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DeGasperis case, related to the finding of the Divisional Court, July 2005, is part of the OMB’s parallel universe
/0 Comments/in Committee of Adjustment, Toronto Local Appeal Body, Local Planning Appeals Tribunal, Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe DeGasperis Case, related to a July 2005 finding of the Divisional Court, concerns what I have come to view as a remarkable parallel universe or alternative reality. The alternate reality that I refer to – in which Up is Down, In is Out, and Minor is Major – concerns what takes place at the City of […]
Messages from Manager, Projects Court Services, Office of Director, City of Toronto concerning Toronto Local Appeal Body
/0 Comments/in Committee of Adjustment, Toronto Local Appeal Body, Local Planning Appeals Tribunal, Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillIn the next while, I will be posting some Long Branch Updates from David Godley; in the meantime, below is a message that he has shared by way of a recent email: March 8, 2017 message from Susan Garossino Hello Mr. Godley, Duxbury Law is retained to provide legal services to the Toronto Local Appeal Body […]
Much enjoyed Public Reception for Works by Jennifer Churchill at the Assembly Hall at Col. Samuel Smith Park
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillWorks by Jennifer Churchill at the Assembly Hall to April 12, 2017. This is a great exhibition of paintings by Jennifer Churchill, a Long Branch artist. Jennifer’s paintings have a sense of exuberance, along with gestural qualities, that I much enjoy. The exhibit at the Assembly Hall underlines for me that art is very much […]
Deputation to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing from Jim Tovey, Ward 1 Councillor, City of Mississauga and Region of Peel
/0 Comments/in Committee of Adjustment, Toronto Local Appeal Body, Local Planning Appeals Tribunal, Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThis post is concerned with the current project, initiated by the Ontario government, to reform the Ontario Municipal Board. The deputation to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing from City of Mississauga Ward 1 Councillor Jim Tovey (please see text below), has the following back story, which Councillor Tovey has shared with me: “The […]
Seeking information: Wartime and postwar housing at Small Arms Ltd. in Lakeview and elsewhere
/2 Comments/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillPlease note that subsequent posts include: Where will the people go: Toronto’s Emergency Housing Program and the Limits of Canadian Social Housing Policy, 1944-1957 Ted Long shares photos from the Long Branch army camp in the 1950s; with comments from Ted Long & Garry Burke Life at the Long Branch Army Camp, long, long ago! […]
Mississauga has a strong track record for civic engagement
/4 Comments/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI’ve recently posted a link to a Globe and Mail story about positive trends in urban development at the City of Mississauga: Land sale brings Mississauga closer to a waterfront that avoids Toronto’s mistakes – Dec. 22, 2016 Globe and Mail Anecdotes shared by fellow walkers, on Jane’s Walk at Mississauga-Toronto border The urban trends, […]
Culture of Committee of Adjustment and OMB decision making has changed dramatically in 25 years: MPP Peter Milczyn
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillUpdates: A March 11, 2018 Toronto Star article is entitled: “How rampant development and poor planning left residents of this Etobicoke neighbourhood stuck in traffic: The Etobicoke neighbourhood of Humber Bay Shores has undergone rapid development in the past two decades, but transit infrastructure hasn’t come with it. The problem only stands to get worse.” […]