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Call to Artists for Expressions of Interest for Permanent Public Art Work in the new park in Rivertowne

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.

August 8 - Final Port Lands Public Meeting

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.

Fall 2012 Live Green Toronto Grants

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.

Basement Flooding Study Complete

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.

Click here to view the complete details

Opportunities for Review

The study was carried out following the requirements for Schedule ‘B’ projects under the Municipal Class EA. A Project File Report has been completed and has been placed on public record for a 30-day review period starting July 27, 2012 ending September 7, 2012. It will be available for review at:

July 18 - Affordable Housing, TCHC & Toronto

A community meeting on the future of tenants and TCHC Wednesday, July 18, 2012 6:30pm - 8:30pm Ralph Thornton Centre (765 Queen St. E)

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.

Speakers include:

Toronto Community Housing Tenant

Leisure Swim Schedule for Ward 30

Great opportunities to cool off in your neighbourhood this summer!

July 21 - Live Green Toronto Festival

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!

Council Highlights - June 6-8, 2012

Honouring Jack Layton: Jack Layton's message of hope and optimism has inspired people across Canada, and his legacy of public service in Toronto-Danforth will not be forgotten. As Jack's colleague and friend, I was proud of Council's unanimous decision to rename Toronto Ferry Terminal the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal. Jack fought to protect the unique character of the Toronto Islands and Toronto's waterfront. This dedication is particularly fitting.

Weston Bakery Development Update

I would like to share with you the development applications for the Weston Bakery site and their parking lot across the street, which will be introduce at Planning and Growth Committee on Monday, June 18.

This is the first formal step of a longer process before any final decisions are made. At this stage, the Planning and Growth Committee does not approve the development in any way, but simply agrees that the development process can be initiated. If this clears on Monday, I will set up an information session for the community with the planner in order to start to look at this application and understand the development process.

Who to contact for dust complaints

Dust related to a construction site Inquiries or complaints about dust related to a construction site

311 should be the first point of contact

Dust related to roads at, or because of, a construction site Inquiries or complaints about dust related to roads at, or because of, a construction site