Toronto-St. Paul's
Ward 12 covers five neighbourhoods in Toronto and East York, from Casa Loma to Yonge-St.Clair. It has 101 planning applications in progress.
Councillor: Josh Matlow · 416-392-7906 · councillor_matlow@toronto.ca · Website
Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
01Biggest proposals in progress
The five tallest of the ward’s 101 applications in progress.
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02Have your say
Hearings and public meetings in Ward 12 in the next 30 days.
- •Garage or parking13 Oaklands Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 18 · Hearing Wed, Nov 25
- •New three-storey house164 Forest Hill Rd · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 18 · Hearing Wed, Nov 25
- •New four-storey house210 Rosemary Rd · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 18 · Hearing Wed, Nov 25
- •New three-storey house39 Lanark Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 18 · Hearing Wed, Nov 25
- •Add a storey43 Hocken Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 18 · Hearing Wed, Nov 25
- •New house649 Spadina Rd · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 18 · Hearing Wed, Nov 25
- •Add a storey7 Rosemary Lane · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 18 · Hearing Wed, Nov 25
- •New three-storey house13 Old Forest Hill Rd · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •Split the lot2335 Dufferin St · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •Split the lot265 Balliol St · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •Add a storey74 Amherst Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •Garage or parking154 Cottingham St · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Dec 2 · Hearing Wed, Dec 9
- •Add a storey49 Walker Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Dec 2 · Hearing Wed, Dec 9
- •New house50 Nina St · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Dec 2 · Hearing Wed, Dec 9
- •Minor variance519 Rushton Rd · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Dec 2 · Hearing Wed, Dec 9
03Neighbourhoods
Five neighbourhoods are entirely in Ward 12. Each has its own page and Wednesday briefing.
| Neighbourhood | Planning applications in progress |
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| South Eglinton-Davisville | 25 |
| Yonge-St.Clair | 14 |
| Forest Hill South | 6 |
| Humewood-Cedarvale | 5 |
| Casa Loma | 4 |
Partly in the ward: North Toronto, Oakwood Village, Wychwood, Yonge-Eglinton.
04The numbers
Ward 12 compared with Toronto’s 25 wards. Wards have similar populations, so totals compare fairly.
| Major crime, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026 | Here | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 617 | 16th |
| Auto theft | 162 | 20th |
| Break and enter | 219 | 8th |
| Robbery | 53 | 23rd |
| Theft over $5,000 | 37 | 21st |
| All major crime | 1,088 | 19th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Major Crime Indicators.
| People and homes, 2021 | Here | Rank (1st = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 114,095 | 9th |
| Households | 58,110 | 4th |
| Typical household income (median) | $86,000 | 10th |
| Households that rent | 61.4% | 2nd |
| Renters spending 30%+ of income on housing | 44.6% | 3rd |
| People with low income | 12.5% | 15th |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 5th |
| Children 0 to 14 | 11.8% | 21st |
| Median age | 39.6 | 17th |
Source: City of Toronto Ward Profiles, 2021 Census.
| Serious collisions, 2022 to 2026 | Here | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|
| Collisions where someone was killed or seriously injured | 46 | 15th |
| Involving a pedestrian | 28 | 9th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions with people killed or seriously injured.
| 311 requests, last 12 months | Here | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|
| All requests | 25,648 | 8th |
| Road Pothole / Road Damage | 1,503 | — |
| Sidewalk Snow Clearing Required | 1,191 | — |
| Residential Bin Lid Damaged | 1,177 | — |
| Property Standards and Maintenance Violations | 959 | — |
| Tree Emergency Clean-Up | 887 | — |
Source: City of Toronto, 311 Service Requests. The five most common types are listed.
| Child care and short-term rentals | Here | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed child care centres | 50 | 6th |
| Child care spaces | 4,355 | 6th |
| Registered short-term rentals | 227 | 10th |
Sources: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres; Short-term Rental Registrations.
05Quick answers about Ward 12
Who is the councillor for Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's?
Josh Matlow. Phone 416-392-7906, email councillor_matlow@toronto.ca.
What neighbourhoods are in Ward 12?
Casa Loma, Forest Hill South, Humewood-Cedarvale, South Eglinton-Davisville and Yonge-St.Clair, and parts of North Toronto, Oakwood Village, Wychwood and Yonge-Eglinton.
What is being built in Ward 12?
101 planning applications are in progress. The tallest proposal is 70-storey building (555 homes) at 120 Eglinton Ave E.
Is Ward 12 safe?
It had 1,088 major crimes reported in Sep 2025 to Aug 2026, the 19th of Toronto’s 25 wards.