Church-Wellesley Village Proposing Pedestrian-Friendly Space over the Summer

Church-Wellesley Village proposing pedestrian-friendly space over the summer

Pedestrians may be taking over the heart of Church and Wellesley Village if a new proposal is approved by Toronto city council. Toronto Centre Projects in partnership with the Church-Wellesley Village BIA has submitted a plan to pedestrianize Church Street from Wellesley Street to Alexander Street this summer. The pilot project will coincide with the […]

Plan to pedestrianize Church Street could bring car-free summer to Toronto’s Gay Village

A new proposal at city hall could see part of Toronto’s Gay Village closed to cars this summer. Supporters say the plan would boost local businesses and create more space for people to gather.

Will part of Church Street be pedestrian-only this summer?

One of Toronto's favourite streets could go car-free this summer under a new program

One of the most fun and lively roadways in the city could be getting even better with a new project that would see a stretch of Church Street go car-free this summer. The City has proposed a Church Street Pedestrianization Pilot, which would temporarily close the roadway to through traffic between Wellesley St E and Alexander St from June 19 to Aug 21, creating a pedestrian-first zone in the heart of the Church-Wellesley Village! Right now, the …