Andrew Farncombe

Geographer + urban planner. Toronto City Planning Division | Strategic Initiatives. TOcore, Jane Finch Initiative, Picture Mt Dennis. Tweets are my own.

[CRRF | FCRR @CRRF]

The CRRF is proud to have partnered with @WesternULaw to develop this important tool

Learn more at: https://t.co/MwQn2SU6pg

[CityPlanTO @CityPlanTO]

A safe and dignified place to call home:
An Ontario Land Tribunal decision was issued today dismissing the appeal of Toronto City Council’s decision to permit 60 new supportive affordable homes at 175 Cummer Avenue in #NorthYork.

[CityPlanTO @CityPlanTO]

Help refresh the vision that will guide growth, inclusion and resiliency in North York Centre. Join us Nov 28, 6:30-8:30p.m. for a Visioning Workshop at NY Memorial Hall. Can’t make the Workshop? Join a pop-up session or take the survey (posted soon). https://t.co/nC3la7JmyD

[CityPlanTO @CityPlanTO]

The draft community plan for #JaneFinch is now available. Register to join City staff Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m. for a virtual Open House or join us in-person Nov. 29, between 5 and 8 p.m. at the EarlyOn Centre at Jane Finch Mall (1911 Finch Ave. W.). https://t.co/ZeRdD6XbZW

[CityPlanTO @CityPlanTO]

The draft community plan for #JaneFinch is now available. Learn more and comment. Join City staff at the EarlyOn Centre at Jane Finch Mall (1911 Finch Ave. W.), Saturday, Nov. 25, 12 noon to 5 p.m. https://t.co/ZeRdD6XbZW

[CityPlanTO @CityPlanTO]

Help the #CityOfTO plan the future of North York Centre. Join us November 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for a Visioning Workshop at North York Memorial Community Hall (5100 Yonge St.). Visit https://t.co/olM1X7b3Vp to learn more and get involved. #nycentre

[Gil Meslin @g_meslin]

Ok, just for fun, three maps:

1) The outline of Paris, within the Périphérique, overlaid on central Toronto.
2) Toronto subway lines and stations within that area (including Crosstown).
3) Paris Métro lines (1-14) and stations within that same area.

[Gregg Lintern @GreggLintern]

A famous Mayor once called North York a “city with ❤️” referring to its “downtown” developed along its suburban Yonge Subway stations - its population grew 140% ‘01 to ‘16 & over 34,000 jobs are located there - it’s still growing & it’s due for a plan refresh - get involved 👇

[CityPlanTO @CityPlanTO]

We are exploring opportunities to add permissions for townhouses and small-scale apartment buildings along the City’s major streets. We’re hosting consultations across Toronto (in-person and online) from Oct 12-25. Join us, and let us know what you think. https://t.co/aHXsBLMkC9

[CityPlanTO @CityPlanTO]

Be a part of North York at the Centre: Help refresh the vision and planning framework that will guide growth, inclusion and resiliency in the area along Yonge St. from Hwy 401 to Cummer Ave. Visit https://t.co/nC3la7JmyD to get involved and sign up for e-updates. #nycentre

[Cindy Wilkey @CindyWilkey]

⁦@KingaSurmaMPP⁩ ⁦@fordnation⁩ Did you hear? Nobody comes to Ontario Place…..👇 Save Ontario Place. Keep ⁦@ONPlace4All⁩

[Stephen Gardiner @sjgardin]

1/8 Had some downtown stuff yesterday, took the drone down to fly over the waterfront, first up, remembering Claude Cormier, landscape architect who recently passed away and his amazing contributions to Torontos public realm, Love Park and Sugar Beach #Drone #RIPClaudeCormier

[Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600]

Very cool infographic shows the 100 most spoken languages in the world. Love how it differentiates between total speakers and native speakers. Source: https://t.co/hTHgKhgBKn

[Toronto Society of Architects @ToSoArch]

We are saddened by the passing of Claude Cormier, the landscape architect behind some of Toronto's most beloved spaces inc. Sugar Beach, Berczy Park and Love Park. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues in this difficult time. https://t.co/F45V2M1sNJ

[CityPlanTO @CityPlanTO]

It’s official! Bylaws are now in effect and multiplexes are now permitted in all residential-zoned neighbourhoods across Toronto. Learn more at https://t.co/1IzXSyaLNZ #CityOfTO #multiplexes #ExpandingHousingOptions #EHON

[Urban Economy Forum @EconomyUrban]

It was great to welcome @GreggLintern and his team @carolinemck & @AndrewFarncombe from @cityoftoronto to the World Urban Pavilion. Exploring the future of cities that are #climate #adaptive and inclusive through knowledge, planning, and #innovation

[CityPlanTO @CityPlanTO]

Planning, Geography, GIS, and Environmental Studies students: the Toronto Employment Survey is hiring! Help collect data the City uses to plan future development and services. Apply at: https://t.co/3du1En7fk9

[CityPlanTO @CityPlanTO]

A reminder to join us in person at our open house tomorrow at the Jane Finch Mall: Sat., Mar 25, 2-5 p.m. or at our online public meeting: Tuesday, Mar 28, 6-8 p.m. You can also view the plans and comment online. https://t.co/VVuE1iEh14 Details found at https://t.co/EPOOaw2tZu.

[Jane/Finch Community and Family Centre @JFCFCentre]

Join City of Toronto staff and the Jane/Finch Centre to discuss a range of community development topics TONIGHT, March 16, 2023 from 6:00pm-8:00pm for Deep Dialogues Session #2. Register here: https://t.co/qcLJB6Yt7x

If you have any questions, email [email protected].