Join your neighbours and fellow tree enthusiasts in an exciting exploration of the trees in Monarch Park. I will be hosting the tour of Monarch Park’s beautiful urban forest canopy with Amanda Gomm of LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests).
On the tour we will visit and learn about the variety of trees in Monarch Park and the many benefits they bring to the community. The walk will also be an opportunity to find out more about other exciting local neighbourhood initiatives.
Frankland Community Centre (816 Logan Ave.) September 12, 2012 6:30pm to 8:30pm
hosted by:
Paula Fletcher City Councillor, Ward 30
Peter Tabuns MPP, Toronto—Danforth
Craig Scott MP, Toronto—Danforth
This meeting will feature a presentation of the revised Port Lands plans by Waterfront Toronto and The City of Toronto. This will also provide an opportunity for your feedback, comments and questions.
The City of Toronto’s Public Art Office (Cultural Services, Economic Development and Culture) works with staff across City of Toronto divisions and agencies, boards and commissions to identify exciting new opportunities for commissioning innovative contemporary artworks in the City’s public spaces.
A public art opportunity has been generated by the creation of a new park in the Rivertowne Neighbourhood (Toronto Danforth - Ward 30), a project led by the Toronto Community Housing Corporation and the City’s Parks, Forestry & Recreation Division.
Waterfront Toronto and the City of Toronto are nearing completion of a business and implementation plan for the Port Lands Acceleration Initiative. Public input has played a key role in shaping the plan to date.
A final public meeting is being held to present updated findings and draft recommendations including the business case. The public meeting will include an overview presentation and facilitated roundtable discussions for participants to provide feedback on the findings, recommendations and business case.
The Toronto Environment Office will begin receiving applications for the fall round of Live Green Toronto Grants on Tuesday, September 4.
Community Investment Program: Grants of up to $25,000 are available for community-led projects that address local needs such as food production, sustainable transportation and renewable energy.
Capital Projects Fund: Grants of up to $250,000 are available for community improvement projects such as innovative building retrofits, greenspace/park restoration and tree planting.
The City of Toronto has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study to address basement and surface flooding in the area loosely bounded by the Don River, Danforth Avenue, Victoria Park Avenue and Lakeshore Boulevard E.
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What does the future of TCHC look like for tenants in Toronto?
This is the question on everyone’s mind as people are deciding the future of over 619 families, and whether to sell their social housing.Great opportunities to cool off in your neighbourhood this summer!
Saturday July 21, get your green on and join in the fun with Toronto's largest outdoor green festival. Enjoy free concerts, local foods, a cd/dvd/book swap, kids activities and over 100 vendor booths all day long in Yonge-Dundas Square.
What: Live Green Toronto Festival Where: Yonge-Dundas Sqaure When: Saturday, July 21, 2012, 11am to 9pm
The Live Green Toronto Festival brings hundreds of green products and services, live music, local foods, and more to the streets of Toronto every year. Stroll through the exhibits, sample locally grown foods, check out the TD Kids' Zone, and catch some of Canada's hottest musical acts on the 104.5 CHUM FM Main Stage. Enjoy a dazzling musical line-up including performances by Faber Drive, Fefe Dobson, Platinum Blonde, and many more!
