Danforth Village Community @DanforthVC
This account is for the Danforth Village community to share news about our neighbourhood. Toronto, Ontario Joined September 2017-
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The fact that a global pandemic will only cut carbon emissions by single digits illustrates how “people focus way, way too much on personal footprints, and whether they fly or not, without really dealing w the structural [sources]" as @ClimateOfGavin says grist.org/climate/the-wo…
As we come out of the pandemic crisis, we are going to have a public washroom crisis. We have to stop building highways and start building toilets. treehugger.com/bathroom-desig…
Register today for @ULIToronto Webinar: Future of Public Space and listen to Dave Harvey, Executive Director of 401 tenant, @Park_People #webinar #publicspace toronto.uli.org/events/detail/…
How will Climate Change Affect Bangladesh? I asked an expert... @SaleemulHuq Director of the International Centre for Climate Change & Development @ICCCAD shares his thoughts. #ActOnClimate #SciComm
Tomorrow! 4PM - Panel on: Who's Space is it? Nouman Ashraf @S_Nouman_Ashraf, Shannon Holness (Urban Planner), Antonino Calarco (@DixonrdTO), Amanda O'Rourke (@880Cities), Anna Hill (@together_hello) and Sureya Ibrahim (Toronto Centre For Community Learning & Development)
@biketo Various spots along Danforth Would be great if they just closed down one lane Maybe widen the sidewalk with barrels and put in a pilot bike lane? That would give people a safe #activetransportation option along the subway line #CurbTO #streets4peopleTO #CyclistsShopLocal
From @globeandmail: “Cities have … faced more demand for transit or they’ve had to take on social services downloaded to them from above. But they receive only a small percentage of what is paid in taxes.” #COVID19 #cdnmuni #cdnpoli ⤵️ theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…
Si vous résidez dans @LePMR nous vous invitons à aller vous promener sur les nouvelles rues familiales et actives, et à profiter du ☀️ tout en respectant les consignes de santé publique! Et sachez que ces nouvelles rues seront déployées ailleurs en ville très bientôt 🌈
I predicted that this crisis was going to provoke a drive-in cinema renaissance, but combining it with repurposed obsolete airports is genius
I predicted that this crisis was going to provoke a drive-in cinema renaissance, but combining it with repurposed obsolete airports is genius
Critical: #lockdown was a tool to #flattenthecurve and avoid overwhelming hospitals. We have been doing this. Stage Two I have been calling the ‘inbetween’ - moving from crisis to ‘living with covid19’ in the absence of a vaccine. Governments shouldn’t get stuck in #lockdown.
Critical: #lockdown was a tool to #flattenthecurve and avoid overwhelming hospitals. We have been doing this. Stage Two I have been calling the ‘inbetween’ - moving from crisis to ‘living with covid19’ in the absence of a vaccine. Governments shouldn’t get stuck in #lockdown.
@tpwomenscomm Sabina speaks about how the annual park bazaar that supports micro-enterprises for women is being quickly shifted to an online platform. #janeswalkfestivalTO
We need to talk about the creation of a strong resilient local economy producing real value locally with support for start-ups and strategic investments in community-supporting, prosperity-producing public facilities, spaces, and amenities.
Most viewed Tweet : In the few weeks since I wrote about @clmarohn's book Strong Towns, A Bottom-Up Revolution we've witnessed the stunning, historic end of the post WWII development model described by Marohn. @StrongTowns
Most viewed Tweet : In the few weeks since I wrote about @clmarohn's book Strong Towns, A Bottom-Up Revolution we've witnessed the stunning, historic end of the post WWII development model described by Marohn. @StrongTowns
ANIMAL COMPLAINT - Area of Creditview Rd/James Potter Rd in #Brampton - Reports of alligator in storm drainage pond - Officers on scene searching for 5-6 foot alligator - I always thought they only had 4 feet... - Officers are ready to provide Gator-aid - PR20-0143233🐊
If not for this Covid thing, I'd be leading the 14th annual Death and Life of Upper Midway #janeswalk on the East Danforth this weekend. With luck and health, we'll be back again next May with our eyes on the street, our feet on the sidewalks and new tales to tell. @JanesWalkTO
@elamin88 i would like to apologize in advance for this tweet
Ontario restates COVID-19 death count, adding 110 cases to the toll that were apparently never reported to public health by long-term care facilities. 873 have died. toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontario-admits…

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