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A news release issued by the City of Toronto on May 1, 2017 responds to years of criticism of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) by Toronto residents, neighbourhood associations like HVRA, and councillors. It announces that the City of Toronto has established an independent local appeal body to provide quick and efficient hearings on appeals of land use decisions made by the Committee of Adjustment.
… Read more City Announces New Local Appeal Body for Land-Use Issues
On April 28, 2017, Toronto City Council unanimously approved Westbank’s proposal to develop the former site of the Honest Ed’s store and adjacent properties in Mirvish Village. This follows years of presentations, meetings, and revisions. After helping secure more green space,
… Read more City Council Passes Revised Proposal for Honest Ed’s Site
The Brunswick House is now a Rexall Pharmacy instead of a lively but raucous neighbourhood pub. An article in the online magazine, Retail Insider, indicates how it looks now. Images show historical features that have been preserved,
… Read more Brunswick House Becomes Retail Store
In-street planters are coming to our neighbourhood! Hear more about the City’s plans to replace some of the concrete boxes at our street corners with in-ground plantings. Robert Mays (Toronto Transportation Department) will present innovative design concepts under consideration and outline the type of help local residents can give.
… Read more In-Street Planters: Planning Meeting 7-9pm, Thurs. Mar. 9, 25 Brunswick
Read different takes about the Bloor Bike Lanes from the Toronto Star and the city Transportation Department, then respond to a city survey:
- The Toronto Star reports that the pilot project for separated bike lanes on Bloor has greatly increased the number of cyclists and made most motorists feel more comfortable driving alongside them.
… Read more Bike Lanes on Bloor: New Figures, Adjustments Coming
On Jan. 26, 2017, the Ten Editions Bookstore building at the corner of Sussex and Spadina received unanimous approval for heritage designation from the Toronto Heritage Preservation Board (HPB). This designation will be considered next by Toronto and East York Community Council,
… Read more Heritage Decision for 698 Spadina
Now Magazine of Jan. 19-25 reports on how 19 “iconic” Toronto restaurants have managed to stay in business for over 20 years. Three are located in our area: Country Style Hungarian on Bloor (at left, mother and daughter owners),
… Read more Classic Restaurants Nearby
Metro News reports on a project from MIT and the World Economic Forum that maps urban tree canopies around the world using new software called “Treepedia.” By counting trees using Google Street View the researchers measured the percentage of each city’s area covered by canopy.
… Read more Toronto’s Tree Canopy: World Class, but Under Stress
