Parkdale-High Park
Ward 4 covers five neighbourhoods in Toronto and East York, from High Park North to Runnymede-Bloor West Village. It has 27 planning applications in progress.
Councillor: Gord Perks · 416-392-7919 · councillor_perks@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 27 applications in progress.
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02Have your say
Hearings and public meetings in Ward 4 in the next 30 days.
- •New three-storey house277 Pacific Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 18 · Hearing Wed, Nov 25
- •New house277 Pacific Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 18 · Hearing Wed, Nov 25
- •Split the lot277 Pacific Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 18 · Hearing Wed, Nov 25
- •Minor variance345 Sorauren Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 18 · Hearing Wed, Nov 25
- •Addition470 Willard Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 18 · Hearing Wed, Nov 25
- •Addition81 Indian Road Cres · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 18 · Hearing Wed, Nov 25
- •Add a storey90 Humberview Rd · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 18 · Hearing Wed, Nov 25
- •Add a storey146 Gilmour Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •Split the lot216 Pacific Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •Garage or parking15 Constance St · 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 4. Each has its own page and Wednesday briefing.
| Neighbourhood | Planning applications in progress |
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| High Park North | 7 |
| Roncesvalles | 7 |
| Runnymede-Bloor West Village | 2 |
| High Park-Swansea | 1 |
| Lambton Baby Point | 0 |
Partly in the ward: Junction Area, South Parkdale.
04The numbers
Ward 4 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 | 757 | 13th |
| Auto theft | 124 | 23rd |
| Break and enter | 208 | 11th |
| Robbery | 61 | 17th |
| Theft over $5,000 | 36 | 23rd |
| All major crime | 1,186 | 15th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Major Crime Indicators.
| People and homes, 2021 | Here | Rank (1st = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 104,715 | 17th |
| Households | 49,440 | 7th |
| Typical household income (median) | $85,000 | 11th |
| Households that rent | 56.3% | 5th |
| Renters spending 30%+ of income on housing | 39.7% | 10th |
| People with low income | 12% | 16th |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.5% | 22nd |
| Children 0 to 14 | 14.3% | 15th |
| 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 | 52 | 13th |
| Involving a pedestrian | 21 | 16th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions with people killed or seriously injured.
| 311 requests, last 12 months | Here | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|
| All requests | 26,866 | 7th |
| Residential Bin Lid Damaged | 1,226 | — |
| Property Standards and Maintenance Violations | 1,080 | — |
| Injured - Wildlife | 1,007 | — |
| Road Pothole / Road Damage | 856 | — |
| Pick up Dead Wildlife | 830 | — |
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 | 59 | 3rd |
| Child care spaces | 5,024 | 4th |
| Registered short-term rentals | 408 | 5th |
Sources: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres; Short-term Rental Registrations.
05Quick answers about Ward 4
Who is the councillor for Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park?
Gord Perks. Phone 416-392-7919, email councillor_perks@toronto.ca.
What neighbourhoods are in Ward 4?
High Park North, High Park-Swansea, Lambton Baby Point, Roncesvalles and Runnymede-Bloor West Village, and parts of Junction Area and South Parkdale.
What is being built in Ward 4?
27 planning applications are in progress. The tallest proposal is two towers, up to 42 storeys (756 homes) at 2440 Dundas St W.
Is Ward 4 safe?
It had 1,186 major crimes reported in Sep 2025 to Aug 2026, the 15th of Toronto’s 25 wards.