A plan by a developer to build a 48-story mixed-use building on the site of a popular drag bar in Toronto's gay village has been rejected by the Toronto and East York Community Council. The community council cited concerns about the building's height and impact on the neighborhood's character. Graywood Developments had proposed the building, which would have included residential units, retail space, and a new community space, saying it was a response to the housing crisis. However, many residents, including local councillor Chris Moise, argued that the development was too large and would harm the cultural appeal of the village.
A plan by a developer for a mixed-use building at the site of a popular drag bar in Toronto 's gay village has been rejected by the Toronto and East York Community Council after many residents objected to the proposal.The Toronto and East York Community Council has rejected a proposal by a developer to build a 48-storey mixed use building at the site of a popular drag bar in the city's gay village. The bar would have to close during construction, the developer said on Monday.
The community council will ask Toronto city council to reject the application at its February meeting. It will also ask council to ask city staff to appear before the Ontario Land Tribunal if the decision to reject the application is appealed to that administrative body. Coun. Chris Moise, who represents Ward 13, Toronto Centre, says the application 'goes against all the things that we care about and this is why I'm so passionate about fighting this.'
"We've been very clear from the very beginning what our expectations are in regards to what we want the village to be. We want the village to be a cultural hub, which I'm working on. We want it to be a destination.It's unique to the city and it has a lot of historic value to us. We want to maintain that."Graywood Development, for its part, said in a statement on Monday that it updated its plan because of the need for more density.
In an updated statement later on Monday, the developer said Crews and Tangos will remain open during planning but will have to vacated when construction begins. It also said the bar would have "first right to return" to one of the new commercial spaces when construction is complete.
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