Lawrence Heights
Overview
Lawrence Heights is currently undergoing a massive revitilization that will include the transformation of the old neighbourhood into a New 100 acre master planned community that will include: over 4,000 new residential units consisting of townhomes and condominiums, and new affordably priced rental units that will provide another excellent option for families in the area. There will also be dramatic improvements made to the recreational facilities in the neighbourhood with new parks and a new community centre.
Lifestyle
Lawrence Heights residents can walk to Lawrence Square which features national department stores as well as small independent retailers and medical and professional offices. Lawrence Square merchants participate in a retail education program for Lawrence Heights Youth, that is sponsored by the Lawrence Heights Area Alliance. Lawrence Square also hosts the annual Lawrence Heights Multi-Cultural Fair.
Lawrence Plaza situated at the north-west corner of Bathurst Street and Lawrence Avenue includes many discount and outlet stores that attract shoppers from all over the city.
Recreation
The Lawrence Heights Community Centre at 5 Replin Road offers a myriad of programs including Children’s Art and Dance, Children’s Martial Arts, Bell Raptorball, Instructional Basketball, Youth Afternoon Programs, Girls Basketball House Leagues, Leisure Games, Youth Dance and Music, Seniors Clubs and Aerobics.
The ultra-modern Barbara Frum Public Library at 20 Covington Road features a children’s storyroom, French and multicultural collections, private study rooms, a meeting room, and an auditorium with a 150 person seating capacity. Combined with the library is a 10,000 square foot Recreation Centre with multi- purpose meeting rooms, and a kitchen/craft room
Transportation
The Lawrence Heights neighbourhood is well served by public transit. Bus service on Lawrence and on Wilson Avenues connect to stations on the Yonge-University-Spadina subway line. The Bathurst Street bus travels south to the Bathurst station on the Bloor-Danforth subway line.
Motorists are approximately twenty-five minutes via Bathurst Street, from downtown. The Allen Expressway which runs through the centre of this neighbourhood is easily accessed from Lawrence Avenue West and provides a connecting route to Highway 401.
Source: Neighbourhood Guide
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