March 5, 2015

Thank you Toronto!

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…..

December 15, 2014

What Does Yonge Street As Public Space Mean To Toronto?

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…..

November 10, 2014

How Do Social Agencies Contribute To Community Wellness on Yonge Street?

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…..

October 29, 2014

Kim Milan – Yonge Love Profile

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…..

October 9, 2014

Signage on Yonge: Honouring its history, shaping its future

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…..

August 28, 2014

NXT City Prize-winning proposal puts Yonge St pedestrians first

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…..

July 22, 2014

Downtown Yonge
By Numbers

Downtown Yonge is one of Canada’s busiest areas, but it’s about much more than shopping and the Square. Take a deeper look at how the neighbourhood is made up!

May 28, 2014

Hidden gems of Downtown Yonge

Beyond the billboards and shopping, Downtown Yonge is truly a neighbourhood with personality where Toronto lives, works, plays and learns. Here are just some of the hidden gems to discover…..

May 14, 2014

Yonge Street
through the years

We’ve compiled some notable events that are key to understanding the modern history of Yonge Street and how Torontonians use it. What notable memories do you have of Yonge Street?

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