Here’s a summary of approved Section 37 spending in Ward 13 during 2025. Total for the year to date: $7.1 million. (This entry will be updated through the year.) (Learn more about section 37.) Section 37 spending in 2024 in Ward 13 was almost $5 million.
- Mar: $330,000 ($300 k) for Verner Lane and Drovers Lane laneway improvements
$113 k for plaques for 1841 Shoreline Interpretation
$10 k for plaque at North Star Way Lane
$10 k for plaque at Henry Box Brown Lane
$10 k for plaque at Colonial Tavern site
$10 k for plaque recognizing Sam Ching at 9 Adelaide Street East.
$1.1 million for Heritage Lighting at the Young People’s Theatre
(revising $80 k for mural at Wellesley Station, previously approved in March 2024)
$51 k for Accessibility Improvements for Casey House at 119 Isabella Street.
$133 k for 519 Church improvements
$200 k for mid-block curb extensions, seating on Maitland, Alexander and Grosvenor St (not listed in Moise’s March 2025 newsletter, but mentioned on his website) - May: $500 k for $350 k Allan Gardens off-leash improvements and $150 k landscaping Central Neighbourhood House
$460 k for $80 k mosaics at Winchester Park, $80 k mosaic at St. James Town, $100 k Cabbagetown gateway features, and $200 k sculpture at Spruce /Parliament, and Amelia/Parliament intersections
$1.25 million for streetscape improvements for Colborne Street, Leader Lane and Colborne Lane - June: $2.9 million to purchase community space in the Church-Wellesley Village (attached report explains source of funds)
- July: $47 k for benches for Cabbagetown