CITY COUNCILLOR
LILY CHENG
WILLOWDALE WARD 18

After more than a year of study, consultation, and technical analysis, the North York at the Centre - Final Options and Directions Report  was tabled at the Planning and Housing Committee on February 26.  We are so grateful to the 22 residents who showed up, virtually and in person, to make deputations. Your voices matter, and it’s always key for staff to hear directly from those most impacted by the policies we pass. This Secondary Plan update will establish a new long-term

The Mayor’s Budget passed at our Special City Council meeting with very few amendments. You can CLICK HERE to read more about the local and city-wide investments included this year, but I want to highlight a few new wins that happened this month that directly benefit Willowdale. The Mayor provided: $35,000 to address the shortfall facing the Yonge North York BIA in organizing our long-standing Canada Day celebration at Mel Lastman Square . This support ensures the event ca

As Willowdale and the broader North York Centre continue to grow, the City is reviewing the Secondary Plan to guide how our neighbourhood evolves over the next decade. This review includes proposed direction for new housing, jobs, public spaces, transportation, parks, and community services  to support up to 100,000 more residents . Your input is critical. We want to hear from Willowdale residents about what matters most in shaping the future of our community — from housing a

NY29.16 - Hendon Avenue - Traffic Safety Measures - Speed Humps, Speed Reduction and All-Way Stop Control At North York Community Council , we approved a set of traffic calming and pedestrian safety improvements for Hendon Avenue . These changes respond to ongoing resident concerns about traffic volumes and speeding, particularly with the future Beecroft Road extension in mind. The measures are based on an updated review of a previous Environmental Assessment, which looked at