York South-Weston
Ward 5 covers seven neighbourhoods in Etobicoke York, from Beechborough-Greenbrook to Weston. It has 62 planning applications in progress.
Councillor: Frances Nunziata · 416-392-4091 · councillor_nunziata@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 62 applications in progress.
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02Have your say
Hearings and public meetings in Ward 5 in the next 30 days.
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- •Garage or parking1328 Lawrence Ave W · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Nov 26 · Hearing Thu, Dec 3
- •Split the lot380 Weston Rd · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Nov 26 · Hearing Thu, Dec 3
- •Add a storey40 Haney Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Nov 26 · Hearing Thu, Dec 3
- •Deck or porch48 Bushey Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Nov 26 · Hearing Thu, Dec 3
- •Deck or porch69 Foxwell St · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Nov 26 · Hearing Thu, Dec 3
03Neighbourhoods
Seven neighbourhoods are entirely in Ward 5. Each has its own page and Wednesday briefing.
| Neighbourhood | Planning applications in progress |
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| Weston | 17 |
| Mount Dennis | 13 |
| Rockcliffe-Smythe | 8 |
| Beechborough-Greenbrook | 4 |
| Brookhaven-Amesbury | 4 |
| Maple Leaf | 1 |
| Rustic | 1 |
Partly in the ward: Junction Area, Keelesdale-Eglinton West, Pelmo Park-Humberlea.
04The numbers
Ward 5 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 | 803 | 11th |
| Auto theft | 311 | 8th |
| Break and enter | 173 | 16th |
| Robbery | 63 | 16th |
| Theft over $5,000 | 42 | 19th |
| All major crime | 1,392 | 10th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Major Crime Indicators.
| People and homes, 2021 | Here | Rank (1st = highest) |
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| Population | 115,675 | 6th |
| Households | 45,050 | 14th |
| Typical household income (median) | $72,000 | 24th |
| Households that rent | 51.9% | 8th |
| Renters spending 30%+ of income on housing | 34.8% | 19th |
| People with low income | 14.7% | 5th |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% | 16th |
| Children 0 to 14 | 16% | 8th |
| Median age | 40.4 | 13th |
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 | 77 | 4th |
| Involving a pedestrian | 29 | 8th |
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 | 22,274 | 12th |
| Property Standards and Maintenance Violations | 1,079 | — |
| Sidewalk Snow Clearing Required | 1,052 | — |
| Road Pothole / Road Damage | 991 | — |
| Residential Bin Lid Damaged | 849 | — |
| Driveway Blocked By Plowed Snowbank | 524 | — |
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 | 35 | 20th |
| Child care spaces | 2,618 | 18th |
| Registered short-term rentals | 159 | 12th |
Sources: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres; Short-term Rental Registrations.
05Quick answers about Ward 5
Who is the councillor for Ward 5 York South-Weston?
Frances Nunziata. Phone 416-392-4091, email councillor_nunziata@toronto.ca.
What neighbourhoods are in Ward 5?
Beechborough-Greenbrook, Brookhaven-Amesbury, Maple Leaf, Mount Dennis, Rockcliffe-Smythe, Rustic and Weston, and parts of Junction Area, Keelesdale-Eglinton West and Pelmo Park-Humberlea.
What is being built in Ward 5?
62 planning applications are in progress. The tallest proposal is 61-storey building (691 homes) at 121 Church St.
Is Ward 5 safe?
It had 1,392 major crimes reported in Sep 2025 to Aug 2026, the 10th of Toronto’s 25 wards.