Monthly Archives: October 2011
Abolish the OMB – Support Local Democracy
A motion will be going to the Planning and Growth Management Committee on November 8th to abolish the OMB – you know, that developer friendly provincial institution that is usually running roughshod over local planning and community wishes. This follows … Continue reading
Parks Plan Consultations
In 2010, City Council approved the development of a new Parks Plan that will guide acquisition, development, management and operation of the system of public parkland in the City of Toronto over a five-year period. It is our understanding that … Continue reading
Fresh Restaurant Proposal for Permanent Encroachment onto Public Space
The Toronto Public Space Initiative (TPSI) and the Trinity Bellwoods Community Association (TBCA) oppose Fresh Restaurant’s proposal to construct a permanent enclosure on the patio of its 894 Queen St. W. location at the intersection of Queen and Crawford Sts. … Continue reading
New LED Billboards Defered
On October 6th the Planning and Growth Management Committee was set to approve a recommendation to install 10 (or 17 if you count multiple sides) new large illuminated electronic billboards along traffic routes, including the Gardiner, that run near CN … Continue reading
New LED Billboards Proposed for Major Streets
On October 6th 2011 the Planning and Growth Management Committee is expected to approve a recommendation to install 10 (or 17 if you count the extra sides) new large illuminated electronic billboards along traffic routes, including the Gardiner, that run … Continue reading
TPSI Challenges Passage of Corporate Naming and Sponsorship Policies at Executive Committee and Spread of Misinformation
The naming rights and sponsorship controversy returned to city hall today with Executive Council approving policies that would allow for the sale of public spaces names, and program names, to corporations as well as policies to allow for other forms … Continue reading