Summary ARTISTS IN FLUX: Community, Space, Gentrication

Announcement

Did you miss our November forum ARTISTS IN FLUX: Community, Space, Gentrification? Have no fear, our FORUM SUMMARY is here!

Sign the event’s Petition to Support the Parkdale Arts and Cultural Centre here: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfcb…/viewform

A big THANK YOU to all the volunteers, speakers, sponsors, and attendees for a great event!
Follow our social media and newsletter updates for more information on the next ARTISTS IN FLUX event.

Ex Place Community Liaison Meeting – Nov. 27

Announcement

Exhibition Place Community Liaison Meeting Enercare Centre, Salon 102 & Zoom November 27, 2024, 6:00-8:00 PM. This is the community’s opportunity to meet and discuss what is happening on the 192-acre site (our backyard).

1. LandAcknowledgement

  1. WelcomeandIntroductions–DonBoyle
    • Board of Governors Co-Host – Malcolm Bromley
    • Members of the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place
    • Exhibition Place Staff Don Boyle – Chief Executive Officer
      Kelvin Seow – Chief People and Strategy Officer
      Tony Porter – Director, Security & Transportation
      Prashant Bhalja – Director, Capital Works
      Brandon Pickard – Marketing and Communications Manager
      Nigel Fernandes – IT Systems
      Catherine de Nobriga – Tenant and Community Relations Coordinator Debbie Sanderson – Executive Assistant to the CEO
  2. FIFA World Cup Planning to date – Alan Jazvac, Sharon Bollenbach
  3. Meeting and Event Update – Brandon Pickard
  4. Transportation Projects Update – Tony Porter
  5. Capital Projects Update – Prashant Bhalja
  6. Community Activations Summary for 2024 – Kelvin Seow/Catherine deNobriga
  7. Questions – Don Boyle

If you cannot attend the meeting in person, you can join via the Zoom meeting link or dial one of the phone numbers listed in the table below.

Connect to the Meeting via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82308152664?pwd=Ei9rphZ45AiBalLOlx0AMg0j5tlvtE.1 Meeting ID – 823 0815 2664 / Meeting Passcode – 0
To join the meeting with audio only dial 647-374-4685 or 647-558-0588

Artists in Flux: Community, Space, Gentrification – Nov. 23rd

Announcement

 The Parkdale Residents Association is organizing a FREE forum titled “Artists in Flux: Community, Space, Gentrification,” which will take place on Saturday, November 23rd, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM at St. Mark’s Church, 201 Cowan Ave.

This forum will explore the critical role of artists in evolving neighbourhoods, focusing on the challenges of housing affordability, gentrification, and the creation of sustainable spaces for creatives.

The event will bring artists, policymakers, community leaders, and advocates together to engage in thoughtful dialogue around these pressing issues.

REGISTER HERE: HTTPS://SHORTURL.AT/6NRF6

138 Dowling Ave. Community Consultation – Nov. 19

Announcement

A virtual pre-application community consultation meeting is set for Tuesday, Nov. 19th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. To participate, go to https://www.toronto.ca/cpconsultations, find 138 Dowling Ave., and select Register.

The property is currently the Chartwell White Eagle Long-Term Care Residence. White Eagle is a 56-suite multicultural community that accommodates seniors of various levels and supports.

The proposal is to redevelop the current 3-storey property with a 14-storey apartment building with approximately 156 purpose-built rental units. Amenity space on the roof and underground parking will also be included.