REimagining Yonge

Our Position

The Toronto Society of Architects, in line with the City of Toronto Transportation Services,  strongly supports “Transform Yonge”, a proposal that would reduce Yonge Street from six to four lanes between Sheppard Avenue and Finch Avenue and provide an expanded pedestrian realm. We believe this proposal contributes to decades of city building in North York and recognizes Yonge Street as the heart of its vibrant and diverse city centre.

Over the past 2 years and in fulfillment of our traditional advocacy role for the betterment of our city, the TSA has been advocating for the transformation of North York’s Yonge Street into a vibrant main street and focal point for the mixed use community around it. Through letters, deputations and articles we strongly supported “Transform Yonge”, a proposal that would reduce Yonge Street from six to four lanes between Sheppard Avenue and Finch Avenue and provide an expanded pedestrian realm.

Item History
Letter to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee

February 27, 2018
Deputation to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee by TSA Chair Maria Denegri (Begins 1:42:33) February 27, 2018
Ontario Association of Architects submits to endorse Option 1

March 2018
Article published in NOW magazine,  Why Transform Yonge is a turning point for city-building in Toronto by TSA Chair Maria Denegri March 27, 2018
OAA reaffirms position in a new letter to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee November 30, 2020
TSA issues new letter to Toronto City Council urging them to approve the Transform Yonge option December 14, 2020
Status Update

After originally deferring the decision in 2018, we are happy to share that during the December 16, 2020 meeting, Toronto City Council approved the Transform Yonge proposal! The project is now slated for construction in 2026. We believe this transformation will continue decades of city building in North York and recognizes Yonge Street as the heart of its vibrant and diverse city centre.