An occasional Newsletter from Preserved Stories.

Request for Review of Mimico 20/20 Reports: City Council rejects development incentives proposed by Ward 6 Councillor Grimes

The following item is from the City of Toronto website [to view original document, click on link below]. The story leading up to this motion at City Council can be found in an Etobicoke Guardian article entitled “Grimes seeks development incentives.” City Council adopted this item on February 20, 2013 with amendments. This item was considered […]

South Long Branch – Shaping the Neighbourhood – Message from David Godley

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  

News update – Councillor Grimes’ Office – Feb. 22, 2013

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 […]

The deadline is Feb. 28, 2013 for sending in your comments about the reallocation of money for Sherway Trail

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 […]

February 2013 Built Heritage News includes update on Hamilton’s Gore Park

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.  

Long Branch Jane’s Walks will take place on May 4 and May 5, 2013

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 […]

Notice regarding next step toward designation of 28 Daisy Avenue in Long Branch

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  

What features of neighbourhoods are worth preserving?

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 […]

Government and Community Services Fair – Feb. 23, 2013 – Cloverdale Mall

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 […]

Mimico 20/20 Infrastructure Analysis report now available

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 […]