York University Heights
York University Heights/Northwood Park | |
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Neighbourhood | |
York Township | |
| Changed municipality | 1922 North York from York Township |
| Changed municipality | 1998 Toronto from North York |
| Population (2016)[1] | |
| • Total | 27,593 |
| • Density | 2,086/km2 (5,400/sq mi) |
York University Heights, also known as Northwood Park, is a neighbourhood in
The neighborhood contains many private residences, many of which are
History
The Village at York University
The Village at York University is one of the last major new-home developments within the City of Toronto including
Characteristics of The Village:
- It sits on land purchased from real estate developer Tribute Communities, within the boundaries of the city's secondary plan for York, and in some ways is still considered part of the university community. First-time buyers were given no-cost memberships to York's athletic facilities and privileges at its libraries. Many residents of the Village are York students and staff.
- The development's design is loosely based on what is called "garagesopening to laneways in the back, and plenty of balconies and terraces.
- The neighbourhood is served by three subway stations on Line 1 Yonge–University. These stations opened on December 17, 2017 when an extension of the line was completed: Pioneer Village station runs diagonally under the intersection of Steeles Avenue West and Northwest Gate. York University station is located in the York University Commons, and Finch West station is located at the corner of Finch Avenue and Keele Street.
- The Village, though no longer on university-owned land, is considered part of the broader university area by city planners, and is a component of the York University Secondary Plan.[2]
- A significant number of homes in The Village offer—or have been totally converted into—student housing (the Toronto Star reported in the fall of 2007 that the Village was "filled" with students [1]).
The Village is served by a residents' group representing both renters and homeowners, which was incorporated in mid-2006.
Education
Two
Both TCDSB, and TDSB operate public
In addition to elementary and
Demographics
Major ethnic populations (2016):[1]
- 30.6% Canadian
- 18.8% Black; 7.4% Jamaican
- 15.2% South Asian
- 9.9% Filipino
- 8.4% East Asian
- 6.4% Latin American (of any race)
Transportation
Several major roadways pass through the neighbourhood including north–south Keele Street, and east–west roadways Finch and Sheppard Avenue. To the north, the neighbourhood is bounded by Steeles Avenue.
Public transit
Public transportation in the neighbourhood is provided by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). The TTC operates a number of public transportation services, including bus routes, and the Toronto subway. Three subway stations of Line 1 Yonge–University are located in the neighbourhood, Pioneer Village station on Steeles Avenue, York University station, and Finch West station on Finch Avenue. Pioneer Village station also provides access to York Region Transit bus routes.
Until March 18, 2020, the neighbourhood was also serviced by York University GO Station, a railway station on GO Transit's Barrie line, located east of the university campus. The station was permanently closed due to low passenger usage.[3][4]
References
- ^ a b "2016 Neighborhood Profile York University Heights" (PDF). City of Toronto. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
- ^ "Planning & Development". 14 July 2017.
- ^ "GO Train Shuttle Service". York University. Archived from the original on July 19, 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
- ^ "York University GO Station closes to make way for Barrie Line expansion". Metrolinx. July 19, 2021. Archived from the original on July 19, 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
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