York West Tenants Push Back on Overdevelopment at 2755 Jane St
Posted March 31, 2026
York West ACORN members are organizing to protect their homes, their green space, and their community.
At 2755 Jane Street, tenants are facing the proposed construction of a new high-rise directly beside their building – an 18-storey tower surrounded by one of the few large, well-used green spaces in the area. This space isn’t simply decorative, however. It’s where kids play, families gather, and residents spend time year-round. It’s also home to a number of mature, healthy trees – a sight that’s rarer and rarer these days.
ACORN member and tenant Erez Sussman, an arborist, began raising concerns after reviewing the proposal and realizing just how much tenants stand to lose. The development would significantly impact the green space and surrounding environment, in a neighbourhood already dealing with overcrowded schools and heavy traffic congestion that regularly backs up the intersection for extended periods.
Despite these concerns, the development moved forward to its final community consultation – scheduled at 9:30am on a weekday, far from the building itself, with only minimal legal notice provided to tenants.
In response, ACORN members hit the pavement.
Tenants were door-knocked, informed, and mobilized. Erez brought those concerns directly to the Etobicoke/York West councillors, deputing at the March 31st Community Council meeting immediately following the developer’s legal team’s presentation. With only five minutes to make his case, he laid out what tenants already knew: this project takes far more than it gives.
After deputations – and a lot of questioning from councillors – the vote was called. Councillors were faced with a choice: approve another overdevelopment project, or – as stated by the ward’s local representation, Councillor Anthony Peruzza, to “finally take a stand” on overdevelopment.
They chose to take a stand. The motion failed, with three councillors voting against and one in favour. The development will now move to full City Council without staff recommendations, significantly lowering its chances of approval. For tenants, this is an exciting win – but not the end of the fight.
York West ACORN members are now preparing to take this campaign city-wide. Councillors across Toronto will be receiving a briefing package calling on them to protect this community and push back against reckless overdevelopment.