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Councillor plans public meeting for long-standing reno proposal
Lana Hall
Councillor James Pasternak at the Bathurst Manor plaza
Residents will soon get a chance to weigh in on the contentious plan to redevelop a shopping plaza near Wilmington Avenue and Overbrook Place.
Coun. James Pasternak recently submitted a proposal to North York Community Council requesting a public meeting to discuss the Bathurst Manor plaza. The request was approved, but a date has not been set.
The development, a potential overhaul for the rapidly deteriorating retail stop, has been in the works since 2006 but has gone through several revised proposals and, in the past, has been hotly contested by some community members. The latest revised proposal was submitted last March.
Coun. Pasternak said the project still calls for a mixed-use development, consisting of both retail and residential space.
But “only an optimist would call it mixed-use,” said Larry Fischer, member of a community-based working group looking into the project.
He said he expects the finished project to be primarily residential, adding that he would like to see retail space retained — such as a grocery store — for seniors, who make up a large part of the neighbourhood.
“The place is deteriorating, so redevelopment is a great idea,” he said, “but only if it’s done properly and only if it takes into consideration the seniors living in the area.” Coun. Pasternak said some community members have “ongoing concerns” pertaining to potential traffic and density issues as well.
“People have a lot to say,” he said.
Former councillor Mike Feldman held two community meetings on the issue, one in 2006, shortly after the original proposal was submitted, and one last June.
A representative from Biddington Property Management confirmed they own the plaza but would not comment on any further plans.
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Reader Comments:
It is a shame the way this once thriving plaza has been badly neglected. There are many seniors as well as new young families moving in to this high demand neighbourhood. In addition to the proposed residential, space for a grocery store, restaurant, professional offices and services would help meet the needs of this growing community.
Marci Koifman
The above poster is a real estate agent with an interest in selling any new residential units that would be constructed. This community does not need more density. It does need a grocery store, drug store and other retail and professional services given its relative isolation from these now that all of the aforementioned have left the premises. This was once a thriving plaza and is now a wasteland. Constructing townhomes or condos will do nothing for area residents but increase traffic issues. None of the services we need will be put into place.