Beautified Garbage Receptacles in St. Lawrence Neighbourhood
In 2023, the community voted to allocate $20,000 in Section 37 community benefits to initiate a pilot project aimed at enhancing the appearance of our streets. As part of this pilot, six garbage receptacles were strategically selected in collaboration with the Old Town Toronto Business Improvement Area, Transportation Services, and my office to beautify otherwise bland street garbage bins.
I'm proud to announce that all six bins were installed at the beginning of October. Check out the locations of the new bins on my Toronto Centre Projects website.
St. Joseph Curb Extensions from Bay Street to Yonge Street
Residents of St. Joseph Street reached out to us with an idea to stop speeding cars from using this small street as a shortcut from traffic. The community voted through participatory budgeting to allocate $150,000 in section 37 community benefits to improve the safety and aesthetics of St. Joseph Street.
The project will replace temporary streetscape elements like planters with concrete curb bump-outs, allowing for additional seasonal planting and better rainwater drainage. This initiative addresses both beautification and pedestrian safety. Construction began in October and is expected to be completed by mid-November. Check out the locations of the new curb bump-outs on my Toronto Centre Projects website.
Winchester Park Four Season Community Mosaic
As part of Participatory Budgeting 2024, the community voted to allocate $75,000 in section 37 community benefits to install four pebble stone mosaics at each corner of Winchester Park, along with seating. My office partnered with Redefine Arts, which engaged community members across St. James Town and Winchester Park, as well as nearby public schools, to participate in creating the mosaics.
Each corner represents a different season of the year in the shape of a constellation. The installation process brought community members together to celebrate the space and learn about it. This project was completed in September 2025. You can learn more about this project on my Toronto Centre Projects website.
Wellesley Station Mural Project
Long anticipated, the community voted through participatory budgeting to allocate $80,000 in section 37 community benefits to decorate the blank space above Wellesley Station with a colourful art piece to beautify the neighbourhood. This project was completed by STEPS Public Art in June 2025, in consultation with my office, the Church Wellesley Neighbourhood Association, the Church-Wellesley Village BIA, and Pride Toronto. Learn more about this mural on my Toronto Centre Projects website.
