A campaign to stop the Front Street Extension is building. A group has been formed called Front&Centre. They have been involved in the City of Toronto budget process and are holding an organizational meeting to discuss further action. You can find more information on their web site: www.frontandcentre.ca. The meeting will be:
Monday April 5th
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Parkdale Library, located at Queen and Cowan
Lower Room

The Front Street Extension is a planned extension of road 2 km west of Bathurst. It is one of the Waterfront Revitalization projects that is to be funded by the three levels of government. Estimates on the cost keep changing but I have seen numbers from $240 million to now $300 million. The project has faced local opposition since its announcement. Those opposed were given some hope when Robert Fung the chair of Toronto's Waterfront's Revitalization Corporation's (TWRC) asked the 3 levels of government for redirection on this project (See previous article). Members of Front&Centre are trying to convince all levels of government to give that redirection. Specifically they want the project reviewed with a look at the impact on the communities along the route and some existing features of the area like Fort York and the CNE grounds.

For more information and contact info check out their web site www.frontandcentre.ca.