Bloor West Village Residents Association

You are invited to a special meeting regarding the recently completed Bloor West Village Urban Design Charrette seminars. These three brainstorming sessions brought together representatives of several local residents associations, private citizens and professional planners to discuss our community’s vision for the future of Bloor West Village.

The impetus for the Charrette was the application made by the Tridel Corporation to build two large condo towers west of Bloor and Jane on the former Old Mill car dealership site.

As part of the application, Tridel was required to commission several studies that bear on the future of the rest of Bloor West Village. They identified other “soft” sites that are likely to be re-developed in the future; they modeled the sorts of buildings might go on them; they assessed the traffic impact of the Tridel project; and, assessed whether this was likely to set a precedent for height and density in the Village area.

Much information and food for thought came from the Charrette process that we, as participants in it, feel should be shared with you our members.

In attendance will be a member of City of Toronto Planning Department, a representative of Tridel Corporation, and a representative of the Old Mill Residents Association (which has commissioned its own studies in opposition to the Tridel application.)

Time & Place:

Tuesday, December 1st – 7:30pm
Runnymede United Church – 432 Runnymede Rd.
Kingsbury Room (second floor)
(look for the BWVRA sign on the door at the far end of the courtyard.)

We look forward to seeing you. If you have any questions in advance, please contact us at info at bwvra.ca.

From the Cyclometer newsletter:

You’re invited to a Public Open House to review and provide comments on a proposal to install bicycle lanes on Annette Street between Jane Street and Dundas Street West. This is part of a 3.5 kilometre east-west bikeway planned for installation this summer. The Public Open House will take place on Thursday April 17 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Annette Recreation Centre, 333 Annette St.

If you are unable to attend the Public Open House but would like to provide us with your comments, you can email them to bikeplan@toronto.ca or fax to 416-392-4808.

Parks and Recreation staff are reviewing the current policy for dog off-leash areas in our local parks. It’s a contentious issue that never fails to generate spirited debate. They want to hear from users. Details below:

Notice of Public Information Update
Parks, Forestry and Recreation Staff are hosting a public information update. The current off-leash area of the park has been assessed to be suitable for off-leash activities.
The purpose of this meeting is to:
Review the People, Dogs and Parks Strategy
Review and fine tune the Off – Leash Area
“Conditions of Use” with respect to High Park and Rennie Park. Share ideas, comments and solutions.

Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2008, 7:00 pm
Location: Swansea Town Hall
95 Lavinia Avenue – Rousseau Room
Contact Information: Helen Sousa, Supervisor 416-392-6599

The BWVRA will hold an All-Candidates meeting for Parkdale-High Park on the evening of October 3 at Runnymede United Church (432 Runnymede Road) starting at 7:00 pm..

All registered candidates are welcome to participate. If you’re registered and you haven’t heard from us, please write info@bwvra.ca and we’ll get back to you with the necessary details.

As always, the meeting is open to anyone who wishes to come. Come on out, hear what the candidates have to say, and bring your questions!

The Association will host its next public meeting on Wednesday, March 28th, starting at 7:00 pm, at Runnymede United Church – 432 Runnymede Rd.

Our locally elected politicians, federal, provincial, municipal and school board will be there: MP Peggy Nash, MPP Cheri DiNovo, Ward 13 City Councillor Bill Saundercook, and TDSB Trustee Irene Atkinson will attend.

All four were recently elected and will report on what they have been doing, and answer your questions.

With a Spring Federal election a possibility, and an October Provincial election a certainty, it is your chance to take the measure of our senior representatives.

It is also your chance to state your issues and priorities to the Councillor and the School Trustee early in their new terms.

This meeting is the BWVRA’s Annual General Meeting. A slate of officers will be presented for approval, and members wishing to join the Executive will be invited to put their names forward.

Please attend if you can. Please renew your membership for 2007! See you there.

Byelection will choose MPP to replace Gerard Kennedy

We go the polls September 14th to elect an MPP to replace Gerard Kennedy in Parkdale-High Park. There is a strong field of contenders.

The Bloor West Village Residents Association is hosting an public meeting, open to all, featuring all the candidates. It’s your chance to meet those seeking your vote, hear the issues, and to put your own questions to them.

Doors open at 7:15 and refreshments will be available.

Date: Wednesday, Sept 6/06
Place: Runnymede United Church (basement)
432 Runnymede Road.
Time: 7:30 to 9:30

For more info, see:
http://www.electionsontario.on.ca/en/parkdale-high_park_en.shtml