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Build the Park releases open letter calling on Metrolinx to reconsider its plans for the Don Valley
June 29, 2022
Build the Park has released an open letter to Metrolinx asking the provincial agency not to put transit expansion plans on a collision course with efforts to protect, conserve and expand public park space. The open letter is signed by close to 50 community and environmental organizations and individuals with a distinguished record of community and environmental advocacy in this city in opposition to Metrolinx’s proposal.
Build the Park and community supporters make successful deputations in front of City Council
April 26, 2022 Toronto City Council Infrastructure & Environment COmmittee
Our showing of strength spurred the committee to put forward motions to hold Metrolinx accountable to the public. Watch the recording of the meeting here: https://youtu.be/mMLi530xASQ?t=4701
Metrolinx decision to destroy Don Valley park land shrouded in secrecy
Article in the Star by Thorben Wieditz | February 23, 2022
Following the pandemic, spending billions to deck railways with parks is out of the question, but why is decking parkland with railways even a consideration?
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