TorontoNewsMan dies in hospital following Toronto east-end house fireBy Laura SebbenOpens in new windowPublished: January 31, 2025 at 6:37PM EST Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved FIRE:Logan Ave & Danforth Ave @TPS55DIV5:15 pm- confirmed working fire- at a residential address- unknown injuries- police on scene with @Toronto_FireROAD CLOSURES:- Logan Ave closed north of Danforth Ave- use alternate routes#GO229205^sm A Toronto-based rapper is wanted in connection with an alleged assault in the east end of the city Investigators say they were called to the Pape Avenue and Danforth Avenue area just before 4 a.m on February 10 after a man allegedly assaulted another person who is also known by the stage name Moula 1st assault/choking and failing to comply with an undertaking five-foot-11 with a thin build and short black hair Warmer temperatures but showers are expected on-and-off for the next few days Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai has your seven-day forecast Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls on Prime Minister Mark Carney to prioritize a list of projects including the proposed Highway 401 tunnel a mentally ill man who was killed in an Ontario prison is calling out the provincial government over the lack of correctional reform Monday is calling for rain and thunderstorms Stella Acquisto has the long-range forecast listen to NewsRadio Toronto live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts weather and video from CityNews Toronto anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit invoked their mandate Saturday after a police officer and woman were injured in a multi-vehicle crash Danforth Avenue is closed from Gledhill Avenue to Westlake Avenue A woman and a police officer have been injured after a multi-vehicle crash in East Danforth on Saturday morning Just before 9 a.m., officers responded to a four-vehicle collision involving two parked vehicles and a police vehicle near Danforth Avenue and Oak Park Avenue, investigators said in a post on X A woman in her 50s and a police officer were both taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Police are investigating how the collision happened adding people should expect delays in the area Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account \"our\") of the service provided by this web site (\"Service\") are not responsible for any user-generated content and accounts Content submitted express the views of their author only This Service is only available to users who are at least {age} years old you represent that you are this age or older or otherwise make available to the Service (\"Content\") may be reviewed by staff members All Content you submit or upload may be sent to third-party verification services (including Do not submit any Content that you consider to be private or confidential You agree to not use the Service to submit or link to any Content which is defamatory You are entirely responsible for the content of We may remove or modify any Content submitted at any time Requests for Content to be removed or modified will be undertaken only at our discretion We may terminate your access to all or any part of the Service at any time or re-publish your Content in connection with the Service These terms may be changed at any time without notice If you do not agree with these terms, please do not register or use the Service. 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Venturing inside, Valela noted the double-height lobby echoes a contemporary boutique hotel. This space is further enriched by a piece of local artistry — a painting of Danforth Avenue's skyline by the Toronto artist Marco Sassone Each suite is designed with an emphasis on space and luxury Valela noted that “it makes it feel less like an apartment or condo but more like your own flat." This sentiment is echoed in design elements that prioritize large windows and expansive terraces inviting natural light and offering scenic views of the city and Lake Ontario to the south Further enhancing the ground-level living experience are main floor suites equipped with personal patios These outdoor spaces are designed with privacy and comfort in mind we have patios that make you feel like they are made just for you," remarked Valela Residents can maintain their wellness routines in the state-of-the-art gym or gather for social events in the stylish party room the convenience of a pet wash station ensures furry family members are well taken care of Additional amenities such as secure bicycle parking and outdoor patios provide functional touches which we're very proud of," Valela explained highlighting the appeal of high-energy fitness options right at residents' doorsteps GALA is looking to attract a boutique café “which would be ideal for the building," Valela added Danny Danforth also features 35 exclusive suites retained as rental units managed directly by GALA's property management division at TGA Group This management structure allows renters to enjoy the same quality with GALA aiming for an inclusive environment The proximity to essential amenities is another key feature and various boutique ethnic stores are along that stretch giving a taste of the diversity here in Toronto." Along with the TTC subway stations the site is just an 8-minute walk away from the Danforth GO station while multiple local bike lanes make it attractive for cyclists to get around the city too a decision that Valela highlights as a feature for energy-conscious residents allowing them to manage their energy usage effectively with Valela noting it is included “whether you are an owner or a tenant." This convenience further helps promote an inclusive environment GALA Developments takes pride in directly managing the property responsive approach to management that typical third-party property management firms might not provide The presence of onsite property managers from Comfort Property Management further adds to a secure and well-maintained environment “We like focusing on Toronto,” Valela concluded UrbanToronto will continue to follow progress on this development you can learn more about it from our Database file you can join in on the conversation in the associated Project Forum thread or leave a comment in the space provided on this page Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account the company said Tuesday in response to a report that it was considering such a move Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentJapan’s Nikkei financial newspaper reported earlier in the day that Honda was looking to shift enough Canadian CR-V and Civic production to the U.S The automaker was reported to be considering the move because it faces some US$4.6 billion a year in tariffs on the 500,000 vehicles it imports into the U.S. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. But while Honda and all other importers face new the company intends to maintain current levels of Canadian production “We can confirm that our Canadian manufacturing facility in Alliston will operate at full capacity for the foreseeable future and no changes are being considered at this time.” Honda’s comments confirm what government officials had said earlier in the day: that no changes are in the works for Honda’s operations which employ around 4,200 people and produced about 375,000 CR-V and Civic vehicles in 2023 The company also produces the same models in the U.S. where the Nikkei reported the company was looking to hire more workers and add shifts Honda said it couldn’t comment specifically on what was in the report She later said she’d met Tuesday with the head of Honda Canada who she said confirmed the automaker is committed to its Canadian operations but not at the expense of Canadian production While Honda has said no changes are in the works industry experts have warned the new tariffs will force companies to cut back production and lay off workers because the financials don’t work with the added costs announced a temporary production halt at its Windsor which produced almost 534,000 vehicles in Canada last year has said it has no plans to change its production in the foreseeable future “We are seeing some of the impacts in the short term of that with layoffs for some of our automakers Carney said he doesn’t think the Trump administration is taking into account how integrated the industry is and that it will likely have to make permanent the currently temporary tariff exemption on auto parts from Canada In an effort to lessen the hit to the auto sector in Canada the federal government on Tuesday announced that producers that maintain their production levels in Canada would be able to import a certain number of U.S assembled vehicles into Canada free of tariff countermeasures The move comes as Mazda confirmed it was halting production of Canada-bound CX-50 vehicles at its Alabama plant because they’re subject to Canada’s counter-tariffs NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Canada should implement rules preventing automakers from selling vehicles in Canada if they don’t have a manufacturing presence here. The tariffs raise questions not only about existing production, but also the tens of billions in electric vehicle production commitments various automakers have made. Last year, Honda announced a $15-billion commitment to its Canadian operations to create an electric vehicle supply chain in Ontario. The plans, supported by up to $5 billion in public funds, include building an electric vehicle battery plant next to its existing Alliston plant. Ontario Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli, who is set to leave Sunday for Japan on a previously scheduled trip to meet with Honda, said he is confident in the future of all of the electric vehicle investments the province has attracted. He does not believe the next federal government could undo the funding and tax credit promises that attracted Honda here, he suggested. “I believe they’re contractually obliged,” Fedeli said. While automakers struggle with how to respond to the added costs of tariffs, they’re also having to figure out how long they might be in place and what could change next. On Monday, for example, Trump floated another possible pause on automobile tariffs to help automakers adjust, but there was little detail, or certainty, on what those changes might be. With files from Allison Jones, Liam Casey, Kyle Duggan, Nick Murray and David Baxter transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account VideoHouse fire in Toronto's east end leaves man deadA man is dead after a fire broke out on the second floor of a home near Logan and Danforth avenues in the east end. A woman in her 30s is dead and a man is in custody after a shooting in the Danforth Don't have an account? Create Account We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentToronto Police said on X at about 7 p.m. on Sunday that they had responded to a shooting in the Danforth-Jones Aves. area, which had closed the northbound and southbound lanes of Jones. Life-saving measures were performed on the victim before she was rushed to a hospital via an emergency run, while police said a suspect had been apprehended. A firearm was also recovered, they said. The woman later died in a hospital, acting duty Insp. Todd Jocko told reporters at the scene, via CP24. Her name and exact age were not released as officers were contacting her next of kin. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy two-alarm residential fire in the city’s east end Toronto’s active fire incidents show crews were dispatched to 800 Broadview in the Danforth Avenue and Broadview Avenue area at 9:30 a.m The fire erupted in a building under construction Toronto Fire tells CityNews crews responded to reports of a fire on the roof Construction workers were on the roof at the time of the fire Crews will remain at the scene to tend to hotspots FIRE:Broadview Av + Danforth Av9:30 a.m.– Building under construction on fire– Workers on scene– Unknown if any injuries@Toronto_Fire is on scene advising a 2 alarm– Road closures in the area @TTCNotices#GO2047799^lb while the three behind them are for Rushden Station another more famous skyline forms the horizon.  The Main and Danforth skyline in Toronto's East End is just starting to take off image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor TwinHuey Want to see your work featured as Daily Photo? You can post in the City Photos & Videos section of the UrbanToronto Forum, or submit your images to our UrbanToronto Flickr Pool for your chance to be featured on our Front Page.  UrbanToronto has a research service, UTPro, that provides comprehensive data on construction projects in the Greater Golden Horseshoe — from proposal through to completion. We also offer Instant Reports, downloadable snapshots based on location, and a daily subscription newsletter, New Development Insider that tracks projects from initial application.​​​ TorontoToronto police investigating 2 separate east-end shootings, no injuries reportedBy Phil TsekourasOpens in new windowPublished: December 22 Toronto police are investigating two separate east-end shootings that occurred within 12 hours of each other Officers were called to the area of Danforth and Carlaw avenues just after 5 a.m Sunday for a report of the sound of gunshots Police said they located evidence of gunfire at the scene Never miss a moment: Download the new CP24 app now Danforth Avenue was closed between Carlaw and Logan avenues as police investigated but has since reopened near Broadview Avenue and Queen Street East police responded to reports of gunshots in the area officers discovered evidence of gunfire on Munroe Street and a residential window was found shattered police said they don’t have any information to suggest the two incidents are connected “This will be determined through the course of the investigations,” a spokesperson said Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact police at 416-808-5500 FIREARM DISCHARGE:Danforth Ave & Carlaw Ave @TPS55DIV5:12 am- police responded to the sound of gunshots- evidence of gunfire located- no reported injuriesROAD CLOSURES:- Danforth Ave closed between Carlaw Ave and Logan Ave- expect delays in the area#GO2757046^sm FIREARM DISCHARGE:Danforth Ave & Carlaw Ave @TPS55DIV5:12 am- police responded to the sound of gunshots- evidence of gunfire located- no reported injuriesROAD CLOSURES:- Danforth Ave closed between Carlaw Ave and Logan Ave- expect delays in the area#GO2757046^sm designed by Arcadis for Marlin Spring Developments Located at the foot of Dawes Road east of the intersection of Danforth Avenue and Main Street the currently vacant property sits adjacent to the Danforth GO station with Main Street subway station a short walk to the northwest The surrounding neighbourhood features a growing mix of residential Nearby properties include a mix of low-rise retail spaces After the City failed to issue a decision on the application the developer appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) in September The OLT scheduled a 10-day hearing for July City Council directed staff to oppose the initial proposal but encouraged further discussions with the developer Those talks resulted in the revised 52-storey design presented as part of a settlement offer in May Previous design by Arcadis for Marlin Spring Developments The revised mixed-use tower would now rise to 172.1m a significant increase from the original 123.68m design The updated plan introduces 579 residential units with 12 affordable rental units now included on the third floor The settlement offer outlines conditions for these units which would remain designated as affordable for 40 years and must match the average size of comparable market units.  The total Gross Floor Area has grown to 36,868m² with 36,653m² dedicated to residential uses and 215m² for retail for a Floor Space Index of 14.69 times coverage of the 2,510m² site Amenity space would total 1,252m² indoors and 1,075m² outdoors.  Several elements from the original design remain The design continues to feature above-grade parking within the podium paired with a single underground parking level A 4-storey street wall facing Dawes Road with a step-back on the fifth floor maintains the building’s relationship with the street A POPS (Privately-Owned Publicly-accessible Space) is planned at the south end of the site intended to connect with adjacent green spaces proposed as part of nearby developments The revised plan also introduces updates to the building’s facade and crash-wall treatment along the podium where it abuts the rail corridor with additional streetscaping and Indigenous-designed art to be finalized through the Site Plan Approval process The settlement offer also includes a non-binding commitment to explore relocating the building's hydro room either below grade or away from the planned POPS at the southern end of the site the driveway servicing the development would be coordinated with the design of the pedestrian crossings and the intersection at the southern terminus of Dawes Road the timing for the driveway's conveyance to the City would be determined in consultation with City staff The revised design includes five elevators providing approximately one elevator for every 113 units a ratio that would require high-speed motors to ensure efficient service The updated parking plan reduces the number of vehicular spaces from 126 in the original proposal to 109 with 100 spaces designated for residents and 9 spaces for retail Bicycle parking has increased significantly from 450 spaces in the initial plan to 652 spaces in the revised design The site is located 300m west of the existing entrance to Danforth GO station which offers regional rail connections within a 3-4 minute walk Main Street station on Danforth Line 2 is 550m away roughly a 7-minute walk northwest of the site.  An aerial view of the site and surrounding area UrbanToronto has a research service, UTPro, that provides comprehensive data on development projects in the Greater Golden Horseshoe — from proposal through to completion. We also offer Instant Reports, downloadable snapshots based on location, and a daily subscription newsletter, New Development Insider One group in East End-Danforth is putting a stop to loneliness by pushing play on their favourite tunes From Main Street’s cozy library to an afternoon at Ted Reeve’s Baseball Park East End-Danforth might seem like the perfect place to retire – but is it really executive director of Music Share for Seniors He tells The Green Line that neighbourhoods with a lower percentage of seniors often lack the necessary support systems tailored to them Seniors make up 12 per cent of the population in East End-Danforth which is four per cent lower than the city average are some of the people that face the highest rates of isolation in our communities because there aren’t the necessary support systems in place for them to increase their social interaction and engagement on their own,” says DiCarlantonio-Powell Music Share pairs one senior with one volunteer who spends time getting to know them and their musical preferences Regular conversations help seniors feel more socially connected while customized playlists reconnect them to their past a resident at Main Street Terrace Long-term Care Home since 2017 has been using Music Share’s services since September 2023 But when this fella [David Burton from Music Share for Seniors] came along we started talking about music …I feel like something is alive with me,” she explains one in every five Torontonians will be seniors over 65 according to Toronto’s Population Health Profile DiCarlantonio-Powell says one of the biggest challenges facing an aging population is isolation Michelle Pena is working on improving social activities for seniors as recreation manager for Main Street Terrace Long-Term Care Home “Senior isolation can affect the mental health of any individual – actually not just seniors it’s double for their end because they have chronic illnesses and especially with their lack of physical mobility.” DiCarlantonio-Powell wants to improve Music Share’s model to support the diverse needs of every senior the charity has since helped more than 350 seniors and currently works with 14 healthcare facilities across the Greater Toronto Area “If we can take that person-centred approach and apply it at more of a community building aspect then there’s going to be more systems and more programming and more recreation opportunities for people who are still living at home and those are the types of things that really keep people healthy into their later life,” DiCarlantonio-Powell says NewsToronto police searching for man wanted for assault near Pape and DanforthBy Jermaine WilsonOpens in new windowPublished: February 23 Toronto police are searching for 30-year-old man who is wanted in connection with an assault investigation in the city’s east end. The incident happened on Feb. 10 near Danforth and Pape avenues. Police say officers were called to that area just before 4 a.m. that day. They alleged that a man assaulted a victim. Jevonn Smith, 30, of Toronto, is wanted for assault, assault/choking, and fail to comply with undertaking. He is described by police as five-foot-11 with a thin build and short black hair. Smith shares the same name, age, and likeness as local rapper “Moula 1st,” who is seen on the cover art for a song titled “hate Toronto,” however police said they “cannot confirm” the two are linked in an email sent to CTV News Toronto. Anyone with information is asked to contact Toronto police at 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously. An aerial view looking southeast to 2575 Danforth Avenue and neighbouring projects 2575 Danforth designed by WZMH Architects for Victoria Wood/Main Square LP The Canadian Tire at 2681 Danforth Avenue plays a key role with the company's real estate arm having partial ownership of the site currently hosting its large retail store here Canadian Tire Real Estate Limited and Canadian Tire Corporation have agreed to modify their leasehold interests to facilitate the development process Looking southwest to the Canadian Tire and existing buildings at 2681 Danforth Avenue a previously proposed 29-storey tower has been significantly bumped to 49 storeys The four existing residential buildings onsite contain 1,121 units while the four new buildings will add 1,649 new units to the site (up from 1,543 new units in the earlier proposal) The revised Gross Floor Area (GFA) of the new buildings includes 122,067m² allocated for residential use representing a moderate overall increase from the earlier proposal's 111,054m² residential and 6,073m² non-residential GFA A key feature of the settlement is the dedication of a 2,181m² public park at the southeast corner of the site. The land owners committed under a new Section 37 Agreement to a $4,000,000 contribution for constructing and equipping a new public community recreation centre set to replace the existing community centre onsite 2681 (western two-thirds of light blue block) and 2721 Danforth Avenue (eastern third of light blue block) with the total unit count also increasing from 905 includes scaling down the massing at the ground level along Danforth Avenue and increasing setbacks to foster a more inviting pedestrian experience and increasing the separation to the towers of the property to the east (which includes only two of the teal-coloured towers plus podium seen to the left of the orange area below — a rendering of the adjacent plan at 2721 Danforth (with its neighbours removed) can be seen in the following image in this story) Adjustments at 2681 Danforth also include a reduction in the height of the central podium from nine to eight storeys CT REIT is committing to the creation of 21 affordable rental units designed by Turner Fleischer Architects for CT REIT Immediately to the east of 2681 Danforth, a project designed by RAW for Tri-Metro Investments at 2721 Danforth Avenue would introduce 35-storey (118.4m) and 59-storey towers (190.5m) housing a combined total of 1,215 residential units also distributed between condominiums and affordable rental units (The previous proposal called for 35- and 55-storey towers with 1,139 units.) The settlement expands the total Gross Floor Area (GFA) from 81,384m² to 85,472m² with the residential GFA now standing at 79,545m² marking an increase from the previously 75,330m² This adjustment also increases the Floor Space Index (FSI) from 13.41 to 15.87 Key modifications include varying the podium height to transition from 4 to 12 storeys along Danforth Avenue and adapt to a 6-storey elevation along the future extension of Guest Avenue The design also introduces a minimum 4m-wide pedestrian pathway that criss-crosses the property Previous design for 2721 Danforth Avenue by RAW Design for Tri-Metro Investments Inc The developments benefit from all being within 500m of both the Danforth GO station and the Main Street TTC station The GO offers frequent service to Union Station and beyond while the TTC station is served by Danforth Line 2 and multiple bus and streetcar routes along Main An aerial view of the sites and surrounding area that tracks projects from initial application.​​​​​ One person is dead after being struck by a train in the city’s east end Police said they were called to the Danforth GO Train station near Main Street and Danforth Avenue around 10:30 a.m Paramedics tell CityNews one person was pronounced dead at the scene The circumstances leading up to the incident are unknown at this point but police tell CityNews there are no indications the death is suspicious in nature Metrolinx says train service at Danforth GO resumed just before 2 p.m A 37-year-old man died after being struck by a pickup truck in the city’s east end on Thursday afternoon Toronto police and paramedics responded to the area of Danforth Avenue and St Dunstan Drive near Victoria Park Avenue just before 2 p.m Police say the man was crossing mid-block on St Dunstan when he was struck by the pickup truck that was reversing on the street The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene After a two-year absence during the pandemic Locals were happy to see the beloved Danforth East Arts Fair envelop the park over the weekend Showcasing a variety of handmade art pieces and goods and included more than 60 upcoming artists and established independent businesses from Toronto’s East end Many of the fair’s art vendors enthusiastically set out their work for visitors to buy while they strolled through East Lynn Park. “It’s always a great event … It’s very family friendly, with a great atmosphere and great food,” said Henry VanderSpek, a long-time photographer and documentarian. VanderSpek honoured his tenth anniversary working with the Danforth East Arts Fair this past weekend. He has worked on a variety of art shows and has had his worked published in The Globe and Mail, BlogTO, CTV Ottawa and VICE Canada. While juggling his responsibilities as a parent, he takes time out of his day to capture photos and create his unique pieces. “It gave me something to be creative with, along with the craziness of young kids and caring for them,” VanderSpek said. While working for World Vision, VanderSpek rediscovered his love of photography, capturing photos from scenes through his travels in Africa and Tanzania. World Vision is a relief, development and advocacy organization that tackles issues of poverty and injustice around the world. VanderSpek also credits his creative edge to his parents, since he was raised with a photographer father and an artist mother. He has a deep love for Toronto and its unique neighbourhoods, which he explores on his weekly photoshoots around the city. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Henry VanderSpek Photo Art (@culturesnap) “What moves me are scenes where there are symbols messages and human presence interacting in a way that creates something all together,” VanderSpek said VanderSpek displayed prints of his work at the Danforth East Arts Fair, as well as custom pillows too. His work can be viewed on his Instagram account and purchased on his website. Alongside VanderSpek, Catherine Schroh, the artist behind Hooked on a Feline Crochet, was also a vendor at the Danforth East Arts Fair. Schroh sold her crochet creations, which take hours of her time and dedication. Offering everything from sweaters to custom lamp covers, Schroh is very experienced in her knowledge of varying stitches and patterns of crochet. “I really like to make things that are unique,” Schroh said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Catherine Schroh (@hooked_on_a_feline_crochet) Schroh’s handcrafted items differ in colour and style with each of the shows she attends, and she takes input from those who purchase her pieces. “I never take the same things to each show,” Schroh said. This past weekend was Schroh’s first time participating in the Danforth East Arts Fair as a vendor, although she had attended the fair before the pandemic. Being a vendor meant a busy schedule beforehand, but Schroh was excited to display her work and interact with the community. “It is a lot of work on the day of the show,” Schroh said, “but I do love meeting the people and talking about what I’m doing and seeing what they’re interested in.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Catherine Schroh (@hooked_on_a_feline_crochet) After the Danforth East Arts Fair, Schroh plans to sell more of her work in upcoming shows for the winter season, including Christmas-themed items and ornaments. Her work is frequently updated on her Instagram account and is open to making custom pieces through email requests at cschroh@gmail.com. Shawna Cotton, the event’s organizer, was happy to see the show’s success after a long absence in accordance with COVID-19 restrictions. Many artists sold out of their pieces this year. Cotton began working on organizing the Danforth East Arts Fair in 2018, and was a vendor in the fair 14 years ago. She said she’s glad to be supporting other local businesses and collaborating with the artists in the community. “As a local business owner, it was nice to be able to do a community activity,” Cotton said. After her involvement as a featured artist in the Danforth East Arts Fair, Cotton realized that the fair’s committee could use help in setting up the event yearly. “I thought it would be great to help out,” Cotton said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Danforth East Arts Fair (@deca_arts) The Toronto Observer is an award-winning news organization staffed by journalism students at Centennial College in Toronto © The Toronto Observer | Produced by Centennial College journalism students The latest home prices and home sales data from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board Compare house and condo sales in The Beaches Here’s how east-end Toronto’s housing market performed by neighbourhood in January 2024 according to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board: East York and Danforth North home prices averaged $1.03 million up 4.3 per cent from December 2023 but down 9.5 per cent compared to January 2023 Riverdale and Danforth Southwest home prices averaged $1.12 million up 6.8 per cent from December 2023 but down 2 per cent compared to January 2023 The Beaches and Danforth Southeast home prices averaged $1.2 million up 4 per cent from December 2023 and up 8.1 per cent compared to January 2023 Those home sale prices compare to an average of $959,915 for the City of Toronto and $1.03 million for the Greater Toronto Area There were 26 home sales in January 2024 after an average of 27 days on the market and 43 active listings at the end of the month Sales were down 7.1 per cent and active listings were down 47.6 per cent compared to January 2023 Detached houses ( ↗) averaged $1.21 million up 15.4 per cent or $160,914 month-over-month and up 0.2 per cent or $2,734 year-over-year There were 15 detached house sales after an average of 27 days on the market and 31 active listings at the end of the month Semi-detached houses ( ↗) averaged $1.21 million up 27.5 per cent or $259,900 month-over-month but down 13.5 per cent or $188,133 year-over-year There were five semi-detached house sales after an average of 33 days on the market and two active listings at the end of the month Apartment-style condos ( ↘) averaged $429,750 down 29.5 per cent or $180,250 month-over-month and down 33 per cent or $211,550 year-over-year There were six apartment-style condo sales after an average of 22 days on the market and seven active listings at the end of the month the average sale price for all houses and condos in East York and Danforth North has increased 72.5 per cent including a $517,619 gain for detached houses a $644,377 gain for semi-detached houses and a $237,950 gain for apartment-style condos There were 28 home sales in January 2024 after an average of 22 days on the market and 73 active listings at the end of the month Sales were up 27.3 per cent and active listings were up 23.7 per cent compared to January 2023 Detached houses ( ↗) averaged $1.51 million up 6.2 per cent or $88,333 month-over-month but down 20.1 per cent or $381,917 year-over-year There were six detached house sales after an average of 31 days on the market and nine active listings at the end of the month Semi-detached houses ( ↗) averaged $1.22 million up 3.2 per cent or $38,111 month-over-month and up 7 per cent or $80,011 year-over-year There were nine semi-detached house sales after an average of eight days on the market and 13 active listings at the end of the month Attached houses ( ↘) averaged $1.04 million down 26.7 per cent or $378,333 month-over-month There were three attached house sales after an average of seven days on the market and four active listings at the end of the month Apartment-style condos ( ↗) averaged $820,940 up 13.9 per cent or $100,025 month-over-month and up 15.3 per cent or $109,226 year-over-year There were 10 apartment-style condo sales after an average of 36 days on the market and 39 active listings at the end of the month the average sale price for all houses and condos in Riverdale and Danforth Southwest has increased 87.1 per cent including a $683,258 gain for detached houses a $533,158 gain for attached houses and a $392,618 gain for apartment-style condos There were 19 home sales in January 2024 after an average of 26 days on the market and 40 active listings at the end of the month Sales were down 24 per cent and active listings were down 11.1 per cent compared to January 2023 Detached houses ( ↘) averaged $1.34 million down 12.1 per cent or $184,750 month-over-month but up 7.1 per cent or $88,717 year-over-year There were four detached house sales after an average of 17 days on the market and 12 active listings at the end of the month Semi-detached houses ( ↗) averaged $1.34 million up 22.1 per cent or $243,586 month-over-month and up 3.8 per cent or $49,041 year-over-year There were six semi-detached house sales after an average of 17 days on the market and seven active listings at the end of the month Attached houses ( ↘) averaged $1.27 million down 2.6 per cent or $34,000 month-over-month There were three attached house sales after an average of 40 days on the market and one active listing at the end of the month Townhouse-style condos ( ↗) averaged $984,333 There were three townhouse-style condo sales after an average of 27 days on the market and one active listing at the end of the month Apartment-style condos ( ↘) averaged $900,000 down 14.1 per cent or $147,667 month-over-month but up 29.7 per cent or $206,000 year-over-year There were three apartment-style condo sales after an average of 41 days on the market and 18 active listings at the end of the month the average sale price for all houses and condos in The Beaches and Danforth Southeast has increased 79.3 per cent including a $569,562 gain for detached houses a $603,429 gain for attached houses and a $303,333 gain for apartment-style condos Find out how the housing market performed elsewhere in the GTA. This story was automatically generated using data collected and maintained by the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board The east end has notoriously been overshadowed by the west in terms of nightlife With the west holding currently popular restaurants the east tends to get the short end of the stick most are considering their weekend plans and we've compiled a guide capturing what exciting experiences the east end offers The east end can be broken down into three major streets where nightlife thrives: The Danforth Here's a breakdown of the best places to hit up on the east end Dominated by pubs, retrp and grill bars from Mom's Basement to The Wren the strip offers a taste of legacy establishments If you're looking for a night filled with pitchers of Labatt 50 or Moosehead At Eva's Bar and Restaurant, they break the conventional pub experience with Chinese and Greek food served alongside traditional diner foods. Up the street at Linsmore Tavern you can order cocktails and beers from their set-list-inspired menu Much like the west, this part of the east holds many pool bars that cater to a laid-back and intimate night with friends. The Rusty Nail Pub, Rails and Ales and Moonlight Pub are just three of the pool bars on the strip Prices for pool range from free to $3.50 a round you're going to experience an abundance of new flavours and tastes Gerrard has evolved over the years and is slowly becoming a popular weekend strip to explore Starting at Poor Romeo and sip on their tangy and sour Gin Lizzy ($13) Raspberry Beret ($14) is infused with bourbon Poor Romeo also has an extensive selection of beers from their fizzy and sweet Left Field Black Cherry ($7) to their classic Blood Light Pale ($7) The bar also gives you their take on what Ruby Soho ($14) - a bar located on King St It's made from Lot 40 mixed with Port-Absinthe and angostura bitters and tastes exactly like what the bar feels like: to be out of your comfort zone yet still ordering a second round Gerrard also houses bars such as The Dive Shop, East End Vine and Bar Habana The Dive Shop offers a grand selection of cocktails from their signature Delilah's Moon ($14) with hints of hibiscus tea and lemon to their classic Sangria surf ($14) their take on sangria with the addition of vodka While Queen West has spent its post-lockdown months thriving with patio season and the popularity of the Ossington strip But the east end has a plethora of gems that shouldn't be missed The Comrade holds its place on Queen East as an iconic spot to spend your weekend The bar itself takes you out of Toronto and throws you into the heart of a rustic tavern from the 18th century Pair your half dozen oysters ($18) with their Hunter's Choice ($16) a cocktail that infuses Cynar and Cocchi Americano to get their happy hour specials and half-off on oysters Queen East has a theme of dimly lit rustic bars that give off a Prohibition-era look. From Goods and Provisions, known for their unpretentious cocktail selection to Aura with its theatrical drinks and snack plates If you're looking for a space that offers a unique selection of cocktails and wine, Chez Nous is the spot to be. The wine bar offers a selection of Ontario wine, from a Meldville sauvignon blanc ($67/bottle) to Ravine cab franc ($55/bottle) there's everything from the Kir Royale ($15) a sweet mix of champagne and sparkling wine to Limewire ($17) a jalapeno-infused tequila with hibiscus syrup The latter is sure to test your taste buds in the best way possible The east end isn't dead and deserves to be put on a pedestal much like the west the city is sure to reclaim the east and mark it as a centre for nightlife a 34-year-old woman fatally shot near Danforth Avenue over the weekend is being described as a caring outreach worker and mother as CityNews confirms the man charged in her death was out on statutory release Toronto police officers were called to a residence on Jones Avenue they found a woman suffering from gunshot wounds He was later identified as 33-year-old Aaron Shea of Toronto He’s facing a first-degree murder charge CityNews confirmed that Shea and Brooks were in a relationship and that the accused was a convicted criminal out on statutory release at the time of the fatal shooting “Our thoughts are with the victim and their family during this difficult time We are aware of the charges that have been laid against Aaron Shea and that he is in custody,” a Corrections Service Canada (CSC) spokesperson said in a statement “While it is not common for such an incident to occur at a Community Residential Facility and it is important that it be thoroughly reviewed to fully examine the circumstances around what happened.” The circumstances leading up to the shooting are unclear A Children’s Aid Foundation spokesperson tells CityNews that Brooks volunteered as a youth ambassador with the organization The 34-year-old mother spent years in the foster care system and dedicated her life to helping kids.  She was employed at Delta Family in Rexdale and served marginalized communities “Alisha has been a valued member of our community for many years She was a former member of our Young People’s Advisory Council (YPAC) and served as a youth ambassador for the Foundation,” the spokesperson said in a statement to CityNews Alisha demonstrated remarkable passion and commitment to advocating for children and youth in care She was an inspiring voice for change and a source of motivation for everyone who had the privilege to work alongside her “We are deeply saddened by this senseless loss Her contributions to the Foundation have been significant and her impact on our work and community will not be forgotten,” the statement concluded The address where the shooting occurred is 419 Jones Avenue, a residence belonging to the criminal justice outreach organization John Howard Society of Toronto. The non-profit organization offers counselling and employment “that reduce the social economic and personal costs of crime” for “federally sentenced males 18 years and older on conditional release from a penitentiary.” “As this matter is under investigation we are referring all media calls to Toronto Police Services,” a spokesperson for the John Howard Society of Toronto said Neighbours said that while the halfway house has never been the site of violence “I’ve been texting with the neighbours so it’s not nice when something like this happens in your neighbourhood,” said one resident While many people in Toronto think of Danforth Avenue as home to the city’s Greek community it has also grown into an important destination for the Ethiopian community Little Ethiopia is primarily concentrated on Danforth Avenue between Greenwood and Coxwell Avenues Many of the Ethiopian businesses in the area are restaurants and grocery stores Banchi Kinde was the first person to set up an establishment showcasing the community’s delicious cuisine She opened the Rendez-Vous Ethiopian Restaurant near Monarch Park Avenue in 2001 “There [were] no Ethiopian restaurants, convenience stores, hair salons and stuff like that, but the fact that one day we came in and we were like a team here,” she recalled during a tour of her restaurant for CityNews’ Your Community newscast “We wanted more businesses to come into this neighbourhood so we encouraged people to come and open.” Kinde said lower rents and a desire by nearby neighbourhood residents to try something new were big draws for Ethiopian entrepreneurs Fast-forward to 2024 and Kinde estimated there were a couple of dozen businesses diners use their fingers and pieces of fermented flat bread called injera to grab food dishes She noted there’s a tradition where diners may occasionally feed each other “There is a saying in our culture: people who eat together wouldn’t ever betray each other,” Kinde said before describing the feeling the food’s flavour evokes “You feel the spice inside the mouth Kinde said Ethiopian cuisine is good for anyone who wants to eat a more balanced diet pointing to the healthier ingredients that make up injera a wide array of vegetable and bean side dishes She added beef kitfo and Tibs meat dishes are staples along with her lamb stew Another signature item on the menu is a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony Many consider Ethiopia to be the birthplace of coffee The Mofer Coffee cafe at the corner of Danforth and Coxwell Avenues is a business that specializes in Ethiopian coffee Kinde will roast coffee beans in a pan on the stove before grinding the beans the coffee steeps and a lot of the bitterness is removed The coffee is served with a side of popcorn and frankincense is burned to help foster an environment of calmness “So all the diaspora when they come the food might be a little bit expensive for them to go out and eat but once they come here they will know this is kind of a sense of literally Ethiopia They will go and buy their groceries from the Ethiopian grocery,” Kinde said she said a strong sense of loyalty has sustained her business for 23 years Kinde also said her business has become a hub for Ethiopian and Eritrean residents Also located in Little Ethiopia is WoodGreen Immigrant Services The organization provides access to English lessons along with employment housing and social support to various communities in 60 different languages the agency’s vice-president of community services said cultural districts like Little Ethiopia in Toronto should be cherished “It is quite an important kind of safe landing space for many newcomers in which they can find people that speak their own language and adjust,” he explained “They all help and support newcomers — the Ethiopian community specifically here — to really adjust and find a new life within Canada.” Vanderherberg noted there is also an economic benefit too “Not only is it the professional skills they bring into the region but it is the cultural vibrancy that they might bring into a neighbourhood Whether that’s with new restaurants opening with different cultural music or events that they host so that offers a lot to the city of Toronto.” for anyone who hasn’t tried Ethiopian cuisine Kinde encouraged curious diners to visit her east-end Toronto business or other restaurants in Little Ethiopia to experience something new you are going to be loving it for sure,” she said LocalNewsWoman critically injured after stabbing in Toronto’s east endBy Codi WilsonOpens in new windowPublished: March 20, 2025 at 6:19AM EDT GO Transit connects Toronto and its surroundings, and a new proposal designed by IBI Group for Marlin Spring Developments and Metrolinx would bring a tower to East End-Danforth giving residents a fast way to get downtown or to more far-flung areas of the GTHA designed by IBI Group for Marlin Spring Developments and Metrolinx At this time, the Metrolinx-owned site at 8 Dawes is vacant just southeast of the Main Street and Danforth Avenue intersection Submitted for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval applications there is about 2,510m² of land waiting to be utilized that sits at the foot of Dawes Road beside the GO station The proposal would transform the site into a mixed-use tower plus a POPS (Privately Owned Publicly accessible Space) The POPS would be at the south end of the site in order to connect it to the green spaces proposed at adjacent proposals sites for this neighbourhood-to-come Looking southeast to the podium of 8 Dawes Residents would have access to amenity spaces on the ground and fifth floors with 806m² of indoor amenities and 901m² of outdoor amenity space on the fifth floor atop the podium Looking east to the current vacant land at 8 Dawes A unique feature of the tower would be its above-ground parking levels They would be incorporated into the podium and would contain 126 spots for motor vehicles of which 11 would be designated for visitors The structure would have a 4-storey street wall facing Dawes (with a double-height ground floor) with a step back from the fourth to the fifth floor Close-up view of the proposed design of 8 Dawes as designed by IBI Group for Marlin Spring Developments About 5% of the units are proposed to be designated affordable rental housing The intention would be to allow for a more complete community in this developing area The proposal notes over 50 active development applications within a single kilometre of the subject site These include seven similar residential buildings in the immediate surroundings adding significantly more people and businesses to the neighbourhood An aerial view of 8 Dawes and its surroundings at Main Street and Danforth Avenue As well s being next to Danforth GO station Main Street subway station is a short walk to the northwest The tower proposed for 8 Dawes Road would allow residents and a retailer to benefit from these transportation options and be part of a growing surrounding community that tracks projects from initial application Most people agree it’s a loaded word Depending on where you sit on the property ladder it could mean enjoying the boon of higher property values The east end of Toronto is no stranger to gentrification Queen Street East in Leslieville was once littered with syringes the universal symbol for a rough neighbourhood It’s already been 10 years since the New York Times christened it as the new Queen Street West The latest neighbourhood in the east end to see this kind of change is the strip of the Danforth from Greenwood Avenue to Main Street which for this article we’ll call Danforth East In the midst of its decline it was sometimes called the other Danforth But it’s recently been rebranded The Danny by the local Danforth Mosaic BIA “A big part of the rebranding process involved understanding the appeal of the neighbourhood,” Deritilis said puts emphases on the neighbourhood’s “mom-and-pop shop owners,” businesses that are often run by one’s own neighbours and therefore by people who have the area’s best interest in mind we have something to offer that other businesses areas in the city don’t,” he said “That rebranding is a more recent initiative to revitalize what was once a desolate streetscape filled with empty or run down storefronts.” The Danforth East Community Association (DECA) is the local residents’ association which initiated a highly successful pop-up shop program to help rent empty storefronts Their weekly newsletter has 1,119 subscribers as of Nov 20 and notifies the community whenever a new business opens But the signs of exclusivity have also appeared Torn down houses are being replaced with new builds and frequently break the million-dollar barrier is making an appearance at Monarch Park and Danforth Avenue Many involved in revitalizing this part of the city consider gentrification to be inevitable but they’re doing what they can to make the community more livable and inclusive Danforth East has seen its fair share of ups and downs “I’ve seen this area right here as the dark age and then again back to being dark age,” said Sebastiano Dinatale His business has been serving up some of the best coffee in the city since 1991 (four years earlier than the first Starbucks arrived in Toronto) and is one of the oldest establishments on this part of the Danforth With his shop located right across the street from East Lynn Park on Danforth Avenue Dinatale is happy to see the space being used by families again “The only sad part about this whole area right here is the fact that the originals that were here all moved out,” Dinatale said they all moved out because a lot of the people who had business(es) lived in the area Steve Wickens is another local community activist and amateur historian who has seen all the changes this part of the city has gone through. He leads an annual Jane’s Walk along Danforth East heading west from an old watering hole with a rough history to the recently revitalized Linsmore Tavern “I’ve lived in the east end my whole life,” Wickens said “I would say if it bottomed out at any time on the east Danforth it was the early 1990s when there was a deep recession Lots of stores were closing and places like East Lynn Park which is now quite a lively place with a Farmer’s Market Wickens reminisced about the neighbourhood in the early 90s “I remember hearing tales about parents going out and picking up needles in the morning,” he said “We don’t have those concerns anymore and I think overall we’re getting more life on the street on the Danforth.” director of research and public policy at WoodGreen Community Services WoodGreen Community Services has partnered with DECA to administer their successful Pop-up Shop Project Dyson says they keep their eye on the importance of inclusivity “Part of the tension in our work is making sure that it doesn’t tip over into gentrification so that poor people are pushed out,” Dyson said According to Pop-up Shop Project co-coordinator Gay Stephenson and six landlords outside the program have received help securing tenants Popular gastropubs are now lining the street and successful shops from other parts of the city such as the Toronto Tool Library and Kops Records Local businesses are routinely named to NOW Magazine’s Best of Toronto list LEN: Democratic Purveyors of Find Art and Beautiful Things for best design store Leslieville showed how a community can come together when a development threatened a key community resource Paula Fletcher and the community rallied to save it “We were able to all work together with the developer and they were able to keep the Red Door Shelter exactly where it’s been for many many years while at the same time offering new locations for people who want to move into the neighbourhood,” said Andrew Sherbin But not everyone has survived the increases in property values and rents on the Queen Street East stretch of Leslieville Dertilis was prompted to move Red Rocket Coffee to its new location by an increase in rents How can a neighbourhood know for sure that its efforts are inclusive Recent research and the experiences of another gentrified community in Toronto suggest that creating a livable community isn’t as simple as attracting families with more disposable income and creating more places for people to shop It takes strategic public investments in infrastructure like transit It takes a concerted effort from the federal government to address issues such as income inequality and precarious employment Maureen Fair is executive director of West Neighbourhood House (formerly St Her organization was the initial community partner for the Neighbourhood Change project led by University of Toronto urban and social planning expert Hulchanski is also author of the well-known three cities report that put the stark reality of income inequality onto a map that’s been pretty hard to ignore While Fair acknowledged the benefits of mixed-income neighbourhoods she also says that avoiding the negative effects of gentrification takes more than what local organizations can do a senior research associate with the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work and Cities Centre at the U of T is project manager for the research project now called The Neighbourhood Change Research Partnership which focuses on income inequality and socio-spatial polarization trends in major metropolitan areas across Canada “A big part of what drives that of course is housing and housing costs,” Paradis said “A key concern is displacement of lower income groups who have long made their homes have built networks of social support in these neighbourhoods who become dispersed as housing costs increase and also as the costs of services and amenities increase as well.” Paradis believes that local grassroots initiatives and networks are important to keeping neighbourhoods inclusive but she agrees with Fair that the real changes need to happen at a policy level “We need housing policy that can help address the needs for housing that’s affordable to lower income groups,” she said “We hear quite a bit about affordable housing from the new elected government because certainly we haven’t heard much in that regard in the last 10 years.” Paradis added that affordable housing can mean many things at least in the case of low and moderate income household affordability as rent that is no more than 30 per cent of household income,” she said This can be accomplished in a number of ways Inclusive zoning that mandates developers provide units at 80 per cent of market is one option But the City of Toronto needs the province to give the city power to enact that policy Paradis said it also means an increase in social housing stock “We also need a big expansion of rent subsidy programs to lower income households and makes up the difference between people’s incomes and the rent they’re paying.” Both Paradis and Fair lamented the missed opportunity to create affordable housing in the downtown core during the condo boom “It breaks my heart every time I’m standing at the corner of Queen and Dufferin and looking at the new towers that have developed in Liberty Village thinking about all of the affordable units that could have been created there and were not,” Paradis said Dyson said that WoodGreen is consulting with community organizers in Parkdale to learn from their experience with gentrification One idea being explored is the idea of land trusts “Community land trusts essentially buy buildings and land for community and then preserve it so that it can be used by all as opposed to used by those who happen to have the most money,” Dyson said This model is already commonly used in U.S “You set up almost like a non-profit corporation and they become the owner for these new commercial spaces,” Dyson said While changes at the policy level sound daunting Fair doesn’t want people to discount their power in influencing public policy “It shouldn’t feel so far away just because it’s located in Queen’s Park or Ottawa,” Fair said “I do encourage people to think about getting involved in provincial and federal public policy.” but to do something,” said DECA chair Sheri Hebdon “It was just a group of neighbours that came together in someone’s dining room was one of the first community members to take steps to improve Danforth East “The Globe and Mail called the areas a ‘no man’s land’,” McMahon said “Them’s fighting words.” While one of the group’s first projects with local businesses was helping with rebranding eventually the issue of empty storefronts was put on the table The group wanted to approach local landlords about beautifying their spaces to help get them rented “What they learned was that a lot of the landlords had no interest in doing any kind of streetscaping,” said Hebdon “They had a vested interest in keeping it vacant for the tax credit.” former board member and Toronto Star reporter Catherine Porter including all four city councillors within DECA’s boundaries and local MPP at that time “Within a couple of months we had our first pop-up shop,” Hebdon said The current coordinator Gay Stephenson was the first landlord they approached DECA and WoodGreen received a grant to hire a full-time staffer to administer the program Stephenson shares that position with Tina Scherz But Paradis cautioned that efforts like this need to be wary of excluding the earlier residents of a community is something that could go in two directions,” she said “It could either contribute to the ‘hippification’ of a commercial strip and contribute to an overall rebranding of the neighbourhood as a place for a certain type of white middle class consumption an initiative like that could be incredibly important in sustaining commercial viability for the many different groups who live in the neighbourhood highlighting the cultural diversity of the neighbourhood and the diversity of not just consumer preferences She referenced anti-gentrification protests at a London-based shop called Cereal Killer to illustrate the complexity of the issue The shop was selling bowls of cereal at up to $6 a pop it’s totally understandable that something like that would be the target of people’s anger,” Paradis said these two probably pretty precariously-economic-group-positioned young people are just playing a role in a much “The bearded lumberjack guys who run that shop they’re just trying to start a small business,” she added “And they probably don’t represent the financial elite who are really benefiting from gentrification.” A recent DECA initiative in the spring of 2015 shows that this neighbourhood is eager to celebrate everyone in it DECA asked their newsletter subscribers to tell them about their favourite gem in the neighbourhood The field was then narrowed down to three and the community voted for their favourite “It was just overwhelming how many people were engaged,” Hebdon said “It was like a love-in for the neighbourhood.” Paradis said that this is exactly the kind of initiative that fosters inclusion “That stands in stark contrast to other kinds of initiatives by resident associations that might have a less critical outlook where they unwittingly contribute to the marginalization of those exact same businesses,” Paradis said but just because they’re not thinking about paying attention to that stuff.” Dyson said she believes there’s a Toronto solution The DECA and WoodGreen Pop-up Shop Program has sparked what could become a movement Together they hosted Building Vibrant Main Streets and the Power of Local an event designed to share the knowledge gained with the community of business owners residents and experts in attendance and analyze the policy changes needed to ensure good progress chief planner for the City of Toronto was the keynote speaker She highlighted the city’s plan for complete streets a vision for moving people around the city and making streets more walkable Keesmaat shared her concern that her regulatory powers as chief planner don’t include making inclusivity a priority was realistic about the effect of the event it’s really a matter of being honest,” said Morgan “There are some honest and fairly hard conversations that need to happen.” race and culture are important factors to keep in mind “There may be a community that wants to name something from back home That makes perfect sense to them but doesn’t necessarily resonate with the broader Torontonian sense Invariably you have to have conversations about power – who has the right to name something and who doesn’t And then how do people live with those decisions.” “I think in the long run an event like this can really start the conversation put the questions out there and see people take it up and take it back to their own organizations and spaces where they’re doing work If enough of us have these conversations in different spaces Stay tuned for upcoming instalments in this series We’ll be delving into property values crime and speaking to more local residents the developers of the Platform condominium development at Danforth and Greenwood Avenues levelled a Beer Store location It has been more than a year since work began to tear down the Beer Store at 1177 Danforth Ave and the information within may be out of date and in August 2019 work proceeds apace.When it’s finished the Platform Condominium development will be nine storeys high on the south-west corner of the intersection with 92 units.Those units vary in size from 455 square feet to 1,228 square feet with one to three bedrooms and one to two baths - The project is from the Sierra Building Group being built on the southwest corner of Greenwood and Danforth - It will include 6,500 square feet of retail space and 6,700 square feet of common areas - The Beer Store has directed customers and those returning empty beer wine and liquor bottles to other Beer Store outlets in the east end - For more information about purchasing units, visit platformcondos.ca is a reporter and columnist for Metroland Media Toronto He is also an author of speculative fiction His most recent book is VOLK: A Novel of Radiant Abomination Streetcar track replacement has shut down a major east-end intersection as of Monday City crews are replacing tracks at Broadview and Danforth avenues on the north side of the intersection which is expected to be completed by late August only one shared eastbound lane will be available and there will be no westbound traffic on Danforth Avenue through the intersection and no southbound traffic on Broadview Avenue One northbound lane will be open on Broadview Avenue from Gerrard Street East to Danforth Avenue and there will be a detour route for cyclists travelling westbound After the north side of the intersection is finished work will then begin on the south side from late August through the Labour Day weekend During this work there will be one shared eastbound and one westbound lane for motorists and cyclists on Danforth Avenue through the intersection No left or right turns will be permitted at the intersection One northbound lane will be open on Broadview Avenue from Gerrard Street East to Danforth Avenue which will allow travellers to turn right onto Danforth Avenue for eastbound travel only Track replacement at the intersection is expected to be completed by Sept but for one full day the intersection will need to be fully closed for paving Alternate routes that can be taken include Pape Donlands and Greenwood Avenues for north/south travel and Dundas Street East Mortimer Avenue and Cosburn Avenue for east/west travel Local businesses will be open as pedestrian access to businesses and sidewalks around the site will be open The restrictions are in addition to the closures in the Broadview and Danforth area as June 18 marked the start of no 504 King and 505 Dundas service on Broadview Avenue between Broadview Station and Gerrard Street due to the construction with the southbound lanes of Broadview Avenue closed between Danforth Avenue and Gerrard Street East along with lane closures announced on Broadview Avenue between Erindale and Danforth Avenues between September and November Are you new to Toronto’s east end and not sure where to order food As someone who lived in the west end of Toronto and then downtown for many years I had to discover where to order take-out in my new neighbourhood when I moved here eight years ago I have tried many of the restaurants in Leslieville I want to share with you some of the best take out restaurants in Toronto’s east end including Leslieville you may be familiar with La Famiglia On The Danforth They make the most delicious New York-style pizza This is the perfect pizza for me since I try to restrict my carb intake La Famiglia On The Danforth offers other Italian favourites such as lasagna La Famiglia On The Danforth is located at 2318 Danforth Avenue You can place an order through SkipTheDishes or Uber Eats Many Toronto east-enders rave about the food at Cumin Fine Indian Kitchen and I am one of them We have ordered from Cumin Kitchen a few times and each time the food has been delicious One of my favourite items is the Pakora Platter that comes with Onion Bhaji (fried onion fritters in a chickpea batter) We also enjoy their Royal Tandoori Shrimp – Black Tiger Shrimps in a yogurt chili-garlic sauce try their Channa Masala – a blend of chickpeas Make sure you order their garlic naan as it is crispy and light Cumin Kitchen is located at 1820 Danforth Avenue (at Coxwell Avenue) You can order directly from the restaurant or from Skip The Dishes One of the first foodie things I do when I move to a new neighbourhood is scope out the best Chinese food restaurant I have ordered from Eden on Coxwell Avenue and had a good experience but my favourite is Sandy’s Restaurant on Danforth Avenue at Woodbine Avenue I always order their Cantonese Chow Mein because it is a good-size portion and stuffed with fresh vegetables beef and chicken and the fried Cantonese noodles I love Their spring rolls are homemade with a light Another item I recommend is their Shrimp with Mixed Vegetables The dish contains a generous portion of plump juicy shrimp with fresh veggies including broccoli Sandy’s Restaurant is located at 2003 Danforth Avenue you’ll receive a free food item (we received delicious chicken wings) Sandy’s Restaurant does not use a food delivery service a family-run business offering gourmet pizza You can order from one of the 20 Chef’s Creation Pizzas or create your own My favourite is the Veg Deluxe Pizza that comes with tomato sauce you can order the Fully Loaded Pizza with tomato sauce Samaira’s Kitchen does not use a food delivery service; you can order directly from their website Samaira’s Kitchen is located at 1056 Queen Street East I hope you enjoyed reading about the best take out restaurants in Toronto’s east end Let me know in the comment section if you have any to add You may be interested in reading “Mira, Mira Diner: The Fairest Bistro in The Beach“ Danforth Avenue looking west from Woodbine Avenue Local shops will also hold sidewalk sales on June 9 One of the biggest yard sales in east Toronto – if not the whole city – is coming back this weekend Now in its sixth year, the Danforth East Yard Sale organized by the Danforth East Community Association will feature more than 200 participating home dwellers in the area they have teamed up with the Danny Business Improvement Area with local businesses offering sidewalk sales and a host of fun activities for families Rain or shine – the yard sale runs Saturday VideoPolice investigation underway after shots fired in the East EndOfficers were called to the area of Danforth and Carlaw avenues just after 5 a.m. Sunday for a report of the sound of gunshots. Police said they located evidence of gunfire at the scene. A woman and a police officer were injured following a crash involving four vehicles in the east end of the city Police say a police vehicle and another vehicle were involved in the crash along with two parked cars just before 9 a.m in the Danforth Avenue and Oak Park Avenue area The woman in her 50s and a police officer were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries It’s unclear what led up to the crash VideoPedestrian taken to hospital after collision in East EndA pedestrian is in hospital after being hit by a vehicle in the city's east end. The collision happened in the Danforth and Victoria Park area shortly after 4:30 pm on Friday. Southwest facing view of WZMH Architects design for proposed redevelopment of Main Square located at the southeast corner of Danforth Avenue and Main Street is currently occupied by a residential complex known as Main Square comprising four slab-style apartment buildings constructed in 1972 ranging from 9 to 29 storeys and offering a total of 1,123 units The complex also hosts one non-residential building found on the southern edge of the site The proponent intends to redevelop the site in a way that integrates the existing buildings into the new development bringing an additional 1,543 units to Main Square while only requiring the removal of 10 existing units the development plan would see full-scale demolition limited to the community centre while the residential buildings would experience more minor renovations.  Northeast facing aerial view of current buildings on subject site The new buildings would essentially fill in the gaps on the site and attempt to create a more intimate and pedestrian friendly streetwall that erases the deep setback of the current buildings a characteristic of 70’s slab-style developments that has proven to deaden street life a full overhaul of the existing landscaping is outlined to help transform Main Square into a denser The proposal seeks approval for the rezoning application based on the site’s position within a particularly well serviced Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) Main Station on the Danforth Line 2 subway is located just across the street to the north while Danforth GO station nearly abuts the site to the south A spike in density of this scale responds to the Province's policy encouraging the intensification of MTSAs.  Plan view of lettering system for proposed and existing buildings The proposal uses a lettering system to identify the existing and proposed buildings assigning letters A through D to the existing buildings in a clockwise order beginning with the 29-storey building abutting Main Street Letters E through H are assigned to the new buildings Building E is proposed at 15 storeys and is located at the northwest corner of the site; Building F is the tallest of the proposal and is found at the southeast corner of the site on the west side of the access road; Building G reaches 33 storeys while the 29-storey Building H occupies the southwest corner; finally is found on the narrow wing of the site that extends out to the east south of an adjacent parking lot for a Canadian Tire store.  With several points of interest emerging from the proposal, the improvements to the public realm and landscaping immediately stand out. With the help of landscape architects Ferris + Associates Inc. a fresh approach to the newly laid out site would see a network of roads and walkways lined with greenery and trees and a central plaza area with seating for different kinds of social gathering.  View of central plaza designed by landscape architects Ferris + Associates Inc a dramatic reconfiguration of the street facing frontages along Danforth Avenue and Main Street would elevate the possibilities for retail and foot traffic in the public realm Grade level retail spaces are proposed in all of the new buildings but Building I creating new opportunities for restaurants and cafes to be introduced and heighten the community experience These improvements are punctuated by a prominent arch motif that appears throughout the development in different heights and colours providing covered walking space and a distinct visual character.      Southwest facing view shows arched design of streetwalls The WZMH Architects tower design is another point of interest and low profile structures meet soaring towers on a site that is anything but uniform Aside from the arches that appear at different heights all within the pedestrian scale another recurring motif is found at the mechanical penthouse levels of new buildings which are all to be clad in a white aluminium panelling The shorter 3 buildings feature conventionally shaped cladding with a mix of curved and sharp corners with the metal panelling formed into a wavelike swoosh that appears to curve downward towards the north.    Southwest facing view shows aluminium panelling at the top of Buildings F and G The existing buildings will mostly see improvements to theit lobbies and the conversion and combining of several smaller units to larger suites A partial demolition is also planned in the podium of Building B to allow for a relocation and expansion of the existing Main Square Daycare the City has committed to the construction of a replacement in the surrounding neighbourhood but some possible locations could be found in a podium of one of the other several proposed developments in the area.   UrbanToronto's new data research service, UrbanToronto Pro, offers comprehensive information on construction projects in the Greater Toronto Area—from proposal right through to completion stages. In addition, our subscription newsletter, New Development Insider drops in your mailbox daily to help you track projects through the planning process This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page was murdered in the early hours Sunday morning in the Danforth Avenue and Coxwell Avenue area Toronto Police are at the scene of a shooting on Danforth Avenue that killed a 20-year-old Toronto man early Sunday morning April 17 Community residents held a rally in the evening over concerns of violence associated with this area Resident Jan Brues-Dorang tells media the area has become “very frightening” near Danforth and Coxwell avenues Residents and area politicians are concerned about the dubious past associated with this establishment Resident Jan Brues-Dorang tells media the area has become "very frightening" near Danforth and Coxwell avenues Frustrated east end residents are demanding local politicians do something now after a third murder in as many years has occurred outside 1530 Danforth Ave April 17 when 20-year-old Abdullah Farah of Toronto was found on the sidewalk outside Cloud 9 Café Farah was rushed to hospital in life-threatening condition Investigators believe shots were fired from a moving vehicle and are looking for a white about 20 frustrated residents gathered across the street from the scene of Toronto’s latest murder to take part in the Take Back the Danforth community rally which called on local politicians to immediately take action on neighbourhood violence “We are very concerned with the recent spate of incidents,” said rally organizer Michael Rusek who lives a few blocks away and was walking nearby about 15 minutes before the shooting “This gun violence is something that is making us feel less and less safe.” Area resident Jan Breuis-Dorang said the last couple of years have become “very frightening” near Danforth and Coxwell avenues “I used to be able to walk my dog around here,” she said “As a group we have to speak out and start taking action.” who has lived near Danforth and Coxwell avenues for about 18 years said she often calls 55 Division to report drinking pot smoking and other illegal activities at Coxwell Parkette and the neighbouring Green P parking lot but said police rarely respond adding she feel overall this issue is being “stalled by bureaucracy.” “The police need to get back to patrolling this area.” the chair of the Danforth Mosaic Business Improvement Area “I don’t think (this murder) is indicative of the neighbourhood,” said Dertilis who owns Red Rocket Coffee and also lives in the area Toronto-Danforth Councillor Paula Fletcher (Ward 30) and Mary Fragedakis (Ward 29) were also both on hand I’m not accepting this anymore,” said Fragedakis who shortly after the rally contacted Rusek to share the news that the lease for the Cloud 9 Café is being terminated Fletcher also expressed outrage about yet another person being killed near Danforth and Coxwell avenues there have been eight murders on this stretch are associated with this address,” she said Anybody could have been hit by a stray bullet.” Fletcher called the problem a “systemic issue” and said she’s calling on Mayor John Tory Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders and various City departments to step in and do something immediately to remedy it “I want to make sure this location is dealt with This is multi-layered and we have to get our hands on this.” Fletcher said she and Fragedakis want to meet with the property’s landlord as soon as possible but also both admitted that their hands are tied to some degree “We realize there’s bureaucracy but it can’t be an excuse,” said Rusek adding he wants a close eye kept on a number of questionable bars/night clubs in the area so that the same type of issues don’t emerge at another “questionable” establishment Scarborough resident Krista Dahlgren recently signed a lease for four properties along Danforth Avenue and is planning on opening up a new daycare centre “I heard what happened so I came by to see,” she said Sunday afternoon Dahlgren said there’s a huge demand for more childcare spaces in the area and she’s hoping this latest incident will encourage the city to issue the permits and variances she needs to open up her new daycare facility which includes the site of the Cloud 9 Café Jenny Domingues co-owns Centre Line Martial Art Systems They were forced to cancel four classes Sunday due to the gun violence Domingues said in recent years the age of the clientele that frequents the neighbouring hookah establishment has been dropping “Last night I left here at 12 midnight and I saw how packed it was adding in light of last year’s murder there should have been more security and video surveillance outside the bar “I think if the (hookah laws) were enforced yet another murder would not have happened.” She also said they also suspect the recent murders have impacted their business “It’s very clear to us that the parents are worried and they hate that this is here whose martial arts school will soon be part of the new daycare centre are currently in the process of exploring moving into another property owned by the same landlord along the strip “I think a daycare would be great for the community 21-year-old Abdiweli Mohamed Yusuf was fatally shot outside what was then known as Rotana Café That establishment is also where Beach Triangle resident Dominic Parker was found to be not criminally responsible for Parker’s death area residents and local politicians came together to help make a stretch of Danforth Avenue from about Woodbine to Greenwood avenues safer Police patrols were increased and a local safety committee was formed The Danforth East Community Association even created a new “Danforth East Means to Me” mural at the nearby Coxwell Parkette The 30-foot-long mural project brought community members of all ages together to communicate their thoughts and feelings about building a safer area “There were all kinds of promises about what was going to be done “The time for surveys and meetings is done We’re looking to our elected officials to lead the way.” Fletcher and Fragedakis said they are organizing a community meeting Stay tuned for more details as they emerge Police continue to look for witnesses and information about this homicide Anyone with information about bike thefts in the community should contact police immediately at 416-808-5500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at [http://www.222tips.co%2C/]www.222tips.co or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637) Tips can also be left on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TorontoPolice There’s also a free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes Integrated planning is a sustainable approach to planning that builds relationships The SCUP community opens a whole world of integrated planning resources SCUP Exchange: A member-only digital platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing Check it Out The project also includes a rich mix of student and campus support services. The Sumers Welcome Center receives campus visitors and houses the office of Admissions and Student Financial Services. The Schnuck Pavilion is a multi-use facility providing dining, alternative transportation support, and the Office of Sustainability. Makerspaces in Jubel and Weil Halls provide equipment and technologies to all students to take their ideas from concept to reality. Moore Ruble Yudell Architects and Planners; Mackey Mitchell Architects; Kieran Timberlake; BNIM; Perkins Eastman; Michael Vergason Landscape Architects A 47-year-old man gunned down in an underground parking garage on the Danforth late Tuesday was a longtime Hells Angels member and no stranger to run-ins with the law Toronto Police said Harry Lainas was found on the ground in the garage beneath 2301 Danforth Ave. We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentHe had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased at the scene “It clearly appears to be a targeted shooting,” Toronto Police Det.-Sgt The investigation into the city’s ninth murder of the year — the fourth deadly shooting in three days — is in its early stages Lainas was among 25 suspects arrested by York Regional Police in a 2008 investigation known as Project Betrayal which targeted an alleged crime ring accused of impersonating police officers while committing a series of armed robberies in and around the GTA described the alleged organized crime group as “sophisticated” and “dangerous.” Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond The next issue of Your Midday Sun will soon be in your inbox The group allegedly operated out of a Greektown restaurant dubbed “The office.” After nine months of investigating and intercepting 50,000 phone calls cops moved in and rounded up the suspected crew members They also seized body armour stamped with “Police,” handcuffs was shot to death in Scarborough 11 months ago a member of the Hells Angels Simcoe chapter was allegedly nabbed with a kilogram of cocaine and charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking The outcome of the outlaw biker’s charge was not immediately known Lainas was one of numerous young men — believed to be members of the Danforth Village Posse street gang — charged with attempted murder and other offences after a vicious brawl at at a nightclub called Limelight The group was allegedly booted from the club after a dispute over a woman and returned the next night armed with bats and pipes to seek revenge The outcome of Lainas’ charges following that incident was also not immediately known cdoucette@postmedia.com designed by RAW Design for Icarus Developments and Red Rock Development Group The site is on the north side of Chatham Avenue, just southwest of the Danforth and Greenwood intersection. The site is about 1,004m² in area with 42m of frontage on Chatham Avenue, and is generally rectangular. While on the former funeral home site directly north is a proposal for a 9-storey mostly residential building the Chatham Avenue site is mostly surrounded by two-or-three storey residential houses To fit in with that landscape, RAW Design have designed a four-storey apartment building standing 14.95m The empty parking lot would transform to provide 34 residential dwelling units with about 2,355.5m² of Gross Floor Area Residents would have 133m² of amenity space including 56m² of outdoor space on the rooftop terrace The design features a setback of 3.5m on the ground floor on the south side aligning itself with neighbouring properties and creating a transition from the smaller residential units The third level would have a further step back from the south side by 1.5m The laneway to the north would lead to surface parking with the proposal calling for six residential spots and two visitor spaces to the east and west of the apartment building there would be 38 parking spots for bicycles in the underground level Looking southeast from Danforth Avenue to the former funeral home with parking at the rear the site is well-serviced and offers multiple options Danforth Avenue is a major arterial road with connections to the Don Valley Parkway Cyclists have dedicated bike lanes along Danforth The site is close to TTC bus routes travelling north and south and is also merely 400m and 550m from Donlands and Greenwood subway stations respectively The area is poised for development and growth with the Ontario Line subway — to interchange with the Danforth Line 2 subway at Pape station 950m and one stop away to the west of the site — projected to be completed by 2030 The story has been updated to correct the credits for the developers and architect Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. The drama room at an east-end Toronto high school became too hot to handle after a fire broke out on Wednesday morning, forcing evacuation of students. Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Firefighters arrived at the scene at Danforth Collegiate Institute and Technical School on Greenwood Avenue around 10:15 a.m. “It was a tough fire to put out,” said platoon chief Norm Clements. “We had a very difficult time getting into the room with so much smoke and heat.” About 70 fire officials flooded the scene and 20 fire trucks lined Greenwood Avenue, closing the residential street between Danforth Avenue and Glebeholme Boulevard for most of the afternoon. One firefighter had to be treated for heat exhaustion. The high-heat flames started in a corner of the second-floor, windowless drama room with poor ventilation, said Capt. Mike Strapko. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy comprehensive plan reflects historical vision; aligns with university’s core academic mission Louis will begin one of the most significant capital projects in the recent history of the Danforth Campus: transformation of the east end The comprehensive plan includes new academic facilities to support the university’s core missions of teaching and research and expansive green space that better connects academic programs and provides a more inviting relaxed gathering place for the university community and visitors to campus we have envisioned ways to harness the potential of this prominent part of the Danforth Campus,” said Chancellor Mark S “The comprehensive plan approved by the board not only embraces our history and tradition — with roots grounded in original concept design from the 1900s — it also has an eye toward the future furthering our role as a world-class teaching and research institution “We are excited to see this vision become a reality.” the university is converting an area that’s been dominated by parking lots into a hub for state-of-the-art research and academic facilities and a vibrant executive vice chancellor for administration “It will become a central part of campus life — connecting people and place in entirely new ways.” the enhancements to the east end of the Danforth Campus will allow the school to expand its Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science program and support collaboration across departments and schools mechanical engineers will work closely with physicists and chemical and biomedical engineers to promote the convergence of mechanics materials science and nanotechnology,” said Aaron F “Our new facilities will accelerate progress toward cleaner energy and a more secure nation through research in biomechanics aerospace and advanced materials,” he said Weil Hall will support the Sam Fox School’s growing graduate programs including the relocation of the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program to the Danforth Campus The new facility on the east end of Danforth also will feature exceptional spaces for the generation experience and dissemination of art and design “Weil Hall will be an inspiring place for advanced scholarship innovative research and bold experimentation as faculty and students seek solutions to critical social and environmental challenges,” said Carmon Colangelo Desmond Lee Professor for Collaboration in the Arts the planned landscape and its systems will be both an important teaching tool and an interdisciplinary hub.” Fabrication and maker spaces in Weil and Jubel halls will provide tools and technologies for students from all disciplines to take an idea from design to prototype creating an important interdisciplinary connection across the new east end of the Danforth Campus The university will finalize designs for the transformation of the east end
 of campus by 2017 and will begin construction in May 2017 with completion in May 2019 the university will be working closely with its construction manager to most efficiently manage parking and traffic disruptions over the time span of the project More information and project updates will be available at campusnext.wustl.edu Campus & Community Read more stories from McKelvey School of Engineering Visit McKelvey School of Engineering Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts Read more stories from Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts Visit Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts Temperature-controlled switch activates sperm, is key to fertility WashU partners with leading St. Louis recreation organizations Brain decoder controls spinal cord stimulation Federal court order a victory for rule of law Tips for Class of 2025 jobseekers How tariff uncertainty will impact economy, businesses Want to Start a Business? Maybe Begin by Being a Gig Worker. Trump’s Budget Cuts Funding for Chronic Disease Prevention Religion in Schools along with a City-run community centre and an entrance from Main Street to Danforth GO station The development would replace an existing self-storage facility on a linear strip of land abutting the GO rail corridor The proposal calls for a total gross floor area (GFA) of 123,652 m²/1,330,979 ft² consisting primarily of residential floor area 1,033 condominium units and 392 rental units are spread across the three residential towers while the remaining 5,233 m² is planned as a six-storey community centre at the east end of the site The new recreation centre would replace the existing Main Square Community Centre The aging centre’s modern replacement is to include a swimming pool Looking south to community centre at 6 Dawes Road an improved platform will be built for Danforth GO station while a new entrance will be integrated into development at the west end of it where Main Street crosses over the rail corridor the plan also calls for a mid-block privately-owned public space (POPS) that would improve connectivity to Danforth GO at the east end too Residents will get a direct connection to Downtown Toronto to the west or Scarborough and eastern GTA suburbs to the east Main Street subway station is walking distance to the north Additional information and images can be found in our Database file for the project UrbanToronto has a new way you can track projects through the planning process on a daily basis. Sign up for a free trial of our New Development Insider here Wrighton presents concept drawings of buildings Wrighton shared plans for the transformation of the east end of the Danforth Campus at Washington University in St Louis to the Board of Trustees during its Oct He presented designs for the seven major components of the undertaking — two new academic buildings an expansion of the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum an underground parking garage and an expansive new Central Green “The transformation of the east end of the Danforth Campus is both a tremendous challenge and an unparalleled opportunity for Washington University,” Chancellor Mark S “It will be the most expensive and complicated construction project in the history of our university but when completed it will set the course for the next era of development and academic excellence for our scholars and students Work on the project — the largest capital investment in the recent history of the Danforth Campus — will begin following Commencement in the spring of 2017 a transformed entrance will greet visitors to Washington University and the facilities on the east end will foster a stronger programmatic and physical link to the rest of the Danforth Campus and design on the Danforth Campus,” said Carmon Colangelo Desmond Lee Professor for Collaboration in the Arts and dean of the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts “This major addition to our facilities will provide us with beautiful studios an inspiring sculpture garden and state-of-the art technologies such as a new digital fabrication lab Weil Hall will also ensure critical adjacencies for all our students to resources such as the expanded Kemper Art Museum and its world-class collection.” McKelvey Professor and Dean of the School of Engineering & Applied Science said that the construction of Jubel Hall will both enrich the experience of undergraduates as well as support fundamental research “The inclusion of a makerspace and the connection to the design and makerspaces in Weil Hall and the Sam Fox School will provide opportunity to inject more design thinking into the School of Engineering,” Bobick said these new facilities will enhance our ability to pursue interdisciplinary research between the Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science and departments such as biomedical engineering in Whitaker Hall which will connect to Jubel Hall through a spectacular bridge.” Key components of the plan for the east end of the Danforth Campus: Roll over the map to view the main elements of the east end of the Danforth Campus project Architect: Michael Vergason Landscape Architects The Central Green is the heart of the new east end and will provide a special gathering place on campus This expanded green space will increase the number of trees and enhance the pedestrian experience by eliminating most vehicular traffic The Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts’ Weil Hall will be an inspiring place for creative activity innovative research and bold experimentation Weil Hall will provide contemporary facilities for graduate programs in art It also will provide technologically advanced shared resources across the school for digital fabrication and interdisciplinary design Architects: Moore Ruble Yudell and Mackey Mitchell As the home of the Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science Jubel Hall will foster the interdisciplinary nature of engineering mechanical engineers will work with physicists The Sumers Welcome Center will receive campus visitors with sweeping views of Brookings Hall and offer a starting point for their campus experience The center will house Undergraduate Admissions and Student Financial Services An expansion on the north side of the Kemper Art Museum will create the Laura Kemper Fields Gallery allowing the museum to showcase a larger portion of its world-class collection and expand its exhibition program The project also will add a new entrance foyer and integrate the Florence Steinberg Weil Sculpture Garden into the Central Green The Hub will bring together a range of dining options academic programs (including Environmental Studies) and resources for pedestrian and bicycle commuters The facility has been designed to fully integrate into the east end experience the garage will provide convenient access to the Danforth Campus The university will continue to finalize designs for the transformation of the east end of campus and will begin construction in May 2017 with completion in 2019 More information and project updates will be available at campusnext.wustl.edu