Category: Development
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Corktown Common & West Don Lands neighbourhood walkabout with Councillor Pam McConnell set for June 27
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COMMON COMIN’: a look at the pavilion in Corktown Common. Residents will get a preview of the park on June 27 when Councillor Pam McConnell holds her annual neighbourhood walkabout. Photo Courtesy Waterfront Toronto. As longtime residents are no doubt aware, Ward 28 Councillor Pam McConnell holds an annual neighbourhood walkabout with City Planners. This year,…
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Future of the Gardiner East consultation set for June 13
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On Thursday, June 13, Waterfront Toronto is set to hold a public consultation as part of the ongoing Environmental Assessment related to the section of the Gardiner Expressway between Jarvis Street and the Don Valley Parkway. This EA will explore three major options for the future of this section of highway: maintaining, improving, replacing or…
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‘Corktown Common’ wins park naming contest, set to open this summer
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After nearly 1,500 votes, Waterfront Toronto and the Grid have announced that Corktown Common has prevailed in their park naming contest. The name was originally submitted by Mr. Tedd Konya. Thanks to him and to all who voted! We’re excited about taking a stroll through the Common when it opens this summer. Stay tuned for more news…
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Celebrate the topping off of the new YMCA with a community block party!
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On Wednesday, May 29, head down to Front Street East & Trinity Street for a community block party set to celebrate the topping off of Toronto’s newest YMCA. The YMCA, to open after the PanAm/ParaPanAm games in 2015 will make for a great addition to Corktown. The block party will include free food, great…
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Community Update Meeting on 3C Waterfront redevelopment – May 30
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Community Notice! On May 30, Corktowners and other community stakeholders will have the opportunity to attend a meeting about the planned redevelopment of what’s known as the “3C Waterfront” Site. Many still know this area as the “Home Depot Lands” at the southwest corner of Cherry Street and Lake Shore Boulevard East. The meeting will…
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TCHC information session for Corktown residents
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Toronto Community Housing Corporation recently submitted an application to the City of Toronto to amend zoning bylaws and the official plan as they relate to the redevelopment of Regent Park. On April 29, 2013 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., TCHC will be holding a community meeting to go over the proposed changes. There will also…