Mirror reporter Joanna Lavoie on recent events around 1327-1339 Queen Street East development proposal.
The Beach Mirror - Jan 22, 2015
Queen-Laing condo developer files OMB appeal
Community group ‘shocked’ by move, vows to keep pushing for development that fits in with neighbourhood
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Members of the recently revived East Toronto Community Coalition (ETCC), the same group that successfully stopped SmartCentres from building a big box development on Eastern Avenue, views Rockport’s decision to appeal to the OMB as a slap in the face.
“It was as shock, I have to say,” said Victoria Dinnick, who serves as the group’s co-chair.
“We didn’t see it coming.”
Dinnick, like many in the community, has spent countless hours meeting with the developer in an effort to come up with a design that works better for the neighbourhood. She’s attended several meetings and took part in a working group.
“The actual working group was rather frustrating. People felt it was just presenting information. It wasn’t until the end that we felt meaningful ideas were discussed,” Dinnick said.
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The Beach Mirror - Jan 22, 2015 | Queen-Laing condo developer files OMB appeal | http://www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/5271354-queen-laing-condo-developer-files-omb-appeal/
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