Don Valley East
Ward 16 covers three neighbourhoods in North York, from Fenside-Parkwoods to Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills. It has 47 planning applications in progress.
Councillor: Jon Burnside · 416-397-9256 · Councillor_Burnside@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 47 applications in progress.
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02Have your say
Hearings and public meetings in Ward 16 in the next 30 days.
Nothing scheduled in the next 30 days.
03Neighbourhoods
Three neighbourhoods are entirely in Ward 16. Each has its own page and Wednesday briefing.
| Neighbourhood | Planning applications in progress |
|---|---|
| Flemingdon Park | 14 |
| Fenside-Parkwoods | 1 |
| Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills | 0 |
Partly in the ward: Banbury-Don Mills, Victoria Village.
04The numbers
Ward 16 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 | 467 | 20th |
| Auto theft | 249 | 15th |
| Break and enter | 125 | 23rd |
| Robbery | 54 | 22nd |
| Theft over $5,000 | 70 | 10th |
| All major crime | 965 | 22nd |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Major Crime Indicators.
| People and homes, 2021 | Here | Rank (1st = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 94,335 | 24th |
| Households | 38,285 | 20th |
| Typical household income (median) | $78,500 | 19th |
| Households that rent | 55.7% | 6th |
| Renters spending 30%+ of income on housing | 39.1% | 12th |
| People with low income | 14.4% | 8th |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.7% | 7th |
| Children 0 to 14 | 15.5% | 9th |
| Median age | 41.2 | 6th |
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 | 39 | 18th |
| Involving a pedestrian | 15 | 21st |
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions with people killed or seriously injured.
| 311 requests, last 12 months | Here | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|
| All requests | 12,687 | 25th |
| Road Pothole / Road Damage | 991 | — |
| Property Standards and Maintenance Violations | 585 | — |
| Injured - Wildlife | 446 | — |
| Residential Bin Lid Damaged | 421 | — |
| Pick up Dead Wildlife | 418 | — |
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 | 46 | 10th |
| Child care spaces | 3,706 | 11th |
| Registered short-term rentals | 73 | 22nd |
Sources: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres; Short-term Rental Registrations.
05Quick answers about Ward 16
Who is the councillor for Ward 16 Don Valley East?
Jon Burnside. Phone 416-397-9256, email Councillor_Burnside@toronto.ca.
What neighbourhoods are in Ward 16?
Fenside-Parkwoods, Flemingdon Park and Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills, and parts of Banbury-Don Mills and Victoria Village.
What is being built in Ward 16?
47 planning applications are in progress. The tallest proposal is 65-storey building (2,500 homes) at 175 Wynford Dr.
Is Ward 16 safe?
It had 965 major crimes reported in Sep 2025 to Aug 2026, the 22nd of Toronto’s 25 wards.