“It’s a human right for you to have shelter and food... It’s an emergency that people need to have a good income.” -Myriam Canas-Mendes, Documentary
The W. Garfield Weston Foundation will commit up to $5 million in aggregate over the next three years to fund innovative new park initiatives across the City of Toronto. Working in partnership with Toronto Park People, Toronto’s nonprofit catalyst for better parks, the Weston Family Parks Challenge will support projects that spark new ways to operate parks and engage the public with community and nature.
Social Planning Toronto is an incorporated and registered non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to:
The City of Toronto is launching a new discussion forum called the Chief Planner Roundtable that is focused on city building themes. The first of three roundtables will get underway Tuesday, February 26 at Toronto City Hall and is titled Our Urban Fabric: Designing and Creating Public Places.
Each roundtable brings together various experts, City staff from a variety of divisions, and stakeholders in discussions about the challenges and opportunities faced on each of the themes. The roundtables will be chaired by Chief Planner, Jennifer Keesmaat and structured into three segments: setting the stage, reviewing key questions, and positioning change.
My motion to Council ("Saving Grace") to extend the grace period on parking switchover days will give you more leeway to move your car. I was happy to have the support of Council to pass this motion, and look forward to seeing it implemented by City Staff and Parking Enforcement.
On-street parking is one of the most frustrating issues for residents across Ward 30, and I am working to improve the parking system so that you're able to park on your street without being targeted by unreasonable tickets and restrictions.
Toronto is talking. From how to pay for transportation, to the value of art in public spaces, Innovation Talks explore the major issues facing our urban landscape and ways we can work together to make our city more resilient.
Join Evergreen CityWorks at these interactive and informative talks, featuring panel discussions with experts from government, industry, academia and non-profits, followed by an interactive Q&A period.
The City of Toronto is exploring ways to help property owners reduce energy use and save money on energy bills by improving the energy efficiency of their homes and buildings. Upgrading insulation and replacing an old inefficient furnace are examples of cost-effective improvements that can cut energy bills and improve the value of a property.
A comprehensive energy retrofit program that helps property owners undertake retrofits can significantly reduce energy use and advance the City's achievement of its energy conservation and greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals.
The Ralph Thornton Centre (RTC) is an inclusive community centre affiliated with the City of Toronto that is dedicated to community development & capacity building in South Riverdale. RTC works collaboratively to create a healthy, inclusive and vibrant community, offers a variety of programs that engage & assist residents, and provides space and support for a wide range of community groups & activities.
Co-hosted by Councillors Paula Fletcher and Mary Fragedakis.
Sponsored by Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre. Donations will be collected to send kids to summer camp.
Come out for a fun afternoon of skating and refreshments for the whole family!
Saturday February 16th, 2013 Riverdale Park East Rink 2 - 5 p.m. 550 Broadview Ave M4K 2P1
For more information, or to make a donation visit eastviewcentre.com or contact Cathy at 416-392-1750 x 303 or [email protected]
