Residents living near Toronto shelters upset at lack of city consultation As a part of the leasing agreement with the developer, those residents have had to move out as the buildings are prepared for demolition.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Protests over alleged safety concerns near the buildings and a nearby hotel that’s also been converted into a shelter have caused tensions in the area over the last month. ‘Basically warehouses:’ shelters in midtown Toronto unsupported, advocates say Critics claim there has been an uptick in crime in the area, though police have not confirmed that.In response to the complaints, the city has put forward a number of new measures, including round-the-clock.