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Stop The Corporate Takeover of Public Space
The backlash is growing. TPSI and Torontonians are speaking out against a package of unprecedented policies that will allow the city to sell off the names of our public spaces and services to corporations. The policies will also give staff … Continue reading
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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
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Naming Rights Update and City-Wide Art Attack
On October 16th TPSI and prominent public space artists gathered in Kensington market to make provocative posters and art installations protesting the city’s proposed policies and plans to sell the names of many of our public spaces, such as subway … Continue reading
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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 … Continue reading
New Electronic 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
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New Electronic 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
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TPSI Slams 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
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Public Names for Public Spaces Rally / Corporate Playgrounds
On September 6, TPSI organized a rally against City of Toronto proposals to sell corporate naming rights for public spaces such as parks and subway stations throughout the city. More specifically, the rally protested the Executive Committee’s plans to renew … Continue reading
September 6th Public Names for Public Spaces Rally
The City wants to sell out the names of Toronto’s parks, subway stations, and public spaces to big business. Join us at our rally this September to put a stop to it! Our public spaces reflect the vibrant history and … Continue reading
