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The Mimico Lakeshore Network report regarding the Mimico 20/20 process has been released
The PDF file of the report is now available. I facilitated the heritage preservation workshop related to Mimico 20/20 at John English Junior Middle School on February 11, 2012. The report succinctly and effectively covers the key points from the … Continue reading
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The recent Walkable Communities report warrants close study
Pamela Gough is the Trustee, Ward 3, Etobicoke-Lakeshore, for the Toronto District School Board. She has recently been appointed to the City of Toronto Board of Health (BOH). Through that appointment she has had her attention brought to a report … Continue reading
The NOW story — Disappearing Toronto — warrants a close read
I was delighted — as were many other people — to read the recent NOW story
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Councillor proposes to save historic features of buildings by transporting them to Scarborough museum
We’ve received a message recently about a topic on the City of Toronto Economic Development Committee agenda. According to a message we’ve received, the proposal would not supersede Heritage Preservation but rather is intended to create an architectural ‘museum’ if the buildings … Continue reading
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How can we ensure that Mimico residents have the opportunity to offer meaningful input regarding Mimico 20/20?
How can we ensure the local community has the opportunity to offer meaningful input during the Mimico 20/20 planning process? This was a key question that emerged at a December 7, 2011 public meeting related to Mimico 20/20. A recent public … Continue reading
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Ormsby/Franceschini Estate qualifies as one of Mimico’s most significant heritage resources
The following overview has been prepared by Michael Harrison. One of the most significant heritage resources in the Mimico 20/20 revitalization area is the Ormsby/Franceschini Estate, now the Amedeo Garden Court apartment complex. The existing heritage elements of the Ormsby/Franceschini … Continue reading
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How would you compare Mimico 20/20 and the Lakeview Legacy Project?
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
The “3P” Strategy. Proactive. Persistent. Positive.
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
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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Further details regarding Mimico’s Town Hall
I’m pleased to share with you the following comments from Paul Chomik: “There is not, and never has been a community named ‘Mimico-by-the-Lake’. That is simply the name of Mimico’s second Business Improvement Area (BIA) which does not contain or … Continue reading
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