What is the point of zoning by-law ?
Brentwood Library is located at 36 Brentwood Rd. N. The maximum permitted gross floor area for on this lot is 368 meter sq. The altered building will have a gross floor area equal to 1,697 meter sq....
View ArticleAre we spending our tax dollars wisely?
“…Brentwood Library Renovation/Expansion project required an increase of $1.739 million ($1.739 million debt) to reflect rising construction costs estimates.” “TORONTO, Oct 22 (Reuters) – Ontario’s...
View ArticleBrentwood Library will be hiring additional staff
Additional staff will be hired at Brentwood Library. “…the operating impact from capital projects from the reopening of Brentwood Library (5.4 positions)” Who is paying for these additional staff ?
View ArticleClik here to view.
Toronto Green Development Standard Does Not Apply to Toronto Public Library ?
The City of Toronto is proposing a Green Development Standard “Making a Sustainable City Happen: The Toronto Green Development Standard 2006” is available for public comment. If you would like to read...
View ArticleLets close some pools so we can build a library ..
Brentwood Branch Renovation and Expansion This project includes a partial demolition/reconstruction, renovation and expansion (3,885 sq. ft.) of this 52 year old building, which will result in...
View ArticleToronto Operating Budget Facts
This is based on Property Tax of $2,336 for an average house with an assessed value of $387,680 Police Service and Board $582 TTC $257 Fire Services $242 Toronto Employment and Social Services $216...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Canada’s National Debt Hits $500 Billion
Canada's Debt Over the next 5 years Canadian federal government will be adding another $170 billion to the deficit so the share of this debt for each of us will be $15,000. We are living in uncertain...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Community Center or a Library ?
Image via Wikipedia Last year Toronto City Council approved a 5 Yr Capital plan of $11 billion. This includes capital projects the City will undertake to develop and maintain City assets like transit,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Toronto Public Library Ignores City Guideline !
Toronto City Hall Although the City’s guideline for the 2010 Operating Budget requires a 5% reduction from the 2009 Approved Budget, the 2010 recommended budget increase for TPL is 1.8%. In January...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Toronto’s CO2 Emission
Image by melancholic optimist via Flickr Production of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide has a far reaching effect on our health and climate. These air pollutants are believed to...
View Article
