: Bill Saundercook City Councillor Ward 13 :

2008 Community Environment Day

When:   Sunday, April 20, 2008

Where:  Grenadier Restaurant, High Park

For the past 18 years, the Community Environment Days Program has provided valuable outreach and waste diversion activities for the City of Toronto.  In addition to showcasing other environmental initiatives in Toronto, Solid Waste Management Services has seen an exceptional increase in the quantity of waste diverted at Community Environment Day events held over the last number of years, including a 20% increase in 2007.

Western Waterfront Masterplan

The City of Toronto is undertaking a study to create a Master Plan for the Western Waterfront. The Master Plan will guide decision making within the area by recommending the type and location of park facilities that meet a range of community needs, as well as improvements to the transportation, transit and pedestrian links with surrounding neighbourhoods.

The study area covers a 4 km-long stretch of the Western Waterfront and is bounded by the HumberRiver to the west, MarilynBellPark to the east, LakeOntario to the south, and the Lake Shore Blvd W./Gardiner Expressway/Queensway corridor to the north.

What's New

Western Waterfront Master Plan Upcoming Meetings
Anyone with an interest in the Western Waterfront Master Plan is invited to attend and participate in the following two public meetings:

February 12, 2008 - Community Advisory Group Meeting #1

February 13, 2008 - Public Educational Seminar #1
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Upcoming Public Meeting date:March 13, 2008 - 7:00 p.m. - Location TBA.

Public Consultation Meeting - November 26, 2007

Meeting Notes
Presentation
Public Consultation Meeting - June 7, 2007

Meeting Notes
Presentation
Public Consultation Meeting - July 24, 2006

Meeting Notes
Presentation
Steps Needed to Develop a Western Waterfront Master Plan

Council Decision Staff Report - September 26, 2006

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Annette Street Pavement Resurfacing

Expected Project Start Date:      May 2008

Expected Completion Date:       October 2008

I am pleased to announce that the City of Toronto will be replacing watermains and resurfacing Annette Street from Jane Street to Keele Street as part of the 2008 Transportation Capital Program.

The resurfacing of Annette Street was an important campaign commitment I made and I am pleased to see that Ward 13 is getting a share of the 2008 Capital Budget..

One lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction.

Business access and emergency traffic will be maintained at all times.

 Issue a public tender call.  A contract will be awarded to the firm with the lowest bid price meeting the City’s specifications.

Need more information? Monday to Friday(416) 394-2649

Works and Emergency Services :   (416) 397-7777
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Bloor West Village Urban Design Study

The Bloor West Village BIA, in collaboration with a number of neighbourhood organizations including the Swansea Area Ratepayers, world19, and the Old Millside Ratepayers embarked upon a process to discuss the future of the Village and directions for growth. Recognizing that there are several significant redevelopment sites within the study area, the objective has been to think carefully about the street such that the community will be prepared to respond to development applications with a clear rationale and some consistency.

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