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another gut reno in the Junction

Viewed from the turn at Gilmour Ave this house appears set or is in the process of really big changes,  right now the back windows have been removed and the decorative ornamental mouldings

This is another large - strip the house reno in the junction, and there is another one going on on Mc Murray Avenue at the same time.  Renovations of this type as they become more and more frequent are really likely to change the historic and cultural milieu of the Junction area. The area needs some work for sure, and people who put the money into that amount of renovation should be here to stay, with the concomitant interest in the community, yet without building & planning controls to ensure building and zoning character the community will lose.

Posted by Robert

Formation of the West-Toronto Crime Task Force Wards 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 17

Reading all this stuff indicates that the Formation of the West-Toronto Crime Task Force has happened. Hopefully this effort will lead to some lasting changes and new structural rules to help with the current situation. [see city summary at end of post]

EY20.17 - West Toronto Crime Task Force (Wards 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 17)

Background Information
communication
EY20.17a - Formation of the West Toronto Crime Task Force
Background Information
Extract
(Deferred from September 9, 2008 - 2008.EY19.39)
EY20.17b - West Toronto Crime Task Force: Clerk’s Impact
Background Information
September 25, 2008 report
Extract

Motion

That the first meeting of the Task Force be held at the York Civic Centre, 2700
Etobicoke York Community Council Meeting No. 19, Item No. EY19.39
 as soon as possible, and that the West-Toronto Task Force
invite:
- Police Chief
- President, Toronto Parking Authority
- Chief Executive Officer, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
- Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards
- Chief Building Official/Executive Director
- Medical Officer of Health
- Fire Chief
- General Manager, Transportation Services

- Representatives of local community groups; and

- Representatives of Business Improvement Areas (BIAs)

Summary from city
Recently, a number of high profile incidents of crime including shootings and stabbings have raised concerns over community safety and violence in the former Cities of York and Toronto. This raises the need for a complete, community-driven approach in dealing with crime and crime prevention initiatives. Problem addresses and establishments, including public places, have become a pervasive problem that require complete co-operation of all City departments, government agencies and stakeholders to resolve. Through out the 1990s and early 2000s Councillor Palacio led a small group of City Officials known as the “Ward 17 Crime Task Force”. A similar Task Force was also set up by Councillor Frances Nunziata in her Ward. Constituents would report problem locations to the Councillor’s office and monthly meetings would be convened with all relevant City departments including the Police, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Fire, Public Health, the Alcohol and
Gaming Commission, among others. This proved to be an effective means of identifying problematic locations and ensuring that prompt action was taken in a co-ordinated way...

Annette Bike Lanes issue complete info at world 19 blog

Over at the world 19 blog they have an complete update backed by all the background info with liks to city docs. In fact everything you would want or need to know.

from their site;

Bike Lanes

In this newsletter, we provide a brief background (again) on this issue, a recap of the public meeting held Sep. 15, results of public input, staff recommendations, and information on its next stage: presentation to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on Oct. 10, and information on how to provide your input.

The issue goes to Committee, Friday Oct. 10.

• Public response overwhelmingly supports full bike lanes


• City Staff supports full bike lanes


• world19 supports full bike lanes


• Councillor Saundercook opposes full bike lanes


• Your voice needs to be heard.


• Read on…

Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Attention all Annette bike lane advocates! The final round of the great Annette Bike Lanes Debacle is upon us. It’s time to gear up one last time and let your wishes be known to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee before they convene this coming Friday, October 10th to determine just what will be done about the missing stretch of bike lanes between Runnymede and Jane.

World 19 site

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Vine Parkette swing going in today

The parks dept is installing the new swings today at Vine Ave Park.

Village by High Park interests CPR Rail alot

Village by High Park condo development the biggest the junction has seen to this date attracts a lot of interest from the neighbourhood. Well almost everyday it has one neighbourhood member, taking a very close look from their property line.



Also there is some angled drilling taking place today.

Posted by Robert

McLaughlin Motor Car Showroom Heritage Building almost down

The pictures above, taken today, show the fast demo of the McLaughlin Motor Car Showroom Heritage Building.

What is happening at the site?  This excerpt from the City Of Toronto Planning report summarizes the issue well.



The applicant is proposing a 48-storey residential building with a two-storey mixed use
podium that incorporates portions of the existing heritage building. Due to overriding
geotechnical considerations, the existing heritage building will be dismantled and
reconstructed as part of the project and the reconstruction will act as a façade for the
podium for the new building.


The proposal represents the best available solution to resolving various heritage, planning
and technical issues affecting the heritage components of the development. Although
dismantling and reconstructing the heritage façade is not an acceptable strategy in most
cases, the proposed conservation strategy balances a loss of heritage authenticity against
potential substantial damage during the period of construction.

Full report [opens in new window]

Vine Ave Parkette - new playground equipment defaced

The new Vine Ave. Parkette  playground equipment has been defaced.

See this Post over at The Junction Parents Blog [opens in new window]

Posted by Robert

Junction Residents Assoc. next meeting

The Junction Residents Assoc. now has a permanent place to hold meetings , the West Toronto Baptist Church has kindly agreed to let us use their rear meeting room. Childcare will be available, if you are interested, and we are arranging a shuttle for those who have mobility issues.   Please email the JRA at junctionra@gmail.com

Next meeting:

3049 Dundas St. W on November 6th @ 7:00 pm.

Posted by JRA