Lawrence Heights
North York, Toronto, ON
Lawrence Heights — informally known as "the Jungle" — is a large social housing community undergoing one of Toronto's most significant redevelopment projects. Lawrence Avenue West subway access and proximity to Yorkdale Shopping Centre give it strong long-term fundamentals as the redevelopment progresses.
Core & Lifestyle Scores
| 🔒 Safety | 58 | |
| 🎓 Schools | 64 | |
| 🚇 Transit | 72 | |
| 🌳 Green Space | 68 | |
| 🛒 Walkability | 62 | |
| 🤝 Community | 68 | |
| 👶 Family Life | 64 | |
| 🐕 Pet Friendly | 58 | |
| 🏃 Active Living | 60 | |
| 🍽️ Dining | 50 | |
| ☕ Café Culture | 42 | |
| 🎭 Arts & Culture | 46 | |
| 🌙 Nightlife | 32 | |
| 🚲 Cycling | 46 | |
| 🧘 Wellness | 48 |
Neighbourhood Signals
- Lawrence West Subway Station — Spadina Line access.
- Yorkdale Shopping Centre proximity — major retail and employment hub.
- Major TCHC redevelopment underway — significant investment transforming the community.
- Safety scores significantly below city average — neighbourhood in active transition.
- Almost entirely social housing currently — private market very limited.
Schools Nearby
- Lawrence Heights Middle School (62/100)
- William Lyon Mackenzie CI (82/100)
Transit Access
- 🚇 Lawrence West Subway Station (Spadina Line)
- 🚇 Allen Road bus connections
- 🚇 Lawrence Bus (52)
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