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Photo taken on December 3, 2008, by Jackson CouseThank you for your email pertaining to the parking lot being constructed south of Bonar Place between Sheridan Avenue and Dufferin Street.
Residents originally came to me seeking a green space at the above location. After investigation from the Acting Supervisor for Area Landscape and Planning Initiatives it was found that converting this area into a park space was not supported because of its hidden location behind buildings.
The Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) has been working with local small business organizations to find locations for off-street parking that will help to keep them competitive with other, larger corporate retailers nearby. For many years these community businesses on College Street have requested nearby accessible parking to serve their needs. The Dufferin Mall parking lot is private property that is not available to the businesses on College for customer parking. Even if it were, it would not serve College Street , being too far away from them, and too close to their competitors.
I have received complaints over the years about the lack of maintenance on this site in question, as well as unwanted activities. Experience has shown that having a well maintained area helps to deter such activity. The TPA will maintain and supervise the site, something that isn't currently happening.
I am not sure that we will necessarily agree completely on this matter, but I do hope you will feel free to continue to approach me for assistance and consideration in the future.
Sincerely,
Adam Giambrone
Residents originally came to me seeking a green space at the above location. After investigation from the Acting Supervisor for Area Landscape and Planning Initiatives it was found that converting this area into a park space was not supported because of its hidden location behind buildings.
The Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) has been working with local small business organizations to find locations for off-street parking that will help to keep them competitive with other, larger corporate retailers nearby. For many years these community businesses on College Street have requested nearby accessible parking to serve their needs. The Dufferin Mall parking lot is private property that is not available to the businesses on College for customer parking. Even if it were, it would not serve College Street , being too far away from them, and too close to their competitors.
I have received complaints over the years about the lack of maintenance on this site in question, as well as unwanted activities. Experience has shown that having a well maintained area helps to deter such activity. The TPA will maintain and supervise the site, something that isn't currently happening.
I am not sure that we will necessarily agree completely on this matter, but I do hope you will feel free to continue to approach me for assistance and consideration in the future.
Sincerely,
Adam Giambrone
Toronto City Councillor
Ward 18,
Davenport
Chair, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
http://www.adamgiambrone.ca/
http://www.adamgiambrone.ca/
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