An occasional Newsletter from Preserved Stories.

Response from Mimico Lakeshore Network regarding Nov. 8, 2012 Mimico 20/20 Open House

To view the graphics in this response, please refer to the original document, which can be accessed at the following link as a Microsoft Word file. It will take  a few moments to load: Nov 19 2012 Final MLN response to City Planning re Consultants’ Reports Nov 2012 The document can be accessed as a PDF […]

Feedback from Mimico Residents Association concerning Nov. 8, 2012 Mimico 20/20 Open House

The text of the document posted on the Mimico Residents Association website follows below: MRA Feedback to Mimico 20/20 Open House on Nov. 8, 2012 By Webmaster on November 14, 2012 Sent: November 14, 2012 Attn: Matthew Premru, City of Toronto – Planning Re: Mimico 20/20 Open House Feedback – November 8, 2012 Dear Matthew, […]

Comment from David Juliusson to Matthew Premru regarding Mimico 20/20

The deadline for comments is Nov. 19, 2012. See this blog post and this one for background. Comments from David Juliusson Hi Matthew I have been informed there are (about) 3 acres zoned “Temporary Open Space” restricted in use and can’t be built on (i.e., condos) located between the lake and the apartment strip. I have been to numerous […]

Update from CCFEW via Ruth Grier regarding apple orchard in Lakeshore Hospital Grounds

In a previous blog post, David Switzer has outlined the history of past discussions about the apple orchard on the Lakeshore Hospital Grounds. I’ve received permission from Ruth Grier to share the following update regarding the apple orchard. The update is from CCFEW (Citizens Concerned About the Future of the Etobicoke Waterfront) via Ruth Grier. Update […]

Summary by David Switzer of Nov. 15, 2012 Goldhawk Live program focusing on Mr. Christie’s Bakery

David Switzer has shared the following summary concerning the recent Goldhawk Live show dedicated to the Mr. Christie’s story. Broader issue Information was provided on the re-zoning of industrial land to residential and the resulting loss of jobs of which the Christie Plant closer is an example. Speakers were John Cartwright of Toronto and York […]

Recent confrontation related to bike use on new Mimico Linear Park

Message from David Juliusson to Councillor Grimes’ office (Nov. 15, 2012) I just had my first confrontation on the new Mimico Linear Park. I was riding home from work when a group of people deliberately fanned out across the path and forced me to stop. I was then informed that this trail is a pedestrian […]

South Parkdale is the community you encounter when you travel past Mimico’s eastern neighbourhood boundary

[Update: East of the eastern boundary of Mimico is Parkdale, as I understand. End of Update]   Elsewhere I’ve discussed conversations about where Mimico’s eastern boundary is located. The following information is from the Social Research & Analysis Unit (SPAR), Social Development Finance & Administration Division, City of Toronto: Information regarding Toronto’s neighbourhoods can be found on […]

Apple orchard at Lakeshore Hospital Grounds: David Switzer summarizes previous discussions

There’s been discussion recently regarding the apple orchard at the Lakeshore Hospital Grounds. It’s my understanding that the following comment from David Switzer of Long Branch provides a good summary of the story. David has added that his information is from some time ago; we look forward to getting a more recent version of the […]

Update regarding 11 Lake Promenade. Residents are requested to send letters of opposition with copy to Councillor Grimes

As a follow-up to a previous update regarding 11 Lake Promenade, we’re pleased to share a further update. With reference to recent discussions related to the building proposal for 11 Lake Promenade: “As updated earlier the applicant has already put forth his revised proposal which was rejected by the group.” Please refer to the following files by […]