Dear Cabbagetowners,
Happy February! Only 23 more days until spring!
This months newsletters focuses on a number of areas within our community – our food insecurity fundraiser, new local developments and ‘seed-y’ Saturdays.
We hope you enjoy this latest newsletter. As ever, if you have comments to share, feel free to email us at info@cabbagetowner.com.
Food Insecurity Fundraiser
Thank you Cabbagetown! Our Neighbours Helping Neighbours campaign has raised over $3500 for Dixon Hall. Thank to everyone who has donated. These funds will go far to help our local community.
The Beer Store redevelopment on Gerrard Street
There has been lot of information circulating in our neighbourhood about the The Beer Store re-development on Gerrard. The Cabbagetown South Residents Association has shared a statement about the redevelopment. They have also a developed a petition against the scale of the redevelopment.
Regent Park Redevelopment Phase 4 & 5
Earlier this month, two CRA Board Members attended a meeting about phases 4 & 5 of the Regent Park development plan. Some key points include:
- a new library on site, which would replace the current library at Parliament and Gerrard
- buildings along Gerrard Street would be 5 to 8 stories high, with small retail units at street level
- larger tower buildings would be located on the southern end of the site
Regent Park Phases 4 & 5 – Meeting with Cabbagetown Reps_Feb 2 2022 v3
Single Use and Takeaway Bylaw
In June 2021, Toronto City Council approved the Voluntary Measures Program as Stage 1 of the Reduction Strategy to help reduce single-use and takeaway items in Toronto.
The City of Toronto is preparing to move forward into Stage 2 of the Reduction Strategy by proposing mandatory measures that will restrict single-use and takeaway items through fees and/or require “ask-first/by-request” measures.
The City is looking for feedback by way of a survey for residents.
Seedy Saturdays are back!
Whether you are a seed, soil, plant or earth lover, Seedy Saturdays have something for everyone, including kids. Online events are starting soon, take a look at what’s available and register at http://seedysaturday.ca/toronto/.
Cabbagetown BIA
Our friends at the Cabbagetown BIA have released their latest newsletter – check it out!