Concerning the multi-use trail that runs along the north side of Lakeshore Blvd. It is still designated as a “road right of way”. However, there is a motion to officially preserve it as “parkland” which would preserve the conditions that are there now (bike path, walkway, trees, plants, storm water ditches, grass).

ON TUES. APRIL 8, 10:00 AM COUNCIL NEEDS TO HEAR THAT THERE IS SUPPORT. IF YOU ARE ABLE, GO IN PERSON TO CITY HALL COMMITTEE ROOM 1, 2ND FLOOR, THE ITEM IS TIMED FOR 10:00.

It would be important to mention the big picture. For example, this park belt fits into the bigger open space and bike route network. It will also be important to share any big-picture history you recall regarding how this park belt came to be. When the Gardiner came down this strip was envisioned as a linear park as outlined in an earlier document called “Greening the Portlands” (produced by the Waterfront Trust).

Designating it as parkland will preserve it as such. It will preserve the direct, east-west unobstructed commuter / recreation route.

YOU CAN CALL AND PRE-REGISTER FOR A DEPUTATION – contact Francis Pritchard (416) 392-7033, email: teycc@toronto.ca

OR JUST GO FOR 9:45 / 10:00

Here is an excerpt form the agenda which is available at http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2...08-te14-ar.pdf