Corso Italia-Davenport
Corso Italia-Davenport is a west-end neighbourhood of about 13,000 people, next to Caledonia-Fairbank, Junction-Wallace Emerson, Oakwood Village and two other neighbourhoods. Most households own their homes. Its main shopping street is St Clair Ave W. It stands out for how many garden and laneway suites are being built.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Morrison Ave to the north, Westmount Ave, then Oakwood Ave to the east, Davenport Rd to the south and a hydro corridor, then the CN rail line to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are eight active planning proposals in Corso Italia-Davenport, fewer than most neighbourhoods (57th fewest in Toronto). One has a hearing coming up (188 Nairn Ave, Dec 2, 2026). Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, four are waiting for a decision and three are under appeal. Another one was decided recently.
Hearing coming up (1)
Under appeal (3)
Waiting for a decision (4)
Decided recently (1)
Each proposal has its own page. All applications in progress here · Hearings and comment deadlines
City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One entry per site. Decided recently: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 15 noise exemption permits were issued in Corso Italia-Davenport: 13 for amplified sound at events and 2 for continuous concrete pours.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
02 · Safety
Rank by crime →In 2025, 215 major crimes were reported in Corso Italia-Davenport: 1,517 per 100,000 residents, 15% above the citywide rate (1,322) and the 36th highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Assaults were 995 per 100,000, 30% above the citywide rate (768) and the 29th highest in Toronto, while thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (234 in 2024).
Corso Italia-Davenport compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 30% higher995 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 18% higher92 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | About the same198 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 12% lower198 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 43% lower35 vs 61 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 119 | 141 | up 18% |
| Car thefts | 24 | 28 | up 17% |
| Break-ins | 31 | 28 | about the same |
| Robberies | 1 | 13 | 13 times as many |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 | 5 | up 25% |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 8 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 9 | 68 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 53 | 402 | Higher than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Toronto Police Service neighbourhood crime rates: assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Address reports also count incidents within 500 m.
Traffic safety
Since 2021, 11 collisions in Corso Italia-Davenport killed or seriously injured someone, the 32nd highest rate per resident in Toronto. Five involved pedestrians. Most were on St Clair Ave W and Dufferin St.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Inside the neighbourhood, 44 TTC stops are served by the 512 St Clair streetcar and the 63 Ossington, 47 Lansdowne and 29 Dufferin buses, among others.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Ossington | about 192 | 3.0 | |
| 47 Lansdowne | about 181 | 2.5 | |
| 512 St Clair Streetcar | about 178 | 5.0 | |
| 29 Dufferin | about 145 | 9.1 · high | |
| 929 Dufferin Express | about 122 | 6.9 · high |
TTC and GO schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood. Each route links to its TTC page (schedule and map).
Delays: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026, per 1,000 scheduled trips. “High” marks the 30 routes (of 200) with the most delays per trip; a typical route has 4.0.
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dufferin St Norton Ave to Ascot Ave | 22,600 | 46 km/h | Mar 2026 |
| Caledonia Rd Norman Ave to Lane N of Norman and W of Caledonia | 16,200 | 48 km/h | Nov 2024 |
| Caledonia Park Rd Davenport Rd to St Clair Ave W | 13,100 | 48 km/h | Nov 2025 |
| St Clair Ave W Crang Ave to Appleton Ave | 11,500 | 44 km/h | May 2022 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauder Ave Clovis John Brooks Lane to Rosemount Ave | 784 | 49 km/h | Apr 2018 |
| Glenholme Ave Clovis John Brooks Lane to Rosemount Ave | 503 | 44 km/h | Apr 2018 |
| Northcliffe Blvd Clovis John Brooks Lane to Rosemount Ave | 656 | 43 km/h | Apr 2018 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
04 · Schools and child care
Two elementary schools and one secondary school are inside the neighbourhood. Of the two with Grade 6 results, Regal Road Junior Public School beat the Toronto average in reading; Stella Maris Catholic School beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are four licensed child care centres with 400 spaces, all in the $10-a-day program, and one EarlyON centre.
Schools in the neighbourhood
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO. Nearest the neighbourhood’s centre first. The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. The nearest school may not be the assigned one; check with the board.
Licensed child care (4)
- Ascot Avenue Community Day Care $10 a day
95 Regal Rd · kindergarten, school-age183 spaces - Chabad Of Midtown $10 a day
1034 St Clair Ave W · infants, toddlers, preschool96 spaces - Little Angels Childcare Learning Centre $10 a day
1695 Dufferin St · infants, toddlers, preschool85 spaces - Ascot Avenue Community Daycare $10 a day
991 St Clair Ave W · infants, toddlers, preschool36 spaces
EarlyON centres (1)
- Dufferin and St. Clair Library EarlyON Child and Family Centre1625 Dufferin St
Free drop-in programs for children up to 6 and their parents or caregivers. Sources: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres (each centre links to its page in the City’s child care finder) and EarlyON Child and Family Centres.
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Corso Italia-Davenport has two parks, one of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than any other neighbourhood. It has two public pools. Its streets have 3,419 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, honey locust and Colorado blue spruce: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (65th most per resident in Toronto). The City has 18 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Oakwood-St. Clair Parks Plan
The Oakwood-St. Clair Parks Plan will guide short and long-term improvements to the park system in the Oakwood Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West neighbourhood.Complete - New Park at 31 Innes Avenue
A new park is coming to 31 Innes Ave. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved. This project was previously called New Park at 177 Caledonia Road.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Corso Italia-Davenport | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 2 | 8 | Earlscourt Park, Santa Chiara Parkette-Anne Marie D'amico Square |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 5 | Earlscourt Park |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Joseph J. Piccininni Community Recreation Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Corso Italia-Davenport. Nearest: Chandos Park North, just over the border in Junction-Wallace Emerson. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 2 | 1 | Earlscourt Park, Joseph J. Piccininni Community Recreation Centre |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Corso Italia-Davenport. Nearest: Primrose Avenue Parkette, just over the border in Junction-Wallace Emerson. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Corso Italia-Davenport. Nearest: Sunnyside Park, 3.8 km away in South Parkdale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Earlscourt Park (1 courts) |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Earlscourt Park |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Earlscourt Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Earlscourt Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 3 | 2 | Earlscourt Park, Joseph J. Piccininni Community Centre · 2 of 3 open today |
City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts, Washroom Facilities and Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health. Typical: the median Toronto neighbourhood. Open today: as reported by the City this morning. City programs at schools run in a school’s gym or pool and aren’t counted as community centres.
06 · Homes and renovation
Rank by permits →In the last 12 months, 306 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (37th most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 73 garden and laneway suites, more than most neighbourhoods (15th most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 402 homes since 2021, fewer than most neighbourhoods (49th fewest in Toronto); new apartment buildings add more elsewhere.
Per year. *2026 so far. New homes are added by permits, including suites and new buildings.
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 4 building permits in Corso Italia-Davenport included a green roof, the 72nd most in Toronto. Since 2009, 2 included a solar hot water system.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, $402 more than the Toronto average. More than a third of households here (37%) rent, and 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are four apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 90 out of 100. There are 56 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (20th most in Toronto). There are nine licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites.
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation). Vacancy 3.2% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 13,200 people lived here. The median household income was $94,000, the 41st highest in Toronto (above the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 11% walk or cycle to work, more than twice the typical neighbourhood; 28% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
13,200 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Portuguese 15.4%, Italian 8.3%, Spanish 5.9%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 178 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. Most are on St Clair Ave W. In the last 90 days, six businesses got new licences; the newest is Onyx Restaurant and Lounge, a restaurant or bar at 1370 St Clair Ave W.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars83
- Take-out and food shops45
- Salons and personal services38
- Laundromats and dry cleaners5
- Smoke and vape shops5
Streets with the most
- St Clair Ave W158
- Dufferin St8
- Boon Ave2
- Caledonia Park Rd1
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Corso Italia, Regal Heights Village and St. Clair Gardens are Business Improvement Areas in Corso Italia-Davenport. A BIA is run by local businesses, who pay a levy for street events, cleaning, decorations and promotion.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Corso Italia-Davenport has four properties on the Heritage Register, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. No part of it is in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 4 properties on the Heritage Register (1 designated, 3 listed), 77th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Lead in tap water
- In M6E, 15 of 434 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (3.5%; Toronto 2.0%). In M6H, 13 of 538 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.4%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Alejandra Bravo · Ward 9 Davenport profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 20,688 service requests came from postal areas M6E and M6H, which cover most of Corso Italia-Davenport. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 1,082 | |
| Property standards | 1,071 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 562 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 526 | |
| Damaged bins | 525 | |
| Injured wildlife | 360 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 gives only the first three characters of the postal code, which don’t line up with neighbourhoods, so this isn’t ranked on the leaderboard.
Every figure, with ranks
| Measure | Corso Italia-Davenport | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 306 | 186 | 37th |
| Active planning proposals | 8 | 11 | 102nd |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 73 | 26 | 15th |
| New homes since 2021 | 402 | 795 | 110th |
| Short-term rentals | 56 | 21 | 20th |
| Heritage properties | 4 | 5 | 82nd |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 4 | 18 | 135th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,517 | 1,107 | 36th |
| Assaults | 995 | 637 | 29th |
| Break-ins | 198 | 173 | 60th |
| Car thefts | 198 | 193 | 74th |
| Robberies | 92 | 70 | 47th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 35 | 46 | 107th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 8 | 6 | 64th |
| Bicycle thefts | 68 | 31 | 44th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 402 | 212 | 15th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 13,200 | 16,813 | 109th |
| Median household income | $94,000 | $85,000 | 41st |
| Households that rent | 36.7% | 45.5% | 118th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 39.8% | 39.0% | 70th |
| Commute by transit | 28.5% | 25.8% | 50th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 11.4% | 5.3% | 50th |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% | 16.3% | 88th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 8.3 | 5.1 | 32nd |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 1.5 | 5.0 | 158th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 0.5 | 2.1 | 157th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 259 | 228 | 65th |
| Affordable homes coming | 0 | 19 | 93rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 18 | 10 | 32nd |
| Park and open space, share of land | 6.7% | 7.8% | 88th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 1.0 | 1.6 | 103rd |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 1,678 | 410 | 11th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 4 | 4 | 72nd |
Source: Building permits, City of Toronto; planning applications; Short Term Rentals Registration; Heritage Register; RentSafeTO. Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts, Theft From Motor Vehicle. Statistics Canada, 2021 Census, via City of Toronto Neighbourhood Profiles. City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Street Tree Data, Green Spaces, parking tickets, green roof permits, road and sidewalk programs, Affordable Housing Pipeline; Toronto Police Service serious collisions. Typical: the middle of Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods; half have more, half have less. Rank: 1st is the most or highest of 158. · Download CSV
Major crime by year
| Crimes reported | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 119 | 111 | 147 | 132 | 141 |
| Break-ins | 31 | 24 | 41 | 30 | 28 |
| Car thefts | 24 | 38 | 43 | 36 | 28 |
| Robberies | 1 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 13 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
| Total | 179 | 186 | 260 | 234 | 215 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Corso Italia-Davenport | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 995 | 768 | 29th |
| Break-ins | 198 | 190 | 60th |
| Car thefts | 198 | 225 | 74th |
| Robberies | 92 | 78 | 47th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 35 | 61 | 107th |
| Total | 1,517 | 1,322 | 36th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Corso Italia-Davenport | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 119 | 111 | 147 | 132 | 141 | 995 | 768 | 29th |
| Break-ins | 31 | 24 | 41 | 30 | 28 | 198 | 190 | 60th |
| Car thefts | 24 | 38 | 43 | 36 | 28 | 198 | 225 | 74th |
| Robberies | 1 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 13 | 92 | 78 | 47th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 35 | 61 | 107th |
| Total | 179 | 186 | 260 | 234 | 215 | 1,517 | 1,322 | 36th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 319 | 131 |
| 2022 | 286 | 21 |
| 2023 | 286 | 34 |
| 2024 | 279 | 54 |
| 2025 | 291 | 64 |
| 2026 | 276 | 98 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | Central Toronto | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,526 | $1,492 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,914 | $1,842 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,457 | $2,317 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $3,195 | $3,194 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (9)
Hearing coming up (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 188 Nairn Ave | Add a storey | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 2 | A0351/26TEY |
Under appeal (3)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1233 St Clair Ave W | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Mar 2016 | A173/16EYK |
| 1492 St Clair Ave W | 18-storey building · 211 homes and shops | Rezoning | Submitted Jun 2025 | 25 180917 STE 09 OZ |
| 19 Innes Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted May 2021 | A0648/21TEY |
Waiting for a decision (4)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 Sellers Ave | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted May 2025 | A0328/25TEY |
| 1474 St Clair Ave W | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted May 2026 | 26 163627 STE 09 SA |
| 1525 Dufferin St | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted May 2026 | A0472/26TEY |
| 231 McRoberts Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2026 | A0759/26TEY |
Decided recently (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 Ascot Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Apr 2025 | B0073/24TEY |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (4)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 966 St Clair Ave W | 83 | 11 | 1940 | — |
| 109 Glenholme Ave | 89 | 15 | 1930 | — |
| 1095 St Clair Ave W | 93 | 11 | 1951 | 0 |
| 97 Northcliffe Blvd | 95 | 10 | 1910 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (3)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stella Maris Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 245 | 87% | 60% | — |
| Regal Road Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 445 | 88% | 45% | — |
| Oakwood Collegiate Institute | 9-12 | TDSB | 525 | — | — | 88% |
Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% Grade 6 reading, 54% math, 84% Grade 10 literacy.
Child care centres (4)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot Avenue Community Day Care | 95 Regal Rd | kindergarten, school-age | 183 | Yes |
| Chabad Of Midtown | 1034 St Clair Ave W | infants, toddlers, preschool | 96 | Yes |
| Little Angels Childcare Learning Centre | 1695 Dufferin St | infants, toddlers, preschool | 85 | Yes |
| Ascot Avenue Community Daycare | 991 St Clair Ave W | infants, toddlers, preschool | 36 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 63 Ossington | Bus | 192 |
| 47 Lansdowne | Bus | 181 |
| 512 St Clair | Streetcar | 178 |
| 29 Dufferin | Bus | 145 |
| 929 Dufferin Express | Bus | 122 |
| 127 Davenport | Bus | 50 |
Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: weekday trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood.
Parks and recreation
| Amenity | Corso Italia-Davenport | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 2 | 8 | Earlscourt Park, Santa Chiara Parkette-Anne Marie D'amico Square |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 5 | Earlscourt Park |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Joseph J. Piccininni Community Recreation Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Corso Italia-Davenport. Nearest: Chandos Park North, just over the border in Junction-Wallace Emerson. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 2 | 1 | Earlscourt Park, Joseph J. Piccininni Community Recreation Centre |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Corso Italia-Davenport. Nearest: Primrose Avenue Parkette, just over the border in Junction-Wallace Emerson. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Corso Italia-Davenport. Nearest: Sunnyside Park, 3.8 km away in South Parkdale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Earlscourt Park (1 courts) |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Earlscourt Park |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Earlscourt Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Earlscourt Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 3 | 2 | Earlscourt Park, Joseph J. Piccininni Community Centre · 2 of 3 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Street work (18)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Laneway rebuild | Nunes Lane, MC Farland Ave to Via Italia | 2026 |
| Road repairs | Ascot Ave, Earlscourt Ave to Nairn Ave | 2026 to 2027 |
| Laneway rebuild | St Clair Ave W, near Lansdowne Ave | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Laneway rebuild | Via Italia, near Auburn Ave | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Laneway rebuild | Davenport Rd, Greenlaw Ave to St Clarens Ave | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Laneway rebuild | Auburn Ave, near Via Italia | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Laneway rebuild | Davenport Rd, near St Clarens Ave | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Caledonia Park Rd, Davenport Rd to St Clair Ave W | Q3 to Q4 2027 |
| Sidewalk work | Caledonia Park Rd, near Davenport Rd | Q3 to Q4 2027 |
| Laneway rebuild | Norman Ave, Caledonia Rd to Gilbert Ave | Q4 2026 to Q4 2027 |
| Laneway rebuild | Innes Ave, Habibi Lane to Norman Ave | Q4 2026 to Q4 2027 |
| Laneway rebuild | Habibi Lane, Caledonia Rd to Gilbert Ave | Q4 2026 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Day Ave, near Morrison Ave | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Day Ave, Morrison Ave to Rogers Rd | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Rosemount Ave, Highview Cres to Springmount Ave | Q2 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Rosemount Ave, Oakwood Ave to Highview Cres | Q2 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Rosemount Ave, Springmount Ave to Glenholme Ave | Q2 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Highview Cres, Oakwood Ave to Rosemount Ave | Q3 2025 to Q4 2026 (carried over) |
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs. Dates are the City’s plan and can move.
New storefront businesses, last 90 days (6)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onyx Restaurant and Lounge | Restaurant or bar | 1370 St Clair Ave W | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Mizzica Gelateria & Cafe | Restaurant or bar | 1080 St Clair Ave W | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Michelle Teixeira | Salon or personal services | 20 Boon Ave | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Solena Brunch & Bar | Restaurant or bar | 1224 St Clair Ave W | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Lashed Toronto | Salon or personal services | 1252 St Clair Ave W | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Something Plus | Restaurant or bar | 1351 St Clair Ave W | Sep 3, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (73)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 35 Highview Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 57 Auburn Ave | Garden suite | Sep 2026 |
| 234 Boon Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2026 |
| 51 Ascot Ave | Garden suite | Sep 2026 |
| 120 Mackay Ave | Laneway suite | Jul 2026 |
| 89 Ashburnham Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2026 |
| 98 Day Ave | Laneway suite | May 2026 |
| 122 Greenlaw Ave | Laneway suite | Jan 2026 |
| 256 Harvie Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 52 Nairn Ave | Laneway suite | Dec 2025 |
| 199 Earlscourt Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2025 |
| 11 Norton Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2025 |
| 122 McRoberts Ave | Laneway suite | Sep 2025 |
| 156 Hope St | Laneway suite | Jun 2025 |
| 13 Norton Ave | Laneway or garden suite | May 2025 |
| 230 Boon Ave | Laneway suite | Mar 2025 |
| 1252 Davenport Rd | Laneway suite | Feb 2025 |
| 1778 Dufferin St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2025 |
| 167 Nairn Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2024 |
| 2 Westmount Ave | Garden suite | Nov 2024 |
| 166 Harvie Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2024 |
| 1254 Davenport Rd | Laneway suite | Oct 2024 |
| 114 Ascot Ave | Laneway suite | Oct 2024 |
| 43 Mackay Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2024 |
| 93 Mackay Ave | Laneway suite | Sep 2024 |
| 101 Auburn Ave | Garden suite | Sep 2024 |
| 45 Northcliffe Blvd | Garden suite | Sep 2024 |
| 1966 Dufferin St | Laneway suite | Aug 2024 |
| 1001 St Clarens Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2024 |
| 111 McRoberts Ave | Laneway suite | May 2024 |
| 1001 St Clarens Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2024 |
| 139 Harvie Ave | Laneway suite | Apr 2024 |
| 42 Day Ave | Laneway suite | Apr 2024 |
| 1034 St Clarens Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2024 |
| 170 Hope St | Laneway suite | Feb 2024 |
| 1036 St Clarens Ave | Garden suite | Feb 2024 |
| 107 Nairn Ave | Laneway suite | Nov 2023 |
| 43 Regal Rd | Laneway suite | Nov 2023 |
| 186 Rosemount Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2023 |
| 25 Gilbert Ave | Laneway suite | Jul 2023 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits, since 2021.
Shootings, bicycle thefts and thefts from vehicles
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 8 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 9 | 68 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 53 | 402 | Higher than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Serious collisions by year
| Year | Collisions |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Source: Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured. 2026 so far.
Stations, streets, parking and EV charging
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dufferin St Norton Ave to Ascot Ave | 22,600 | 46 km/h | Mar 2026 |
| Caledonia Rd Norman Ave to Lane N of Norman and W of Caledonia | 16,200 | 48 km/h | Nov 2024 |
| Caledonia Park Rd Davenport Rd to St Clair Ave W | 13,100 | 48 km/h | Nov 2025 |
| St Clair Ave W Crang Ave to Appleton Ave | 11,500 | 44 km/h | May 2022 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauder Ave Clovis John Brooks Lane to Rosemount Ave | 784 | 49 km/h | Apr 2018 |
| Glenholme Ave Clovis John Brooks Lane to Rosemount Ave | 503 | 44 km/h | Apr 2018 |
| Northcliffe Blvd Clovis John Brooks Lane to Rosemount Ave | 656 | 43 km/h | Apr 2018 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
Park space and park projects
How much of the neighbourhood is park
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Oakwood-St. Clair Parks Plan
The Oakwood-St. Clair Parks Plan will guide short and long-term improvements to the park system in the Oakwood Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West neighbourhood.Complete - New Park at 31 Innes Avenue
A new park is coming to 31 Innes Ave. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved. This project was previously called New Park at 177 Caledonia Road.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 4 building permits in Corso Italia-Davenport included a green roof, the 72nd most in Toronto. Since 2009, 2 included a solar hot water system.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
Noise permits
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 15 noise exemption permits were issued in Corso Italia-Davenport: 13 for amplified sound at events and 2 for continuous concrete pours.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
Business improvement area
Business improvement areas
Corso Italia, Regal Heights Village and St. Clair Gardens are Business Improvement Areas in Corso Italia-Davenport. A BIA is run by local businesses, who pay a levy for street events, cleaning, decorations and promotion.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 4 properties on the Heritage Register (1 designated, 3 listed), 77th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Lead in tap water
- In M6E, 15 of 434 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (3.5%; Toronto 2.0%). In M6H, 13 of 538 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.4%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Alejandra Bravo · Ward 9 Davenport profile
Source: City of Toronto Heritage Register; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; City of Toronto lead testing; City of Toronto elected officials.
What residents report to 311
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 20,688 service requests came from postal areas M6E and M6H, which cover most of Corso Italia-Davenport. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 1,082 | |
| Property standards | 1,071 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 562 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 526 | |
| Damaged bins | 525 | |
| Injured wildlife | 360 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 gives only the first three characters of the postal code, which don’t line up with neighbourhoods, so this isn’t ranked on the leaderboard.
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