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Richmond-Adelaide Cycle Track Deemed Permanent

2/1/2019

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We're celebrating City Council's decision to make the Richmond-Adelaide Cycle Track, which includes Peter and Simcoe streets, permanent! We'll monitor developments to mode the cycle track on Adelaide to the north side, which should be considerably safer for cyclists, who won't have to avoid the commercial loading zones. The cycle tracks on Richmond and Adelaide flow through our neighbourhood between Spadina and Bathurst, so we have a keen interest in what happens with it. The cycle track's permanence is very welcome, and we can't wait to see how the switching sides of it on Adelaide improves things even further.
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Infrastructure and Environment Committee to Consider the Richmond-Adelaide Cycle Track Plan

1/11/2019

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We have a date for Toronto City Council's Infrastructure and Environment Committee to consider the cycle tracks on Richmond, Adelaide, Peter, and Simcoe Street, which impacts the Garment District both directly (as it passes through on Richmond and Adelaide) and is fed into by Peter and Simcoe streets. You might remember that in June we posted photos of the maps the City laid out to receive feedback about the proposal. The committee will consider it on January 17th!

More information can be found at the committee's page on the proposal.

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Benjamin Brown returns at last!

10/6/2018

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It took time and some creative work for City engineers to replace Benjamin Brown to his rightful spot on Spadina south of Adelaide after a vehicle sheared off the entire plaque and post. Perhaps not a fan of architects, but we are happy to have Benjamin back. Take a moment to read his contribution to building this part of Toronto.
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'The Men in White' opening soon at Factory Theatre

10/6/2018

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Congratulations to playwright Anosh Irani! Here's to Factory's new exciting season of theatre right in the 'hood. Break a leg!
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The "Layers of Rush Lane" returns until 8:30 p.m. tonight!

8/5/2018

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Great staff work from Meg and Sue staff at Portland and Rush Lane. 

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David Buchbinder and his fabulous band perform again in the Laneway to the delight of the crowd!
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For others, it's a quiet seat to watch an artist at work. There were lots of activities between Spadina and Portland  to amuse and delight today.
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Terrific DJ courtesy of Moog Audio and Beau's - keeping Rush Lane hip
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Using their cool in Rush Lane...

7/4/2018

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Welcome back Elixir! Taking a break to smell the roses while the writer holds his paint can - a new mural is underway.
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Al with his faithful dog Hubble (aka Hubbo) in front of his latest mural commission. Lots of Toronto highlights!
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Mattias is still working on his wall - and yes, the flowers made the rounds with the muralists! Thanks for the visit, and for your great work in Rush Lane.
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The Garment District and the Richmond-Adelaide Cycle Track Plan

6/26/2018

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The City of Toronto is welcoming feedback to a proposal for moving the bike lane on Adelaide from the south (right) side to the north (left) side. The website for the proposal has more details, including lessons from comparable cities who have installed or moved their bike lanes to the left side of the street. The principal impetus for this project is to avoid interactions with the loading docks on Bay St., which cause cyclists to have to move in and then out of traffic. We provided the feedback that the City consider working with the Toronto Bike Share to move their docks to the north side as well. That would help prevent cyclists borrowing a bike from having to cross the street in the middle of the block or use the sidewalk to go to an intersection. It would save time and increase safety for bike share users.

We offer for your perusal the maps of the Garment District part of the map as they were just before we added our own stickies. The parts to the east of the maps, which are not shown here, have the most to gain, but, as you can see, cyclists and other users of the street have their thoughts for our neighbourhood. We'll stay interested and involved, and look forward to next year when it will potentially be implemented. 
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Factory Theatre offer to GDNA Blog Readers...

4/24/2018

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GREAT NEWS THEATRE GOERS! In response to this post, Shannon at Factory extended a generous offer to GDNA readers, a 15% off with promo code GDNATO and is valid for any performance of Prairie Nurse. Thank you Shannon, and enjoy the performance.
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YES! to 'Prairie Nurse' at Factory Theatre

4/24/2018

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As someone from Saskatchewan I just had to see this latest production at Factory Theatre at Bathurst and Adelaide. It was a full and appreciative house Saturday night. Break a leg for the run!
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Celebrating the Season at Rodney's

12/20/2017

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GDNA members gathered last night at Rodney's with neighbours from Wellington Place, Draper Street, and the Entertainment District Neighbourhood Associations to mark the end of another busy year. Thanks as always to Bronwen, Julius, Chantelle, and especially Carly for your great hospitality and service. It was terrific to have Councillor Joe Cressy and his colleague Brent Gilliard join us to raise a glass to all the successful activity in this part of the Ward. We also welcomed Anne-Louise Blaikie and John Cruickshank from the YMCA which will soon be a major part of the neighbourhood.  
​Season's Greetings to all, and a very Happy New Year! 
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