Dear Members As mentioned in the previous posts we have pivoted to a more nimble method of communicating using this blog type method. Comments are welcome and can only help to improve the system. There…
2022 AGM Recap & Comments
Category: Development
Development
Community Improvements
RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS FOR AVENUE ROAD Due to recent development approvals, funds are available for community improvements. The 3 residential associations which abut Avenue Road between Lawrence and Wilson Avenues: BPRO, Upper Avenue Community Association (UACA)…
Update on Bill 23
Dear Neighbour and BPRO Supporter I just wanted to personally reach out and thank you for your continued support. We have heard from several of you that our communications to the broader membership has been…
Understanding the Planning Process
Ted Butler, BPRO President, with his dog Rocky. Photo credit: Steve Ilkiw In our July newsletter, BPRO President Ted Butler wrote an article explaining why the proposed development for 3180 Yonge Street is just one…
BPRO Meets with MPP Robin Martin
BPRO President Ted Butler met with Robin Martin and representatives from her staff in early July. The purpose of the meeting was to ensure MPP Martin was fully briefed on the proposed development for 3180…
Developer Abandons City Process, Appeals to New Provincial Tribunal
n July 2021, the developer behind the proposed 3180 Yonge Street development effectively abandoned the City planning approval process with a direct appeal to the province even though the City’s planning approval process is not…
BPRO Advocacy and Community Engagement Update
Block of retailers on Yonge Street where the new development is proposed. Photo credit: Craig Smith Ever since NYX Capitol Corporation first made their 3180 Yonge Street application, BPRO recognized the significant issues with the…
BPRO Letters in Response to Community Consultation Meeting
BPRO president Ted Butler followed up on the May 3 Community Consultation Meeting by sending a series of letters, including an open letter to residents with his thoughts on the meeting. In addition, he sent…
Community Consultation Meeting
On Monday, May 3 at 7 pm, the City of Toronto will be hosting a virtual Community Consultation Meeting regarding 3180 Yonge Street, at Woburn. Please plan to attend. Your attendance is important. Registration is…
3180 Yonge Street: Community Advocacy
ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN: What we’ve done so far NYX Capitol Corporation first made their 3180 Yonge Street application in November 2020. In March 2021. The application went before the North York Community Council, where planning staff…