Links

Links to external resources

Active 18 Association — by Steven Wood — last modified 2008-08-27 23:32

Active 18 is a citizens', residents', and business-owners' association of Ward 18, formed to answer to the proposed developments located south of Queen St West in a portion of the Queen West Triangle.

Annex Residents' Association — by Steven Wood — last modified 2007-12-16 17:34

For over 80 years the ARA has been serving the people of the Annex. The ARA is a volunteer organization of residents committed to improving and preserving the distinctive character of our neighbourhood.

Bloor Improvement Group — by Steven Wood — last modified 2007-12-16 17:35

B.I.G advances the economic, physical, cultural, and social life of Bloor Street by creating opportunities and events that improve and celebrate the area.

Canadian Urban Institute — by Dina Graser — last modified 2009-06-28 22:45

A non-profit organization focused on urban issues that holds conferences, roundtables, conducts research and more.

Centre for City Ecology — by Steven Wood — last modified 2008-08-27 23:31

The mission of CCE is to cultivate a broad understanding of how cities – their economies, neighbourhoods, communities and institutions – organically develop and thrive. Among their projects is the annual Jane's Walk event.

Dig In: Dupont Improvement Group — by Steven Wood — last modified 2007-12-16 17:39

DIG IN initiates inclusive community and cultural plans and actions that will contribute to sustaining a neighbourhood that is green, clean, safe, and civil by fostering improvements in the areas of its social, environment, cultural, economic and physical make up.

Institute on Municipal Finance and Governance — by Steven Wood — last modified 2009-06-28 22:43

The Institute on Municipal Finance and Governance focuses on the finance and governance issues faced by large cities and city-regions in Canada. While it focuses on developing solutions to their fiscal problems, it also holds a series of interesting events that are worth checking out. PPT participated in a 2008 IMFG forum titled, "Exploring an Alternative Planning Process for Toronto". (Webcast available on the IMFG site under 'Events'.)

Metrolinx — by Dina Graser — last modified 2009-06-28 22:41

For all things connected to regional transit, including community consultations for The Big Move (Regional Transportation Plan)

Planetizen — by Steven Wood — last modified 2007-10-02 09:13

Urban planning and development network

Port Lands Action Committee — by Steven Wood — last modified 2007-12-16 17:40

Dedicated to an environmentally sound Toronto Port Land Area.

Project for Public Spaces — by Steven Wood — last modified 2008-08-27 21:46

PPS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people create and sustain public spaces that build communities. It provides technical assistance, training, research and other services. Since its founding in 1975, it has worked in 2,000 communities in the United States and around the world, helping people turn their public spaces into vital community places.

Spacing Magazine — by Steven Wood — last modified 2008-08-27 21:35

Toronto's award-winning periodical about the City's urban landscape and public spaces.

St. Lawrence Centre Forum — by Steven Wood — last modified 2008-08-27 22:36

A series of events on topical civic issues hosted at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts.

Stand Up Bridletowne — by Steven Wood — last modified 2008-08-27 21:33

Find out about the Stand Up Bridletowne Committee's fight against a proposed development in the parking lot of the Bridletowne Mall in Scarborough.

The Torontoist — by Dina Graser — last modified 2009-06-28 22:36

A refreshing and idiosyncratic site with Toronto news, art, culture, politics, transit etc...a great way to keep up with what's happening in the city.

Toronto Artscape — by Dina Graser — last modified 2009-06-28 22:47

A not-for-profit, urban development organization that revitalizes buildings, neighbourhoods, and cities through the arts.

Urban Toronto — by Dina Graser — last modified 2009-06-28 22:33

A useful forum on Toronto developments and other issues of interest.

Yonge Street — by Dina Graser — last modified 2010-02-28 23:30

A new online 'zine with a green business focus.