CBA for Downsview

TCBN Downsview General Meeting - May 21, 2024 @1:00pm-2:30pm

TCBN hosted a general meeting in which participants were updated on the current status of our CBAforDownsview campaign and excerpts from our forthcoming Community Benefits Vision Report were unveiled.

Please check our Updates Page for more on this public engagement.

Downsview Housing Workshop - May 07, 2024 @6:00pm-7:30pm

TCBN hosted a workshop centered around the need for affordable housing in Downsview and how that factors into the proposed 30+ year development in the area (activities included a presentation, a group discussion, advocacy best practices, etc.)

Please check our Updates Page for more on this public engagement.

Downsview Climate Action Workshop - April 25, 2024 @6:00pm-7:30pm

TCBN hosted a workshop centered around environmental sustainability and climate action as it pertains to the Downsview Lands development project (activities included a presentation, breakout group discussions, advocacy best practices, etc.)

Please check our Updates Page for more on this public engagement.

TCBN Downsview Neighbourhood Tour - September 27, 2023 @12:00pm-3:30pm

As part of our CBA for Downsview campaign, the Toronto Community Benefits Network hosted a neighbourhood tour of Downsview Airport Lands on September 27, 2024 that includes both walking and bus portions. The goal was to address the changes that will be brought about as a result of the upcoming Downsview Lands Development project and to amplify/discuss the priorities we’ve identified through our community engagement process (turnout: 35 participants).

The themes covered during the tour include:

• Affordable housing and affordable home ownership opportunities
• Good jobs and inclusive local employment opportunities
• Social procurement
• Affordable below market rent commercial spaces
• Food security
• Environmental sustainability
• Culture
• Recreation and support for culturally relevant activities/programs

We were joined on this tour by speakers representing the following organizations/groups: North York Harvest, Toronto Environmental Alliance, Toronto Black Farmers Collective, the Toronto Community Benefits Network Ambassadors, Buy Social Canada, ACORN and Northcrest Developments.

Please check our Updates Page for more on this public engagement.

Fall QGM and Launch of TCBN's Downsview Shared Community Benefits Vision - November 29, 2022 @6:00-8:00pm

• On Tuesday November 29, 2022 from 6:00-8:00pm, Toronto Community Benefits Network hosted our Fall Quarterly General Meeting.
• During the QGM, we launched our Downsview Shared Community Benefits Vision outlining Community Benefits themes and priorities for the Downsview Lands Development.  
• We were also pleased to be joined by Councillor Pasternak who provided closing remarks.  
• To view the presentation, please click here; to view the Downsview Shared Community Benefits Vision 2pg summary, please click here

TCBN - Downsview Community Benefits Meeting - July 20, 2022 @6:00-7:30pm

• On Wednesday July 20, 2022 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Toronto Community Benefits Network hosted a Downsview Community Benefits Meeting.
• The meeting provided updates on the Downsview Lands development process presented by Ian Hanecak (Northcrest Developments) and David Anselmi (Canada Lands Company).  
• The second portion of the meeting provided updates on TCBNs local community and network engagement to date including the recent work completed by the Downsview Community Benefits Committee and details on the Launch of the Community Benefits Vision for Downsview this Fall 
• Click here to access the presentation
• Click here to access Northcrest Development's and CLC's portion of the presentation

TCBN - Downsview Community Benefits Meeting - January 17, 2022 @3:00-4:30pm

• On Monday January 17, 2022 from 3 - 4:30 p.m. Toronto Community Benefits Network hosted a Downsview Community Benefits Meeting.
• The meeting provided updates on the Downsview Lands development process presented by Ian Hanecak (Northcrest Developments) and David Anselmi (Canada Lands Company).  
• The second portion of the meeting covered information on TCBN's Downsview Community Benefits Committee including on how to objectives and key information in addition to how to express interest and access the Google Form. 
• Click here to access the presentation 
• Click here to access Northcrest Development's and CLC's portion of the presentation

TCBN - Downsview Community Benefits Discussion - November 10, 2021 @1:00-2:30pm

• On Wednesday November 10, 2021 at 1pm, TCBN and SPT hosted a community benefits discussion on the Downsview Lands Development.
• The discussion provided an overview and updates on the Downsview Lands Development, including information on the OPA application that was submitted, followed by a mapping exercise and ending with a next steps discussion.
• Click here to access the presentation

TCBN - Downsview Community Benefits Information Session - July 27, 2021 @4pm

• On Tuesday July 27, 2021 at 4pm, TCBN hosted an online information session on the Downsview Lands Development, while also highlighting our campaign on getting a Community Benefits Agreement as part of the development. 
• The session provided information on the development background and key stakeholders, while the TCBN portion of the presentation explained the work of TCBN and the importance of Community Benefits Agreements. Representatives from Northcrest and Canada Lands were also present to answer questions.
• Click here to access the presentation