2026.PH27.3

Background

This document discusses the “Scarborough Centre Secondary Plan (Secondary Plan)” and the “Official Plan Amendment 871 (OPA 871)”. This plan involves “the future growth and transformation of approximately 175 hectares of lands within Wards 21 and 24,” including “the construction of a new subway station as part of the Line 2 East Extension.” In addition, this plan outlines other community improvements including creating additional employment opportunities, incorporating “new and reconfigured public streets,” “redesignation of select lands as Parks and Natural Areas,” and either removing or continuing policies that are supporting or no longer relevant to the area. OPA 871 not only continues Scarborough’s economic role, but also “anticipates accommodating approximately 72,000 residents and 21,000 workers over the next 30+ years” through the secondary plan.

Source: City of Toronto

Item Description

This item discusses various developments and community improvements to be made within Scarborough Centre including an expansion of the “Scarborough Rapid Transit Line 3 (SRT).” Expansions of “building opportunities” around the Scarborough Rapid Transit (SRT) line 3 include “mobility connections, including opportunities such as a pedestrian and active transportation pathway (...), landscaping enhancements” etc. This item also highlights that developments will incorporate ‘Compatibility and Mitigation’ which includes but is not limited to “compatibility/mitigation, air quality and odour, noise impact, and vibration in accordance with all Provincial policy, guidelines and regulations.”

Source: City of Toronto

Proposed by

Executive Director, Development Review and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning