Here’s a summary of approved Section 37 spending in Ward 13 during 2025. (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)
Total (Jan-June): $7.077 million - July: $47 k for benches for Cabbagetown
- Oct: $3 million for St. Lawrence library branch