Palmerston-Little Italy
Palmerston-Little Italy | |
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Neighbourhood | |
Coordinates: 43°39′30″N 79°25′00″W / 43.65833°N 79.41667°W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Ontario |
City | Toronto |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 13,120 |
• Density | 9,601/km2 (24,870/sq mi) |
Palmerston-Little Italy is a neighbourhood in central
History
In the 1950s and 1960s, the Ontario provincial and Metropolitan Toronto governments proposed running a six-lane north–south expressway to the east of Grace Street. This was an extension of
The neighbourhood is primarily residential, consisting mainly of residential side streets full of semi-detached homes, mostly built in the early 20th century.
The major streets are Bloor Street to the north, running east–west, a four-lane arterial road commercial in nature. Bloor Street has many commercial storefronts and businesses. To the east is Bathurst Street, running north–south, another four-lane arterial road with mostly residences along both sides. Running east–west is Harbord Street, a four-lane arterial road with a mix of residences and commercial storefronts and restaurants. Also running east–west is College Street a four-lane arterial road with a vibrant commercial strip named Little Italy, one of the original ethnically Italian districts of Toronto. To the west, north–south streets include Ossington Avenue, a four-lane arterial road, mainly residential and Dovercourt Road, a four-lane road, entirely residential.
Demographics
Total population (2021): 13,120[1]
Major ethnic populations (2021):
- 75.7%
- 3.2% Black
- 2.9% South Asian
- 2.2% Latin American (of any race)
Total population (2016): 13,826[4]
Major ethnic populations (2016):
- 78.2%
- 2.4% Black
- 2.8% South Asian
- 1.7% Latin American (of any race)
Total population (2011): 13,746[5]
Major ethnic populations (2011):
- 77.0%
- 2.9% Black
- 2.6% South Asian
- 1.9% Latin American (of any race)
Total population (2006): 13,745[6]
Major ethnic populations (2006):
- 75.7%
- 3.2% Latin American (of any race)
- 2.7% South Asian
- 2.6% Black
Total population (2001): 14,740[7]
Major ethnic populations (2001):
- 77.1%
- 2.8% Black
- 2.8% South Asian
- 1.7% Latin American (of any race)
Landmarks
Notable landmarks in the neighbourhood include:
- Honest Ed's (closed 2016)
- Bathurst Street Theatre
- Harbord Street Bridge
Mirvish Village
Mirvish Village is a commercial enclave on
The area that makes up Mirvish Village is made up of a series of former
A new chapter began with the Honest Ed's / Mirvish Village Proposed Redevelopment project, designed by Vancouver Architect Gregory Henriquez is scheduled to complete construction in 2023.[10] 23 buildings are considered heritage and will be preserved and renovated inside. The retail storefronts will remain small and varied. The heritage buildings on the east side will have both affordable and market rental apartment buildings behind them. A pedestrian marketplace and “Honest Ed’s Alley” are proposed on the east side and a park and daycare will be included on the west side.[11] Honest Ed's was demolished in 2016.
Education
Secular English-oriented public schools in Palmerston–Little Italy are operated by the Toronto District School Board. In addition to the Toronto District School Board, three other publicly funded school boards operate in Toronto. The publicly funded English-oriented separate schools in Toronto are operated by the Toronto Catholic District School Board. Secular French-oriented public schools are provided by Conseil scolaire Viamonde, whereas French-oriented public separate school are provided by Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir. However, the latter school board does not operate a school in the neighbourhood. Public schools in the area include:
- Central Commerce Collegiateis located on Shaw Street, built in 1916.
- Harbord Street, built in 1892.
- King Edward Public School is a public Junior and Intermediate school on Lippincott Street. King Edward offers Extended French and French Immersion programs that is only available by applying. In order to be eligible for the Gifted Program, students are required to pass an entrance test after grade 3. King Edward offers a wide variety of extra curricular programs, including Band, Basketball Team, Chess Club, Choir, Strings, and Volleyball Team.
See also
- Palmerston Boulevard
- Italians in Toronto
References
- ^ a b "About Neighbourhood Profiles". City of Toronto.
- ^ "Media legend Johnny Lombardi dies at 86". CTV News. 19 March 2002. Archived from the original on 4 December 2005. Retrieved 2010-04-11.
Prime Minister Jean Chretien praised Lombardi's accomplishments upon hearing of his death. "I think he's done a lot to establish multiculturalism in Toronto and he will be missed by a lot of people," Chretien said.
- ^ "Johnny Lombardi". www.chinradio.com.
- ^ "2016 Neighborhood Profile Palmerston-Little Italy" (PDF). City of Toronto. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
- ^ "2011 Neighborhood Profile Palmerston-Little Italy" (PDF). City of Toronto. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
- ^ "2006 Neighborhood Profile Palmerston-Little Italy" (PDF). City of Toronto. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
- ^ "2001 Neighborhood Profile Palmerston-Little Italy" (PDF). City of Toronto. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
- The Toronto Star. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
- ^ Fulford, Robert (July 19, 2000). "Ed's Warehouse is closing". National Post. CanWest. pp. A1.
- ^ Uens, Graig (2013-07-17). "Honest Ed's / Mirvish Village Proposed Redevelopment". The City of Toronto Star. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
- The Toronto Star. Retrieved 2017-03-27.