POSTCARD FROM PORT CREDIT:  Sent Friday, May 11, 2012. 
If you received this Postcard by e-mail or through another website, below are the items and events included. 

This Newsletter is sponsored by the member groups of VIVA Port Credit. 
Anyone is welcome to post this week's Postcard image on their own website and link to this Newsletter.  Community-oriented contributions are always appreciated.

► Click image for enlarged (2549px) POSTCARD (then use magnify tool). 
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CASINO IN MISSISSAUGA?  On May 17, 2012, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) released a report indicating that two (2) sites in Mississauga are being considered for the location of a possible casino: the Waterfront and the Malton area.

► OLG Press Release (May 17, 2012): OLG SEEKS INPUT ON EXPANSION OF PRIVATE-SECTOR GAMING.

► Globe and Mail article (May 17, 2012): The site of GTA casino down to four possibilities.

► Click image to view the new OLG Gaming Zone Maps (39p PDF).

INSPIRATION PORT CREDIT:  Gary Kent, the City's Director of City Strategy and Innovation made an eagerly-awaited announcement at the THREE VILLAGES meeting on May 7, 2012 regarding the 'Inspiration Port Credit' initiative, which was approved at Council on Wed. May 9.  This will be a public process to master plan the massive Marina lands and Imperial Oil lands (shown left) on the Port Credit waterfront.  Further details pending.

NOTE:  Canada Lands Company begins its own public consultations concerning the Harbour Marina Lands on Tues. May 29 (see below).

STREETSCAPE - RESIDENTIAL FRONT GARDEN CONTEST:  Entry period is May 14 - June 15 and judging begins on June 24.  4th year.  The residential contest has four classes: Traditional Large, Small and Townhouse Gardens, plus Alternative Gardens (new) which includes ecogardens, native plant gardens, fusion gardens, cottage gardens and edible gardens.  There is also a contest for small businesses.  Prizes awarded!  Brochure/entry form at community centres, libraries and local garden centres.

► Click logo for the Streetscape WEBPAGE (entry form goes live on May 14).

PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE TREE PERMIT BY-LAW: 
Wednesday, May 23 @ 2 – 5 p.m. & 6:30 – 9 p.m. at PORT CREDIT ARENA (Credit Room), 40 Stavebank Road (map). 

The Corporate Report: Proposed Amendments to Tree Permit By-Law 474-05 (25p PDF) was presented to Council (GC) on February 29, 2012.  Proposed changes to the By-Law are designed to better protect large individual trees, increase fines and include a replanting program. 

► Click image for enlargement.

► See the MIRANET Tree Permit By-law webpage for background.

MIRANET ROUNDTABLE ON CELL TOWERS & THE CITY'S INTERIM PROTOCOL:  Thursday, May 24 @ 7-9 p.m. with Mississauga-area politicians, telecom industry reps, City and Industry Canada staff and RA reps in order to address the land use planning (siting) and aesthetic issues.
► See the MIRANET Cell Phone Towers webpage for details.

► See the City Press Release (March 9, 2012): City of Mississauga Adopts Interim Protocol for Telecommunication Towers.

► Click for the City of Mississauga Telecommunications Tower/Antenna Facilities Protocol (17p PDF - March 5, 2012)

RIVERSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOL - FRANTIC FUN FAIR:  Friday, May 25 @ 5-9 p.m.
at 30 John Street North (map).  FREE. 

The Frantic Fun Fair features midway games, raffles, bouncy castles, garden tea room and plant sale, baked goods, dance performances and live music.  Proceeds go to upgrading learning tools and equipment for Riverside Public School.

► Click image for full-size POSTER.

CARASSAUGA FESTIVAL OF CULTURES:  Weekend of May 25, 26, 27.  Mississauga's 27th annual event.  Join in the celebration and experience the tastes and sounds of more than 64 countries at the largest multicultural festival in Ontario.

► Click image for WEBSITE.

CRANBERRY COVE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE:  Saturday, May 26 @ 8:00 a.m. south of Lakeshore Road between Pine Avenue South and Ben Machree Drive (map).  Sponsored by: Cranberry Cove Ratepayers Association.

► Click image for full-size POSTER.

CLOVERLEAF GARDEN CLUB - PLANT SALE:  Saturday, May 26 @ 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon in the Cawthra Community Centre parking lot, 1399 Cawthra Road (map).

Description: Sale of perennials and shrubs grown by members and friends of the club.  Groundcovers, shrubs, rose of sharon trees, bleeding hearts, columbines, daisies, sweet william, black eyed susan, ferns, and hostas, hostas, hostas!  Great locally grown plants at great prices.

► Click logo for Plant Sale webpage (including contact info).

BIKE 4 BETTY CHARITY RIDE:  Sunday, May 27 @ 7:00 - 10:30 a.m. (registration).  5th Annual event.  All proceeds go to Trillium Health Centre's cancer program.  This non-competitive bike ride will start and finish at PORT CREDIT MEMORIAL PARK (map), sticking closely to the Waterfront Trail bike path. 
Choose a distance that is right for you:  2k, 15k, 30k, 75k or 100k. 

► For further details, maps, sponsorship and to register: Bike 4 Betty website. 

WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES:  Sunday, May 27 @ 1 - 4 p.m. in CLARKSON.  'Walk a Mile in Her Shoes' asks men to literally walk one mile in women's high-heeled shoes.  The mission for this walk is to create a unique and powerful public experience that educates individuals and communities about the causes of sexualized violence, provides them with prevention and remediation strategies and empowers them to further develop and implement the knowledge and skills interpersonally and politically.  This event is organized by Armagh House as a fundraiser.  Armagh is a non-profit second-stage housing program which offers a safe, supportive environment for abused women with or without children.  Armagh has been serving women and children who have left abusive homes, within all of Peel Region, for almost 20 years.  The event will begin at Southdown and Lakeshore / Clarkson Crossing and head Eastbound on Lakeshore to Meadow Wood, then go South on Meadow Wood to Armagh at 927 Meadow Wood.  Specially-sized shoes are ordered from a supplier in the USA.  Refer to the official web site: http://www.walkamileinhershoes.org and the Clarkson event subsite. 

► Click image for full-size POSTER (on Facebook). 

CANCER SOCIETY - SPRING GARDEN TOUR:  Sunday, May 27 @ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the LORNE PARK neighbourhood of Mississauga.  7th annual event.  All proceeds donated to the Canadian Cancer Society.  Tickets available NOW. 

Marjorie Harris, author & gardening columnist for the Globe & Mail, will enlighten garden tour visitors at one of our lovely garden locations.  As well, to further enhance our visitors’ experience, local musicians will perform instrumental music in some of the gardens throughout the day. 

► Click image for full-size POSTER with ticket pricing and availability.

BREUCKNER RHODODENDRON GARDENS - TOUR:  Sunday, May 27 @ 2 - 4 p.m.  Enter at 660 Lakeshore Road West (map).  Rain or shine.  FREE.

Port Credit is home to Mississauga's first public 'City Garden', located on the west side of Godfrey's Lane (map).  Take this annual garden tour with Para Kanp, head gardener, and enjoy Mississauga's only designated public garden at the peak of the rhododendron blooming season.

► Click image for BRG website, including ongoing volunteer information.

► If you can help the volunteer effort to clean up the Garden this spring:
call David Culham at (905) 608-2886; e-mail at davidculham@rogers.com.

BIKE TO WORK DAY:  Monday, May 28 @ 7 - 10 a.m.  
In conjunction with Smart Commute Mississauga and the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee (MCAC), the City of Mississauga will be hosting a free breakfast event on Bike to Work Day to encourage area residents and employees to try cycling to work.  6th Annual event.

BREAKFAST EVENT from 8 - 10 a.m. at: Mississauga Celebration Square:
300 City Centre Drive (map).  Group rides to the MCS begin at 7:00 a.m.

The event includes bike safety check-ups, fun prizes, cycling vendors, a BMX demonstration and much more!  Leave your vehicles at home on May 28 and live green, one bike ride at a time. 

► Click for MCAC article with more details and routes for the group rides.

► Click image for full-size POSTER. 

PORT CREDIT HARBOUR MARINA LANDS - MASTER PLAN: 
In December 2011, representatives of 3 local residents’ associations and other groups in Port Credit met with facilitators from the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) retained by Canada Lands Company (CLC).  The purpose of the series of small meetings was to solicit residents' thoughts and opinions regarding a process for the development of a master plan for CLC's site at 1 Port Street East (map). 
► CLICK TO VIEW THE C.U.I. (consultant's) REPORT released January 20, 2012 (3p PDF).  Summarizes all the stakeholder input received in December 2011. 

The property includes an approximately 51 acre (20.6 hectare) waterlot (including the sunken Ridgetown)) and 17 acres (6.8 hectares) of tableland on Lake Ontario at the mouth of the Credit River. 

PUBLIC MEETING:  CLC plans to proceed with three (3) public meetings regarding the future use of this property, starting on Tuesday, May 29 @ 6:30-9 p.m. at the WATERSIDE INN, 15 Stavebank Road South (map).

► TOPCA held a public meeting on March 22, 2011: 'Ramping-up the Port Credit Vision' featuring a presentation by CLC (18p PDF). 

► See the CLC webpage for project description and updates.

► Click aerial image of the site (above left) for enlargement and broader context.

► Click image (left) for full-size POSTER.

► See further above for information on the City's INSPIRATION PORT CREDIT initiative which will also include a public process regarding the Marina lands.

PORT CREDIT LIBRARY - SENIOR DAY:  Friday, June 1 @ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
at the PORT CREDIT LIBRARY, 20 Lakeshore Road East (map).  FREE.

Join us for free health, life style and recreational workshops and seminars.  
Enjoy a free lunch time concert and refreshments.

► Click image for full-size POSTER.

STREETSVILLE FOUNDERS' BREAD AND HONEY FESTIVAL: 
Weekend of June 1-3.  40th year!  Always held the first weekend in June.

Carnival, parade and family activities.  Main stage live entertainment. 

► Click logo for WEBSITE with hours, events and entertainment info.

FOREST AVENUE PUBLIC SCHOOL - FUN FAIR:  Friday, June 1 @ 6-9 p.m.
at 20 Forest Avenue (map).  FREE. 

Come and join the fun to help raise funds for Forest Avenue Public School!  There will be inflatables, Bert’s Tunnel of Power, Rock Star Party Room, our scariest Haunted House ever, and of course our amazing Silent Auction.  Soar above the community in the Re-Max Hot Air Balloon.  New this year is our Wine Room, sponsored by Il Pescatore Ristorante.  The evening ends with spectacular fireworks provided by the Fireworks Superstore.  Bring your appetite to enjoy dinner at the Snack Shack and treats from the Krush Café!

► Click image for FACEBOOK PAGE.

LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS - CONCERT:  Friday, June 1 @ 7:30 p.m.
at BENARES HISTORIC HOUSE, 1507 Clarkson Road North (map). 
FREE (pay what you can). 

A Queen's Diamond Jubilee Special Concert presented by the Choirs of St. Peter's Erindale. 

The Friends of the Museums of Mississauga will launch their 2012 'On the Verandah' Friday night concert series with a special tribute to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a rousing and patriotic concert presented by the Choirs of St Peter’s Erindale with special guest: 'Queen Victoria'.

► Click image for full-size POSTER and further details.

GALLERY IN THE GARDEN / STRAWBERRY FAIR:  Sunday, June 3 @ 11 am - 4 pm
at BENARES HISTORIC HOUSE, 1507 Clarkson Road North (map). 

Sponsored by: Friends of the Museums of Mississauga.  6th annual Fine Art Show & Sale and Strawberry Fair.  FREE ADMISSION.  Strawberry shortcake!

► Click image for full-size POSTER and further details.

HERITAGE SPEAKERS SERIES - 'ANNIVERSARIES':  Tuesday, June 5 @ 7-8 p.m.
at the CENTRAL LIBRARY, Noel Ryan Auditorium, 301 Burnhamthorpe Road West (map).

Next Topic: Contemporary Accounts of the Battle of York: 1813. 
Guest Speaker: Richard Gerrard (bio). 
Sponsored by: Mississauga's Four Heritage Partners.

► Click image for full-size BROCHURE (2p PDF).

► Click for complete PROGRAM of all five (5) 2012 lectures, pertaining to this year's theme: Anniversaries.  All events are FREE.

PORT CREDIT LIBRARY - 'WATERCOLOUR ON THE WATER' PROGRAM: 
Wednesdays: June 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the PORT CREDIT LIBRARY,
20 Lakeshore Road East (map).  REGISTRATION FEE for individual or all 4 sessions.

Join us on the shore of the picturesque Credit River for a series of watercolour painting sessions.  Capture the beauty of the outdoors and practice your painting skills with the help of a professional artist.  Please bring your own supplies (a list of suggested materials will be provided).

► Click image for full-size POSTER and registration info.

PORT CREDIT FARMERS MARKET:  Saturday, June 9 @ 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Season Opening Day at the ELMWOOD AVENUE PARKING LOT
(beside the LCBO on Lakeshore Road).  Click for map.  RAIN OR SHINE.

NOTE: RAIN OR SHINE.Saturdays from June 9 through October 6, 2012.

► Click image for full-size POSTER and parking information.

► See the Farmers Market Facebook page.

SUMMER IN THE VILLAGE - CLARKSON:  Saturday, June 9 @ 3 - 9 p.m. 
Sponsored by: Clarkson BIA.  FREE.

Come join us to celebrate on Lakeshore Road in Clarkson with great music, food and fun for the whole family!

► Click for more information and schedule.

► Click image for full-size POSTER (on Facebook).

RATTRAY MARSH - UPROOT UPRISE:  Saturday, June 9 @ 9:00 a.m. - noon.  Sponsored by: Credit Valley Conservation.

Come to the Bexhill Road entrance (map) in the Clarkson area which will be manned all morning.  Help preserve this unique and sensitive wetland for all to enjoy by controlling invasive species.  Wear sturdy boots, work gloves; dress for the weather.  Snacks provided. 

NOTE:  This event is most suitable for teenagers (community hours available) and adults.  Equipment will be used and off-trail work is required; event again in June after quite a bit more plant growth has occurred.

► Learn about the Rattray Marsh Conservation Area.  
► Click for Youth Waiver and contact information.
► Click image for full-size POSTER (2p PDF).
► Click for for Rattray Marsh walkabout PHOTO ALBUM (21p PDF).

MISSISSAUGA CANOE CLUB REGATTA AND DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL: Saturday, June 9 (Regatta) and Sun. June 10 (Dragon Boats). 

Lots of action to see on the Credit River this weekend!  9th annual event, sponsored by the Mississauga Canoe Club located at 31 Front Street North (map).  

► Click logo for WEBPAGE including registration info
    (Deadline to register: Monday, May 21).

ST. PAUL S.S. 4Oth ANNIVERSARY REUNION:  Wednesday, June 13 @ 6-9 p.m. 
at 815 Atwater Avenue (map) in Lakeview.

Join your fellow classmates for a celebration 40 years in the making.  Reminisce over cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, take a trip down memory lane, watch digital presentations, enjoy local entertainment and see how St. Paul Secondary School has grown over the past 40 years.  $10 reserves your spot at the event.  Proceeds go towards the Canadian Food for Children charity.

► To reserve a ticket, e-mail: register@stpaulalumni.ca or pay by PayPal through our Facebook Page, or by visiting the official WEBPAGE.

►Click image for full-size POSTER.

MISSISSAUGA WATERFRONT FESTIVAL:  Weekend of June 15-17
at PORT CREDIT MEMORIAL PARK. 16th annual event.  FREE ADMISSION.
Carnival, concerts, family-oriented activities.

► Click image for full-size BROCHURE.

► Click for WEBSITE.

MALTON COMMUNITY FESTIVAL:  Weekend of June 22-23 at Malton Community Centre (map) and Wildwood Park (map).  FREE family festival. 
Movie night, talent show, community picnic. 

► Click image for WEBSITE.

CANOE THE CREDIT:  Sunday, June 24 @ 10 am - 3 pm.  at MISSISSAUGA CANOE CLUB, 31 Front Street North (map).  FREE, but donations appreciated.  5th annual event.

Canoe (or kayak) the Credit River.  Family Fun Paddle hosted by the Credit Valley Conservation Foundation (Facebook).  Experienced and novice paddlers welcome.  Bring your own boat or use one of ours!  Everyone is welcome to attend the Landing Party from 12 noon – 1 p.m.  Paddlers and land dwellers will enjoy a BBQ, children’s activities and conservation displays.  You can also cheer on your favourite team in the North Canoe Corporate Team Challenge.

►Click logo for WEBSITE and sponsorship / registration information.

85th ANNIVERSARY OF JALNA:  2012 marks the 85th Anniversary of the publication of Jalna, the first novel in the acclaimed series by Mazo de la Roche.

JALNA Revisited: EXHIBITION at the Bradley Museum (The Anchorage),
1620 Orr Road (map) from January 27 - June 29, 2012.  FREE. 
Open M-F @ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Tours available Wed & Sun @ 1-5p.m. (admission).

► Mississauga News article (March 19, 2012): Museum marks Mazo's legacy.

Left:  Photo of original 1927 hardcover edition (amazon.ca).

► See Wikipedia article: Mazo de la Roche.  Excerpt: "The Benares Historic House of Clarkson, Ontario is believed to be the inspiration for Jalna and is now maintained by Museums of Mississauga."  ► Benares: Is it Jalna?

► See the Mazo de la Roche Society website which lists upcoming anniversary events.

► See above for screening of The Mystery of Mazo de la Roche, starting April 29.

WAR OF 1812 BICENTENNIAL:  Remembrances and events all year hosted by the Mississauga South Historical Society which meets meets at the REGENCY RETIREMENT RESIDENCE, 29 Mississauga Road North (map).  FREE. 

► See the notice of War of 1812 meetings/events on the MSHS website.  Tuesday, July 17 @ 7:00 p.m. - Zig Misiak: “Six Nations during the War of 1812”.

► The Heritage Mississauga War of 1812 webpage contains links to other bicentennial resources, including The 1812 Heritage Gazette - Volume 2 - February 2012.

PASSAGES PROJECT:  Sponsored by Peel Heritage Complex in 2011-2012. 

► See the Passages website, an interactive component of the Project.

2012 MISSISSAUGA BIKEWAYS AND TRAILS MAP:  NOW AVAILABLE online and will be available in hard copy in Community Centres and Libraries throughout the City very soon.  The City’s Cycling Office (one year new!) has significantly improved this popular reference with updated information of greatest interest to cyclists, and a crisper map presentation. 

► Click image to view online 2-sided MAP and latest info for cycling in the City (2p PDF).  NOTE: May take a moment to load. 

► See the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee (MCAC) website for more cycling news and events.

TOPCA PAINTED BIKE PROJECT:  A painting blitz is continuing in May to brighten up the bicycle planters located throughout Port Credit.

Sponsored by Town of Port Credit Association (TOPCA). 

► Click image for TOPCA Projects webpage to see the re-painted bikes as they are added!

PORT CREDIT LOCAL AREA PLAN - PUBLIC REVIEW: 
► Click for CONTACT INFORMATION in  order to comment.  The policies included in the plan are intended to protect and enhance Port Credit as an urban waterfront village. 

► City news release (April 17, 2012): Do You Love Port Credit?

► Click cover image to view the Draft PC Local Area Plan webpage with the online document and associated studies.

► Click map image to view full-size Draft
Land Use Map and legend.

MISSISSAUGA CULTURAL MAPPING - PROJECT LAUNCHED:  Information on Mississauga arts & culture businesses, community cultural organizations, public art, cultural spaces & facilities, heritage properties, festivals & events, local artists, etc. are now available online.

► Click image for the City's Cultural Mapping webpage.

TOUGH TIMES - FIRST ISSUE:  The first issue of the tabloid Tough Times is now available FREE at ALL local food banks and libraries.  It will cover human services issues in Mississauga and Peel Region and is published by the Peel Poverty Action Group.

► Mississauga News article (April 18, 2012): Tough Times, read all about it!
► Click image to view entire first edition (12p PDF).

NOTE: Page 2 of the first issue has a profile about The Compass in Port Credit at 310 Lakeshore Road West (map) -- an outreach centre and food bank.

MISSISSAUGA LIBRARY NEWSLETTER:  May- June 2012. 

A guide to the programs and services at the Library (all branches) during May and June 2012.

► Click to view the City's Library Website for Branch information.

► Click image to view online NEWSLETTER (6p PDF).

PORT CREDIT CULTURAL NODE - EXTENSION TO PILOT PROJECT: 
On March 7, 2012, Council approved an extension to the Cultural Node pilot project (click for updated description on pp12-31) for Port Credit, from April 15 to October 15, 2012 (i.e. during our busy summer period of events and festivals). 

The existing pilot project includes permitting of street furniture and retail displays on the mainstreet sidewalks, relief from parking enforcement on Elmwood Avenue North during the hours of Port Credit’s Farmers Market from June to October, and more bicycle racks along the mainstreet and in our parks.

 

The extension includes the implementation of the new Parking Space Transformation Program and the Outdoor Table Service Program.  CLICK IMAGE for the City's Call for Proposals re: PARK(ing) Day in PC.
► PARK(ing) Day website: Sept. 21, 2012: transforming metered parking spots into temporary public parks.

► Mississauga News article (March 12, 2012): Culture project extended in Port Credit.

HOUSEHOLD WASTE MANAGEMENT GUIDE 2012/13:   Delivered to all households in the Region of Peel in March 2012.

► Click image for the online guide (28p PDF).

► See the Region of Peel's waste management webpages including waste collection SCHEDULES and MAP, and full information about recycling.

REGISTER FOR SPRING / SUMMER ACTIVITIES:
Register online or in-person at all major community centres. 

Spring session classes start Saturday, April 28.

► Browse through the online Active Mississauga GUIDE produced by the Recreation and Parks Dept. 

Pick up a hard-copy guide at your local community centre. 

QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE - CELEBRATIONS IN MISSISSAUGA: 
There is thought to create a calendar of Jubilee events in Mississauga, with the theme possibly incorporated into 2012 events already in the planning process.  The Port Credit, Clarkson and Streetsville BIAs for instance, are considering several ideas, and various community groups are also getting involved! 

INTERESTED?  Please contact: info@portcredit.com.

► Click image of the official emblem for details of selection process and use.

► See the The Queen's Diamond Jubilee official website for more information.

MISSISSAUGA GRAFFITI OCCURRENCE REPORT:  February 16 - March 15, 2012.  Did you know that the City tracks graffiti occurrences, and has a Graffiti Policy?

► See the Ward 1 community webpage concerning Mississauga's Graffiti Project.

► Click image for full-size MAP.  See also Address LOCATIONS.

► Wikipedia article: Graffiti.

► Click here to report graffiti to the City.

WARD 1 NEWSLETTER:  Fall 2011/Winter 2012.

The Newsletter has been mailed to all Ward 1 residents in November 2011.  If residents have asked or mentioned to their post office/mail person that they do not want to receive 'junk mail' this Newsletter will not go to their households (due to Canada Post rules/regulations).  Should a resident not receive a copy but wish to, contact the Ward 1 office by email or telephone with Name and full Address. 

► Contact:  Ashley DiProspero, Administrative Assistant to Councillor Jim Tovey, Ward 1 City of Mississauga, (905) 896-5085. 

► Click image for full-size NEWSLETTER (6p PDF).

Q.E.W. CREDIT RIVER BRIDGE REHABILITATION: 

The Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study of the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) Credit River Bridge (project website), initiated by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is to determine a long-term strategy to address the rehabilitation needs of the QEW Credit River Bridge and the future requirements for the QEW from west of Mississauga Road to west of Hurontario Street. 

Rehabilitation of the bridge is a significant infrastructure mega-project in Mississauga, with the potential to improve pedestrian and cycling connectivity.

► Click images (of current work on the bridge [7p PDF]; existing bridge aerial)
for enlargements. 

► Click for Google Maps aerial map.

HANLAN WATER PROJECT:  To support the needs of our growing communities, the Region of Peel has begun the largest and most extensive watermain mega-project Peel has ever designed and constructed – the Hanlan Water Project (project website).  As this multi-year project proceeds throughout the City, the resultant road reconstructions and re-pavings as the watermain excavations are back-filled present the opportunity for new bike lanes and trails.

► Excavations are now underway at the very south end of the route, on Lakefront Promenade south of Lakeshore Road.  See the Construction Maps webpage to track the location and progress of the ‘big pipe’ installation, and any current road closures.

► Click images for enlargements of present activity.

PUBLIC ART INSTALLED:  Harold E. Kennedy Park (formerly Lions' Park), 20 Rosewood Avenue (map).   Familia is comprised of nine sculptures in limestone and granite created by artist Stephen Cruise.  According to the artist, the sculptures respond to the significant natural and industrial history of the location.  The nine elements of the artwork include the following: a shell, tree, fish, fox, rail, boat, tank, lion and hive.  A splendid example of public consultation being faithfully realized!

► City's Press Release (November 10, 2011): Public Art Additions.

► Click image (Boat) for WALKABOUT of the Park and the Familia sculptures (30p PDF).  Adjust the Zoom in your PDF viewer for clearest images.