Scarborough Southwest
Ward 20 covers five neighbourhoods in Scarborough, from Birchcliffe-Cliffside to Oakridge. It has 65 planning applications in progress.
Councillor: Parthi Kandavel · 416-392-4052 · Councillor_Kandavel@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 65 applications in progress.
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- •Five towers, up to 49 storeys with shops685 Warden Ave · 2,100 homes
Appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal
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02Have your say
Hearings and public meetings in Ward 20 in the next 30 days.
- •Addition10 Flagstaff Rd · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •Minor variance16 Viewbank Rd · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •Minor variance1718 Kingston Rd · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •Minor variance3291 Kingston Rd · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •Garden suite50 Westbourne Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •Garden suite50 Westbourne Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •Split the lot50 Westbourne Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •Minor variance52 Winston Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •Minor variance59 Malta St · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •Addition636 Birchmount Rd · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •New house70 North Woodrow Blvd · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •New house70 North Woodrow Blvd · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •Split the lot70 North Woodrow Blvd · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •Minor variance74 Warden Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •Minor variance743 Warden Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
03Neighbourhoods
Five neighbourhoods are entirely in Ward 20. Each has its own page and Wednesday briefing.
| Neighbourhood | Planning applications in progress |
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| Clairlea-Birchmount | 32 |
| Birchcliffe-Cliffside | 7 |
| Cliffcrest | 6 |
| Oakridge | 5 |
| Kennedy Park | 3 |
Partly in the ward: Ionview, Scarborough Village.
04The numbers
Ward 20 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 | 1,079 | 6th |
| Auto theft | 361 | 6th |
| Break and enter | 234 | 7th |
| Robbery | 91 | 10th |
| Theft over $5,000 | 98 | 5th |
| All major crime | 1,863 | 7th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Major Crime Indicators.
| People and homes, 2021 | Here | Rank (1st = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 110,095 | 13th |
| Households | 41,905 | 15th |
| Typical household income (median) | $79,000 | 18th |
| Households that rent | 45.7% | 13th |
| Renters spending 30%+ of income on housing | 32.3% | 24th |
| People with low income | 13.9% | 11th |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.5% | 18th |
| Children 0 to 14 | 16.5% | 6th |
| Median age | 40.8 | 10th |
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 | 63 | 11th |
| Involving a pedestrian | 35 | 6th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions with people killed or seriously injured.
| 311 requests, last 12 months | Here | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|
| All requests | 23,647 | 9th |
| Property Standards and Maintenance Violations | 1,035 | — |
| Road Pothole / Road Damage | 901 | — |
| Residential Bin Lid Damaged | 862 | — |
| Driveway Blocked By Plowed Snowbank | 640 | — |
| Injured - Wildlife | 613 | — |
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 | 40 | 14th |
| Child care spaces | 2,564 | 19th |
| Registered short-term rentals | 186 | 11th |
Sources: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres; Short-term Rental Registrations.
05Quick answers about Ward 20
Who is the councillor for Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest?
Parthi Kandavel. Phone 416-392-4052, email Councillor_Kandavel@toronto.ca.
What neighbourhoods are in Ward 20?
Birchcliffe-Cliffside, Clairlea-Birchmount, Cliffcrest, Kennedy Park and Oakridge, and parts of Ionview and Scarborough Village.
What is being built in Ward 20?
65 planning applications are in progress. The tallest proposal is 53-storey building (1,821 homes) at 3585 St Clair Ave E.
Is Ward 20 safe?
It had 1,863 major crimes reported in Sep 2025 to Aug 2026, the 7th of Toronto’s 25 wards.