Candidates in Toronto’s west end clash over future of High Park
Candidates for a Toronto city council seat are divided over a municipal plan to restrict vehicular traffic in High Park. The debate highlights a local conflict between traffic safety advocates and those prioritizing park accessibility.
Why it matters
The issue reflects broader urban planning tensions regarding car-free zones and public space management in major cities.
October 16 | Duration closed caption 3:16 As Toronto reconfigures roads to limit cars in High Park, vehicular access has become a major issue for voters in Ward 4. CBC’s Dale Manucdoc breaks down how the redesign is shaping the local election Social Sharing A city plan to revamp streets and limit car access to Toronto’s High Park is dividing the city councillor race in Ward 4, with community groups and candidates split on what’s best for the park’s future.
Throughout the 400-acre park, pylons and construction barriers line parts of the roads as the city continues its work to limit vehicular traffic.
It’s part of the city's long-term High Park Movement Strategy (HPMS), approved by council in 2023 , which includes fully closing roads to car traffic. Cars are already banned in the park on weekends and the city is still considering redesign options.
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