Event details from Cycle Toronto:
Starting up the Ward 18 group again!
Hello Ward 18 cyclists (and anyone interested in Ward 18 cycling)!
There's a lot going on in the ward and a lot of opportunity and need for cyclists to have a say. If you're interested in becoming involved with advocacy and outreach efforts within the ward, please come out to an introductory meeting next Wednesday.
We'll discuss bike lanes, bike parking, BIXI, and some bike events coming up throughout next year. We're also looking to name one or two people to take on the "Ward Captain" leadership position from Bruce Ward, who has moved to Ward 14.
WHAT: Introductory meeting for Ward 18 cyclists
WHEN: Wednesday, November 28 at 6:00pm
WHERE: Arte Gelato (946 Bloor St W) -- technically a block outside Ward 18, but we couldn't resist the gelatoRSVP to siva.v@cycleto.ca so that we have an idea of numbers.
Thanks! See you there.
Siva Vijenthira
(Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator for Cycle Toronto)
Details from the Bloor West Villager:
Uranium plant hosts community open house
The GE-Hitachi nuclear facility at Lansdowne Avenue and Dupont Street is hosting a community open house Thursday, Nov. 22
The uranium processing plant is inviting area residents to learn more about its work at the event which takes place at the Lithuanian House, 1573 Bloor St. W. from 4 to 8 p.m.
Event information from Metrolinx:
The Georgetown South (GTS) Project will provide infrastructure improvements to meet existing GO Transit ridership demand and future growth. It will also accommodate existing and future VIA Rail and CN freight train service as well as the new Air Rail Link between Union Station and Pearson International Airport.
Bloor GO Station Public Meeting
GO Transit is committed to keeping you informed about our construction activities and infrastructure projects. In keeping with The Big Move, Metrolinx’s regional transportation plan, we are planning to update and improve Bloor GO Station, making it a more modern link to safe, comfortable and convenient public transportation by early 2015. The project involves station enhancements, including a new barrier-free pedestrian tunnel and rehabilitation of the existing pedestrian access from Bloor Street. The improved Bloor GO Station will also feature an Air Rail Link stop, providing a seamless connection from Union Station to Pearson International Airport .You are invited to attend our public information session to learn about the upcoming plans for Bloor GO Station. Representatives from GO Transit, as well as the project’s consultants, will be on hand to answer questions.
Monday, December 10 – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Lithuanian House
1573 Bloor Street West
Click image to download event flyer in PDF format.
Thursday Nov 15
7 to 8:45pm
1900 Davenport Road
Davenport-Perth Community Health Centre
There's also a Facebook Page for this event: https://www.facebook.com/events/397186077021585/
Anyone interesting in local planning issues in the Junction Triangle or anywhere in Ward 18 may be interested in attending this meeting hosted by councillor Ana Bailao. You can download a PDF copy of the event flyer here.
Dear Ward 18 Community [please distribute this notice to your group members and any others who may be interested]:
As you are no doubt aware, Ward 18 is going through a great deal of growth and development due to the fact that we live in a very desirable area. Many new developments are currently being proposed and this will have a future impact on Ward 18. While change is coming, we have a tremendous opportunity to manage this change, to guide this process, and to work together for a combined vision of what we want to see for our neighbourhoods.
I strongly believe that at the heart of a successful planning process is the involvement and feedback of local residents. For this reason, I have organized a Ward-wide Planning Townhall, to invite residents to review and comment on the various development applications coming forward. On October 27th from 1:00-4:00PM, please join me, members of City Planning, local developers, community groups and fellow neighbours at St. Helen's School (1196 College Street).
Please review the information presented in the attached flyer and contact my office if you have any questions.
I hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Ana Bailão
City Councillor
Ward 18, Davenport
councillor_bailao@toronto.ca (416) 392-7012 www.AnaBailao.ca
And here is the meeting agenda:
AGENDA
The following meeting announcement come from Kelly Thornton at Metrolinx:
When: Thu, 1 November, 18:30 – 20:30
Where: 2054 Davenport Road, Toronto, Ontario (Toronto Police Service 11 Division) (map)
Description: Join us for the West Toronto Diamond Project Public Meeting to get an update on construction and what to look forward to in 2013.Kelly Thornton
Community Relations
Philip from the South Perth & Sterling Road Residents Association sent the following meeting announcement:
At the Church of the First Born – Scheduled for October 23rd at 6:30-8pm – (snacks and beverages will be provided).
This meeting is the final discussion with the residents before the matter of the Rezone application goes before a final vote at Council Nov 8th. Nestles has been invited and it will be interesting to see if they attend.
I took the following notes at the March 23 2012 meeting hosted by Castlepoint Realty Partners, regarding their redevelopment plans for the former Tower Automotive property on Sterling Rd.
Sorry for the sloppy post and taking so long to type it up... Comments, corrections, and other discussions should be posted in the Discussion Forum.
Following some brief introductions and announcements, Fraser Tompson from Rio Tinto Alcan (the previous property owners) provided an update on soil and groundwater remediation efforts:
Meeting information provided by Ward 18 Councillor Ana Bailao's office. You can download the original PDF file here.
PRE-APPLICATION COMMUNITY MEETING
299 Campbell AvenueI invite all residents to attend a public meeting to review the proposed plans for the possible redevelopment of 299 Campbell Avenue before an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw Amendment application are filed with the City.
The developer intends to propose the construction of a mixed-use commercial and residential building with a podium height of 6 storeys along Dupont Street and Campbell Avenue. The building would step up and back to 8 storeys and further up and back to 18 storeys in the eastern portion of the site. The proposed redevelopment would have a mix of single, one, two and three bedroom units, two levels of retail/commercial and office space along Dupont Street and Campbell Avenue, as well as Live/work units along Campbell Avenue and three levels of underground parking.
This session is an opportunity to come and see what is being proposed and to contribute your ideas to the process before an official application is submitted.
JOIN US:
Please join us on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 at 6:30pm for a community discussionLOCATION:
St. Rita Catholic School- 178 Edwin AvenueFor any inquiries, please feel free to contact: councillor_bailao@toronto.ca, or call (416) 392-7012.
Per informazioni in italiano, chiamate Michael Vieira 416-338-5277.
Para informacion en español llame a Anna Kral 416-338-5273.
www.anabailao.ca
NOTE: There is an existing discussion forum for this development here.
Message from Ward 18 Councillor Ana Bailão, with meeting poster attached:
Dear Neighbours,
As you are aware, Metrolinx has been active making infrastructure upgrades to the Georgetown Rail Corridor. Among the upgrades are new sound walls which will run along various parts of the corridor and our neighbourhoods.
As there are a number of options for material and design of these sound walls, I have organized a public meeting for community groups to be informed about these options and be involved in this process.
I encourage anyone interested to attend a presentation by Metrolinx staff on April 30th to hear about available options and provide input into the final design.
Public Meeting
Date: April 30rd
Start Time: 6:30pm
Location: Shirley St. Public School, Gym
38 Shirley Street, TorontoAna Bailão
City Councillor
Ward 18, Davenport
councillor_bailao@toronto.ca (416) 392-7012 www.AnaBailao.ca