Tag Archives: City of Toronto
90 Eastdale – Community Meeting
Remember back in 2012 there were a whole bunch of community consultation meetings about a new proposed development at 90 Eastdale Ave, between developer Preston Group, the City of Toronto and a working group spearheaded by City Councillor Janet Davis? … Continue reading
Friends of Coleman Park
There is a new group forming called Friends of Coleman Park. They are gathering community members, city workers from Parks and Rec, Councillor Janet Davis, representatives from Toronto Police (etc) to explore how Coleman Park might be improved. They’re looking to … Continue reading
Adopt-A-Street-Tree Program
LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciate of Forests) and The City of Toronto have started up a new Adopt-A-Street-Tree Program for the new trees that have been planted along the Danforth between Woodbine and Victoria Park. They are hosting a kick-off … Continue reading
Outside the Box
In your community wanderings, you may have noticed a few traffic signal boxes across the City that have new beautiful art work on them – this is the Outside the Box program which ran in 2013, 2014 and now again … Continue reading
Call for Proposals: Dawes Crossing
A call for proposals has been issued for community activation of Dawes Crossing. Successful applicants can receive up to $1000 to produce a community event at this new site. Created in 2012 by artist Noel Harding, Dawes Crossing is a unique … Continue reading
Main Square Tenants Rights
For those in Danforth Secord’s readership who are tenants at Main Square (or if you know of someone who is), a new group has formed there to support tenant rights in the complex. Their aim is to be a source … Continue reading
Fix It Up – home improvement workshop
Councillor Janet Davis is hosting a workshop about City of Toronto programs you can take advantage of for home improvements, such as retrofitting, improving safety, sustainability and cost savings. At the workshop you will hear about: Home Energy Loan Program: New … 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
Taylor Creek Bridge Celebration
Remember when that crazy flood that happened in Spring of 2012 and washed away the bridge across Taylor Creek that connected Halsey and Barrington Avenues? Well, that bridge has been reconstructed! Councillor Janet Davis is hosting a celebration on Saturday July 12th … 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