Local News & Events
HPRA Monthly Meeting -
April 11th
Come by our monthly public meetings to meet the Executive, discuss pertinent issues in the neighbourhood and have your say at the Residents' Roundtable.
Come by our monthly public meetings to meet the Executive, discuss pertinent issues in the neighbourhood and have your say at the Residents' Roundtable.
Development Proposal at
1844 Bloor Street
Daniels Corporation is proposing to build a 14-storey condominium building with 378 units in the block between Pacific Avenue and Oakmount Road along Bloor Street West. A building design that the majority in the community do not agree with.
Daniels Corporation is proposing to build a 14-storey condominium building with 378 units in the block between Pacific Avenue and Oakmount Road along Bloor Street West. A building design that the majority in the community do not agree with.
Sunnyside Bike Park
Plans for a bike park between Lakeshore Blvd. and the Gardiner Expressway just below High Park are in full swing. To learn more and view initial design proposal from Jay Hoots of Hoots Inc. click read more below.
Plans for a bike park between Lakeshore Blvd. and the Gardiner Expressway just below High Park are in full swing. To learn more and view initial design proposal from Jay Hoots of Hoots Inc. click read more below.
Development on Roncesvalles
Will the newly-admirable Roncesvalles Avenue we know and love today exist in ten years? Or will the City facilitate a future wind tunnel of six storey buildings along the west side of Roncesvalles?
Will the newly-admirable Roncesvalles Avenue we know and love today exist in ten years? Or will the City facilitate a future wind tunnel of six storey buildings along the west side of Roncesvalles?
Understanding the City of
Toronto Budget
Most citizens just want City politicians to cut the ideological claptrap, and share some facts. A useful 2012 City Budget Q & A exists.
Most citizens just want City politicians to cut the ideological claptrap, and share some facts. A useful 2012 City Budget Q & A exists.
Howard Park Condo
Development
Though not in our catchment, neighbours east of Roncesvalles have expressed concerns about a development application for lands on Howard Park Avenue between Roncesvalles and Dundas West.
Though not in our catchment, neighbours east of Roncesvalles have expressed concerns about a development application for lands on Howard Park Avenue between Roncesvalles and Dundas West.
Deputation at City of
Toronto
Past HPRA Chair, Jeff Derksen, delivered a deputation regarding recommended service cuts to the City of Toronto's Executive Committee on Monday, September 19, 2011.
Past HPRA Chair, Jeff Derksen, delivered a deputation regarding recommended service cuts to the City of Toronto's Executive Committee on Monday, September 19, 2011.
HPRA Initiatives
The High Park Residents' Association (HPRA) actively promotes local civic engagement as a means of creating solution "wins" for all!Select current initiatives of the HPRA and its Members:
Grenadier Square Development Petition for the Grenadier Square development
1844-1854 Bloor Street (Oakmount-Pacific) Development liaison (New images below)
Rear
Front *Note* The "Rear", "Bird's eye" and "Front" images are developer exhibits from the OMB
Bird's eye hearing.
Bousfields rationale *Note* This image is an early rendering from Bousfields rationale report. This image shows the context of the building and nearby 2-3 story houses along Bloor.
24-66 Howard Park Avenue Development liaison
200 Keele Street Development liaison
Dundas West - Bloor Transit Mobility Hub liaison with Metrolinx/Brook McIlroy Pace
Highlights of past initiatives:
Organizer of community response and liaison with Landscape Ontario for the rebuilding of Jamie Bell Adventure Playground in High Park after it was partially destroyed by arson in March 2012.
Held a Parkdale-High Park all-candidates debate for the 2011 Provincial Election. Candidates from five official parties attended to answer questions directly from the audience and debate hotly contested issues.
Presented the Centennial Photo Exhibit at the High Park Library - a collection of archival photos celebrating 100 years of our great neighbourhood in pictorial form.
Held Mayoral and Ward 14 Councillor debates for the 2010 Toronto Municipal Election. Recordings available under Archives.
Successfully opposed the "Giraffe" development at Bloor and Dundas at the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), in concert with the West Bend Community Association.
Presented a local "FUNraiser" for a sold-out audience of 400 at Lithuanian House in support of the Howard Schoolground Rejuvenation, bringing the HPRA's total contributions for this family-friendly neighbourhood amenity to over $2,500.
Helped bring about pedestrian and cyclist friendly improvements to Roncesvalles Avenue as the streetscape construction liaison with the City of Toronto and Roncesvalles Business Improvement Association.
