Category: West Don Lands
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Corktown Common to Close: 5 Things You Should Know About the Pan Am Games
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The legacy of the Pan Am Games will forever change Corktown for the better. But while the games are on, there will be an impact on life here.
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Sign the petition to re-open Cherry Street & Old Eastern Avenue!
Image courtesy Waterfront Toronto. As a follow-up to our earlier post on the subject, there is now an online petition addressed to MPP Brad Duguid and others requesting the re-opening of Cherry Street and Old Eastern Avenue. We hope you’ll sign it! Click here to view and sign the petition.
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Calling all Corktowners: let Queen’s Park know you want Cherry Street and Old Eastern Avenue open!
CHERRY ON TOP: A photograph of the newly-reconstructed Cherry Street. Photo courtesy Waterfront Toronto. At the October meeting of the West Don Lands Committee, board members — including a representative from the Corktown Residents and Business Association — decided it was worth sending a message to elected officials in the provincial government regarding the continued closure of…
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Construction Notice: Eastern Avenue closed at Cherry/Sumach this weekend
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Via Dundee Kilmer, the CRBA has been advised that Eastern Avenue will be closed to east-west traffic at Cherry Street (Sumach Street) this weekend. This is to allow for work to continue on the new streetcar tracks that will run south along Cherry/Sumach from King East. The closure will commence at 9:30 a.m. on Friday,…
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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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‘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…