Willowdale
Ward 18 covers six neighbourhoods in North York, from Avondale to Yonge-Doris. It has 105 planning applications in progress.
Councillor: Lily Cheng · 416-392-0210 · Councillor_Cheng@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 105 applications in progress.
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- •Two towers, up to 53 storeys with shops110 Sheppard Ave E · 1,313 homes
City planners are reviewing it
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02Have your say
Hearings and public meetings in Ward 18 in the next 30 days.
- •New house124 Patricia Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Nov 19 · Hearing Thu, Nov 26
- •Minor variance227 Glendora Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Nov 19 · Hearing Thu, Nov 26
- •Deck or porch28 Hounslow Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Nov 19 · Hearing Thu, Nov 26
- •Minor variance33 Sheppard Ave E · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Nov 19 · Hearing Thu, Nov 26
- •Addition69 Steeles Ave E · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Nov 19 · Hearing Thu, Nov 26
- •Deck or porch72 Gwendolen Cres · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Nov 19 · Hearing Thu, Nov 26
- •Split the lot221 Finch Ave W · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Dec 3 · Hearing Thu, Dec 10
- •New two-storey house29 Bevdale Rd · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Dec 3 · Hearing Thu, Dec 10
- •New house53 Craigmore Cres · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Dec 3 · Hearing Thu, Dec 10
03Neighbourhoods
Six neighbourhoods are entirely in Ward 18. Each has its own page and Wednesday briefing.
| Neighbourhood | Planning applications in progress |
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| Newtonbrook West | 30 |
| Willowdale West | 22 |
| Newtonbrook East | 18 |
| Avondale | 9 |
| East Willowdale | 9 |
| Yonge-Doris | 3 |
Partly in the ward: Lansing-Westgate.
04The numbers
Ward 18 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 | 562 | 17th |
| Auto theft | 250 | 14th |
| Break and enter | 179 | 15th |
| Robbery | 111 | 6th |
| Theft over $5,000 | 62 | 12th |
| All major crime | 1,164 | 16th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Major Crime Indicators.
| People and homes, 2021 | Here | Rank (1st = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 117,130 | 4th |
| Households | 50,555 | 6th |
| Typical household income (median) | $81,000 | 16th |
| Households that rent | 42% | 21st |
| Renters spending 30%+ of income on housing | 49.3% | 1st |
| People with low income | 17.8% | 2nd |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.1% | 11th |
| Children 0 to 14 | 11.5% | 22nd |
| Median age | 39.2 | 18th |
Source: City of Toronto Ward Profiles, 2021 Census.
| Serious collisions, 2022 to 2026 | Here | Rank (1st = most) |
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| Collisions where someone was killed or seriously injured | 26 | 25th |
| Involving a pedestrian | 13 | 23rd |
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions with people killed or seriously injured.
| 311 requests, last 12 months | Here | Rank (1st = most) |
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| All requests | 16,229 | 20th |
| Road Pothole / Road Damage | 971 | — |
| Residential Bin Lid Damaged | 626 | — |
| Pick up Dead Wildlife | 500 | — |
| Property Standards and Maintenance Violations | 472 | — |
| Long Grass and Prohibited Plants on Private Property | 431 | — |
Source: City of Toronto, 311 Service Requests. The five most common types are listed.
| Child care and short-term rentals | Here | Rank (1st = most) |
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| Licensed child care centres | 37 | 19th |
| Child care spaces | 3,200 | 15th |
| Registered short-term rentals | 279 | 9th |
Sources: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres; Short-term Rental Registrations.
05Quick answers about Ward 18
Who is the councillor for Ward 18 Willowdale?
Lily Cheng. Phone 416-392-0210, email Councillor_Cheng@toronto.ca.
What neighbourhoods are in Ward 18?
Avondale, East Willowdale, Newtonbrook East, Newtonbrook West, Willowdale West and Yonge-Doris, and parts of Lansing-Westgate.
What is being built in Ward 18?
105 planning applications are in progress. The tallest proposal is 55-storey building (3,358 homes) at 15 Tangreen Crt.
Is Ward 18 safe?
It had 1,164 major crimes reported in Sep 2025 to Aug 2026, the 16th of Toronto’s 25 wards.