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One of the most important roles of the Guildwood Village Community Association (GVCA) has always been advocacy — not opposition for its own sake, but thoughtful, informed stewardship of a community with unique environmental, heritage and planning considerations. Over the years, the GVCA has worked alongside residents, elected officials, City staff and community partners to ensure that change in Guildwood is appropriate, evidence-based and respectful of what makes this neighbo

Guildwood GO Station has been identified as a site for a Transit-Oriented Community, a new development that calls for approximately 2,500 housing units through the construction of tall towers (two at 60 storeys, one 40, 35 and two more at 30) on the north park.

Learn more about the recent city planning developments impacting Guildwood.

Last December, members of the Guildwood Village Community Association (GVCA) voiced concerns before Toronto’s Planning and Housing Committee about a proposed policy change that could significantly affect our neighbourhoods. The “ corner stores” policy —part of the City’s Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods (EHON) initiative—would allow small businesses like cafés, convenience stores, and even offices to set up shop in residential zones, including Guildwood. What’s Bei

On February 5 Toronto City Council will vote on a new change to permit high rises on major roads  deemed “avenues” across neighbourhoods without further approval from city officials or residents. No further planning studies will be required to assess the impact of these changes on infrastructure, traffic, or community character.   Guildwood Parkway and Morningside Avenue  have both been designated as “Avenues”. These changes will drastically alter many residential neighbourho

The GVCA submitted a letter to the City Council urging them to undertake a special study of the Guildwood community with regards to the...