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The following message is from David Godley: Good morning Residents of Long Branch. This [the text below] has been circulated to key politicians and some press. There is no real chance of changing the decision. Greetings from Long Branch PL140761 Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) approves 3 storey houses with double the density 48 35th St. […]
Message from David Godley David Godley 416 255 0492 email: mhairig@pathcom.com Good Evening, I am delighted to receive the good news from Councillor Grimes (below). Congratulations to him and his staff and to all those who have worked so hard on this issue. We should also thank Chief Planner Ms Keesmaat for her co-operative and […]
Jaan Pill (email to David Godley): Again, I would be pleased to post this on my website, but would like to know if this would be a good way to go or not. David Godley: Yes this one is fine. The message from David Godley follows below From: David Godley <mhairig@pathcom.com> Date: Sunday, May 31, […]
In previous posts, I’ve shared views about the destruction of the neighbourhood character of Long Branch (Toronto not New Jersey). Among the posts are the following recent ones: Comment from Susan Virtue: May 4, 2015 “Character of Long Branch” meeting at The Assembly Hall Comment from Susan Albert: May 4, 2015 “Character of Long Branch” […]
The following message is from David Godley of Long Branch: Community Meetings A number of people have asked what is the difference between MPP Milczyn’s planning meeting and Councillor Grimes’ planning meeting. The Provincial meeting is about changes to the Planning Act including limiting appeals to the OMB (Ontario Municipal Board) which do not really […]
Update: I have been copied on an exchange of emails, dated March 9, 2015, indicating that (and I quote): “… there is no ‘settlement’. The City will no longer oppose the application because of the reduction in density and length of the house. At the hearing, the developer’s counsel will present the revised drawings. Residents still have […]
Message from David Godley to Eddy, March 7, 2015 From: David Godley <mhairig@pathcom.com> Date: Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 11:14 AM To: Eddy Subject: Update on 25 Twenty Fourth Street, Local Planning’s Response Hi Eddy, I am not sure how you fill a role at the upcoming hearing on March 18 on 25 24th Street. […]
We support community-driven urban planning at the City of Toronto. We support urban planning that accords with the Official Plan for the City of Toronto. We do not support the concept that developers are qualified to serve as de facto urban planners in neighbourhoods across the City of Toronto. There is value in community self-organizing. […]
David Godley of Long Branch has shared the following information: Upcoming OMB hearings 18 Daisy – Feb 23, 2015 25 24th Street – March 18, 2015 86 23rd Street – March 19, 2015 48 35th Street – April 23, 2015 Approved by the Committee of Adjustment 6 27th Street Refused by the Committee of Adjustment […]
Updates A Feb. 8, 2015 Metro News article is entitled: “Majority of schools slated for closure are in Toronto’s poorer neighbourhoods.” A Feb. 9, 2015 CBC article is entitled: Majority of elementary schools on TDSB closure list serve vulnerable students: “22 of 48 elementary schools part of program targeted at city’s poorest neighbourhoods.” A Feb. 11, […]