The link to the agenda can be found here. Denise Harris, Heritage Officer, Etobicoke Historical Society, writes: “I will be at the EYCC meeting on Tuesday to speak in support of the designation of 28 Daisy, especially since the Etobicoke Historical Society submitted the original application. No one opposed the designation at the Toronto Preservation […]
Following message is from Carolyn MacLeod:
Following message is from Carolyn MacLeod: Below is a portion of the blog Russ Ford, Executive Director of LAMP CHC, wrote on February 24, 2013. It contains information you should know about how developers can get around city by-laws. “The city recently completed its budget process. What is always missing from any discussion of city […]
The following Feb. 22, 2013 document has been prepared by David Godley, who has given permission for its circulation: South Long Branch – Shaping the Neighbourhood – David Godley
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Feb. 13, 2013 Etobicoke Guardian article by Tamara Shephard begins with the following headline and opening sentences: Grimes seeks development incentives A letter and motion by Councillor Mark Grimes that Toronto council direct the city’s chief planner to incorporate development incentives into the draft Mimico-By-The-Lake Secondary Plan has shocked some in the community. Etobicoke […]