This July 6th join the Milky Way Gardeners for a special community celebration featuring tradition Tibetan food and music in honour of  the Dalai Lama. His Holiness the Dalai Lama, is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists and a worldwide symbol of wisdom and kindness. Buddhists all over the world celebrate the Dalai Lama’s birthday, but the Dalai Lama is especially important in Tibet, where he was born. Buddhists typically mark the day with prayers, picnics, and performances celebrating Tibetan culture.

If you plan to attend please RSVP  angela@greenestcity.ca or 647-438-0038

The developer BSaR Development is looking at redeveloping 1521 Queen Street West to add a mid-rise building with rental units and street-facing retail (8 storeys). This proposed development would include underground parking as well as improvements to the public realm. There will be display boards with project details as well as opportunities to provide verbal and written feedback. Councillor Perks and City Planning will be in attendance and available to answer questions. Light refreshments will be served.

BSAR Development, the developer was responsible for the unlawful evictions of 27 community members in 2015 (click HERE for more info). This developer reached a court settlement of $29,500.

The City of Toronto is seeking your input on Exhibition Place as they undertake a Master Plan project for Exhibition Place grounds. This is your turn to talk about what the future of Exhibition Place can look like.

Exhibition Place is a unique City-owned site comprising approximately 192 acres of land within the Central Waterfront area at the foot of Parkdale. City recently completed a Cultural Heritage Landscape Assessment (CHLA) for Exhibition Place – click HERE for summary. What is the progress of Provincial negotiations and opportunities for joint planning the future of the Ontario Place/Exhibition Place.

AGM and Potluck on Thursday, June 6th from 6 to 7:30 PM at Milky Way Gardens (87 Milky Way Lane) rear Parkdale Library.

Greenest City builds healthy, inclusive neighbourhoods through education and empowerment to preserve, protect and improve the environment. They are dedicated to growing good food, sharing good food and connecting people with the environment and community.

Over the past year the Parkdale Residents Association, Parkdale Neighbourhood Land Trust and Parkdale People’s Economy have led an information gathering and community discussions – “On Community Hubs”.

To access the PRA-led USER survey results for this import intersection click HERE.
Your comments are important in guiding the next steps in the Parkdale Community Hub project. See you at the meeting!

The 22nd annual ART TOUR is a showcase for some of the best art in Toronto’s West End. Artists display their works at locations from Swansea to The Junction.
Admission is FREE, and art lovers have a unique opportunity to meet the artists and to see their creations.
Visitors are invited to soak up the unique atmosphere of the local community with its delightful mix of shops, cafes, bakeries and restaurants.

There is a draw for three $100 prizes to be used toward an art purchase from any artist on the Tour. Entry forms can be filled out at all the tour sites; enter at each location to increase your chances. Organizers will contact the winners three weeks after the Tour.
Click HERE for more details. Enjoy the show!

Earlier this month the Government of Ontario announced changes to planning law in Ontario under Bill 108 which affects 13 different pieces of legislation.
It reinstates the old Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), and makes other changes that will affect the City’s ability to control and plan development in Toronto. Your voice is crucial.
We urge you to become informed about the implications of Doug Ford’s Provincial Government’s proposals as they will have an impact on your neighbourhood and our City.

READ and be informed about Bill 108.
Become informed and make your voice heard about how your neighbourhood will develop. Read the Chief Planner’s report opinions here (www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-133165.pdf) and presentation (www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-133199.pdf) to City Council on the proposed Bill 108.

ATTEND the Meeting on Monday May 27th at 7 p.m. at City Hall to hear about the impact of these proposals from Gregg Lintern, Toronto’s Chief Planner, and City Councillors, including Mike Layton our new Councillor, and Kristyn Wong-Tam our previous Councillor.

Read the City’s response to the proposed legislation HERE.

When: Monday, May 27, 2019 at 7 pm
Where: Council Chambers, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen Street West
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/309554903273831/