Scarborough Centre
Ward 21 covers four neighbourhoods in Scarborough, from Bendale South to Wexford/Maryvale. It has 58 planning applications in progress.
Councillor: Michael Thompson · 416-397-9274 · councillor_thompson@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 58 applications in progress.
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02Have your say
Hearings and public meetings in Ward 21 in the next 30 days.
- •Garage or parking1191 Kennedy Rd · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •Addition24 Progress Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •Addition4 Rosswood Cres · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •Minor variance898 Kennedy Rd · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •Minor variance98 Crockford Blvd · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
03Neighbourhoods
Four neighbourhoods are entirely in Ward 21. Each has its own page and Wednesday briefing.
| Neighbourhood | Planning applications in progress |
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| Wexford/Maryvale | 41 |
| Dorset Park | 7 |
| Bendale-Glen Andrew | 6 |
| Bendale South | 1 |
Partly in the ward: Eglinton East, Ionview.
04The numbers
Ward 21 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 | 825 | 9th |
| Auto theft | 434 | 3rd |
| Break and enter | 246 | 6th |
| Robbery | 124 | 3rd |
| Theft over $5,000 | 75 | 9th |
| All major crime | 1,704 | 8th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Major Crime Indicators.
| People and homes, 2021 | Here | Rank (1st = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 111,560 | 11th |
| Households | 40,560 | 17th |
| Typical household income (median) | $78,000 | 20th |
| Households that rent | 43.2% | 18th |
| Renters spending 30%+ of income on housing | 35.8% | 18th |
| People with low income | 13.3% | 12th |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.7% | 14th |
| Children 0 to 14 | 15.2% | 11th |
| Median age | 40 | 15th |
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 | 66 | 9th |
| Involving a pedestrian | 26 | 11th |
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 | 19,237 | 17th |
| Road Pothole / Road Damage | 896 | — |
| Residential Bin Lid Damaged | 843 | — |
| Property Standards and Maintenance Violations | 829 | — |
| Pick up Dead Wildlife | 603 | — |
| Long Grass and Prohibited Plants on Private Property | 566 | — |
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 | 39 | 16th |
| Child care spaces | 2,311 | 22nd |
| Registered short-term rentals | 104 | 18th |
Sources: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres; Short-term Rental Registrations.
05Quick answers about Ward 21
Who is the councillor for Ward 21 Scarborough Centre?
Michael Thompson. Phone 416-397-9274, email councillor_thompson@toronto.ca.
What neighbourhoods are in Ward 21?
Bendale South, Bendale-Glen Andrew, Dorset Park and Wexford/Maryvale, and parts of Eglinton East and Ionview.
What is being built in Ward 21?
58 planning applications are in progress. The tallest proposal is five towers, up to 50 storeys with shops (2,487 homes) at 100 Borough Dr.
Is Ward 21 safe?
It had 1,704 major crimes reported in Sep 2025 to Aug 2026, the 8th of Toronto’s 25 wards.