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Another EXCELLENT post; there really is no point in 'whining' here about problems if you do not also try to get them fixed by contacting 311, your Councillor, the mayor or you local BIA or neighbourhood association.I don't recall arguing that the City was perfect or near perfect or that there aren't elements of the public realm in particular that are neglected.
In point of fact, I write reviews in the Problematic Park design thread that show such examples all too frequently.
What I was first noting here is that I don't have time for one-sided apocalyptic negativity. It doesn't accurately represent the City as it is; nor does it fairly compare us with any other.
Clearly there are people in the City bureaucracy, as well as BIAs, landlords and others who care about the public realm, and it shows.
What we have a problem with in this regard is consistency, both in well executed design and in maintenance of same.
The answers to this are clear, we need to hound those responsible to do better, with concrete examples of what that looks like; and we need to get neglected spaces the attention they deserve.
I dislike posts that seem obsessed with negativity and lack any value-add.
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That photo is just off Queen, just west of Woodbine, Councillor Bradford's territory, please avail yourself of his contact info below, and share the location of the problem and the photo.
Phone: 416-338-2755
Email: Councillor_Bradford@toronto.ca
Additionally, the Beach BIA has been extended to cover this area and has done work on boulevard flanks elsewhere. You should ask if they would be open to maintain this location and copy them on any email.
Paul Bieksa is their Executive Director, he can be reached at 416-693-2242 or you can email social@thebeachvillage.com