North York General Hospital has been a cornerstone of Don Valley North and North York since it opened its doors in 1968. It has provided nearly five decades of exceptional health care and community care to an increasingly diverse population. Today, North York is home to a growing seniors' population and has the highest percentage of people age 65 and older in Toronto. To meet the rapidly growing need for seniors' health care, North York General Hospital is planning to build a new and modern long-term care home steps from the hospital at 4000 Leslie Street. They announced this plan as part of the overall infrastructure expansion they are pursuing in partnership with the Ontario Government. North York General Hospital's new long-term care home will be one of the largest in Ontario, if not Canada, and will offer the most advanced safety, infection prevention and control, and quality standards as one of the first home built post-pandemic. The home will offer a variety of seniors-focused health services and amenities for both residents and seniors in the surrounding neighbourhoods. North York General Hospital has been working closely with City Planning, the Ministry of Long-Term Care, and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to design this new long-term care home in line with City and Ministry standards. To enable the creation of this new facility, an Enhanced Minister's Zoning Order has been requested from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The Enhanced Minister's Zoning Order would expedite the planning approvals process and allow North York General Hospital to meet the Ministry of Long-Term Care's expected project delivery schedule. The Enhanced Minister's Zoning Order includes site-specific provisions for maximum height, gross floor area, minimum setbacks, and parking requirements, among other technical matters. Further, the proposal will be subject to a development agreement with the City of Toronto that allows for an additional level of design review prior to construction.
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