I remember the Amo, used to go there for Won Ton soup and an eggroll most every Sat with my Mom.
But its was between Pacific and Keele on the north side. I don't remember the sign.
There was once a restaurant in the Junction called Amo's. It was there from the second world war until about the mid 80's. I am not sure if this is the one that you are thinking about because I do not remember the sign but this restaurant was frequented by my family.
2001-2006 population change: DROPPED 6.3 per cent
Visible minority: 32.9 per cent
Unemployment rate: 7.3 per cent
Reasons to raise issues important to us in these elections, like the ones mentioned:
Issues: The riding has a low average income and education level, and a high proportion of immigrants and minorities, with large Portuguese, Italian, Chinese and black communities. Much of the population works in trades or manufacturing, sectors of the economy that have taken a hit in recent years.
... so what is our next MP and MPP going to do? It seems electing the Liberal retreads only ensures those political representatives remain missing in action. Yet: "Davenport is as close as it gets to a sure thing for the Liberals, who have taken the riding uninterrupted since 1962". Maybe that's the problem. Complacency?
Beautifully said, Brenda. I think when Anonymous speaks of revitalization, what they really mean is gentrification. I totally agree with your feedback.
hi i'm trying to remember the name of an old chinese restaurant in the junction,it was on dundas north of dupont,it might have been accross the st from the west town rest,the only memory i have is of the sign it ran from the top to the bottom of the building,the sign might have been palm trees or a hula girl
Correct. The Teeple designed plans, would have been groundbeaking in terms of church loft conversions, but sadly is not to be. That developer, Symmetry Developments, is not involved in the current plan.The current plan will be called Cornerstone and it too will feature a 4 story addition in the parking lot. From what I have heard this design will be a lot blander and more cookie cutter than the Teeple design. Why cant JT have some good design? The existing parking lot will disappear which I personally like.
The "sold" real estate signs have been taken down at the church and the deal finally closed last week.
Symmetry Developments saw the Twitter posts and they tell me that no plans for 243 Perth are available online yet because they're "still tweaking" the plans. Stay tuned...
I've started to gather links to the federal election candidates that I know of, so far. Check the listings up top, as I will update these as I find out more info.
If you know of any other candidates, links, etc., feel free to share them here in the comments.
Scott informs me that he believes these drawings are from a previously-interested developer - so, alas, the Teeple drawings probably don't represent the current plans. I went looking for this because of interest after I saw a tweet from @Urbanation calling the project "Cornerstone Lofts." Oh, well...
brenda...i think your post is very thoughtful and well written. i happen to agree with you on all points. thanks for opening up the discussion because it isn't just about a new and pretty addition to the neighbourhood.
Thanks everyone. You did a fantastic job. The Railpath looks so much better now, and the cleanliness was definitely noticeable, especially around Solways.
Apologies for not coming... J. and I will continue to do our little mini-cleanups when we're out walking. :)
Dear Anonymous,
How long have you been living in the hood? I can't think of anyone I know who would shop at a MUCH higher end grocery store on a regular basis, but I do know some folks would favour a local fruit and veggie stand. And what is wrong with renters and apartments in general? I live in one, on Dupont, it enables me to walk my child to the local school, pay for daycare and other expenses and still have some cash to do other things, like support some of our local businesses.
I don't think I'm "unsavoury" just because I don't have a mortgage, but unless you haven't been reading the news for the last two-three years, you would know how difficult it is to get a mortgage these days, and the federal government has just made it harder. In particular, somone who lives in a family with one income, geesh, it just seems really out of reach. But I can tell you, you'd probably think I would be a great neighbour if you met me and my child, you wouldn't think we were unsavoury if you met us on the street.
There are many facets to living in a great community. Although, I'm not opposed to community appropriate condo development because in truth, this would be what I could afford if I was in a position to purchase and wanted to stay in the hood, but do condos+high end grocery store=revitilization? I don't think the equation is as easy as that. It takes an understanding that a community is made up of all kinds of people and businesses. What would our neighborhood look like if it was made up of only mortgage holders? Oh, I think I know, it is called a planned development consisting of single dwelling homes with one road in.
Is 1011 Lansdowne primarily a crackhead home? Hmm, I'm not entirely sure, but my bet, is there are some people who live there because it is all they can afford, savoury or unsavoury. Is this really the "worst" intersection in the city? Do you have something to back that statement up? This is a much deeper discussion, I feel about poverty and affordability in our city, then we could get into here.
My advice, would be to re-consider your comments and reflect on how they may be offensive to others. If you want revitilization, take a look in the dictionary for the meaning, the definition I have found suggests nothing about condos or grocery stores, but rather life and vigor. People, all kinds of them make up "life" and yes, a condo development would add more people to the neighborhood, but I still have a right to live here, without my mortgage.
Oh and btw, I love the Galleria and support the shoe store, the bakery, the liquor store, the dollar store, the hairdresser, the grocery store (low-end I guess), the dentist, the family who sells the bags and luggage, all of them receive my money.
I love that I can walk there too and teach my child how to be a safe pedestrian along the way.
That's good to hear. It takes a bit of work occasionally to keep the Railpath looking good.
One other thing: What can be done about some of the Railpath neighbours whose properties are responsible for much of the junk that ends up on the path? I'm specifically thinking of Solways (huge amount of litter, foam dinosaur bits, and other crap that falls over the fence) and the Perth Ave. Coop, where a large amount of rubbish from their garbage area ends up on the path. If employees / residents of those places could take on their section of the path for occasional cleanups, or at least do something to keep the junk on their properties, it would go a long way to making it cleaner overall.
Thanks to Parks and Rec who dropped off garbage bags for the cleanup and enough to last a long long time.Peter White the area manager is a big Railpath fan.
You are having the same problem as we do every spring and summer with the garden. The same people keep showing and but no new hands. I would be there myself if I didn't already have another volunteer commitment. I hope more people show up then is listed here. We would also love to have a few new hands helping in the Rankin Community garden on Sunday mornings this spring and summer.
I remember the Amo, used to go there for Won Ton soup and an eggroll most every Sat with my Mom.
But its was between Pacific and Keele on the north side. I don't remember the sign.
There was once a restaurant in the Junction called Amo's. It was there from the second world war until about the mid 80's. I am not sure if this is the one that you are thinking about because I do not remember the sign but this restaurant was frequented by my family.
2001-2006 population change: DROPPED 6.3 per cent
Visible minority: 32.9 per cent
Unemployment rate: 7.3 per cent
Reasons to raise issues important to us in these elections, like the ones mentioned:
Issues: The riding has a low average income and education level, and a high proportion of immigrants and minorities, with large Portuguese, Italian, Chinese and black communities. Much of the population works in trades or manufacturing, sectors of the economy that have taken a hit in recent years.
... so what is our next MP and MPP going to do? It seems electing the Liberal retreads only ensures those political representatives remain missing in action. Yet: "Davenport is as close as it gets to a sure thing for the Liberals, who have taken the riding uninterrupted since 1962". Maybe that's the problem. Complacency?
The Star published a riding profile for Davenport:
http://www.thestar.com/federalelection/candidates/ridingprofile/491747
No major news, but some interesting background....
Beautifully said, Brenda. I think when Anonymous speaks of revitalization, what they really mean is gentrification. I totally agree with your feedback.
hi i'm trying to remember the name of an old chinese restaurant in the junction,it was on dundas north of dupont,it might have been accross the st from the west town rest,the only memory i have is of the sign it ran from the top to the bottom of the building,the sign might have been palm trees or a hula girl
Not.
I'm confused....is symmetry involved or not?
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Correct. The Teeple designed plans, would have been groundbeaking in terms of church loft conversions, but sadly is not to be. That developer, Symmetry Developments, is not involved in the current plan.The current plan will be called Cornerstone and it too will feature a 4 story addition in the parking lot. From what I have heard this design will be a lot blander and more cookie cutter than the Teeple design. Why cant JT have some good design? The existing parking lot will disappear which I personally like.
The "sold" real estate signs have been taken down at the church and the deal finally closed last week.
This post was revised.
Symmetry Developments saw the Twitter posts and they tell me that no plans for 243 Perth are available online yet because they're "still tweaking" the plans. Stay tuned...
I've started to gather links to the federal election candidates that I know of, so far. Check the listings up top, as I will update these as I find out more info.
If you know of any other candidates, links, etc., feel free to share them here in the comments.
Scott informs me that he believes these drawings are from a previously-interested developer - so, alas, the Teeple drawings probably don't represent the current plans. I went looking for this because of interest after I saw a tweet from @Urbanation calling the project "Cornerstone Lofts." Oh, well...
Here, here Brenda!! A wonderful neighbourhood is made up of wonderful people not just buildings and businesses.
brenda...i think your post is very thoughtful and well written. i happen to agree with you on all points. thanks for opening up the discussion because it isn't just about a new and pretty addition to the neighbourhood.
Thanks everyone. You did a fantastic job. The Railpath looks so much better now, and the cleanliness was definitely noticeable, especially around Solways.
Apologies for not coming... J. and I will continue to do our little mini-cleanups when we're out walking. :)
I see that Warren has posted some photos from the cleanup in the Junction Triangle Pool on Flickr.
This is beautifully put, Brenda. I'm a homeowner, but I'm with you on everything here.
Dear Anonymous,
How long have you been living in the hood? I can't think of anyone I know who would shop at a MUCH higher end grocery store on a regular basis, but I do know some folks would favour a local fruit and veggie stand. And what is wrong with renters and apartments in general? I live in one, on Dupont, it enables me to walk my child to the local school, pay for daycare and other expenses and still have some cash to do other things, like support some of our local businesses.
I don't think I'm "unsavoury" just because I don't have a mortgage, but unless you haven't been reading the news for the last two-three years, you would know how difficult it is to get a mortgage these days, and the federal government has just made it harder. In particular, somone who lives in a family with one income, geesh, it just seems really out of reach. But I can tell you, you'd probably think I would be a great neighbour if you met me and my child, you wouldn't think we were unsavoury if you met us on the street.
There are many facets to living in a great community. Although, I'm not opposed to community appropriate condo development because in truth, this would be what I could afford if I was in a position to purchase and wanted to stay in the hood, but do condos+high end grocery store=revitilization? I don't think the equation is as easy as that. It takes an understanding that a community is made up of all kinds of people and businesses. What would our neighborhood look like if it was made up of only mortgage holders? Oh, I think I know, it is called a planned development consisting of single dwelling homes with one road in.
Is 1011 Lansdowne primarily a crackhead home? Hmm, I'm not entirely sure, but my bet, is there are some people who live there because it is all they can afford, savoury or unsavoury. Is this really the "worst" intersection in the city? Do you have something to back that statement up? This is a much deeper discussion, I feel about poverty and affordability in our city, then we could get into here.
My advice, would be to re-consider your comments and reflect on how they may be offensive to others. If you want revitilization, take a look in the dictionary for the meaning, the definition I have found suggests nothing about condos or grocery stores, but rather life and vigor. People, all kinds of them make up "life" and yes, a condo development would add more people to the neighborhood, but I still have a right to live here, without my mortgage.
Oh and btw, I love the Galleria and support the shoe store, the bakery, the liquor store, the dollar store, the hairdresser, the grocery store (low-end I guess), the dentist, the family who sells the bags and luggage, all of them receive my money.
I love that I can walk there too and teach my child how to be a safe pedestrian along the way.
That's good to hear. It takes a bit of work occasionally to keep the Railpath looking good.
One other thing: What can be done about some of the Railpath neighbours whose properties are responsible for much of the junk that ends up on the path? I'm specifically thinking of Solways (huge amount of litter, foam dinosaur bits, and other crap that falls over the fence) and the Perth Ave. Coop, where a large amount of rubbish from their garbage area ends up on the path. If employees / residents of those places could take on their section of the path for occasional cleanups, or at least do something to keep the junk on their properties, it would go a long way to making it cleaner overall.
Thanks to Parks and Rec who dropped off garbage bags for the cleanup and enough to last a long long time.Peter White the area manager is a big Railpath fan.
Meant to type 'moving into the neighbourhood' ;)
we are mo if into the neighborhood today and plan to come out as long we are not dead on our feet from moving / unpacking!
We'll be there.
The March 30th 2011 Photo of the day on BlogTO includes part of Joel Richardson's mural on Dupont, east of Campbell:
http://www.blogto.com/photo_of_the_day/2011/03/you_are_here/
You are having the same problem as we do every spring and summer with the garden. The same people keep showing and but no new hands. I would be there myself if I didn't already have another volunteer commitment. I hope more people show up then is listed here. We would also love to have a few new hands helping in the Rankin Community garden on Sunday mornings this spring and summer.