North York Centre SIR

What would make community services in North York Centre work better for you?

Community services help people find support, access opportunities and connect with others. As North York Centre grows, we want to understand what’s working, what’s missing and what people and organizations need for the future.

Your insights will help shape the City of Toronto-led Social Infrastructure Roadmap—a plan to help guide City investments in community infrastructure over the next 25 to 30 years.

Untitled Planning is working with the City to help inform the Roadmap through research and conversations with community organizations, residents and people who use local services.

About the Project

North York Centre is growing and changing, bringing new opportunities but also increasing pressure on community services and the spaces they rely on.

As the area grows, community organizations face challenges such as rising rents, limited affordable space, and the risk of displacement. At the same time, residents need access to services and spaces that can support them now and in the future.

The City of Toronto is updating its plan for North York Centre to guide growth over the coming decades. As part of this process, the City is developing a Social Infrastructure Roadmap (SIR) to help plan for future investment in community services and spaces.

Our work will help inform this Roadmap by identifying service gaps, understanding the needs of community organizations and the people they serve, and exploring opportunities for shared spaces, partnerships, and Community Hubs.

Join the Conversation

Share your ideas and vision for the future of local services, spaces, and programs in the North York Centre area.

Get Involved

What area does the project cover?

North York Centre is the area around Yonge Street that includes Sheppard–Yonge, North York Centre and Finch subway stations.

The City’s main planning study area extends:

From Highway 401 in the south to Drewry Avenue and Cummer Avenue in the north.
From Beecroft in the west to Doris Avenue and Kenneth Avenue in the east.

Some parts of the City’s planning work look at a wider area, including services that support people in North York Centre.

Does your organization serve people in North York Centre from another location? Contact us—we’d like to learn about your work too.

Get in touch

What We're Exploring

Through conversations with community members and organizations, we're looking at:

Community services and connections: What services are available and how organizations work together to connect people with support.
Service needs and gaps: What's missing or difficult for people to access.
Organizational challenges: The pressures and barriers organizations face in delivering services.
Space and resource needs: Whether organizations have the facilities and resources they need to serve their communities.
Opportunities for collaboration: How partnerships, shared spaces, and Community Hubs could better support local needs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is social infrastructure?

Social infrastructure means the places, organizations and connections that help people get support and take part in community life.

Who can participate?

We want to hear from people who live, work, study, or use community services in North York Centre, as well as organizations that serve these communities.

North York Centre is a growing area and an important destination for community services, supporting people from across North York and beyond. We welcome participation from community agencies, neighbourhood groups, faith-based organizations, and cultural organizations, including those located outside North York Centre that provide services to people in the area.

Questions or interested in participating? Contact team@untitledplanning.com to tell us about your work and explore ways to participate.

Who are the organizations involved in this project?

What is the City of Toronto’s Community Infrastructure Unit (Social Development Division)?

The City’s Social Development Division focuses on building strong, inclusive communities and supporting local services, programs, and residents. The Community Infrastructure Unit in particular, oversees strategic service planning, development, and operations of City-owned and managed social purpose real estate. To learn more please visit: toronto.ca

Who is Untitled Planning?
Untitled Planning is a Toronto-based. They’re leading the community engagement process to make sure local voices and experiences are central in this project. To learn more please visit: untitledplanning.com

Who can I contact?

For questions about this research or how to take part, contact team@untitledplanning.com

For information about the wider planning review, visit the City of Toronto’s North York at the Centre project page.

North York at the Centre Social Infrastructure Roadmap

What would make community services in North York Centre work better for you?

About the Project

Join the Conversation

Share Your Experience

i am a Community Organization

Take the Survey

Host a Site Visit

Join a Focus Group

i am a Community Member

What area does the project cover?

North York Centre is the area around Yonge Street that includes Sheppard–Yonge, North York Centre and Finch subway stations.

What We're Exploring

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Contact us

Get in Touch

Stay Connected

North York at the Centre Social Infrastructure Roadmap

What would make community services in North York Centre work better for you?

About the Project

Join the Conversation

Share Your Experience

i am a Community Organization

Take the Survey

Host a Site Visit

Join a Focus Group

i am a Community Member

What area does the project cover?

North York Centre is the area around Yonge Street that includes Sheppard–Yonge, North York Centre and Finch subway stations.

What We're Exploring

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Contact us

Get in Touch

Stay Connected

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