Highly successful In Situ event at Small Arms Building in Mississauga, Oct. 27 to 29, 2016: Great turnout, great sense of organization

I am delighted that I had the opportunity, on the evening of Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, to attend an In Situ event at the Small Arms Building in Mississauga. We were impressed with the turnout, the enthusiasm, and the great sense of organization. The event appealed to groups of all ages. It was clear that every detail […]

Mimico groups pushing back against ‘westward wave’ of condo development: Oct. 25, 2016 Etobicoke Guardian. Plus: Please help us regarding 14 Villa!

An Oct. 25, 2016 Etobicoke Guardian article is entitled: “Mimico groups pushing back against ‘westward wave’ of condo development: OMB decision ‘rather indecisive’, says Mimico Lakeshore Community Network co-chair.” You can access the article at the link in the previous sentence. Many things are happening this weekend and next week. In Situ event is now on […]

Planning Staff recommend that 14 Villa Road consent and minor variance applications be refused

The Oct. 27, 2017 Planning Staff report regarding 14 Villa Road recommends the the consent and minor variance applications be refused. You can access the report at the City of Toronto website or you can access it here: 2016-10-27-planners-report-refusal-recommended If you have not sent in or dropped off a letter of objection, in connection with […]

Two residents of Long Branch, each named Susan, have shared messages regarding recent developments in Long Branch: “SOMETHING must be done.”

Susan, a resident of Long Branch, has shared with us a message regarding a recent overview by David Godley regarding Planning decisions at the City of Toronto, as they relate to Lot Splitting in Long Branch. I am pleased to share Susan’s comments, as they are succinct and reflect the strong feelings that have begin […]

Mike Smith of GDSS has prepared 3D renderings & shadow studies for Nov. 3, 2016 hearing regarding 14 Villa Road

We are working with South Etobicoke resident Mike Smith to prepare 3D renderings and shadow studies related to the 14 Villa Road Application. Mike is preparing 3D renderings for the Villa Road residents who will be speaking at or after 5:00 pm at the Nov. 3, 2016 Committee of Adjustment meeting at the Etobicoke Civic Centre. […]

Lakeview in Mississauga looks like a good place to move to, in the event you are looking to move

Update: A recent post, regarding related topics, is entitled: Land sale brings Mississauga closer to a waterfront that avoids Toronto’s mistakes – Dec. 22, 2016 Globe and Mail [end]   We have a couple of good comments at a recent post entitled: If you receive a Notice from the Committee of Adjustment, here’s a Guide […]

Notes regarding your preparations for a Committee of Adjustment hearing

What follows is is a great resource for everyone in Long Branch, no matter where you happen to reside. The following overview if from the Long Branch Neighbourhood Association. Things to think about Once built, new homes will affect you for as long as you live in the neighbourhood. You may want to think carefully […]

If you receive a Notice from the Committee of Adjustment, here’s a Guide to the Notice

In the text that follows we refer specifically to the 14 Villa Road application. Residents elsewhere in Toronto will also find this overview useful. A previous post, based on material from the Long Branch Neighbourhood Association, is entitled: If you receive a Notice from the Committee of Adjustment: 1) Guide to the Notice, 2) things […]

If you receive a Notice from the Committee of Adjustment, here’s (1) a Guide to the Notice & (2) things to think about (for residents nearby and elsewhere)

On the right is a drawing of one of the two buildings proposed for 14 Villa Road. 1. Guide to the public hearing Notice A resident on Villa Road has noted the document, which is from the Long Branch Neighbourhood Association, is a a bit lengthy but it explains the meaning of the variances. You can […]

Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) Review – Town Hall Meetings in Etobicoke, Nov. 9 & 16, 2016