Waterfront
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Toronto Bay Initiative photo contest
The Toronto Bay Initiative is holding a photo contest. They are looking for photos that “celebrate the unique character, beauty and revitalization...
By Matthew Blackett -
A glimpse of the future?
There was an article in the Star a few days ago about how the city will be temporarily closing down Queen’s Quay improve pedestrian access to the...
By Ian Malczewski -
No swimming
From the Toronto Star: It’s going to be hot, hot, hot for the next several days. So, where do you go to cool off? To the beach, of course. But wait...
By Matthew Blackett -
Working Towards A Clean and Beautiful Waterfront
Last night I was at Cherry Beach watching the fireworks and lamenting the fact that I hadn’t brought a bathing suit to hop in the lake. When I told...
By Ian Malczewski -
Birds vs. Boards and Other News
TTC streetcars are flying little Canadian flags off their back wires this weekend. I find this a charming little touch. NOW has an interesting article...
By Dylan Reid -
Public space in the news today
There are a whack of articles in the Star today that relate to public space issues: City councillors gave general approval yesterday for city staff to...
By Matthew Blackett -
Waterfront Waves
There are a few items of interest in the Star today about the Waterfront. Mayor Miller is in Paris this week to begin the city’s bid, which, if...
By Ian Malczewski -
Under Bathurst Bridge
In the most recent issue of Spacing, David Fontaine wrote about the view of Fort York from under the Bathurst Street Bridge, the closest approximation of...
By Dylan Reid -
Port Authority sues CommunityAIR
According to the CBC, the Toronto Port Authority has filed a $3-million lawsuit against CommunityAIR, (the group that helped stop the bridge to the...
By Matthew Blackett -
Pressure from West-end Waterfront residents working on Watson
In April, the Spacing Wire reported on a plan to turn some waterfront parkland near the newly renovated Palais Royale into a parking lot. The Parkdale...
By Dylan Reid -
Toronto beaches open today
From the Toronto Star: Toronto’s city beaches officially opened for business yesterday with some city councillors frolicking in the 16C waters off...
By Matthew Blackett -
What do YOU do on the beach?
On Saturday, June 8, the Toronto Waterfront Revitilization Corporation wants to know what citizens want to do at Lake Ontario Park, the new park planned...
By Ian Malczewski