Keeping in Touch

After a short hiatus, the Niagara Neighborhood Now blog is back in action. There are many different things happening in and around our community and this blog is dedicated to keeping you in touch. Please check back regularly. Issues that currently affect the neighbourhood: the 90 Niagara development and the upcoming plans for Bathurst/Front Street redevelopment by Minto/Freed. Although not in our community, its close proximity means that this development will have an impact on traffic, the skyline, and everything these things stand for.

90 NIAGARA
After the applicant withdrew its application from the last Committee of Adjustment hearing, they're back. Apparently tweaks have been made to the design, but the overall height is still not in conformity to the by-law. The next committee of adjustment date is set for March 30.

BATHURST FRONT DEVELOPMENT
A public meeting was held to view the pre-application proposal. In essence comprised of a 6 storey podium and four towers of varying heights - from 24 storeys to 12. The community spoke out against the development largely on the basis of its contravention of current height restrictions, and also its impact on Victoria Memorial Park (shadowing). Councillor Vaughan requested a revisit to the plans.

LOBLAWS LOOKS TO THE FUTURE THROUGH THE PAST
The heritage Loblaws building at the bottom of Bathurst will be restored. In 2011 the current building will be catalogued, dismantled in its entirety and rebuilt with an anticipated opening of 2014. The new building will have a Loblaws food store, a Joe Fresh and 2 other retail stores. The addition of a two storey office extension will create a small increase in height but its setback should not interfere with the Art Deco detail of the building. The building will also feature a green roof and landscaping on the Lakeshore side with patio. The main entrance will be located at Lakeshore/Bathurst.


NEW LIBRARY !
The new library at Bathurst/Fort York Boulevard will be an asset to our neighbourhood.
To ensure it meets all our needs, there will be another focus group on on Thursday, February 24th at 6.30 pm at Sanderson Library, 327 Bathurst Street.
Your input can help shape the new Bathurst/Fort York branch.
If you weren't at the first focus group at Harbourfront Community Centre,
plan to attend! Member of the
public who are interested in participating should contact
Penny Griffin, Library Service Manager at
pgriffin@torontopubliclibrary.ca or 416-393-7641