Following message is from Council Mark Grimes’ Office: Please find the full newsletter attached as pdf: February 22, 2013 New economic growth plan for Toronto endorsed by City Council Yesterday City Council endorsed a new Toronto economic growth plan entitled Collaborating for Competitiveness – A Strategic Plan to Accelerate Economic Growth and Job Creation in […]
David Switzer has written the following letter in opposition to re-allocation of money for the Sherway Trail. I will write a message as well, and I encourage you to do the same. A message concerning this topic sent to Derek Waltho. His email address is dwaltho@toronto.ca Please note the deadline for messages is Feb. 28, 2013. Message […]
The February 2013 Built Heritage newsletter can be found here. The most recent issue of the newsletter of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario can be found here. Both newsletters mention Hamilton’s Gore Park among other topics.
We’ve posted information at the Jane’s Walk website regarding two Long Branch Jane’s Walks that Mike James and Jaan Pill will lead on the first weekend of May 2013: Saturday, May 4, 2013 Sunday, May 5, 2013 The first walk, on Saturday, May 4, 2013, is from Etobicoke Creek to the Lakeshore Hospital Grounds. This […]
Following message is from the Toronto Preservation Board: Please see attached letter re: Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act – 28 Daisy Avenue: PB20.2 Tony Claddings Toronto Preservation Board 416-338-5850
Updates: The Global Cities at Risk website is focused upon a topic addressed in this blog post. A July 30, 2013 Atlantic Cities article notes that rising sea levels could submerge substantial parts of 1,700 U.S. Cities. An August 20, 2013 Globe and Mail article highlights the predicted effects of rising sea levels as does […]
This year’s Government and Community Services Fair will take place on Feb. 23, 2013 at Cloverdale Mall. We’ll have a Jane’s Walk table at the Fair this year. The South Long Branch Jane’s Walks that Mike James and Jaan Pill will lead this year will take place, starting at the East Parking Lot at Marie Curtis […]
Following message is from Matthew Premru of the City of Toronto Hello to Everyone, I’m pleased to let you know that the Infrastructure Analysis report has been completed and is now available on our homepage. In the meanwhile as work on the Secondary Plan by City Planning staff continues, please stay tuned for the release […]
February 2013 8-80 Cities newsletter can be accessed here. Here’s an excerpt from the newsletter: The link between kids who walk or bike to school and concentration By Sarah Goodyear In 1969, 50 per cent of kids in the United States walked to school every day. In 2009 that number plummeted down to 13 per […]
Following update is from Councillor Grimes Office: Please find the full newsletter in .pdf attached: February 15, 2013 City of Toronto activities for a fun Family Day on February 18 The City of Toronto encourages residents to enjoy this year’s Family Day on Monday, February 18 by making the most of the City’s recreational activities, […]