Stories & Videos
These articles were originally published in 2014 - 2015
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.
Should festivals stay on Yonge Street?
Yonge Street is truly a street of festivals, with over 100 festivals per year. Festivals improve community wellness, stimulate the local economy, drive tourism and much more – but some argue large festivals should be moved outside the city core. What do you think?...
The Future of Retail on Yonge
As Toronto’s original commercial centre, Downtown Yonge has experienced enormous changes to its retail landscape over the years, running the full spectrum from the general store to the modern shopping mall and everything in between. This video delves into how the retail sector continues to evolve in response to the shifting socioeconomic character of the neighbourhood and our fast-changing relationship with how we shop. What kind of retail experience do you want to see on Yonge Street?
Preserving Yonge’s Heritage Architecture in the Face of a Condo Boom
The Globe & Mail takes a look at the complex work going into bringing new residential construction into Downtown Yonge without destroying its unique and historical character. Do you agree Yonge Street's heritage structures are worth preserving?
Josef Ebner –Yonge Love Profile
Josef Ebner (RVP-Canada & Managing Director at Eaton Chelsea Hotel) is a globe-trotting hotelier with over 45 years of international hotel experience – an ambassador in the world of hospitality and tourism, and a long-time champion of the Downtown Yonge community. We spoke with him about changes he’s seen in Downtown Yonge over his long career – for both the hospitality sector and the neighbourhood itself – and what he’d like to see in the future.
The Art of Street Performance
Downtown Yonge’s ever-present and multi-talented musicians, buskers and artists add fun, vibrancy and surprise to the neighbourhood. But what would make street performance on Yonge Street even better?
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 place you live. Where some find the flashing lights exciting and indicative of commercial potential, others...
How Can Downtown Yonge Be More Pedestrian Friendly?
From wider sidewalks to safer bike lanes and more green space, there are lots of possibilities when it comes to making Downtown Yonge a safer, more dynamic experience for pedestrians. What are your ideas on how Downtown Yonge can be more pedestrian-friendly?
Ron Soskolne –Yonge Love Profile
Ron Soskolne is an internationally-reknowned developer who has shaped some of the the world’s biggest urban attractions. He led the revitalization of Yonge and Dundas for the City of Toronto. We spoke with him about how the transformation of Yonge-Dundas Square has helped reshape the neighbourhood, and where things are headed.