More than 75 people turn out for June 6, 2017 NoToBrownlow Town Hall Meeting
More than 75 residents attended the NoTo Brownlow Town Hall Meeting at the Church of the Transfiguration on Tuesday June 6, 2017. Councillor Josh Matlow, SERRA president Andy Gort, SERRA Vice President Jane Auster, and NoToBrownlow “hood hawks” leader Barry Marshall provided an update on the development application at 18 Brownlow Ave / 200 Soudan Ave. The NoToBrownlow group shared information about how residents can stay informed: visit NotoBrownlow.com, Like their Facebook Page or follow @NoToBrownlow on Twitter.
We would like to thank all of the residents who made a donation or registered as new members of SERRA. Thanks also to the volunteers who helped during the town hall and especially Councillor Matlow and the City of Toronto Planning group for their ongoing support.
Click on the pictures below to scroll through and read about the highlights of the evening.
The pictures you see posted here (& on our Facebook Page) are courtesy of Larry Nicols – Larry Nicols Photography, www.larrynicolsphotography.com
Left to right, SERRA president Andy Gort, SERRA vice president Jane Auster and resident volunteers with the NoToBrownlow Group.
Over 75 people came out to the NoToBrownlow Town Hall Meeting on June 6, 2017
Andy Gort, far left, outlining some of the changes to the 18 Brownlow development application.
Displays show how the 18 Brownlow development will impact the neighbourhood.
Volunteers ready to answer questions and take donations.
SERRA’s new Davisville Village Greenways (DVG) initiative aims to increase and enhance pathways by keeping them accessible, safe and green so residents can use them when travelling through the neighbourhood.
Board member Al Kivi (standing) has supported residents at CofA hearings and worked on a number of initiatives that have led to reduced variances for new infill tall home development applications.
A large audience of interested residents listens intently to updates on the development proposal for 18 Brownlow/200 Soudan.
Councillor Josh Matlow and SERRA president Andy Gort
Councillor Matlow speaks to the residents about how they can support the NoToBrownlow initiative.
Councillor Matlow and the City of Toronto planners support good development that is responsible and sustainable. The changes to the OMB will give the local community a stronger voice.
SERRA strives to keep residents engaged and informed – SERRA wants to hear about what is important to residents and how we can keep our neighbourhoods walkable, livable and vibrant.
SERRA President Andy Gort and Vice President Jane Auster lead the Tall / Mid-Rise Development Working Group for SERRA
SERRA Vice-President Jane Auster describes changes to the application for the 18 Brownlow/200 Soudan site.
Councillor Matlow has been working towards OMB reform for many years and is looking forward to having the new Toronto Local Appeal Body handle development applications.
Updates about the 18 Brownlow development were shared with the community. The SERRA website, newsletters and the NoToBrownlow webiste at NoToBrownlow.com are a few ways to stay informed.
Many thanks to residents who support the initiative with their donations. Every bit helps!
SERRA and Redpath residents partner to pool resources to give our community a stronger voice against inappropriate development in Davisville Village and Midtown.
Repath resident and volunter Barry Marshall shows residents how to stay connected and informed by using the NoToBrownlow.com website, Facebook page and Twitter.
SERRA Vice-President Jane Auster
Left to right, SERRA Vice President Jane Auster, Councillor Josh Matlow and SERRA President Andy Gort
A sweet reminder, baked and iced by SERRA board member Lilly McIsaac and her daughter, to demand good development – Say No To Brownlow!
January 19, 2018 Update: Thanks to everyone who came out to the public consultation meeting. Read the South Bayview Bulldog article by clicking here. Note: This revised application is for 174-188 Soudan Ave and 71-73 Redpath Ave. _______________ 18 BROWNLOW DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC MEETING We need your voice. Your opinion counts! There’s a new proposal – ONE HUGE TOWER OF 24 STOREYS! City planning wants COMMUNITY input Date: Wednesday January 17, 2018, Time: 6:30 PM, Location: BEST WESTERN HOTEL, (808 … Read more
November 2017 Update with pictures included at the end of the update below: It’s hard to believe, but this development has been at the OMB for more than TWO years now and we aren’t even at a stage yet of a full Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing, where both sides put forth their arguments about “good development” (now scheduled for May, 2018). Instead it has been about procedural issues of the developer NOT complying with city planning … Read more
Toronto neighbourhood group needs $65K to fight against developers …so it’s holding a yard sale South Eglinton Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association needs at least $65K to go to OMB A neighbourhood group in north Toronto is organizing a yard sale on Saturday hoping to raise the tens of thousands of dollars it needs to help pay for its three-year fight against a proposed condo development in the area. The South Eglinton Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association … Read more
More than 75 residents attended the NoTo Brownlow Town Hall Meeting at the Church of the Transfiguration on Tuesday June 6, 2017. Councillor Josh Matlow, SERRA president Andy Gort, SERRA Vice President Jane Auster, and NoToBrownlow “hood hawks” leader Barry Marshall provided an update on the development application at 18 Brownlow Ave / 200 Soudan Ave. The NoToBrownlow group shared information about how residents can stay informed: visit NotoBrownlow.com, Like their Facebook Page or follow @NoToBrownlow on Twitter. We would like … Read more
