One of the city’s most affluent and desirable neighbourhoods, Leaside, could have a new monicker as a heritage conservation district (HCD).

The Leaside Property Owners’ Association has presented an application to have the portion between Bayview Avenue to Laird Drive and Eglinton Avenue East to the Don Valley designated as an HCD, which North York Community Council has endorsed for further consideration.

“There will still be some debate about what is and what is not included in those boundaries, but that is the proposal,” explained Coun. John Parker, who is helping champion the cause. Although there are other communities with similar heritage designations, Parker said Leaside would represent the largest region to be given the demarcation. He explained that, if approved in the fall, the HCD will ensure future developments within Leaside must conform to the overall character of the neighbourhood.