The tree-lined streets in this area, which was annexed by the city of Toronto in 1909 make this a popular residential neighbourhood.

In addition to housing, this classification allows for uses which meet resident needs such as schools, small shops, parks, etc.

Great care is taken to ensure the character of Toronto neighbourhoods is preserved, thus the addition of high-rise apartments is not permitted, and new businesses in the community must prove that they will not produce adverse effects to residents, such as noise pollution or increased traffic.

They must also fit well with existing businesses, and reduce frequency of automobile use in the neighbourhood (i.e. by providing a needed service within walking distance).

In 1856, Scarlett's holdings bounded by Jane, St. Clair, Clendenan and Annette were purchased by Marcus Rossin, who sub-divided the lands as the "Runnymede Estate".

[2] The neighourhood's first residents were largely Irish and Anglo-Saxon, followed eventually by immigrants of Eastern European origin.

In 1966, Romark Developments proposed the construction of a giant apartment complex at Bloor and Jane streets.

The plan proposed the construction of 15 apartment buildings (one as high as 38 storeys), shopping centres and open space.

The BIA hosts: Bloor West Village is a shopping district in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

It promotes pedestrian activity through the use of wide sidewalks, benches, tree-lined streets, and frequently used outdoor cafes.

This atmosphere makes Bloor St. West the predominant public space in the neighbourhood, and it is full of activity at any given time during the day.

Bloor West Village caters mainly to neighbourhood residents, it has a number of small-scale, resident-owned stores which meet needs of community members, but lacks the uniqueness which would generate significant activity from non-residents.

In the 2006 census of Canada, 10.7% of immigrants identified their place of Origin as the United Kingdom, 11.4% said Polish, and 9.6% said Ukrainian.

A night bus replaces the subway line during the early morning hours along Bloor Street.

Any activity or social interaction only really occurs along Bloor Street; part of the reason is that it has many points of interests along the way.

However, the opposite is true for the minor roads; they serve strictly as pathways, not as a place to interact.

For the most part, these roads are used simply as pathways to get out of the neighbourhood, and not as public space where people choose to spend time, as is the case with Bloor.