2025 in London: Big moves. Big moments. Big energy.

Before we jump into London’s Bicentennial year of 2026, we’re taking a moment to look back at what the City of London achieved with Londoners in 2025. We made significant strides to improve safety for residents, expand housing options, enhance community connections, support vulnerable Londoners, and strengthen our local economy.

Putting people first: Inclusion and safety in action

This year, the City expanded the services and supports that help make London safer, more inclusive, and more responsive to residents’ needs.

• Received 200,000 Service London requests.
• 925 fire safety education events were hosted.
• 86,700 pounds of food was collected for the Curb Hunger campaign!
• The 2025-2035 ReconciliAction Plan was approved by Council and implementation has begun.

More homes, more hope, more support

We continued making real progress on housing – delivering more stability, more options, and more support for Londoners across the city.

• We have made significant progress this year in creating more housing options for Londoners. We now have more than 400 highly supportive housing units open or in development as part of the Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response.
• Housing targets were exceeded for the second consecutive year.
• 4,000+ building permits were issued.
• $2.2 billion was issued in building permits – another record year!

A city on the move – growing, creating, thriving

London’s economy, creativity, and culture gained momentum, helping residents thrive, and strengthening the heart of our city.

• 4,300 job seekers were supported by London Regional Employment Services.
• We delivered 3,000+ dryland recreation programs that generated nearly 40,000 registrations across the city.
• Two new murals were created and installed at the South London Community Centre and South London Community Pool.
• Over 50 park improvements were constructed, enhancing neighbourhoods.
• We supported more than 250 special events. We also hosted 33 outdoor movie nights as well as events like Canada Day, Touch a Truck, and Lighting of the Lights!
• More than 2,500 Londoners attended Neighbourhood Park Improvement events in nine neighbourhood parks. 30% of participants were visiting the park for the first time!
• Public engagement continued in 2025 for London’s Mobility Master Plan, and the plan was then approved by Council. Implementation has now begun.

Growing greener, moving smarter

We took big steps toward a cleaner, more sustainable city by investing in green systems, natural spaces, and projects that help us mitigate and adapt to climate change.

• 14,000+ tonnes of Green Bin material was collected.
• 6,700+ new trees were planted or given away to Londoners.
• Clarke Road EnviroDepot was renovated.
• Harris Park shoreline restoration was completed.
• 491 Londoners grew food and built local connections in community gardens this year.

Keeping London running smoothly

• Adelaide Underpass construction was completed.
• Oxford Street and Gideon Drive roundabout was completed.
• Reconstructed 61 lane-kilometres of road.
• Added 11 km of bike lanes and 10 km of sidewalks.
• Upgraded 25 intersections.
• Installed 11 km of storm and sanitary sewers and over 9 km of watermains.
• Almost 300cms of snow was plowed from roads and sidewalks this past winter.

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“Throughout 2025, London continued to deliver meaningful progress on the priorities that matter most to residents,” says Mayor Josh Morgan. “From improving safety and expanding housing to supporting our local economy and caring for our environment, this work reflects the commitment of our City team and our community. We’re building on this momentum as we continue to make London a stronger, more connected city for everyone.”

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This year showed what’s possible when we move forward with purpose. With this momentum carrying over into 2026, we’re ready to keep delivering results that make London an even better place to call home. For more information about London’s Strategic Plan progress, visit london.ca/stratplan.