by dy_uweb16 | Nov 19, 2015 | All, News, Stories, Videos
The Yonge Love consultation process, #YongeLove Instagram Contest & Survey are now closed! We’re very grateful for all of the feedback that was shared through the process, and look forward to sharing what we learned. In total, over 2,000 people contributed...
by Grace Benjaminsen | Dec 15, 2014 | All, Stories
Yonge Street has always held an important place in Toronto. It splits the city into east and west; it features our very first subway line; and it’s the first street that newcomers learn about when they arrive in this great city. But like other great public spaces in...
by Grace Benjaminsen | Nov 10, 2014 | All, Stories
Social agencies often tackle social issues on two fronts. In addition to focusing on their clients, for instance homeless adults or youth, they also need to guard against NIMBYism and pushback from their communities. It can be a tough balance to strike.
by Grace Benjaminsen | Oct 29, 2014 | All, Stories, Videos
Kim Milan is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist, activist, consultant, facilitator and educator. She is also one of 22 co-owners of Glad Day Bookshop, the world’s oldest LGBTQ book store. We spoke with Kim about the shop, the role of the neighbourhood for...
by Grace Benjaminsen | Oct 9, 2014 | All, Stories
Whether you’ve lived in Toronto for decades or are new to the city, there’s no doubt that the glowing lights of signs and billboards impact the way you see the place you live. Where some find the flashing lights exciting and indicative of commercial potential, others...
by Grace Benjaminsen | Aug 28, 2014 | All, News, Stories
The 2014 NXT City prize has announced its winner – Yonge-REDUX – a bold proposal from Richard Valenzona that reimagines a section of Yonge Street as a European-style, mixed-use promenade that integrates reduced vehicle traffic with an attractive,...
