Minutes from 2019 Annual Meeting
A motion will be made at the LRA’s 2020 Annual Meeting to adopt the minutes from the previous Annual Meeting.
News
Leaside’s residential character
The LRA has written to Councillor Jaye Robinson to request a multi-pronged strategy to protect Leaside’s residential character.
Transportation Innovation Zone
The LRA and the Leaside Business Park Association have written to the City about putting Leaside forward as a Transportation Innovation Zone trial.
Ontario Line MSF
The LRA and the Leaside Business Park Association (LBPA) recently wrote a joint letter to Metrolinx about the proposed route of the Ontario Line, including the location of its Maintenance Service Facility (MSF).
Laird mid-rises
The LRA recently sent letters to the City expressing its concerns about proposed mid-rise developments on Laird Dr north and south of Stickney Ave. Key concerns are: Conformity with overarching plans for Laird Dr Animated streetscapes Effects on neighbours at rear on Randolph Rd Access off Stickney Ave rather than Laird Dr Better environmental standards …
1718-1734 Bayview
The LRA circulated a message to our members about a virtual public consultation on Thursday November 12, 7pm-9pm, regarding a development application for 1718-1734 Bayview Ave (west side between Eglinton Ave E and Soudan Ave). The application is for an 9-storey, 31.3m tall mixed-use building, with 123 dwelling units, retail at grade, and 77 parking …
Concerns with the Committee of Adjustment
The LRA has noted two concerns about the Committee of Adjustment after it resumed operations in a virtual format. First, we have attended multiple online meetings where the Committee has failed to connect deputants – i.e. Leasiders who have registered to speak about a variance application – in order to hear their oral statements. Although some technical problems are understandable, their …
Cycling
An effect of COVID-19 is lower public transit usage worldwide. If all – or even many – of these trips are instead taken by car, Toronto would be gridlocked. To try to avoid this, the City is expanding the cycle network to help people get around more safely, as part of the Active TO program. But as local advocacy group Cycle Toronto points …
Petition about Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, located on the border of Leaside, is a large green space where people have an opportunity for quiet contemplation, exercise, and enjoyment. The province set up the cemetery as a statutory trust in the 1800s. It is the view of many local residents, including Friends of Toronto Public Cemeteries (FTPC), that the …
Petition re: Eglinton Tree Restoration
The LRA supports the recently created petition to Restore the Leaside Ravine Destroyed by Metrolinx Crosslinx initiated by local residents on Thursfield Crescent to appropriately restore the trees that were clear-cut on the north side of Eglinton Avenue between Brentcliffe Road and the West Don River. The petition notes that Metrolinx, after previously saying that it …