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Mon, February 18, 2008
T.O. chief planner dies of cancer
Ted Tyndorf 'had integrity'
By BRETT CLARKSON, SUN MEDIA
Described by Mayor David Miller as the "perfect example of the professional public servant," Toronto chief planner Ted Tyndorf led the country's largest municipal planning staff with a passion for city-building that colleagues say never faltered.
Early Saturday, Tyndorf died, losing his battle with cancer. He was 54.
"He was a very honest man -- he had integrity," his wife Christine Tyndorf said yesterday. "What he thought should be done for the city, he always fought for.
"He had an understanding of what Toronto should be."
After graduating from Ryerson with a degree in urban planning in 1977, Tyndorf began his career at the old City of Etobicoke.
He moved to the private sector, then returned to Etobicoke before eventually settling at Toronto City Hall, where he was appointed chief planner in 2004. It was the fulfilment of a lifelong goal, his wife of 31 years said.
Miller yesterday issued a statement of condolence to Tyndorf's family, friends and colleagues.
"As Toronto's chief planner, he was committed to our city and his passion for its future never waned," Miller said.
Visitation for Tyndorf takes place at Turner and Porter Yorke (Bloor St. W. and Windermere Ave.) today and tomorrow from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A funeral will be held at All Saints Church (Eglinton Ave. W. and Royal York Rd.) at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, with burial to take place at Park Lawn Cemetery.
Mon, February 18, 2008
T.O. chief planner dies of cancer
Ted Tyndorf 'had integrity'
By BRETT CLARKSON, SUN MEDIA
Described by Mayor David Miller as the "perfect example of the professional public servant," Toronto chief planner Ted Tyndorf led the country's largest municipal planning staff with a passion for city-building that colleagues say never faltered.
Early Saturday, Tyndorf died, losing his battle with cancer. He was 54.
"He was a very honest man -- he had integrity," his wife Christine Tyndorf said yesterday. "What he thought should be done for the city, he always fought for.
"He had an understanding of what Toronto should be."
After graduating from Ryerson with a degree in urban planning in 1977, Tyndorf began his career at the old City of Etobicoke.
He moved to the private sector, then returned to Etobicoke before eventually settling at Toronto City Hall, where he was appointed chief planner in 2004. It was the fulfilment of a lifelong goal, his wife of 31 years said.
Miller yesterday issued a statement of condolence to Tyndorf's family, friends and colleagues.
"As Toronto's chief planner, he was committed to our city and his passion for its future never waned," Miller said.
Visitation for Tyndorf takes place at Turner and Porter Yorke (Bloor St. W. and Windermere Ave.) today and tomorrow from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A funeral will be held at All Saints Church (Eglinton Ave. W. and Royal York Rd.) at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, with burial to take place at Park Lawn Cemetery.