Eglinton – Merton – Bayview – Yonge
The greening of Davisville Image: 33 and 77 Davisville Ave, and future site of 60 BalliolImage Credit: Mary Turcotte by Jane Auster, co-president, SEDRAWhere are our parks?Davisville Village is one of the most parkland-deficient neighbourhoods in Toronto.This disheartening “nugget” came to me by way of the parks planner for our area in a meeting with … Read more
What’s the magic number for new neighbours? Image: Crane Index, Q1 2023 Contributed by Jeff Latto, SEDRA Board Member and Chair of the TMWG (Tall-Mid Rise Working Group) We are all hearing a lot these days about the need to build more housing. The Ontario government has set a specific target of 1.5 million news … Read more
This review provides our analysis and recommendations regarding the current revised application for the development of Canada Square as submitted in December 2022.
The Midtown Working Group believed that Canada Square can still fill the role of becoming our “New Town Centre” if the following eight conditions are achieved.
The City of Toronto holds public consultations as a way to engage residents in the life of their city. This meeting is about the proposal to amend the Official Plan to remove the requirement for a new public street to allow for an expanded public park, and to alter the size of public squares. The … Read more
SEDRA Annual General Meeting (AGM) Date: Tuesday, May 2, 2023Time: 6:30pm-9:00pmLocation: Church of the Transfiguration, Sanctuary, 111 Manor Rd East (at Redpath) Since 1965, SEDRA (formerly SERRA or South Eglinton Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association) has been your community advocate. Our goal is to inform and engage members of the South Eglinton Davisville neighbourhood and to … Read more
Presidents’ welcome: Jane Auster and John Hiddema, SEDRA Co-Presidents Image: John Hiddema (SEDRA Co-President), Hon. Carolyn Bennett, Jane Auster (SEDRA Co-President),photo c/o Jane Auster Building Community: What does community mean to you?Our community is growing and changing as we welcome new neighbours moving into the buildings springing up in every corner of South Eglinton/Davisville Village as well … Read more
The report by the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario, outlining its proposed changes to the province’s federal electoral map, was tabled in the House of Commons on February 10, 2023. The report, which was sent to the Speaker of the House through the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, will be reviewed by the House of … Read more
Image: John Hiddema (SEDRA Co-President), Hon. Carolyn Bennett, Jane Auster (SEDRA Co-President),photo c/o Jane Auster The Queen’s Jubilee Outstanding Neighbour Awards are awarded to nominated individuals in our neighbourhood recognizing their service and dedication to our community. On January 29, 2023, SEDRA co-Presidents Jane Auster and John Hiddema both received an Outstanding Neighbour Award, presented … Read more
Over the last several months, we have been working hard for you, our neighbours. Our board members and able volunteers continue to invest hours of their time on many projects. We work closely with residents, city councillors, city staff, other associations and developers to find common ground and advocate for the interests of those who … Read more