The following article talks about how the current city planners do not take economics, social capital, increasing employment prospects and poverty reduction into account, when planning urban landscape.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/carlschramm/2013/05/14/its-time-for-city-planners-to-adapt-a-new-model/
What follows is some commentary from one of TWCA's steering committe members, Ilham... Read More
A dramatic decision made yesterday for the the future of Toronto transit: Council voted 28-16 in favour of extending the Bloor-Danforth line into Scarborough, rather than the fully-funded Scarborough LRT (light rail transit).
The following link can be used... Read More
This week, July 16th and 17th is Toronto City Council. There are 278 items on the agenda.
If you have any questions about any of the agenda items, contact us: info@twca.ca
Or, contact you local Councillor:
http://app.toronto.ca/im/council/councillors.jsp
The council session will be... Read More
On June 26th, the Community Development and Recreation Committee met. Prior to the committee, Community Recreation For All and Toronto Women's City Alliance released a briefing for one of the items being discussed: Recreation Service Plan 2013-2017 Implementation Plan. This...
Read MoreMotions 1 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Maria Augimeri (Carried)
That:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee, with the upcoming reports in Fall 2013, on... Read More
