Yonge Street Linear Park Improvements
In 2017, the City completed the Yonge Street Linear Park System Master Plan, which included a comprehensive conceptual plan for three parks in the linear system – James Canning Garden, George Hislop Park, Norman Jewison Park.
All three parks are built over the Yonge Street subway system and together form an important “green spine” and a north-south pedestrian commuter route in the Church Wellesley neighbourhood, just east of Yonge Street.
Alexander Street Parkette was not included in the Master Plan but it is located in the same corridor just east of Yonge Street and has been added to this project to achieve a comprehensive approach to the neighbourhood parks.
Phases
Community Engagement and Design
Phase 1: Early Plans
The City led a first round of community engagement for the early designs plans for all three parks, which would help inform the development of a preferred plan. Feedback was collected in a virtual public meeting, an online survey, a Community Resource Group, engagement with Indigenous communities and discussions with local community groups.
Download the What We Heard (Phase 1) Report 
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From November 4 to November 29, 2021, feedback on the early plans for all three parks was collected in an online survey.
Download the survey results 
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On November 5, 2021, the project team presented preliminary park plans and refinements of the 2017 Master Plan for George Hislop Park, Norman Jewison Park, and Alexander Street Parkette to the community. Community perspectives and priorities were identified in this meeting.
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Meeting presentation
(41 mb) - Meeting Summary
On October 30, 2020, a Community Resource Group meeting took place. The group includes community stakeholders who share their knowledge of the neighbourhood in an advisory capacity.
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September 2020Community Resource Group Meeting 1
On September 21, 2020, a Community Resource Group meeting took place. The group includes community stakeholders who share their knowledge of the neighbourhood in an advisory capacity.
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