On October 29, Trinity—Spadina MPP Rosario Marchese will host a discussion on the benefits of electric trains. A Q & A and an Action Plan brainstorming session will follow. Full flyer here:
http://nnnow.ca/Rosario_Train_Flyer_VER3.pdf
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Monday, October 19, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Two Points of Interest Affecting South Stanley
FYI - the city has sent a couple of notices regarding the park. You can find the full city reports at the URL below:
http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/reports/2009-09-15-te27-cr.htm
Closure of Stanley Terrace / Expansion of the Park
Summary:
Transportation Services recommends that the portion of the public lane known as Stanley Terrace at the rear of Premises 23 to 29 Stafford Street be permanently closed and that jurisdiction be transferred to Parks, Forestry and Recreation for incorporation into Stanley Park.
Rezoning Recommended for Approval at 23-29 Stafford St. (Brad Lamb's "Parc" Development)
Summary:
This application was made on or after January 1, 2007 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.
This application proposes to redevelop the properties at 23-29 Stafford Street with a terraced 10-storey condominium containing 104 residential units and three levels of underground parking.
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.
http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/reports/2009-09-15-te27-cr.htm
Closure of Stanley Terrace / Expansion of the Park
Summary:
Transportation Services recommends that the portion of the public lane known as Stanley Terrace at the rear of Premises 23 to 29 Stafford Street be permanently closed and that jurisdiction be transferred to Parks, Forestry and Recreation for incorporation into Stanley Park.
Rezoning Recommended for Approval at 23-29 Stafford St. (Brad Lamb's "Parc" Development)
Summary:
This application was made on or after January 1, 2007 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.
This application proposes to redevelop the properties at 23-29 Stafford Street with a terraced 10-storey condominium containing 104 residential units and three levels of underground parking.
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Community Consultation about the Canada Malting Silos
Community Consultation about the Canada Malting Silos
Date: Wednesday October 21
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: Harbourfront Community Centre
627 Queens Quay West (Queens Quay and Bathurst)
Medium Assembly Room
Councillor Adam Vaughan invites you to attend this public meeting to provide your feedback about the future of the Canada Malting Silos.
Over the years there have been a number of meetings, ideas and plans about the Canada Malting Silos site. Recent discussions about a Toronto Museum at the silos have concluded. Some new ideas are now emerging about the Malting Silos and we want your input.
City staff from City Planning, Heritage Preservation Services, and Urban Design will be in attendance to provide updates about the current condition of the Malting Silos and receive your feedback about next steps.
For more information, please call 416-392-4044 or e-mail Councillor_Vaughan@toronto.ca.
Councillor Adam Vaughan
Ward 20, Trinity-Spadina
416-392-4044
Toronto City Hall
100 Queen Street West
2nd Floor, Suite C50
Toronto, ON M5H 2N2
Date: Wednesday October 21
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: Harbourfront Community Centre
627 Queens Quay West (Queens Quay and Bathurst)
Medium Assembly Room
Councillor Adam Vaughan invites you to attend this public meeting to provide your feedback about the future of the Canada Malting Silos.
Over the years there have been a number of meetings, ideas and plans about the Canada Malting Silos site. Recent discussions about a Toronto Museum at the silos have concluded. Some new ideas are now emerging about the Malting Silos and we want your input.
City staff from City Planning, Heritage Preservation Services, and Urban Design will be in attendance to provide updates about the current condition of the Malting Silos and receive your feedback about next steps.
For more information, please call 416-392-4044 or e-mail Councillor_Vaughan@toronto.ca.
Councillor Adam Vaughan
Ward 20, Trinity-Spadina
416-392-4044
Toronto City Hall
100 Queen Street West
2nd Floor, Suite C50
Toronto, ON M5H 2N2
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Town Hall Meeting Regarding HST and Condo Fees
MPP Cheri DiNovo would like to invite you and the condo owners/residents that you represent to a town hall meeting regarding the new Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) and its effect on condo fees and other expenses.
If interested, please post the following file to the community bulletin board of any condominiums you represent:
http://www.nnnow.ca/cheri_quarter_bloOCT09.jpg
If you would like to attend this meeting, please contact pighinp@ndp.on.ca.
When: Tuesday, October 27th
Time: 7:30-9:30
Where: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavina Ave
If interested, please post the following file to the community bulletin board of any condominiums you represent:
http://www.nnnow.ca/cheri_quarter_bloOCT09.jpg
If you would like to attend this meeting, please contact pighinp@ndp.on.ca.
When: Tuesday, October 27th
Time: 7:30-9:30
Where: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavina Ave
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Georgetown Rail Expansion Approved / Summary of Neighbourhood Projects
The Environment Minister has approved the Georgetown Rail Expansion – the project to provide high-speed rail to the airport from Union Station. The full press release can be found here [PDF]:
http://www.metrolinx.com/Docs/News/News_Release-MOE_Decision-Oct_5_FINAL.pdf
More info on the changes that will be happening in our area can be found here:
http://savestrachan.com/
For those keeping track, there’s a LOT happening in our area over the next few years!
1) The above-mentioned rail link and changes to Strachan Avenue
2) The pedestrian and cycling bridge to Fort York and new parks:
http://nnnow.blogspot.com/2009/09/fort-york-pedestrian-and-cycle-bridge.html
3) The changes to South Stanley Park:
http://www.toronto.ca/parks/parks_gardens/south_stanley_park.htm
4) The Bathurst Pedestrian crossing:
http://nnnow.blogspot.com/2009/09/bathurst-crosswalk-progress.html
http://www.metrolinx.com/Docs/News/News_Release-MOE_Decision-Oct_5_FINAL.pdf
More info on the changes that will be happening in our area can be found here:
http://savestrachan.com/
For those keeping track, there’s a LOT happening in our area over the next few years!
1) The above-mentioned rail link and changes to Strachan Avenue
2) The pedestrian and cycling bridge to Fort York and new parks:
http://nnnow.blogspot.com/2009/09/fort-york-pedestrian-and-cycle-bridge.html
3) The changes to South Stanley Park:
http://www.toronto.ca/parks/parks_gardens/south_stanley_park.htm
4) The Bathurst Pedestrian crossing:
http://nnnow.blogspot.com/2009/09/bathurst-crosswalk-progress.html
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