This Week Around Etobicoke
September 26 2024
Lakeshore Arts Fundraiser
Looking for something to do tomorrow evening; limited tickets are still available.
This Friday, September 27th, Lakeshore Arts is hosting their first Paint & Sip Nights in support of the impactful community arts programming they do.
All skill levels are welcome! Follow along with local artist Daniela Easter to learn watercolour painting techniques while sipping on a drink (alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available). Bring a friend (or two) and make some new ones along the way!
Date: September 27, 2024
Time: 7-9PM
Location: 2422 Lake Shore Blvd W., Etobicoke
Tickets: $50 (includes 1 drink)
Light refreshments from Krispy Kreme Donuts, Birds & Beans Cafe, and Your Independent Grocer included!
Open to ages 19+
Limited tickets available, buy yours now at: bit.ly/LSA-PNS-Sept27
By the way if you are unable to attend, but still want to support Lakeshore Arts, you can donate online at: bit.ly/LSA-donate
South Etobicoke Community Land Trust Fall Advocacy Launch
Last night LAMP CHC and LAHAAG (Lakeshore Affordable Housing Advocacy and Action Group) held a community BBQ focused on the topic of affordable housing. Many local organizations attended while so many wonderful community members came out to ask questions, share ideas, and learn more about the organizations in attendance.
The South Etobicoke Community Land Trust (in which I am a member) used the event to meet residents, explain the purpose of the Community Land Trust, and launch a new advocacy campaign - Reinvent Mimico GO.
From the SECLT Flyer:
On September 12, 2024, the South Etobicoke Community Land Trust, the Mimico Resident’s Association, and Community Benefits Agreements South Etobicoke hosted a community town hall on the future of the land immediately north of the Mimico GO station, as well as the lack of accessibility of the station itself.
At this meeting, the SECLT presented the original proposal for the site produced by the previous developer before bankruptcy, which included a community benefits agreement of 5% affordable housing, a greenway for community use, public art installations, and a pedestrian/cycling bridge over Royal York Road, as well as renovating the existing station to make it accessible to mobility devices.
While the SECLT’s only stance on the site was that rent-geared-to-income co-op housing should be developed, the community resoundingly responded with consensus that the original community benefits agreement should be maintained, and that the Van Dyk proposal for the build itself could be used in a co-op model, increasing the number of 2- and 3-bedrooms which would decrease the overall density.
For more information, to get involved, or to share feedback on this issue please email info@seclt.ca
Save The Date From Etobicoke Climate Action
From the ECA website https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/workshop-walkable-neighbourhoods/
A complete community is one that provides easy access to a full range of shops and services, housing options, transportation options, and amenities such as parks or playgrounds that meet people’s needs for daily living at any point in their lifetime.
Complete communities offer a range of benefits. They bring people together and are filled with opportunities for social and civic engagement. They attract business and help established businesses thrive. They are healthier, both mentally and physically. And they are good for the environment. Not only are complete communities a key component of reducing vehicle traffic, they create neighbourhoods with a strong sense of stewardship of the land.
But how do you transition from a densely suburban and established community like Etobicoke, built around the car and commuting, to a sustainable, vibrant, complete community?
At our next public forum, participants will
Learn how complete communities benefit a neighbourhood and the mechanisms and barriers specific to Etobicoke that need to be tackled.
Discover what your own neighbourhood already offers and what is needed for it to become a more vibrant, engaged and sustainable community.
Gain tools and support to help you and your neighbours push for a more complete livable community.
All are welcome. We will have a children’s area with games and activities for those with young children. Light refreshments will be provided.
**** To register for this free family friendly event go to the Eventbrite page here ****
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