How Lily Cheng voted at council

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1. 2026.DM41.3REFERRED

   Towards a Vision for a Design Standard for Future Toronto Subway Stations

   In light of sustained population growth, increasing development pressure, and rising demand on Toronto’s transit system, there is an opportunity to rethink how transit infrastructure is designed and integrated into the city. Major projects such as the Yonge North Subway Extension and the Scarborough Subway Extension present a rare chance to move beyond a narrow focus on transportation function toward a more holistic approach to station planning. Historically, many subway stations in Toronto have been designed primarily for mobility, often with limited amenities such as public washrooms, minimal architectural ambition, and weak integration with surrounding communities. As the city evolves, there is growing recognition that stations can function as civic hubs that support not only transit use, but also safety, accessibility, economic activity, housing, and community life. Global transit systems, including those in Taipei, demonstrate how stations can be designed as open-concept, well-lit, and highly visible environments, often incorporating two-storey configurations, platform screen doors, and stations that are integrated into buildings rather than stand alone structures. Thei…

   City Council · 2026-05-20 15:44 PM

   Refer Item

   Lily Cheng's vote: No

   Majority required - DM41.3 - Refer the item

   Motion result

   Carried

   Recorded tally

   15-9

   Source outcome