Conserving Long Branch June 2017 Update 2 from David Godley

The following update is from David Godley of Long Branch: Long Branch is desperately hoping for sunny ways with the beginning of the Toronto Local Appeal Board 1) Application Status 2) Long Branch Neighbourhood Association 3) Willowdale Urban Desogn Guidelines 4) Long Branch Plaza 5) Inspiration Lakeview David’s message includes the following attached file:   […]

PL161048 – OMB Decision Issued – 9 Meaford Ave. in Long Branch (Toronto): Consent and variances refused

The decision is accessible at this PDF file: PL161048-JUN-13-2017 Below is an overview, regarding the case at hand, from David Godley of Long Branch: 9me  

Climate change and Greater Toronto Region: Links updates

Updates A July 12, 2017 CBC article is entitled: Don’t drain the swamp: report says wetlands help avert flood damage: Study says leaving wetlands in their natural state can help protect communities from severe flooding.” A Sept. 25, 2017 Guardian article is entitled: “What would an entirely flood-proof city look like? The wetter the better. […]

The story of the Long Branch Race Track is part of the history of Long Branch (Toronto not New Jersey)

Several previous posts have included comments from Bill Rawson of Long Branch Furniture: Click here to access previous posts featuring Bill Rawson > Long Branch Furniture is located across from the Long Branch Library on Lake Shore Blvd. West in Long Branch. I’ve long had an interest in putting together a series of recordings of […]

Inchworms are prolific and resilient: Sciencing.com article, April 24, 2017

I didn’t know much about inchworms but I do now, having read about them at the following link: Inchworm Life Cycle Here’s a brief video of an inchworm travelling across a tabletop. I like the way it tries to figure out where to go next.   https://vimeo.com/221156933   Update A June 23, 2017 Toronto Star […]

Recordings of Committee of Adjustment meetings (other than at the York Civic Centre) are available

It’s my understanding, from a reliable source, that if you want a recording of a Committee of Adjustment hearing (conducted anywhere other than at the York Civic Centre), you can get a video recording of a hearing from the City through City of Toronto Facilities staff. If you want a video of a hearing conducted […]

Ward 1 Councillor Jim Tovey outlines Mississauga’s massive (and yet, human-scale) waterfront redevelopment projects

In this video at Vimeo.com, City of Mississauga Ward 1 Councillor Jim Tovey – a key player in the Lakeview Waterfront Connection project, the Small Arms project, and Inspiration Lakeview – describes a series of massive (and yet, human-scale) redevelopment projects currently underway in Port Credit and Lakeview.     A previous video from the same […]

Events Reminder, Thursday, 8 June and Sunday 11 June, and AGM 26 June, Heritage York at Lambton House

I am a strong supporter of the work that is being done, year after year, at Lambton House, which is located not far (along the historic Humber River) from Old Mill Toronto, which was the venue for a high school reunion that I helped to organize a few years ago. I have occasionally had the […]

The next big meeting (as it relates to South Etobicoke) regarding airplane noise/pollution is on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at The Assembly Hall from 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Updates A July 12, 2017 Etobicoke Guardian article is entitled: “Etobicoke, Mississauga residents fight GTAA over Pearson airport growth plans: ‘It’s a war zone,” one resident said of aircraft noise above her home.” [End: Update 2]   Air traffic noise is part of a wider topic – namely, it’s about life in cities. Street traffic […]