Vic, obviously Metrolinx is a provincial agency, but that does not mean that advocacy on this issue should be limited to the provincial representative. That's not how politics or local policy works, especially on this particular issue, given the scope and economics of the project. Advocacy on this issue from our local municipal counsillor and our local federal MP is as, or more, powerful than just focussing on the local MPP. All levels of government focus on 'local' issues, and the more pressure points a particular issue gets from all governments the better. People that are interested and/or invested in this issue should contact any or all of their political representatives with their thoughts and concerns.
Cycling on Wallace Avenue is challenging due to a narrow right of way, along with all day street parking. The city could extend the Lappin Avenue bike path past Lansdowne, under the rail overpass, along antler, through Perth park, and connect with the West Toronto Railpath after a bit of a jog.
This will be a challenge that Metrolinx, the City, and the Private Property owner will need to discuss together.
This is an issue that was discussed pretty much right from the beginning. Local residents always hopes that with the additional Bloor and Weston stops, that this line would actually add to the public transit mix. Fares are somewhat lower than initially feared, but still, not at all worth it for regular use.
GO has plans for frequent all-day two-way service with their Regional Express Rail, so we may eventually get a more reasonable fare. Will have to wait....
Also, it's not really up to the city councillor in this case. Metrolinx/GO/UP are provincial agencies, and therefore our MPP (and neighbouring MPPs) are the ones who should be advocating on our behalf.
But in my opinion, MPP support in Davenport has been severely lacking.....
The possibility of a Lappin-Antler connection on the north side of Campbell Park is one of the bigger potential benefits of this. Several years back, there were discussions about making a pedestrian bridge here.
However, in 2012 during one of the City's big property selloffs, they sold the empty lot at 90 Ward St. (basically the stub of Lappin Ave.) to the owners of 80 Ward St., which I think will just continue to be used as parking.
This may make it difficult (impossible?) to get a connection through there. There's still supposed to be a 3m wide easement for Hydro, plus some other unspecified size easements for Bell and Enbridge.....so maybe a path could be squeezed through?
Is the residents association planning to get involved in protesting this proposal. This will have an impact on residents well beyond the impact of the Go line parallel to Dundas Street. Do people know construction is planned to begin within two years. That there is no funding in place for any of the promised amenities.
i dont know if this neighbourhood want or is ready for a salon of this caliber..i can not speak for everyone...but a salon of this is definitely not for me..i am currently paying $20 (for men)...and i think im already paying too much...again..i can not speak for anyone else but myself..and i am only speaking for myself only...by the way..does anyone know where to get a haircut cheaper than $20...i dont mind saving a few more dollars since i have a mortgage to pay, kids to raise and parents to support...lol
it all depends on the biggest variable which is the price...and ppl dont go out of their way to get a haircut...it is normally close to home..or close to work....so if there is already a place close to work..then it is just as convenient as it is close to home...so that dollar value is really pointless if ppl are not really going out of their way nor on the weekend..it is simply just on the way home after the work...
Interesting point, I'd put a dollar value on being able to walk (and on time saved) to a place where I'd feel comfortable getting a haircut in the area instead of having to head out of my way somewhere on the weekend, which is what i do now to get my hair done.
i hear ya...i hope you can become sucessful...i was just speaking from a consumer's point of view...if you were buying similar goods/services, would you consider the different costs associated with each seller/provider, or you would be more concerned about the cost that you have to pay to obtain that particular good/service?...i think most people will consider the cost they have to pay...in this area where most of us work hard to earn our dollars...even though we are willing to help local businesses.......we are only hurting our own pockets if it requires spending more for similar goods/services found else where...wonder who's going to help us at the end?...that's all....i'm sure we can help in other ways..but if it requires us spending more money...then that's tough right?...if the price is right...i personally will come to you everytime..if the price is too high...feel free to state what other form of help you need.....thanks.
Thank-you for your feedback. When I first moved to Toronto in 2001, I paid these prices for a haircut then even as a student. The businesses that charge less that you speak of have been in the neighbourhood for years and most of them own the buildings they are in. Therefore only having to pay property taxes. The prices that I charge have actually been the same for about 8 years, only to have a small raise with the HST tax. That means as an entrepreneur I haven't experienced a raise in 8 years. The "price" I have no problem paying, in order to work for myself. If I charged less I would not be able to afford the commercial rent in any neighbourhood in Toronto. At my current prices I can only now afford to pay commercial rent in the Junction Triangle. Commercial rent like residential is growing at an increasingly rapid pace, pushing out small business unfortunately and making it so that bigger business is the only kind that can afford to be in any neighbourhood. I assume for most residents of our smaller toronto neighbourhoods, that the idea of their own area turning into a gentrified, generic commercial business hub is less than ideal.
I appreciate your comment and hope this opens you up to helping small, local business growth.
i personally would not feel comfortable paying this much for a haircut around here when more established salons in the downtown core offer similar prices...you maybe want to charge less...just my 2 cent...
I agree, the more new businesses & services the better,
Remember we are still a somewhat smaller voice considering lots of development is already on the way/happening, within 12-18mths we will likely need many more indie startups to meet demand and keep residents shopping in area
I think the timing is right if one wants to grow with the area
By caliber I meant my price point. The junction triangle has a couple of salons and has had more in the past. None of which we're in this same price range. All past(too my knowledge)and even current are at a much lower price point.
Most new businesses come up with a 3-5 year plan. As I said in my post I have a very loyal/full clientele. I can support a business on my own. I do however want to be able to bring other stylists on board. I was hoping for feedback on foot traffic, drive-by traffic, neighbourhood resident support that sort of thing. Any suggestions for how I go about my market research? I do live and work in a very close neighbourhood and have for years, which gives me a bit of insight. I have talked and will continue to speak with other local business owners as well.
Vic, obviously Metrolinx is a provincial agency, but that does not mean that advocacy on this issue should be limited to the provincial representative. That's not how politics or local policy works, especially on this particular issue, given the scope and economics of the project. Advocacy on this issue from our local municipal counsillor and our local federal MP is as, or more, powerful than just focussing on the local MPP. All levels of government focus on 'local' issues, and the more pressure points a particular issue gets from all governments the better. People that are interested and/or invested in this issue should contact any or all of their political representatives with their thoughts and concerns.
I agree a crossing here would be great.
Cycling on Wallace Avenue is challenging due to a narrow right of way, along with all day street parking. The city could extend the Lappin Avenue bike path past Lansdowne, under the rail overpass, along antler, through Perth park, and connect with the West Toronto Railpath after a bit of a jog.
This will be a challenge that Metrolinx, the City, and the Private Property owner will need to discuss together.
A story about the Junction Triangle anniversary appears in Villager this week.
http://www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/5473428-junction-triangle-commun...
This is an issue that was discussed pretty much right from the beginning. Local residents always hopes that with the additional Bloor and Weston stops, that this line would actually add to the public transit mix. Fares are somewhat lower than initially feared, but still, not at all worth it for regular use.
GO has plans for frequent all-day two-way service with their Regional Express Rail, so we may eventually get a more reasonable fare. Will have to wait....
Also, it's not really up to the city councillor in this case. Metrolinx/GO/UP are provincial agencies, and therefore our MPP (and neighbouring MPPs) are the ones who should be advocating on our behalf.
But in my opinion, MPP support in Davenport has been severely lacking.....
The possibility of a Lappin-Antler connection on the north side of Campbell Park is one of the bigger potential benefits of this. Several years back, there were discussions about making a pedestrian bridge here.
However, in 2012 during one of the City's big property selloffs, they sold the empty lot at 90 Ward St. (basically the stub of Lappin Ave.) to the owners of 80 Ward St., which I think will just continue to be used as parking.
Some detail here:
http://www1.toronto.ca/City%20Of%20Toronto/Real%20Estate%20Services/Divi...
This may make it difficult (impossible?) to get a connection through there. There's still supposed to be a 3m wide easement for Hydro, plus some other unspecified size easements for Bell and Enbridge.....so maybe a path could be squeezed through?
-Vic
Hi Joan,
There's no actual Residents' Association. I know various community groups around the area will be following this closely though. E.g. DIGIN.
If any organized effort will be made on this issue, probably best to start sooner than later.
I'm personally reserving judgement on it until I hear some more detail over the next couple of weeks.
-Vic
Is the residents association planning to get involved in protesting this proposal. This will have an impact on residents well beyond the impact of the Go line parallel to Dundas Street. Do people know construction is planned to begin within two years. That there is no funding in place for any of the promised amenities.
The concepts for the four artists can be found online at: http://www.gotransit.com/gts/en/getinvolved/201502_bloor_st_art_consulta...
Please provide your feedback on each of the concepts by emailing gts@gotransit.com by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2015.
Just wondering?
Thanks! I'll have to check that out...
Baguette and Co already opened up
So is this thread saying there is a sandwich place opening up(or has opened up) at Dupont and Edwin. Having been by that part so now am intrigued...
banh mi will be great...better yet serve pho as well...i will for sure come by often..haha
Bagette and Co. is very cool, they have great Bánh mì at reasonable prices.
North corner of Dupont and Edwin will be a gardening store.
i dont know if this neighbourhood want or is ready for a salon of this caliber..i can not speak for everyone...but a salon of this is definitely not for me..i am currently paying $20 (for men)...and i think im already paying too much...again..i can not speak for anyone else but myself..and i am only speaking for myself only...by the way..does anyone know where to get a haircut cheaper than $20...i dont mind saving a few more dollars since i have a mortgage to pay, kids to raise and parents to support...lol
it all depends on the biggest variable which is the price...and ppl dont go out of their way to get a haircut...it is normally close to home..or close to work....so if there is already a place close to work..then it is just as convenient as it is close to home...so that dollar value is really pointless if ppl are not really going out of their way nor on the weekend..it is simply just on the way home after the work...
Interesting point, I'd put a dollar value on being able to walk (and on time saved) to a place where I'd feel comfortable getting a haircut in the area instead of having to head out of my way somewhere on the weekend, which is what i do now to get my hair done.
i hear ya...i hope you can become sucessful...i was just speaking from a consumer's point of view...if you were buying similar goods/services, would you consider the different costs associated with each seller/provider, or you would be more concerned about the cost that you have to pay to obtain that particular good/service?...i think most people will consider the cost they have to pay...in this area where most of us work hard to earn our dollars...even though we are willing to help local businesses.......we are only hurting our own pockets if it requires spending more for similar goods/services found else where...wonder who's going to help us at the end?...that's all....i'm sure we can help in other ways..but if it requires us spending more money...then that's tough right?...if the price is right...i personally will come to you everytime..if the price is too high...feel free to state what other form of help you need.....thanks.
Thank-you for your feedback. When I first moved to Toronto in 2001, I paid these prices for a haircut then even as a student. The businesses that charge less that you speak of have been in the neighbourhood for years and most of them own the buildings they are in. Therefore only having to pay property taxes. The prices that I charge have actually been the same for about 8 years, only to have a small raise with the HST tax. That means as an entrepreneur I haven't experienced a raise in 8 years. The "price" I have no problem paying, in order to work for myself. If I charged less I would not be able to afford the commercial rent in any neighbourhood in Toronto. At my current prices I can only now afford to pay commercial rent in the Junction Triangle. Commercial rent like residential is growing at an increasingly rapid pace, pushing out small business unfortunately and making it so that bigger business is the only kind that can afford to be in any neighbourhood. I assume for most residents of our smaller toronto neighbourhoods, that the idea of their own area turning into a gentrified, generic commercial business hub is less than ideal.
I appreciate your comment and hope this opens you up to helping small, local business growth.
i personally would not feel comfortable paying this much for a haircut around here when more established salons in the downtown core offer similar prices...you maybe want to charge less...just my 2 cent...
That is a very good point. The more good businesses the more the local residents will shop, local.
I agree, the more new businesses & services the better,
Remember we are still a somewhat smaller voice considering lots of development is already on the way/happening, within 12-18mths we will likely need many more indie startups to meet demand and keep residents shopping in area
I think the timing is right if one wants to grow with the area
By caliber I meant my price point. The junction triangle has a couple of salons and has had more in the past. None of which we're in this same price range. All past(too my knowledge)and even current are at a much lower price point.
Thanks for the feedback. Neighbourhood support is what would keep my business growing.
Most new businesses come up with a 3-5 year plan. As I said in my post I have a very loyal/full clientele. I can support a business on my own. I do however want to be able to bring other stylists on board. I was hoping for feedback on foot traffic, drive-by traffic, neighbourhood resident support that sort of thing. Any suggestions for how I go about my market research? I do live and work in a very close neighbourhood and have for years, which gives me a bit of insight. I have talked and will continue to speak with other local business owners as well.