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Nearly 30 Tree Boxes in Toronto’s Little India to Feature Mini Murals

September 6, 2019 | News

September 6, 2019 | News

More than two dozen concrete tree boxes in the Little India area will soon be transformed into permanent mini murals. An initiative of the Gerrard India Bazaar Business Improvement Area (BIA), the “East Meets West Art Jam” …

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Housing Crunch Scuttles North York Parking lot Plan

July 24, 2019 | News

July 24, 2019 | News

Controversial plans to bulldoze some vacant Eglinton Ave. West homes to make way for a new city parking lot are officially on hold as city staff determine if affordable housing can be built there. However Mike Colle, the local …

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Filling the Gaps: The Role of Business Improvement Areas and Neighbourhood Associations in the City of Toronto

July 15, 2019 | News

July 15, 2019 | News

In October 2018, the City of Toronto elected 25 councillors to serve as the “local” voice within the city’s governance model. In addition to these local representatives, Toronto has 83 Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) – it was …

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Toronto Sociable City at Night: Hospitality Zone Assessment

June 26, 2019 | News

June 26, 2019 | News

TRANSITIONING FROM NO LONGER TO NOT YET Toronto is a vibrant destination for dining, entertainment and nighttime social activity. From events and festivals to bars, restaurants and nightclubs, there is a plethora of options for visitors and …

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