - Marital Status (Census 2016)

Islington-City Toronto (2016) Marital Status (by number of people) Centre West (2016) # % % Married 17,040 46% 43% Common Law 2,990 8% 7% Never Married 11,740 31% 35% Separated 1,145 3% 3% Divorced 2,530 7% 7% Widowed 1,965 5% 5%

A8 2.4 Housing As illustrated in Table A4,in 2016, the majority of residents in the Islington- City Centre West Neighbourhood lived in apartment buildings greater than five storeys (64%), followed by single-detached houses (27%). Between 2011 and 2016, the number of residents living in single-detached houses decreased, along with apartment buildings less than 5 storeys, while the number of residents living in row houses and apartments greater than 5 storeys increased. Compared to the City of Toronto, a greater proportion of residents in the Islington City Centre West Neighbourhood lived in single- detached houses and apartment buildings greater than 5 storeys.

Table A4 - Dwellings by Structure Type (Census 2011 & 2016)

Islington-City Islington-City City of Centre West Centre West Toronto Category (2011) (2016) (2016) % % % Single-detached house 32 27 24 Semi-detached house 1 1 6 Row house 3 4 6 Apartment, detached duplex 1 1 4 Apartment building, less than 5 storeys 5 4 15 Apartment building, 5+ storeys 58 64 44 Total Number of Private Dwellings 16,250 19,911 1,179,057

The average household size for the Islington-City Centre West Neighbourhood has been determined by dividing the total population (Table A1) by the total number of private dwellings (Table A4). Based on this calculation, the Islington-City Centre West Neighbourhood had an average of 2.2 persons per household in 2016, which is lower than the figure for the City of Toronto (2.3 persons).

As illustrated in Table A5, the proportion of renters to owners in the Islington-City Centre West Neighbourhood remained relatively stable, with a proportional increase of 2% renters between 2006 and 2016. Compared to the City of Toronto, in 2016, approximately 5% more residents in the Islington-City Centre West Neighbourhood were owners.

Table A5 - Housing Tenure (2006 & 2016 Census)

Islington-City Islington-City Centre City of Toronto Centre West West (2006) (2016) (2016) Rent 40% 42% 47% Own 60% 58% 53%

COMMUNITY SERVICES & FACILITIES STUDY 12,16 & 20 Cordova Avenue A9 2.5 Socio-Economic Characteristics Table A6 looks at household income levels, as reported in the 2011 and 2016 Census. Between 2011 and 2016, the proportion of households in the Islington- City Centre West Neighbourhood earning under $20,000, between $20,000 - $49,000 and between $50,000 - $79,000 all decreased (12% to 10%, 31% to 22% and 24% to 23%, respectively). During this same time period, the proportion of households in the neighbourhood earning $80,000 - $124,999 and over $125,000 annually, increased (20% to 22% and 13% to 23%, respectively). The proportional distribution of households through these different income levels is fairly similar to that of the City of Toronto as a whole. There is a smaller proportion of households that fall into the lower two income levels in this neighbourhood than in the City of Toronto as a whole, and a larger proportion of households that fall into the higher three income levels. Given the data presented Table A6, below, it is evident that, proportionally, household income levels are rising in the Islington-City Centre West Neighbourhood.

Table A6 - Household Income (2011 and 2016 Census)

Islington-City Centre West Islington-City Centre City of Toronto (2016) Income Level (2011) West (2016)

% % % Under $20,000 12 10 13

$20,000 - $49,999 31 22 25

$50,000 - $79,999 24 23 21

$80,000 - $124,999 20 22 19

$125,000 + 13 23 22

In order to measure the proportion of families and individuals that qualify as low income, the 2016 neighbourhood profiles include a Low Income Cut Off (After Tax) value, which is a measure that reflects the ability of economic families (or persons not in economic families) to afford the necessities of food, shelter and clothing. In Toronto, this value is set at $20,386 for individuals and $38,544 for 4-person families. In the Islington-City Centre West Neighbourhood, the proportion of the population earning below this cut off in 2016 was 13%, which was significantly lower than the City as a whole (17%).

A10 Table A7 illustrates the proportion of the Islington-City Centre West Neighbourhood in terms of the type of education residents have received. Between 2011 and 2016, the proportion of residents that fell into different educational levels remained virtually unchanged. In 2016, the neighbourhood had a lower proportion of people who had no certificate, diploma or degree when compared to the City of Toronto as a whole (6% and 10% respectively), and a higher proportion of residents that had a post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree (75% and 70% respectively).

Table A7 - Education (2011 & 2016 Census)

Islington-City Centre Islington-City Centre City of Toronto

Educational Level West (2011) West (2016) (2016)

% % % No certificate, diploma or 6 6 10 degree

High School 20 19 20

Post-secondary certificate, 75 75 70 diploma or degree

2.6 Immigration & Diversity Table A8 indicates that in 2016, 37% of the neighbourhood population was of a visible minority and that 62% were born in Canada. Of the immigrant population, the largest group had immigrated to the Islington-City Centre West Neighbourhood before 2005 (33%). When compared against the City as a whole, the Islington- City Centre West Neighbourhood had proportionally 14.4% fewer visible minorities in 2016, while the proportion of the population born in Canada was 3% higher than the City of Toronto.

Table A8 - Period of Immigration (2016)

Islington-City City of Toronto Centre West Visible Minority as a percentage of the 37.1% 51.5% population Born in Canada 52% 49% Immigrants Arrived before 2005 33% 34% Arrived between 2006-2010 6% 6% Arrived between 2011-2016 7% 7% Non-permanent Residents 2% 3%

COMMUNITY SERVICES & FACILITIES STUDY 12,16 & 20 Cordova Avenue A11 2.7 Summary The following conclusions can be drawn from the analysis of the demographic information for the Islington City Centre West neighbourhood. • The population of the Islington-City Centre West Neighborhood grew by approximately 15.5% between 2011 and 2016. When compared against the City of Toronto, the neighbourhood’s rate of growth between 2011 and 2016 was significantly greater. • In 2016, the most common marital status in the neighborhood was “married”, followed by people who had never been married. In the Islington-City Centre West Neighbourhood, the greatest proportion of census families consisted of couples with children, followed by couples with no children. • In 2016, the largest proportion of private households within the neighborhood consisted of 2 people (53%), followed by households with 3 people (23%), households with 4 people (18%), and households with 5 or more people (6%). Between 2011 and 2016, the proportion of census families with 2 people increased, while the proportion of census families with 3 or more people experienced a slight decrease. • In 2016, the average household size in the Islington-City Centre Neighbourhood was 2.2 people per household, which was below the figure for the City of Toronto (2.3 persons per household). • In 2016, the majority of housing units were located in apartment buildings greater than five storeys (64%), which was significantly higher than the proportion of housing units in the same building type for the City of Toronto. Generally speaking, this signifies that the neighborhood has a higher density-built form. • 2016 data revealed that the majority of residents owned their units (58%), while only 42% were identified as renters. • In the 2016 Census, approximately 10% of private households earned less than $20,000 annually, while 45% earned more than $80,000 annually. Moreover, when analyzing data from 2011 and 2016 in a proportional manner, it appears as though income levels have been increasing. • In 2016, 13% of the neighbourhood population was classified as “low income”, which is lower than the City rate of 17%. • With regard to immigration, in 2016, the Islington-City Centre West Neighborhood had a smaller proportion of visible minorities than the City of Toronto and a higher proportion of residents who were born in Canada. With regard to immigrant arrival times, the majority of immigrants (33%) arrived before 2005.

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COMMUNITY SERVICES & FACILITIES STUDY 12,16 & 20 Cordova Avenue A13 3.1 Schools Table A9 outlines the capacity, enrolment and utilization rates for schools within the catchment areas for both the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB). Contact with the School Boards were made in October 2018. In addition to school data, staff provided the yield factor/ pupil yield figures for the proposed development based on a total of 327 units.

Table A9 - TDSB and TCDSB Capacity and Enrolment

Full-Time Utilization Capacity Portables Enrolment Rate Public Elementary School Islington JMS 635 505 80% 0 TOTAL 635 505 80% 0 Public Secondary School Etobicoke CI 1275 1020 80% 0 TOTAL 1275 1020 80% 0 Catholic Elementary School Our Lady of Peace 596 668 112.1% 2 Our Lady of Sorrows * 568 755 132.9% 8 St. Gregory* 580 715 123.3% 2 TOTAL 1,744 2,138 122.6% 12 Catholic Secondary School Bishop Allen 717 1,636 228.2% 24 Michael Power/St. Joseph 1,644 1,942 118.1% 6 Archbishop Romero 945 756 80% 0 TOTAL 3,306 4,334 131.1% 30

* Nearby, but not within Catchment Area

Islington JMS is the only elementary school serving the subject site and, based on 2018 enrolment data, is undersubscribed with a utilization rate of 80%. The public secondary school serving the subject site is Etobicoke CI, which was reportedly undersubscribed, with a utilization rate of 80%. Both Islington JMS and Etobicoke CI may be able to accommodate additional students.

There is one Catholic elementary school serving the subject site and, based on 2018 enrolment data, is operating over capacity, with a utilization rate of 112.1%. Additionally, there are two catholic elementary schools in proximity to the subject site, but outside of the catchment area, which are also both operating over capacity. As a result, these schools may not be able to accommodate additional students that may result from the proposed development.

A14 Two of the three Catholic secondary schools serving the subject site were reportedly oversubscribed during the previous school year (Michael Power/ St Joseph and Father John Redmond). However, Archbishop Romero was reportedly undersubscribed, with a utilization rate of 80%, and may be able to accommodate additional students.

3.1.1 PUPIL YIELD Pupil Yield of Proposed Development - TDSB

Elementary: 13 pupils (based on a yield factor of 0.04 pupils / unit)

Secondary: 10 pupils (based on a yield factor of 0.03 pupils / unit)

Based on the pupil yield factors provided by the TDSB, the projected 13 elementary students may be able to be accommodated at Islington JMS, as it is currently operating 20% under capacity. The 10 secondary students may be able to be accommodated at Etobicoke CI, as there are currently 255 vacancies.

Pupil Yield of Proposed Development - TCDSB

Elementary: 9 pupils (figure supplied by TCDSB)

Secondary: 10 pupils (figure supplied by TCDSB)

Based on the pupil yield provided by the TCDSB, the projected 9 catholic elementary students may not be able to be accommodated by local Catholic schools as all three Catholic elementary schools within the catchment area are operating over capacity. The projected 10 Catholic secondary students may only be able to be accommodated at Archbishop Romero, which currently has a utilization rate of 80% with a total of 189 vacancies. Noted above, both Bishop Allen and Michael Power/ St. Joseph are both operating over capacity and cannot accommodate any additional students at this time.

In light of the conclusions drawn from the above analysis, it is important to note that it has not been determined if potential students from this development will attend the schools listed in Table A9. This level of detail will occur later in the application review process, when the TDSB and TCDSB determine where prospective students will attend school. As such, the TDSB and TCDSB may accommodate students at schools outside of the catchment area until adequate funding or spaces become available. Furthermore, considering that the enrolment analysis is based off of 2018 school year data, it is possible that by the time the proposed development is fully realized, capacity and available student spaces may change from what has been reported in this report.

COMMUNITY SERVICES & FACILITIES STUDY 12,16 & 20 Cordova Avenue A15 3.2 Child Care Services Table A10 provides a listing of City of Toronto child care services within the Study Area, including information regarding enrolment and vacancies. There are currently a total of 23 child care facilities within the Study Area, 10 of which provide subsidized spaces if available. As of October, 2018, service providers reported a total of 64 vacancies across all age groups.

Table A10 - Enrolment/Reported Vacancies within Study Area

Facility Enrolment / Reported Vacant

Fee Subsidy Available Subsidy Fee Infant months) to 18 (0 Toddler months(18 to 2.5 years) Pre-school (2.5 to 5 years) Age School years) to 12 (6 Total Caterpillar & Company Capacity 10 25 24 - 59 55 Chauncey Avenue N Vacant 0 0 0 - 0 416-239-2888 Castlebar YMCA Capacity - - - 45 45 50 Chartwell Road Y Vacant - - - 6 6 416-917-8900 Educare Kindergarten - Capacity - 10 24 26 60 Rathburn Y 17 Four Seasons Place Vacant - 0 0 4 4 416-620-0072 First Stage - Capacity 10 15 16 - 41 Burnhamthorpe Y 500 The East Mall Vacant 0 0 0 - 0 416-394-7534 Growing Tykes Learning Capacity 20 35 64 - 119 Centre Y 51150 Dundas Street West Vacant 0 0 0 - 0 416-207-9259 Hydro Bright Lights Capacity 10 15 24 10 59 Childcare Centre N 800 Kipling Avenue Vacant 0 0 0 0 0 416-207-6856 Islington Village Childcare Capacity 20 30 40 - 90 Centre N 112 Jutland Road Vacant 0 0 0 - 0 416-255-2000 Jenny Lynn Day Care Capacity - 10 16 24 50 160 Silverhill Drive N Vacant - 7 7 15 29 416-234-1791

A16 Facility Enrolment / Reported Vacant

Fee Subsidy Available Subsidy Fee Infant months) to 18 (0 Toddler months(18 to 2.5 years) Pre-school (2.5 to 5 years) Age School years) to 12 (6 Total Kids & Company - Capacity 20 15 39 - 74 Etobicoke N 3250 Bloor Street West Vacant 0 0 0 - 0 416-237-0404 Kids Club Daycare & Capacity 10 25 30 33 98 Learning Centre* N 104 Advance Road Vacant 0 0 0 0 0 416-236-2863 Lady Bug Day Care Centre Capacity - - 48 - 48 400 Burnhamthorpe Road N Vacant - - 0 - 0 416-626-1251 Learning Garden Childcare Capacity - 10 46 - 56 69 Six Point Road N Vacant - 0 3 - 3 416-231-8998 Mindwerx 4 Kids Learning Capacity - 10 32 - 42 Centre N 3825 Bloor Street West Vacant - 0 0 - 0 416-233-5437 Norseman Jr. YMCA Capacity - - 16 - 16 80 Lothian Avenue Y Vacant - - 0 - 0 416-917-8900 Norseman School Age Capacity - - 78 120 198 Program YMCA Y 105 Norseman Street Vacant - - 0 0 0 416-917-8900 Olivet Church Of The New Capacity - - 24 - 24 Jerusalem N 279 Burnhamthorpe Road Vacant - - 0 - 0 416-239-3054 Our Lady of Peace School Capacity - - 26 60 86 Age Program YMCA Y 70 Mattice Avenue Vacant - - 0 0 0 416-763-5233 Plasp - Holy Angels Capacity - - 52 75 127 Catholic School Y 65 Jutland Road Vacant - - 0 4 4 1-888-739-4102

COMMUNITY SERVICES & FACILITIES STUDY 12,16 & 20 Cordova Avenue A17 Facility Enrolment / Reported Vacant

Fee Subsidy Available Subsidy Fee Infant months) to 18 (0 Toddler months(18 to 2.5 years) Pre-school (2.5 to 5 years) Age School years) to 12 (6 Total Plasp - Islington Junior Capacity - - 26 60 86 Middle School Y 44 Cordova Avenue Vacant - - 3 6 9 905-890-1711 Plasp - St.. Elizabeth Capacity - - - 30 30 Catholic School N 5 Redcar Avenue Vacant - - - 9 9 905-890-1711 Teddy Bear Educare Capacity - 15 48 - 63 Advance N 89 Advance Road Vacant - 0 0 - 0 416-236-3308 Treasured Moments - Capacity 10 30 24 - 64 Burnhamthorpe N 316 Burnhamthorpe Road Vacant 0 0 0 - 0 416-646-7776 Wedgewood School Age Capacity - - - 114 114 YMCA* Y 5 Swan Avenue Vacant - - - 0 0 416-76305233 Total Capacity 1649 *Child care facility could not be reached, so zero spaces assumed Total Vacancy 64

Within the Study Area, there were 64 reported child care spaces available (as of October 2018). These vacancies are broken down into the follow age groups: school-aged - 44 spaces; pre-school - 13 spaces; toddler - 7 spaces; infants -0 spaces.

The child care inventory was based on limited contact with facilities within the Study Area. As some child care facilities could not be reached, there may be additional vacancies that were not captured within the information provided in Table A10. 3.2.1 PROJECTED CHILD CARE YIELD It is estimated that the proposed 327 units will generate demand for approximately 29 child care spaces. This is based on a residential population increase of 719.4 (720) people (327 units multiplied by 2.2, the average household size in the Islington-City Centre West Neighbourhood), of which

A18 13% (or 94) would be children, using the proportion of children from the 2016 Preliminary Neighbourhood Census Profile for Islington-City Centre West (children are aged 0-4).

The projected number of children is then multiplied by the women’s labour force participation rate in the Toronto CMA , which was reported at 61.7% during the most recent census. A further multiplier of 50 percent is used to approximate the number of children needing care at a child care centre. This is the level of service standard set out by the City’s Children’s Services Division and is consistently applied to development applications.

Given the data found in Table A10 above, the projected number of children generated from the proposed development who will require child care (29 children) may be accommodated by the existing facilities serving the area. While there are more vacancies in proximity to the site than children needing care, we note that the number of available spaces vary significantly between different age groups. For example, our findings indicate that there are ample spaces available for school-aged children, yet none available for infants. As it is impossible to predict the ages of children that will need to be accommodated, there is no guarantee that all children arising from the proposed development will be properly accommodated at a child care facility within the Study Area.

3.2.2 CHILD CARE WARD ANALYSIS The City of Toronto undertakes an analysis of each Ward with respect to children’s services. These reports include information related to ward equity targets, subsidy wait lists as well as licenced spaces, capacities and program expansion. The equity target is based on the number of subsidized child care spaces compared to the proportion of low-income children living in that ward. Included below is a brief summary of Ward 5.

Ward 5: Etobicoke-Lakeshore • As of September 2015, 11 of the ward’s 14 elementary schools had a Full- Day Kindergarten before- and after-school program; • As of June 15, 2017, there were 240 children on the childcare fee subsidy waitlist;

• There are two private home child care agencies within the ward, one of which has a fee subsidy contract;

• The number of licenced infant, toddler, preschool, kindergarten and school age spaces increased between 2010 and 2015;

• Ward 5 has an equity target of 311 subsidized spaces, and currently has 1,075 children enrolled in subsidized spaces as of June 15, 2017. Thus, there are more children enrolled in subsidized spaces than the equity target; and

• There are no new programs currently planned for the ward.

COMMUNITY SERVICES & FACILITIES STUDY 12,16 & 20 Cordova Avenue A19 3.3 Public Libraries There are two public libraries located within the Study Area (the Eatonville Branch and the Brentwood Branch). The services and materials offered are outlined below:

Eatonville Public Library Branch

The Eatonville Branch is located at 430 Burnhamthorpe Road, at the southeast corner of Burnhamthorpe Road and The East Mall. The branch is open seven days a week for a total of 62 hours. The branch offers services such as wifi, internet access, computer work stations, equipment for persons with disabilities and seating for 70. The services and materials available at the branch are listed below: • Adult literacy materials • Audiobooks on CD • Large print collection • Large collection in French (children) • Medium collection in Chinese, Serbian • Small collection in Hindi (DVDs only), Polish, Spanish Staff at the branch indicated that the majority of programs offered were at capacity. It was noted, however, that some programs had some space for additional users. Of the programs offered, the children’s programs were said to be among the most popular, and are currently at capacity and waitlisted. Similarly, book clubs and senior health oriented programs were said to be at capacity with waitlists. It was noted that the most significant constraint in terms of programming is lack of space. Currently, there is only one program room offered on-site which is consistently booked for the duration of the day. Staffing for programs has also become increasingly difficult for the library as there are fewer employees each year to support these services. A final concern was access to parking. Patrons who attend popular programs often have to find street parking in the adjacent areas due to limited parking spaces on site. Currently, the library is maintaining programming options but expansion or new programs will not be possible due to space constraints.

Brentwood Public Library Branch

The Brentwood Branch is located at 36 Brentwood Road North, in proximity to the intersection of Royal York Road and Bloor Street West, and offers services such as internet access, wifi, and computer work stations. Between 2010-2012, the branch closed for major renovations and expansion. The branch currently features a teen zone, reading garden, book discussion group, and KidsStop Early Literacy Centre. The library has the capacity to seat up to 130 people and offers equipment for persons with disabilities. This branch is also equipped with group study rooms.

The Brentwood Branch is open seven days a week and offers a moderate collection of materials including the following: • Audiobooks on CD • Large Print Collection • Large collection in French

A20 • Medium collection in Polish In 2016, 248,601 patrons visited the branch, which is an increase of 6.8% from 2015. Similarly, in 2016, the branch offered 1,048 library programs which were attended by a total of 18,033 patrons. Staff at the branch indicated that attendance was most prominent in the Toddler (0-5 years) and Adult (18-64) age groups. According to staff, the “Ready 4 Reading” program at the branch is one of the most popular programs, and is often at- or over- capacity. This program is intended to assist in the development of children’s reading abilities and allows for drop-ins. However, more families typically show up than what the branch can accommodate. The current layout of the library lacks flexibility in terms of programming use of shared space, and limits all programming to two rooms. If programs are held concurrently, there is sometimes not enough space in the smaller of the rooms for the second program. Staff noted that one of the main challenges faced by the branch is maintaining its facilities for its patrons; however, this is also the case for the other 100 branches in the Toronto area.

Regarding the future of the Brentwood branch, staff indicated the key service priorities as: improving access to emerging technology, digital literacy programs, and improving bandwidth and Wi-Fi access; creating community librarians that are able to reach neighborhood residents outside of library facilities; removing barriers to library services for vulnerable individuals; and continuing to expand programming and access to materials that celebrate indigenous cultures. These priorities are part of the Library’s 2016-2019 Strategic Plan. In terms of expansion of its programming in the future, Brentwood indicated that space is the biggest constraint. However the expansion of branches or renovations to branches are not decided locally at the branch level.

3.4 Recreation There are five publicly funded recreation centres operated by the City of Toronto’s Parks and Recreation Division within the Study Area. It is noted that there may be recreation centres operated by non-profit organizations serving the Study Area, however these have not been included in this inventory.

Table A11 - Community Recreation Centres within the Study Area

Location Facilities Services/Programs Indoor Dry Pad Central Arena Lounge Sports 50 Montgomery Road Multipurpose Room Indoor Rink Fitness/Weight Room Gymnasium Arts & Crafts Fairfield Seniors’ Centre Kitchen Dance 80 Lothian Avenue Lounge Fitness & Yoga Multipurpose Room Preschool

COMMUNITY SERVICES & FACILITIES STUDY 12,16 & 20 Cordova Avenue A21 Location Facilities Services/Programs Fitness/Weight Room Fitness Memorial Pool And Health Club Indoor Pool Swimming 44 Montgomery Road Fitness & Yoga Pilates Norseman Community School and Pool Gymnasium Camps 105 Norseman Street Indoor Pool Swimming Arts & Crafts Islington Seniors’ Centre Cards & Social Activities Kitchen 4968 Dundas Street West Education & Computer Courses Fitness

Central Arena, located at 50 Montgomery Road, offers both supervised and unsupervised public skating programs, as well as a Learn to Skate Program for people of all ages. Attempts to contact this facility were unsuccessful.

Fairfield Seniors’ Centre is located at 80 Lothian Avenue. The centre offers a wide range of social, education and support services to older adults in the community. The center also includes an older adult’s club. Attempts to contact this facility were unsuccessful.

Memorial Pool and Health Club, located at 44 Montgomery Road, offers a wide variety of aquatic programs on weekdays, weeknights and weekends. Programming includes aquafit classes, leisure and lane swimming for person of all ages and abilities, and an extensive leadership program. The club is also equipped with cardio and strength equipment and offers aerobic classes. Staff indicated that the majority of the programs are operating at capacity at this time, some of the more popular programs even have waiting lists. Speculating on reasons behind this, staff referenced two major concerns: the first is a lack of capital funding (that is space for activities); and the second is a lack of operational funding due to budgetary restrictions (that is even when there is space for activities, operational budgets do not permit additional program offerings or capacity increases). Staff have indicated that capital improvements that are desirable given the current situation would include larger rooms for fitness activities such as yoga and pilates, but note that there is not much that this would do without an increase in operational funding to run additional programs in these spaces.

Norseman Community School and Pool is a Community School that also has a pool on site. The centre offers a wide range of programs such as sports, dance, music and fitness. Programs are available for persons of all ages (preschool to older adults). In particular, the aquatic centre offers both recreational and learn-to-swim programs for persons of all ages and abilities, as well as daytime aqua fitness classes focusing on the older adult population. The Community School offers a variety of summer camps for children and other programs for members of the community. Staff at the Community School noted that the centre generally offers programs for children aged 4-14. During the summer and march break, the centre offers day camps and specialty day camps (e.g., swimming, dance, sports). During the fall, spring and winter seasons, the centre offers a sports package, where children aged 4-6 learn the fundamentals of different sports. They also offer basketball, soccer, floor hockey, tennis, taekwondo, piano, drama

A22 and creative writing classes as well as drop-in basketball programs. Staff indicated that the majority of programs offered are full and some have waitlists. In terms of physical space for programming, staff noted that the size of the facility is generally appropriate for their needs, as they have two gymnasiums available for use. However, during the summer months, the indoor classrooms used for the summer camps are generally full, as the centre has to share the space with the YMCA camp. In terms of potential challenges, staff indicated that while the centre is easily accessible by TTC, the parking lot is fairly small and often full.

Islington Seniors’ Centre, located at 4968 Dundas Street West, is a non-profit recreational centre offering a range of social, educational and support services to older adults. The centre is open to individuals 55 years and old. Programs include recreational activities, crafts, and day trips. The centre’s mission is to provide a space to help seniors live a healthy, active, and independent life. Attempts to contact this facility were unsuccessful.

Given the data found in Table A11 as well as information provided by staff, it is evident that the Study Area offers a range of services for those of all ages. There are several programs available that focus on the “Children” and “Senior” cohorts. Generally speaking, the recreation facilities within the Study Area provide ample opportunities for programs focusing on the arts, fitness and social development. It should be noted that some of the TDSB schools located within the Study Area may permit community groups to rent their facilities (e.g., gymnasiums). In light of this, additional programs may be offered at these locations.

3.5 Parks Table A12 below lists the parks and available amenities within the Study Area.

Table A12 - Parks and Amenities within the Study Area (City of Toronto) Amphitheater Playground Trail Bike Splash Pad Tennis Outdoor Picnic Shelter Pool Wading Baseball Diamond Greens Bowling Shuffle Board Sports Field/Pad Rink Outdoor Multipurpose Room Changeroom Facility Fieldhouse Area (ha)

Capri Park X 1.01 Chauncey - Islington 0.1 Parkette* Cloverdale Park X X 1.78 Cronin Park X 0.72 East Mall Park X X 3.22 Echo Valley Park X 6.99 Fairfield Park X X X 2.76

COMMUNITY SERVICES & FACILITIES STUDY 12,16 & 20 Cordova Avenue A23 Amphitheater Playground Trail Bike Splash Pad Tennis Outdoor Picnic Shelter Pool Wading Baseball Diamond Greens Bowling Shuffle Board Sports Field/Pad Rink Outdoor Multipurpose Room Changeroom Facility Fieldhouse Area (ha)

Fieldway Parkette 0.01 Glen Park X X X 1.06 Greenfield Park X 0.97 Hampshire Heights Park X 7.84 Kenway Park X 0.26 Lora Hill Park X X 0.96 Market Garden Mews X 0.11 Michael Power Park X X X 0.7 Norseman Heights Park X X 1.68 Queensland Park X 1.26 Queensway Park X X X X X 2.03 Saunders Crescent Parkette 0.09 Silverhill Park X X 1.61 Six Points Park* X X X 0.48 Smithwood Park X 0.25 Spring Garden Park X 1.96 Tom Riley Park X X X X X X 9.49 Wedgewood Park X X X 1.27 Total 48.61

X – Denotes the recreational facility and/or amenity; *

- The area of the park was determined using Google Earth .

As shown in Table A12 above, there are a total of 25 parks and parkettes, totaling 48.61 hectares (or 120.12 acres) of parkland, within the Study Area. According to the City of Toronto’s Parks Locator website, there are a wide range of amenities and facilities available, including splash pads, sports fields, and playgrounds. There are also numerous specialty amenities including bike trails, ice rinks and bowling greens. The size of these parks also vary significantly, from smaller community focused parkettes to larger neighborhood parks and trail networks. We note that there are a number of other green spaces within the Study Area including a golf course, a ravine alongside Mimico Creek, and a hydro corridor; while these may offer additional recreational opportunities, they have not been taken into account in this inventory.

A24 3.6 Hospitals There are no hospitals located within the Study Area. The closest hospital is the Queensway Health Centre (Trillium Health Partners), which provides the following:

Queensway Health Centre: Queensway Health Centre, located at 150 Sherway Drive, is known for it’s outpatient, or ambulatory care, programs. Their Urgent Care Center is operational 14-hours a day between the hours of 8:00 am and 10:00 p.m. However, the Health Centre is located in proximity (about 5 kilometers) to a 24-hour Emergency centre (The Mississauga Hospital). Notable centres located in the hospital include, but are not limited to: the Cardiac Wellness & Rehabilitation Centre, which focuses on day surgeries; the Kingsway Financial Spine Centre, a comprehensive spine centre; and the Betty Wallace Woman’s Health Centre, which is focused on osteoporosis and breast disease intervention and screening.

3.7 Places of Worship There are a total of 24 Places of Worship within the Study Area. As indicated in Table A13, the majority of the places of worship in the Study Area are of the Christian denomination. However, there are places that practice the Buddhist, Jain and Muslim faiths as well.

Table A13 - Places of Worship in the Study Area (City of Toronto)

Places of Worship Faith Address Services/Programs Bosnian-Dzamija Muslim 122 North Queen Qur’an studies, Islamic Mosque Street school for children, arabic classes Calvary Chapel Grace Christian 96 Shorncliffe - Church Road Holy Angels Roman Catholic 59 Jutland Road Sunday school, choir, youth Catholic groups Humbervale Park Christian 763 Royal York Sunday school, bible study Baptist Church Road Iglesia Ni Cristo Christian 310 - Burnhamthorpe Road Islington Baptist Christian 50 Royalavon Summer camp for children, Church Crescent youth bible study Islington United Christian 25 Burnhamthorpe Summer camp for children, Church Road choirs, scouts, youth groups, drop-in sports and arts and crafts programs Jain Society Of Jain 48 Rosemeade Youth groups, senior’s Toronto Avenue activities

COMMUNITY SERVICES & FACILITIES STUDY 12,16 & 20 Cordova Avenue A25 Places of Worship Faith Address Services/Programs Kingdom Hall of Christian 423 Jehovah’s Witness Burnhamthorpe - Road Mesjed El-Husein Muslim 61 Chauncey - Avenue Olivet Church of New Christian 279 Newcomer programs, Jerusalem Burnhamthorpe spiritual growth programs, Road education for children Our Lady of Peace Catholic 3914 Bloor Street Youth and young adult Catholic Church West programs Our Lady Of Sorrows Christian 3053 Bloor Street Choir Church West Queensway Baptist Christian 950 Islington Day camps, kids ministry, Church Avenue youth groups, pre school, band, after school bible club Queensway Cathedral Christian 1536-1540 The Nursery, bible stories, Queensway gymnasium nights, drop in crafts and sports activities, tweens ‘hang out space’, youth groups, dance school, seniors groups Rigpa Toronto Study Buddhist 25 Eagle Road - Group Roman Catholic Christian 122 Rathburn Road - Episcopal Seventh Day Adventist Christian 3897 Bloor Street Sabbath school and classes Church West St. Andrew’s Christian 3819 Bloor Street Youth drop-in activities, Presbyterian Church West musical activities, nursery, Sunday school, religious study groups Royal York Assembly Christian 756 Royal York - Of Christ Road St. James United Christian 400 Nursery, Sunday school, Church Burnhamthorpe junior and youth choir, adult Road choir, meditation, yoga, scouts, senior groups, library St. Jude Chapel Christian 5233 Dundas - Street West St.. Matthew’s Christian 3962 Bloor Street Youth and children’s Anglican Church West programs, musical activities, drop-in gymnasium activities The United Church Of Christian 3250 Bloor Street - Canada West

A26 Most, but not all places of worship had their programs and services published on their websites. Of those that did, it was evident that programming is available for individuals of all ages and socio-economic classes. As such, it is evident that a diverse range of services and programs have been added to this community through these religious institutions. It should be noted that while some of the locations did not have any information online, additional resources may be offered (and available) to the public.

3.8 Human Services There are 19 human service organizations operating within 21 locations that serve the Study Area. In addition to these organizations, the City of Toronto operates an employment and social services facility within the Study Area.

Table A14 outlines the title, type of services and location of each of these human service organizations (some of which receive municipal and provincial funding).

Table A14 - Human Services in the Study Area (City of Toronto 211)

Organization Service Category Address Big Brothers & Sisters of Mentorship program for children and youth 4050 Bloor Street Toronto West Centre ontarien de French training, consultation, and resources 3269 Bloor Street prévention des agressions for assault prevention West Suite 203 CNIB Services for those who are blind or partially 4968 Dundas Street sighted West Community Living Toronto - Support and services for children, youth and 295 The West Mall Etobicoke/York adults who have an intellectual disability Suite 204 CultureLink Settlement Settlement services for newcomers 44 Cordova Avenue Services 49 Mabelle Avenue Elder Abuse Ontario Raises awareness and provides services 2 Billingham Road regarding the abuse and neglect of elder adults Suite 306

George Hull Centre for Provides services for children and youth 81 The East Mall 3rd Children and Families regarding emotional, behavioral, and Floor psychiatric problems Haven on the Queensway Foodbank, emergency clothing, diapers and 1533 The Queensway baby food as well as support for addiction and pregnancy related matters Humber College. Central Employment services 555 Burnhamthorpe Etobicoke. Community Road Suite 500 Employment Services LAMP Community Health Provides a variety of integrated programs 430 Burnhamthorpe Centre (Service Location) and services to meet the health needs of Road the community (e.g., counseling, access to 500 The East Mall housing/food, literacy, etc.), services for youth JobStart Employment and training services 41 Chauncey Avenue

COMMUNITY SERVICES & FACILITIES STUDY 12,16 & 20 Cordova Avenue A27 Organization Service Category Address PTP - Adult Learning and Adult upgrading, employment planning and job 5415 Dundas Street Employment Programs search support West Opportunity for Services for socially and economically 5415 Dundas Street Advancement disadvantaged women West, Suite 200 Out of the Cold. Overnight Overnight shelter for men 3962 Bloor Street Shelters West Polycultural Immigrant Settlement services for immigrants as well as 3363 Bloor Street and Community Services. legal assistance, and employment services West Etobicoke Central Salvation Army Outreach programs including disability support 1020 Islington Avenue services, substance use treatment, assistance with housing, etc. Storefront Humber Inc. Services for the elderly and disabled 41 Mabelle Avenue Tibetan Canadian Cultural Legal aid, interpretation services, employment 40 Titan Road, Centre assistance services Toronto District School Literacy and basic skills training, employment 500 The East Mall Board. West Toronto. and apprenticeship assistance, secondary- Essential Skills Upgrading school credits. Employment and Social Financial assistance services 779 The Queensway Services. Queensway Office. Ontario Works

As shown in Table A14 above, there are a wide variety of human services available within the Study Area. With regard to the type of services provided, organizations are in place to provide emergency services for matters such as a lack of shelter and a lack of food, assault and sexual assault, as well as elder abuse. Services also exist for intermediate matters such as employment services (including employment services geared towards youth), long term behavioral and emotional matters, counseling, as well as language training, settlement assistance and legal services for new immigrants and refugees. Finally, there are a number of services geared specifically to advancement and self-improvement including mentorships for youth, high school credit completion assistance for adults, as well as literacy and basic skills training.

The services offered not only consider a diversity of needs, as discussed above, but also a diversity of people. A number of organizations, some of which include the Salvation Army, Haven on the Queensway and Out of the Cold Overnight Shelters, focus on low income and homeless groups. Other organizations including Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services and CultureLink Settlement Services focus their services on newcomers. Other organizations focus on specific demographics, including youth and seniors, men and women, and individuals with mental or physical disabilities.

A28 [4.0] NEARBY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY

COMMUNITY SERVICES & FACILITIES STUDY 12,16 & 20 Cordova Avenue A29 To further understand the context of the Study Area, this report looked at residential development applications and approvals surrounding the subject site. The properties that are listed in Table A15 below, generally fell within the Study Area shown in Figure A1. As of November, there were 25 recently proposed/approved developments within the Study Area. The table below illustrates key aspects of these developments.

Table A15 - Surrounding Development Applications

Application Height Estimated Address Status By-law Unit Count Multiplier Type (Storeys) Population

4872 Dundas St W SPA Approved - 4 5 2.2 11

Approved/ Under 64-70 Cordova Ave OPA/ZBA 110-2016 35, 44, 45 1,218 2.2 2,680 Construction

7-2005(OMB) 15-19 Cordova OPA/ZBA Approved OPA 117- 20, 25 607 2.2 1,335 Avenue 2003

Approved/Under (6)4-storey 26/30 Fieldway Rd ZBA 710-2014 148 2.2 326 Construction blocks

823-2018, 4-Storey 1124 Islington Ave OPA/ZBA Approved 824-2018, 14 2.2 31 Townhomes 825-2018 ZBA/SPA/ 292-2016, 1040 Islington Ave Approved 3 176 2.2 388 Condominium 293-2016

784 The Queensway ZBA Approved 312-2018 8 167 2.4 401

859 The Queensway ZBA LPAT Appeal - 14 228 2.4 548

880 The Queensway ZBA LPAT Appeal - 8 101 2.4 243

1045-1049 The ZBA Under Review - 12 310 2.2 682 Queensway

1001, 1007, 1011, 12-20 & 1037/1025 The ZBA LPAT Appeal - 588 2.2 1,294 (4 buildings) Queensway

2-27 1061 The Queensway OPA/ZBA Under review - 558 2.2 1,228 (3 buildings) 7-11,13-15,19- Approved 12-42 25,29,33-35 and OPA/ZBA 1315-2015 1,652 2.2 3,635 (7 buildings) part of 45 Zorra St

30/44 Zorra St ZBA LPAT Appeal - 35 379 2.2 834

A30 Application Height Estimated Address Status By-law Unit Count Multiplier Type (Storeys) Population

1197 The Queensway/8 Zorra ZBA LPAT Appeal - 12 159 2.2 350 St

5509 Dundas St W ZBA Under Review - 11 114 2.2 251

1139-2018 & 288 5415 Dundas St W ZBA Approved 25 2.2 634 769-2016 (Phase 1)

5245 Dundas St W ZBA Approved 447-2016 37 333 2.2 733

735 Approved/ Under -2014(OMB) 283 (Phase 1) 5365 Dundas St W 21,24,32,36 (4 ZBA/OPA Construction (Phase (Phase 1) 518 (Phase 2) 2.2 3,270 (Phase 2 & 3) buildings) 1) & 1268-2018 685 (Phase 3) (Phase 2/3)

300 The East Mall ZBA Under Review - 12,23,33,40 1,100 2.2 2420

Approved/Under 1 Valhalla Inn Rd ZBA 1320-2008 19,25,29 898 2.2 1976 Construction

5485-5487 Dundas ZBA Approved 1100-2016 26 393 2.2 685 St W

Approved by Council 320-2017 & 2 Gibbs Rd ZBA 9-38 1,480 2.2 3,256 (March 9, 2017) 321-2017

OPA (Amending LPAT Appeal 8-25 (2-3 552-586 2 St. Lawrence - 2.2 1,252 Parcel 4 of Buildings) (avg. 569) SASP 6)

12-20 Cordova Ave OPA/ZBA Proposed - 27 327 2.2 720 (Subject Site)

TOTAL 13,298 - 29,183

Typically, the estimated population is calculated by multiplying the total number of proposed/approved units by the average household size for the neighbourhood in which the subject site is located. However, some of the developments within Table A15, fall within a Toronto Neighbourhood other than the Islington-City Centre West Neighbourhood. As a result, the average household size and population estimates may differ. These multipliers are calculated by dividing the total neighbourhood population by the total number of private households.

COMMUNITY SERVICES & FACILITIES STUDY 12,16 & 20 Cordova Avenue A31 The Islington-City Centre West and the Stonegate-Queensway Neighbourhoods both fall within the Study Area and had an average household size of 2.2 and 2.4 persons per unit, respectively, in 2016. Thus, based on these figures, the estimated population resulting from the developments provided below would be 29,183 people (19,361 from the approved and or under construction applications and 9,822 people from applications still under review (including the subject site). It is our opinion that the increase in area population resulting from these developments will occur incrementally. The time between filing an application and resident occupation is typically 5 years. Given that the applications are at various stages of the review/approval process, the projected population increase will likely occur over many years and not within the immediate term. As it relates to the proposed developments in the area, some may not be approved or may be approved but constructed in a different form (eg. with fewer units) than what has been proposed.

A32 COMMUNITY SERVICES & FACILITIES STUDY 12,16 & 20 Cordova Avenue A33 [5.0] CONCLUSION

A34 The Community Services and Facilities Study captures key publicly funded services and facilities for the broader community for the area bounded by Rathburn Road to the north, Royal York Road to the east, Gardiner Expressway to the south and Highway 427 to the west. The Study Area was determined by City of Toronto Community Planning Staff. A summary of the Study is provided below.

5.1 Neighbourhood Demographics • The population of the Islington-City Centre West Neighbourhood grew by approximately 34% between 2006 and 2016; with comparable growth between 2006 to 2011 and 2011 to 2016. In 2011, the neighbourhood was predominately comprised of people in the “Working Age” group (57%), which proportionally increased by 4.4% percent between 2006 and 2016. In 2016, the lowest proportion of the Islington-City Centre West Neighbourhood consisted of individuals in the “Youth” cohort, representing 11% of the population.

• In 2016, the largest proportion of private households within the Islington- City Centre West Neighbourhood consisted of 2 people (53%), followed by households with 3 people (23%). In 2016, the average household size for the Islington-City Centre West Neighbourhood was 2.2 persons per household, which was slightly below the figure for the City of Toronto as a whole (2.3 persons per household).

• In 2016, the majority of housing units were located in apartment buildings greater than 5 storeys (64%), which was slightly higher than the City of Toronto. Generally speaking, this signifies that the neighbourhood has a higher density-built form.

• 2016 data revealed that the majority of residents were home owners(58%), while only 42% were identified as renters.

• In 2016, 45% of the Islington-City Centre West Neighbourhood earned more than $80,000 anually, resulting in a 12% increase (proportionally) from 2011. In 2016, only 13% of the population was classified as “low income,” which is lower than the City’s rate of 17%.

• With regard to immigration, in 2016, the Islington-City Centre West Neighbourhood had a smaller proportion of visible minorities than the City of Toronto and a higher proportion of residents who were born in Canada. Of the immigrants within the neighbourhood, the majority had arrived before 2005 (33%).

COMMUNITY SERVICES & FACILITIES STUDY 12,16 & 20 Cordova Avenue A35 5.2 Community Services and Facilities

• There are 48.61 hectares of public parkland, located in twenty-five parks, throughout the Study Area. These parks vary from local parkettes to major community parks and offer a wide range of amenties. • TDSB: The secondary school (Etobicoke CI) serving the subject site is operating below capacity with a utilization rate of 80%. The one elementary school (Islington JMS) serving the subject site is also operating below capacity with a utilization rate of 80% and may be able to accommodate students genereated from the proposed development. • TCDSB: Two of the three secondary schools (Michael Power/St Joseph and Bishop Allen) are operating above capacity (utilization rates of 118.1% and 228.2%, respectively). The third secondary school (Archbishop Romero) was operating below capacity with a utilization rate of 80%. All three of the Catholic elementary schools (Our Lady of Peace, Our Lady of Sorrows and St. Gregory) were operating above capacity (utilization rates of 112.1%, 132.9%, 123.3%, respectively) and, as such, students generated by the proposed development may not be able to be accomodated at these elementary schools. • There are 23 child care facilities within and immediately adjacent to the Study Area, 10 of which provide subsidized spaces. Child care centres were contacted in October 2018. Service providers reported a total of 64 vacancies across all age groups. There are no new child care programs planned for the broader area. • The Eatonville and Brentwood Branches of the Toronto Public Library offer a variety of services, facilities and programs. Staff at the branches noted that the main challenges faced include: maintaining its facilities for its patrons and lack of flexible space. • There are five community centres located within/adjacent to the study area: Fairfields Seniors’ Centre, Norseman Community School and Pool, Memorial Pool and Health Club, Central Arena, and Islington Seniors’ Centre. These centres offer a wide range of social, education and support services to older adults in the community; and a variety of summer camps, sports, dance and educational programs for children. • There are no hospitals located within the Study Area. The closest hospital is the Queensway Health Centre, which is known for it’s outpatient, or ambulatory care, programs. Other notable services include, but are not limited to: the Cardiac Wellness & Rehabilitation Centre, the Kingsway Financial Spine Centre, and the Betty Wallace Woman’s Health Centre. • There are a total of 24 places of worship within the Study Area. In addition to providing access to religious and spiritual services, many of these places offer supplementary programs and services to the surrounding community. • Finally, there are 19 human service organizations operating out of 21 different locations within the Study Area. Generally, there is a wide variety of services for all socio-economic classes and demographic groups.

A36 SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENTS 1. 4872 Dundas Street West 8 SCHOOLS 1. Islington Junior Middle Public Elementary 2. 64-70 Cordova Avenue 2. Etobicoke Collegiate Institute Public Secondary 3. 15-19 Cordova Avenue 3. Our Lady of Peace Catholic Elementary 4. 26 / 30 Fieldway Road 4. Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Elementary 5. 1124 Islington Avenue 5. St. Gregory Catholic Elementary 6. 1040 Islington Avenue 6. Bishop Allen Catholic Secondary 7. 784 The Queensway 7. Michael Power / St. Joseph Catholic Secondary 8. 859 The Queensway 17 8. Archbishop Romero Catholic Secondary 9. 880 The Queensway 10. 1045-1049 The Queensway 7 CHILD CARE SERVICES 11. 1001,1007,1011,1025,1037 The Queensway 1. Caterpillar & Company 12. 1061 The Queensway 13. 7-11,13-15,19,25,29,33-35 and part of 45 Zorra 5 2. Castlebar YMCA Subject 3. Educare Kindergarten - Rathburn Street 11 4. First Stage - Burnhamthorpe 14. 30 / 44 Zorra Street 5. Growing Tykes Learning Centre 15. 1197 The Queensway / 8 Zorra Street Site 16. 5509 Dundas Street West 1 6. Hydro Bright Lights Childcare Centre 7. Islington Village Childcare Centre 17. 5415 Dundas Street West 18. 5245 Dundas Street West 6 8. Jenny Lynn Day Care 9. Kids & Company 19. 5365 Dundas Street West 10. Kids Club & Daycare & Learning Centre 20. 300 The East Mall 9 11 21. 1 Valhalla Inn Road 16 11. Lady Bug Day Care Centre 2 22. 5485-5487 Dundas Street West 7 1 12. Learning Garden Childcare 3 1 13. Mindwerx 4 Kids Learning Centre 23. 2 Gibbs Road 4 3 22 14. Norseman Jr. YMCA 24. 2 St. Lawrence 19 5 5 19 1 4 2 15. Norseman School Age Program YMCA 3 9 2 24 5 16. Olivet Church of the New Jerusalem PLACES OF WORSHIP 11 17 2 13 4 6 24 17. Our Lady of Peace School Age Program YMCA 1. Bosnian - Dzamija Mosque 10 1 21 9 2. Calvary Chapel Grace Church 23 15* 2 18. Plasp - Holy Angels Catholic School 9 3 3. Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church 17 16 19. Plasp - Islington Junior Middle School 25 15 4. Humbervale Park Baptist Church 5 12 20. Plasp - St. Elizabeth Catholic School 5. Iglesia Ni Cristo 21. Teddy Bear Educare Advance 5 6. Islington Baptist Church 4 22. Treasured Moments - Burnhamthorpe 7. Islington United Church 23 23. Wedgewood School Age YMCA 21 19 8. Jain Society of Toronto 22 12 13 8 9. Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness 23 HUMAN SERVICES 10. Mesjed El-Husein 18 7 14 1. Big Brothers & Sisters of Toronto 14 21 11. Olivet Church of New Jerusalem 23 10 22 5 2 13 2. Centre Ontarien de Prevention des agressions 12. Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church 1 18 3. CNIB 2 13. Our Lady of Sorrows Church 4 4. Community Living Toronto - Etobicoke / York 14. Queensway Baptist Church 5. CultureLink Settlement Services 10 11 12 10 15. Queensway Cathedral 19 1 20 6. Elder Abuse Ontario 4 12 21 16. Rigpa Toronto Study Group 20 7. George Hull Centre for Children and Families 13 15 17. Roman Catholic Episcopal 20 3 17 8. Haven on the Queensway 18. Seventh Day Adventist 8 4 9. Humber College Central Etobicoke Community 19. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church 6 16 Employment Services 22 20. Royal York Assembly of Christ 16 6 10. LAMP Community Health Centre (Service Location) 21. St. James United Church 6 6 11. JobStart 18 22. St. Jude Chapel 12. PTP - Adult Learning and Employment Programs 23. St. Matthew's Anglican Church 13. Opportunity for Advancement 20 7 24. The United Church of Canada 8 14. Out of the Cold - Overnight Shelters 18 3 19 15. Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services, PARKS 16 14 2 18 Etobicoke Central 1. Capri Park 7 16. Salvation Army 17 2. Chauncey - Islington Parkette 17. Storefront Humber Inc. 3. Cloverdale Park 2 9 18. Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre 4. Cronin Park 19. Toronto District School Board - West Toronto - 8 5. East Mall Park Essential Skills Upgrading 6. Echo Valley Park 11 14 20. Employment and Social Services, Queensway 7. Fairfield Park 12 10 Office - Ontario Works 20 8. Fieldway Parkette 1 15 13 9. Glen Park 14 24 HOSPITAL 10. Greenfield Park 7 15 1. Queensway Health Centre 11. Hampshire Heights Park 12. Kenway Park 8 PUBLIC LIBRARIES 13. Lora Hill Park 1. Eatonville Branch 14. Market Garden Mews 2. Brentwood Branch 15. Michael Power Park 16. Norseman Heights Park RECREATION 17. Queensland Park 1. Central Arena 18. Queensway Park 2. Fairfield Seniors' Centre 19. Saunders Crescent Parkette 3. Memorial Pool and Health Club 20. Silverhill Park 4. Norseman Community School and Pool 21. Six Points Park 5. Islington Seniors' Centre 22. Smithwood Park 23. Spring Garden Park SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENTS 24. Tom Riley Park 1 25. Wedgewood Park Study Area Boundary COMMUNITY FACILITIES Figure A3 - Community Facilities Map

COMMUNITY SERVICES & FACILITIES STUDY 12, 16 & 20 Cordova Avenue A37 5.3 Near-by Development Activity As of November 2018, there were 25 development applications/approvals located within the Study Area (including the subject site); of those, 14 have been approved (some of which are under construction), 4 are under review by the City of Toronto, and 6 have been appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT).

Based on the average household sizes for the applicable City of Toronto Neighbourhood, 2.2 (Islington-City Centre West) and 2.4 (Stonegate- Queensway), multiplied by the number of proposed/approved dwelling units (13,298), the estimated population resulting from the developments listed in Table A15 would be approximately 29,183 people. Since the applications are at various stages of review/approval, the introduction of new residents to the Study Area will be incremental.

5.4 Conclusion In conclusion, the Community Services and Facilities Study demonstrates that the Islington-City Centre West Neighbourhood is served by a number of community services and facilities that may accommodate the proposed development, including, but not limited to, 5 community centres, 19 human service organizations, and ample parkland (48.61 hectares) . However, data provided by the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) and childcare centres showed limited capacity to accommodate additional children and students. While the reported statistics and data related to service capacity and enrolment are subject to change, the report concludes that certain community services and facilities currently located within the Study Area (in particular, Catholic schools and potentially childcare spaces for infants) may not have the necessary capacity to accommodate the additional population that would be generated by the proposed development. As such, the needs of future residents may need to be accommodated, in part, at facilities located outside of the Study Area.

A38