Friends of The Linear Parks

14/01/2022

UPDATE ON LINEAR PARK REVITALIZATION TIME-FRAMES

Dear Park Friends,

The City of Toronto has sent us an anticipated schedule for the revitalization of George Hislop and Norman Jewison Parks. The dates are as follows:

Issue for Tender – April 2022
Contract Award – September 2022
Construction begin – Fall 2022
Construction complete – Fall 2023

Plans for the parks can be found below. We have reached out to both the City and Republic Developments, to determine whether the proposed development of 15 Charles Street East might impact these dates.

10/01/2022

Dear Park Friends,

Republic Developments has submitted an application for redevelopment of the Anndore House, at 15 Charles Street East, into a condominium building. The proposal also intends to add space to George Hislop Park through demolition of the buildings at 20 Isabella.

We will be actively monitoring this development and sharing with you any upcoming information.

Let us know what you think of the proposal in the comments below. What would you would like to see in the development if it goes ahead? 👇👇👇

Republic Developments has applied to the City of Toronto for the rezoning of 15 Charles Street East, to permit an increase in height and density on the site which is situated east of Yonge Street in Downtown. IBI Group is the designer of the 54-story tower, the silhouette of which resembles lipstick...

15/07/2021

James Canning Gardens is now open again to the Public. Have you explored our newest revitalized linear park yet? Let us know in the comments below! 🌳🏙️ 🦋🌻

11/05/2021

Hi parks friends,

This Thursday at 5pm, Sanctuary Toronto will be providing the COVID-19 vaccine for individuals unable to access formal clinics. This includes those experiencing homelessness, s*x workers, undocumented immigrants, and others.

If you are unable to access a formal clinics or know someone who falls into one of these categories, we encourage you to spread this message.

25/02/2021

CONSULTATION SURVEY ACTIVE

The City of Toronto is conducting it's final consultation survey for the Linear Parks. This survey closes on Friday, March 12th at 11:59PM. Make sure you submit your input before the deadline!

Improvements are coming to the Yonge Street Linear Parks network, including George Hislop Park, Norman Jewison Park, and the Alexander Street Parkette!

16/02/2021

PUBLIC MEETING WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 17

Happy Tuesday everyone! The City of Toronto is hosting its second public engagement meeting for the Yonge Street Linear Parks, TOMORROW NIGHT from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Here staff will be presenting on the final park design and next steps. Construction is anticipated this summer!

To register, please visit:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_A1L0ng_HQI-9KL2aHG79Dw

19/01/2021

Hi Park Friends,

A friendly reminder that the next public meeting for the Yonge Street Linear Parks revitalization will be held on Wednesday Feb 17, from 6:30 to 8:30pm,. Following previous engagement, the City will be presenting and seeking input on the finalised designs for George Hislop Park, Norman Jewison Park and Alexander Street Parkette.

The link to register for the meeting is below!

This public meeting will be hosted on the Zoom Webinar platform. Once you complete the below registration, you will receive an email with the webinar link. A reminder email will also be sent one hour prior to the webinar.

09/11/2020

PUBLIC SURVEY NOW OPEN
https://s.cotsurvey.chkmkt.com/?e=212595&h=D52D5F1F944DCB2&l=en

The City of Toronto has launched an online survey for residents, businesses, and other locals to gather your feedback on the preliminary park design concepts for George Hislop Park, Norman Jewison Park, and Alexander Street Parkette. Two main options are under review, shown below, and we would love to get your feedback.

The survey closes on November 22, 2020 at 11:59PM. You can take the survey here: https://s.cotsurvey.chkmkt.com/?e=212595&h=D52D5F1F944DCB2&l=en

05/11/2020

REMINDER - PUBLIC MEETING TONIGHT

Join the City of Toronto, Parks Forestry and Recreation division to learn more about upcoming improvements coming to the Linear Parks. We hope to see you there!

23/10/2020

The City of Toronto, Parks Forestry and Recreation, will be hosting an online public consultation about the Linear Parks on Thursday November 5th, from 6:30-8:00pm. This will cover the forthcoming improvement to the parks, and allow for community feedback on the process and design.

You can register for the meeting here: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/construction-new-facilities/improvements-expansion-redevelopment/yonge-street-linear-park-improvements/?WT.mc_id=PFR-2020-10-eFlyer

29/09/2020

REMINDER - there is ONE DAY left to submit consultation responses for yongeTOmorrow.

The City of Toronto is studying ways to increase pedestrian space and improve the way people move through and experience Yonge Street between College/Carlton Street and Queen Street, and it needs your input.

Part II of this project will study improvements between College/Carlton Street and Davenport Avenue.

Round Three of Consultation is soon! Visit the Consultation page to review the consultation material before completing the online questionnaire by September 30. Complete the Questionnaire Yonge Street is an iconic destination in the heart of downtown Toronto. Today, downtown Yonge Street is booming....