Public infrastructure
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High Park must be inclusive for all
The agreement where the Howard family deeded the land that would become High Park states that it would be a: “Public Park for the free use benefit and enjoyment of the citizens of the City of Toronto forever.” Yet, not… Continue reading
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Bloor – Jane needs a public washroom
There aren’t sufficient public washrooms in our City. If we specifically look at Bloor West Village as a case study, it could be said at least Runnymede Library and High Park have public washrooms. However, one significant gap is Bloor… Continue reading
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Unsafe bus stops at Parkside Drive
A vigil for Fatima and Valdemar Avila will be held tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 19, from 4:30 to 5 p.m. at the corner of Parkside Dr and Spring Rd. The Southbound bus stop at Parkside near Geoffrey St is such an… Continue reading
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Parkside Drive needs more (raised) crosswalks with traffic signals
Parkside stretches almost 2 kilometers and only has four pedestrian crosswalks with traffic signals at Indian Valley Cres, Howard Park Ave, High Park Blvd, and Spring Rd. Without traffic, it takes only 4 minutes to drive along Parkside from Bloor… Continue reading
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Pedestrian Bridges of Parkdale – High Park
A tale of two bridges: the Wallace Avenue Footbridge and the Humber Bay Arch Pedestrian-Bicycle Bridge remind us that public infrastructure is so much more than fixing potholes. When done right public infrastructure can inspire, bring people together, promote safety,… Continue reading
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