Long-awaited renewal of U of T park space for community use
By Mary An
FOCUS: Revitalization of Robert St. Field (Mar. 2021)
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FORUM: Making it green (Aug. 2020)
September 9th, 2020 · 1 Comment
Parks must grow with the city
By Mike Layton
As summer slowly comes to a close, it is important to reflect on the ways that our city has developed during these challenging times. Our response to the pandemic has uniquely highlighted that investing in public green spaces and active transportation infrastructure means a better quality of life for Torontonians.
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FORUM: University no longer fielding exemplary behaviour (Jan. 2018)
January 29th, 2018 · 1 Comment
Can a park’s past set the tone for its future?
Had the Spadina Expressway been built, there might have been a development like St. James Town west of Yonge Street. The city had rezoned the area, and a developer had quietly purchased many of the 32 properties on Robert and Sussex avenues. COURTESY CITY OF TORONTO ARCHIVES