Parkdale Music Crawl
- Saturday, August 24th
- 10 AM to 2 AM
- Venues from Dufferin to Roncesvalles
The BIA will also get a Sidewalk Permit for that day so all members can set up for Sidewalk Sale!
Gardiner Expressway Rehabilitation Project 🚧
Construction on the Gardiner Expressway between Dufferin Street and Strachan Avenue is making significant progress. Phase 1 installation of temporary supports and superstructure demolition is complete. New girders have been installed from the western edge near Dufferin Street to approximately 75m west of Exhibition GO and progressing eastward. Installation of deck reinforcing steel for the first three spans of the new bridge deck has begun, with the concrete pour expected to take place the week of August 6. To date, 210 girders have been produced at a prefabrication facility in Barrie. Find more information on the City’s Gardiner Section 2: Dufferin Street to Strachan Avenue webpage.
City of Toronto and the Government of Canada announce agreement to fund West Toronto Railpath Extension
Earlier today, the City of Toronto and Government of Canada announced a partnership to fund the extension of the popular West Toronto Railpath multi-use trail that will connect Toronto’s residents and visitors with new areas of the city.
Under the funding agreement announced by Councillor Alejandra Bravo (Davenport) and Julie Dzerowicz, Member of Parliament for Davenport, the Government of Canada will provide $23 million from its Active Transportation Fund (https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/trans/index-eng.html), while the City will contribute $125.7 million.
The project will see the existing 2.1-kilometre trail doubled in length, with an additional two kilometres of trail extending south from Dundas Street West at Sterling Road to Abell Street at Sudbury Street, as well as the construction of four new pedestrian-cycle bridges. Construction will begin in mid-2025.
The extension is part of the City’s Major City-wide Cycling Routes under the Cycling Network Plan and will encourage sustainable transportation options by making it easier for commuters to connect to the Bloor GO Station and the upcoming King-Liberty Station.
Additional information including design images is available on the City’s West Toronto Railpath Extension webpage: https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/streets-parking-transportation/cycling-in-toronto/cycling-pedestrian-projects/westrailpath/.
Taste of Junction
The vibrant neighbourhood of the Junction is thrilled to announce the return of Taste of the Junction, an extraordinary event uniting 21 exceptional local businesses. Guests are invited to explore and indulge in delicious culinary delights, refreshing beverages and browse unique products from various retail vendors. Presented by The Junction BIA, in partnership with Stu Sells Realty, the second annual event will take place on Saturday, September 7th, from 12 PM to 9 PM at a new location off Jackson Place (51 Vine Ave). This year, Taste of the Junction will soar to new heights by integrating the beloved event with the official launch of The AR Laneway Project. In addition to enjoying mouthwatering delights offered by local restaurants and shopping an array of retail vendors, attendees are invited to the unveiling of the vibrant new animated mural, “Rhapsody in Gold,” located in the rear laneway of 2896 Dundas St W. This captivating 765-square-foot animated mural can be experienced through the FREE Artivive app, which uses augmented reality (AR) to bring the artwork to life. Guests can simply point their smartphone at this NEW mural, and five existing murals in the laneway and witness the art in a new and magical way!
More information here!
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Drop-In Sports for Youth in Parkdale
Beginning the week of August 6th, Community Recreation in partnership with TDSB/TCDSB will be offering free drop-in sports programming for youth at the following locations:
- Parkdale Community Recreation Centre
- Parkdale Jr Sr Public School (78 Seaforth Ave)
This programming will be led by Community Recreation staff and informed by local youth to ensure the best experience for each individual community.
Plastic Pellet Blitz - Saturday, August 17 at Sir Casimir Gzowski Park Beach
The Plastic Pellet Blitz is a unique opportunity for community members to become community scientists and learn a standard protocol to monitor and clean up pre-production plastic pellets, an industrial source of microplastic pollution. Members of the U of T Trash Team will provide background information and demonstration and then invite participants to follow these monitoring methods while removing plastic pellets from Sir Casimir Gzowski Park Beach.
DETAILS
Saturday, August 17, 10 am – noon (check-in at 9:45 am)
Sir Casimir Gzowski Park Beach (2001 Lake Shore Blvd W)
REGISTRATION
https://plasticpelletbitz.eventbrite.ca
The Plastic Pellet Blitz supports Operation Sweep the Creek, a U of T Trash Team Pollution Prevention Project that strives to stop plastic pellet pollution at its source, and the Floatable Waste Collaborative Action in Lake Ontario and Toronto’s Inner Harbour project collaboratively delivered by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, U of T Trash Team, Swim Drink Fish, and A Greener Future.
This important work also contributes to the Toronto Inner Harbour Floatables Strategy, a collaborative strategy to reduce plastic pollution and other floating litter in the harbour. It is led in partnership with U of T Trash Team, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, PortsToronto, City of Toronto, Swim Drink Fish, Waterfront Business Improvement Area, Harbourfront Centre and Waterfront Toronto.
Supporting gender diverse youth in Toronto: Register for focus groups 🏳️🌈
Have your say and share your insights on improving service and program experiences for gender diverse youth in Toronto. The City of Toronto is seeking Two-Spirit, trans and non-binary (2STNB) youth aged 16 to 29 to participate in virtual, paid focus groups. Insights gathered from these sessions will be used to improve the design and delivery of the City’s programs and services to reduce barriers and promote gender-affirming experiences for 2STNB youth.
Interested 2STNB-identifying youth can register to participate on the City’s Action Plan for Two-Spirit, Trans & Non-Binary Youth webpage. The deadline to register is Thursday, August 15 at 5 p.m.
Save money and reduce energy use: Install an eco-roof 🌱
The City of Toronto’s Eco-Roof Incentive Program is celebrating its 15-year anniversary! This program helps fund the expansion of green roof and cool roof installations across the city. Known collectively as eco-roofs, these technologies, along with other City strategies, help make Toronto more resilient and better adapted to climate change.
There are numerous benefits to installing an eco-roof. Incentives are available to support the installation of green roofs and cool roofs on Toronto homes and buildings. Find more information on the City’s Eco-Roof Incentive Program webpage.
Share feedback on the City’s Commemorative Tree and Bench Program ❤️
The City is reviewing its Commemorative Tree and Bench Program and wants your feedback! Share your thoughts on the program through an online survey: https://cotsurvey.chkmkt.com/CommemorativeProgram_2024. You do not need to have previous experience with the Commemorative Tree and Bench Program to respond to this survey. The deadline to complete the survey is Thursday, August 22.
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