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Quilt on Weston: Sharing Our Vision with Community

The Learning Enrichment Foundation has hosted four community co-design meetings on the Quilt on Weston thus far. The first meeting, held on March of 2021, shared the goals of the redevelopment and served as a brainstorming session on the overall vision. The second conversation with the community, in July of 2021, was dedicated to imagining the streetscape in front of the new building. Based on feedback provided from the first and second community consultations, LEF’s architect, LGA Architectural Partners, and planners, Gladki Planning Associates, prepared a number of design concepts. In October of 2021, various design concept elements were presented to the community to obtain their input.

More recently, on March 30th of 2022, LEF continued the neighbourhood discussion on the Quilt on Weston by holding a co-design session with the community to determine how the Quilt on Weston’s community space could best fulfill the community’s needs.

SHARING OUR VISION WITH COMMUNITY

Quilt on Weston envisions a multi-use building, offering a vibrant streetscape including both the ground level and the first few floors as community space. Above that, we’ll be building affordable residences, many of which will have access to much needed supports through other community partners. We have developed the concept plans for the project and are preparing to submit our official application to the City of Toronto. Before doing so, we want to share with you what we have co-created together, thus far.

SUMMARY REPORT - October 6th - Animating the community's vision

October 6th consultation was a continuance of our commitment to engaging the Mount Dennis community to generate ideas to ensure the project reflects our joint aspirations for a vibrant Weston Road and reflects the community needs.

What addresses on Weston Road has LEF purchased?

LEF purchased two properties on Weston Road, at 1240 and the other at 1246 Weston Road.

What stage of development is the project in now?

LEF has purchased two properties on Weston Road, at 1240 and the other at 1246 Weston Road. We are currently in the very early stages of planning for what we intend to do with those properties, but our hope is to develop a community centred hub with streetscapes, community space and services as well as a new home for our organization.

Why are you holding virtual discussions with those residents and business' from ward 5/Mount Dennis Neighbourhood?

LEF is a long standing member of the community and our mission and core values centre around that community we hold so dear. We want to hear from our neighbours, what they would like to see developed or remain the same in this vibrant community.

What ways I can participate in the planning phase of the project?

1. Participate in the first event is being held on March 9, 2021 from 6:30PM-8:00PM. Visit the event page for more info here:
https://lefca.org/quiltonwestonroad/consultations

2. Fill out and submit our consultation survey here:
https://tinyurl.com/3k5bpfar

The Learning Enrichment Foundation (LEF) has been part of the Mount Dennis neighbourhood community for over 40 years. Recently, LEF purchased two properties on Weston Road, at 1240 and the other at 1246 Weston Road with hopes to redevelop and one day call our new home.

Our project envisions a multi-use building, offering a vibrant streetscape including both the ground level and the first few floors as community space. Above that, we’ll be building affordable residences, many of which will have access to much needed supports through other community partners. We are in the early stages of our project and are working to develop initial concept plans to submit to the City of Toronto.

About the Survey

First and foremost, we want to hear from you, the Mount Dennis community to generate ideas of what the community space can and needs to be and to ensure the project reflects our joint aspirations for a vibrant Weston Road.

Have Your Say

Fill out our ONLINE survey and let us know what you would like to see in our development.

Fill out our survey

Reports

View or download survey results.

More Info

Sharing our Vision

Join the online Zoom meeting virtual event
or
Join by Phone
If you prefer to call-in, you can do so by dialing one of the following phone numbers, followed by the Meeting ID number:
+16475580588,,4167690830# Canada
+17789072071,,4167690830# Canada
Meeting ID: 416 769 0830

More Info

March 9

Join us online for our first community discussion Tuesday March 9 6:30 - 8:00 pm.
Zoom Link
If you prefer to call-in, you can do so by dialing one of the following phone numbers, followed by the Meeting ID number:
+1-647-558-0588, 416-769-0830, +1-778-907-2071, 416-769-0830 # Canada

Meeting ID: 416 769 0830

July 13

Join us online for our second community discussion Tuesday July 13, 6:30 - 8:00 pm.
Zoom Link
If you prefer to call-in, you can do so by dialing one of the following phone numbers, followed by the Meeting ID number:
+1-647-558-0588, 416-769-0830, +1-778-907-2071, 416-769-0830 # Canada

Meeting ID: 416 769 0830

Oct. 6

Hosted by The Learning Enrichment Foundation with local City Councillor Francis Nunziata, Ward 5, York South-Weston. If you missed the consultation, you can watch the recording below.
Watch on YouTube

The Learning Enrichment Foundation is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation please contact 416 769 0830 or info@lefca.org