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Former planner Anthony Coombes says downtown Toronto has the worst record of any city in Canada for providing parkland.
Former planner Anthony Coombes says downtown Toronto has the worst record of any city in Canada for providing parkland.

Former planner Anthony Coombes says downtown Toronto has the worst record of any city in Canada for providing parkland.

Date10/22/1974
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Object NumberTSPA_0126100F
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Barry Morrisson: Etobicoke's top planner says designing a new downtown is not as far advanced as in North York.
Mahler, John
5/13/1983
We used to drive downtown to do our shopping, says architect and planner Blandford Gates, with his wife Marja, left, and daughter Niina, 12, right, chatting at the corner store with Sharon Vignjevic. Then we noticed that when we needed winter goods, the d
We used to drive downtown to do our shopping, says architect and planner Blandford Gates, with his wife Marja, left, and daughter Niina, 12, right, chatting at the corner store with Sharon Vignjevic. Then we noticed that when we needed winter goods, the d
Cooper, David
2/8/1978
Anthony Ferracuti, 37, in charge of design reserach and firm administration for Kelton architects planners for the last 15 years, is shown above in the foreground of the Masters, a $32 million condominium apartment project at Burnhamthorpe and Mill Rd., E
Anthony Ferracuti, 37, in charge of design reserach and firm administration for Kelton architects planners for the last 15 years, is shown above in the foreground of the Masters, a $32 million condominium apartment project at Burnhamthorpe and Mill Rd., E
Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
3/20/1975
It has to be widened, says Metro traffic commissioner Sam Cass of the Don Valley Parkway as he stands on footbridge crossing it at Riverdale Zoo. Planners estimate it will cost $15 million to widen parkway an extra two lanes, and it's not the right solution adds Cass. In addition, two other street widening programs will cost another $9 million. Cass blames halting of the Spadina Expressway.
It has to be widened, says Metro traffic commissioner Sam Cass of the Don Valley Parkway as he stands on footbridge crossing it at Riverdale Zoo. Planners estimate it will cost $15 million to widen parkway an extra two lanes, and it's not the right solution adds Cass. In addition, two other street widening programs will cost another $9 million. Cass blames halting of the Spadina Expressway.
Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
11/12/1971
By Lynn Moore Toronto Star. Shean Campbell, a man with a checkered past, is a vibrant link in a chain providing food to the working poor and disadvantaged. Campbell, 55, has been operating a food bank out of his family's Brampton apartment for more than a year, providing a conduit for mountains of donated food. Three weeknights and on Saturdays, his three-bedroom apartment is crammed with people and food. [Incomplete]
By Lynn Moore Toronto Star. Shean Campbell, a man with a checkered past, is a vibrant link in a chain providing food to the working poor and disadvantaged. Campbell, 55, has been operating a food bank out of his family's Brampton apartment for more than a year, providing a conduit for mountains of donated food. Three weeknights and on Saturdays, his three-bedroom apartment is crammed with people and food. [Incomplete]
Calleja, Frank
12/10/1987
Jim Robb: His Save the Rouge group is continuing its battle for parkland.
Jim Robb: His Save the Rouge group is continuing its battle for parkland.
Russell, Jim
3/28/1990
Let me stay: Rafe Saber is willing to fix up his city-owned home on Radley Rd. if Mississauga doesn't proceed with plans to demolish it for parkland.
Let me stay: Rafe Saber is willing to fix up his city-owned home on Radley Rd. if Mississauga doesn't proceed with plans to demolish it for parkland.
Calleja, Frank
5/24/1990
Alex Bleakley relaxes with the old and new in his apartment in renovated downtown house. The interior designer says classic designs of any era can be mixed if surroundings are muted in color. In background is antique mantle clock contrasting with modern design of fabric-covered canvas.
Alex Bleakley relaxes with the old and new in his apartment in renovated downtown house. The interior designer says classic designs of any era can be mixed if surroundings are muted in color. In background is antique mantle clock contrasting with modern design of fabric-covered canvas.
Bezant, Graham
8/20/1971
Mr. Batcrest' Sam Ruth, former head of the Baycrest Centre, will be honored Wednesday at a dinner raising money for a Chinese nursing home. Planners include, from left, Sandra Wise, Josephine Chan, Linda Shapiro, Ruth Joseph Wong, Shira Herzog Bessin an
Mr. Batcrest' Sam Ruth, former head of the Baycrest Centre, will be honored Wednesday at a dinner raising money for a Chinese nursing home. Planners include, from left, Sandra Wise, Josephine Chan, Linda Shapiro, Ruth Joseph Wong, Shira Herzog Bessin an
Loek, Dick
5/17/1988
Ernie Forbes: Historian says national structure providing a decent living standard is gone.
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Power, Peter
4/23/1992
New leadership needed: Marvyn Novick, senior planner for the Social Planning Council, says Metro needs new church and political leaders to speak out for the real social priorities
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Darrell, Dick
9/8/1980
Stanley Sanderson: The president of the Canadian Association of Financial Planners says members try to help people plan their total financial needs, as opposed to selling particular investments
Stanley Sanderson: The president of the Canadian Association of Financial Planners says members try to help people plan their total financial needs, as opposed to selling particular investments
Beaty, Keith
1/13/1984