New transit’s moving in: How to deal with rent and evictions

Everybody wants to live near transit, but nobody can pay the crazy price 💸🚊

Toronto’s been promised new transit from the Eglinton LRT to the Ontario line. But when rails move in, rents go up. You know it’s coming for you.

But don't worry, you're not the first and you're not alone. The Green Line is hosting Story Circles and a community dinner at the Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) in the Annex. Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 from 6 to 9 p.m. to talk about how to deal with the inevitable disruption and rent hikes when transit is built in your neighbourhood.

We're zooming in on the case of the Eglinton Crosstown, which we explore in this month's issue all about evictions and rental prices near the new transit hub.

Bruno Dobrusin from the York South-Weston Tenant Union will share concrete advice for renters looking to fight for affordable housing, based on his own experience living near the LRT.

We'll also have resource tables featuring local organizations, including the Federation of Metro Tenants' Associations (FMTA) and the Little Jamaica Community Land Trust.

Delicious catering will be provided by a local restaurant, so don’t miss out!

Our event is Pay What You Can, as we want to include as many Torontonians as possible in this conversation.

If you'd like to support our team in continuing to host community-focused events like this, we'd appreciate a contribution of $31 to help us fully cover operational costs. If this is above your budget, we'd appreciate a payment of $10. If that's still a barrier to you joining us, you can contribute as much as you're able.

Finally, here's a sense of the vibe at our events: