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The following text is written by David Godley regarding April 28, 2015 Open House hosted by Etobicoke-Lakeshore MPP Peter Milczyn: Bill 73, Public Meeting on proposed changes to Planning Act. Presented by MPP Peter Milczyn at Royal Canadian Legion, April 28, 2015 1) PRAISE:Congratulations to our host on bringing this matter to the public and asking for […]
David Godley of Long Branch (Toronto not New Jersey) has written the following travel report. If you click on the link in the previous sentence, you will encounter many other texts that David has written. Click on the images to enlarge them; click again to enlarge them further David Godley writes: Rome in January The […]
Dear John and Jennifer, Long Branch has a hearing in its historic centre. There are 8 listed buildings on the street. Two alien detached houses on 8m frontage lots are proposed. Previously Etobicoke Local Planners have used a study area to determine character. They have overlooked the “nearby massing” (density, setbacks, placement) in the OP. […]
The previous message from James Baldwin of Long Branch regarding 20 James St. can be accessed here. The following message, from David Godley of Long Branch, has been sent to key politicians and staff: Here are my comments on the decision for your consideration. These point out the ongoing weaknesses of the Ontario Municipal Board and […]
The following letter to the editor from David Godley is from the March 5, 2015 Toronto Star: Re: Tory’s executive committee in battle over new city staff positions, March 2 Tory’s executive committee in battle over new city staff positions, March 2 Councillor Michelle Berardinetti’s move to eliminate new staff positions is shortsighted. It will open […]
Work is underway on the launching of a Long Branch Residents Association. Some weeks ago, I attended a meeting organized by Brian Liberty, who is in the process of launching a Long Branch Residents Association. In a subsequent post, I have shared a message from Brian Liberty addressing topics that David Godley addresses in the post you […]
David Godley lives on Lake Promenade in Long Branch in south Etobicoke. You can reach David Godley at mhairig@pathcom.com or 416-255-0492. In the text that follows – with the exception of the introduction you are now reading, the text is all from David Godley – I’m using the colour scheme that David has chosen. I’ve […]
I am pleased to share with you the following message from David Godley: Long Branch in 2014 Some gains and some losses in the fight to control overdevelopment but there is light on the horizon 1. Community Meeting Conserving Long Branch character is complex and difficult to follow. I was delighted to receive an […]
I am pleased to share with you the following report (I’ve added the photos at random) from David Godley, who has previously posted articles for this website on City of Toronto planning issues as well as previous vacation trips that David has enjoyed: Following text is by David Godley: Taiwan, the Little Dragon According to […]
David Godley, whose texts I have posted extensively at this website (you can do do a search for “David Godley Preserved Stories” to find them), has played a key role in a recent planning challenge – which gave rise to a successful, win/win outcome – related to Villa Road in Long Branch. We owe thanks […]