Category Archives: Lakeview Legacy Project

Do you have a success tip as a Walk Leader that you’d like to share with others?

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Jaan Pill

Fanny Martin, Jane’s Walk Event Manager, has asked 2012 Jane’s Walk leaders three questions, which I have included as headings for this blog post. “If you have a moment,” she has said, ”I’d love to have your input, especially but not exclusively … Continue reading →

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Wetlands are wonderful, or not, depending on which side of Etobicoke Creek you’re standing upon

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Jaan Pill

  By way of background regarding the Lakeview Waterfront Connection project, I’m pleased to share with you the following for the public meeting — held on Feb 23, 2012 — which I found highly inspiring.   The Mississauga side is … Continue reading →

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This project is called the Lakeview Waterfront Connection

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Jaan Pill

We’re pleased to have the opportunity to share the following message, recently forwarded to us by Councillor Grimes’ office:   Hello, Credit Valley Conservation on behalf of the Region of Peel and with the support of the City of Mississauga and … Continue reading →

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A Jane’s Walk will be held in Long Branch on Sunday, May 6, 2012 starting at 10:30 am in Marie Curtis Park

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Jaan Pill

We’ve registered a Jane’s Walk, with a 10:30 am start at the East Parking Lot at Marie Curtis Park, for Sunday, May 6, 2012. We owe many thanks to Councillor Grimes’ office for suggesting that we organize this walk, and … Continue reading →

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How would you compare Mimico 20/20 and the Lakeview Legacy Project?

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Jaan Pill

The following comments are in reply to David Switzer’s helpful comments in response to a previous blog. There is much value in talking about how Mimico and Lakeview differ and how they are alike. The same can be said if … Continue reading →

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The “3P” Strategy. Proactive. Persistent. Positive.

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Jaan Pill

Strategic thinking is a key ingredient for success in any endeavour. This is a concept that came across strongly in the talk that John W. Danahy of the University of Toronto faculty of architecture, landscape, and design presented on January … Continue reading →

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John Danahy has contributed in a major way to the success of the Lakeview Legacy Project

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Jaan Pill

I had the good fortune to attend a presentation on January 18, 2012 by John W. Danahy of the University of Toronto faculty of architecture, landscape, and design. The talk, organized by the Lakeshore Planning Council Inc., was at the … Continue reading →

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What was once a major wildlife habitat at the mouth of the Etobicoke Creek has been “engineered out of existence”

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Jaan Pill

A glimpse of Toronto’s history: Opportunities for the commemoration of lost historic sites (2011), published by the City Planning Division, Urban Development Services, City of Toronto (2001), includes an informative account of the history of Etobicoke Creek. Granted, some of the … Continue reading →

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