November 15, 2013
WHAT’s the Summit all about and what are Open Streets?:
Open Streets are programs where the streets are opened
to people and closed to cars. They are free, regularly
occurring programs, and offer communities the opportunity to experience
streets in a whole new way. The goal of these programs is to provide space
for people of all ages to participate in physical and recreationalactivity,
making Open Streets an easy and effective tool to promote healthy and active
lifestyles. You can find more information about open streets programs on Wikipedia, StreetFilms and Vimeo.
The Summit will be an innovative discussion to hear how Toronto can
use existing city streets to encourage active and healthy living.
Featured Speakers:
Gil
Penalosa, Executive Director of 8-80 Cities
Dani Simons, Director of Marketing and External Affairs, New York
City Bike Share & former Director of Communications, New York City
Department of Transportation
Special Panel Discussion With:
Curt Harnett, Chef De Mission for Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan Am Games
Dr. David McKeown, Chief Medical Officer, City of Toronto
Jacqueline White, Director of Transportation, City of Toronto
WHEN & WHERE is the Summit taking place:
Location: Room ENG130, 245 Church Street, the George Vari
Engineering & Computing Centre
Date: November 16, 2013
Time: Registration start at 9:30am, the summit beings at 10:00am
Dear Constituents,
In recent weeks, Mayor Ford's unbecoming conduct has made international headlines. Residents have been writing and calling me to share their own concerns about this unfortunate and drawn-out episode.
I have shared my deep
displeasure about the alleged homophobic and racist comments from our Mayor
and urged him to take a leave of absence to care for his health. I reiterated
these comments in Council earlier this week. On November 13, I voted for a
special meeting of Council to address his behaviour and for the formal report
of the Integrity Commissioner. At today's special City Council meeting, I
voted to have the Mayor's powers of appointment repealed, in as strong a
motion as City Council is legally able to implement. While this story may not
be over, I join all of my colleagues in continuing to do the work of the City
and our wards.
I remain yours in service, Kristyn Wong-Tam
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