Category Archives: Business Revitalization
Two tiny community notices
Two tiny, but important, community-oriented notices for this post. First, if you haven’t already discovered our ‘hoods newest coffee-shop-meets-book-store yet, called ‘Press,’ it’s worth checking out. They’ve got great coffee and tea, and an excellent selection of used books, vinyl records … Continue reading
DECA’s Hidden Gems
The ever-organized and pro-active DECA (Danforth East Community Association) has started up a ‘Danforth Hidden Gems‘ contest. Community members are being asked to nominate any independent commercial business (but no home offices) within DECA’s boundaries – from Main St. to … Continue reading
A look at the past, and some thoughts for the future
Toronto Star published an article today called What’s the next vision for Shopper’s World Danforth? The article takes a peak at our ‘hood’s history, specifically how our neighbourhood has changed along with the property that is currently Target. That particular building … Continue reading
Reminder: Movie Night this weekend!
Just a reminder that the fine folks at the Danforth Village BIA are hosting a Movie Night this Saturday, August 23rd. The festivities, taking place in Main Square, start at 6pm with DJAY The Clown, who will provide wild and … Continue reading
Construction Notice – Danforth Ave
The City will be starting sidewalk replacement, streetscaping improvements and road resurfacing as part of the Danforth Ave Improvement Project on July 21st – that would be Monday. The work will be taking place between Woodbine and Dawes and will be … Continue reading
Sweet Spot: Ankh Yoga
This is another one that is technically outside of the Danforth Secord boundaries, but close enough that I thought I’d give a shout out. Ankh Yoga, located at 2017 Danforth Ave just west of Woodbine, is a relatively new kid … Continue reading
Sweet Spot: NaNa Florist
Stumped about what to do for Father’s Day? Look no further than our very own NaNa Florist (who says Mothers should be the only one to relish in the glory of flowers??) Located at 2454 Danforth Ave (across from Sobey’s), … Continue reading
Construction Notice – Danforth!
It’s coming, it’s coming! As I posted earlier in the Spring, plans are no longer afoot for re-construction of Danforth between Woodbine and Victoria Park, but will actually be happening. In fact, The City, via Danforth Village BIA, has just … Continue reading
Danforth Streetscape – Open House!
As I mentioned in a previous post, Danforth Village Business Improvement Association has been working with Councillors Janet Davis and Mary Margaret McMahon and City Urban Design staff on a plan to improve the streetscape between Woodbine and Victoria Park. … Continue reading
New urban design!
While it’s still in the works, the City of Toronto’s Urban Design team is working with Danforth Village BIA, and Councillors Janet Davis and Mary Margaret McMahon on a new streetscape along Danforth between Dawes Rd and Victoria Park Ave. … Continue reading