Earlier in the year, we posted a profile on Gothic Revival architecture in Cabbagetown, outlining the style’s various characteristics with examples from the community. As it so happens, Amelia Street, a division of the Cabbagetown Metacalfe Heritage Conservation District, showcases two homes of the Gothic Revival style worth discussing: George Caden  / Albert Long House (20-22 Amelia Street) As a semi-detached residential home, complete with three floors, this property is a notable example of Gothic Revival architecture in the neighbourhood. Completed in 1901, the home displays many prominent characteristics of the late Victorian Era, as can be seen in its steeply pitched gabble roof …

April is coming to an end but May is on the way, and it looks like there will be more Cabbagetown sales and events moving further along into spring: Forsythia Festival We’ve been waiting for it and the time is close approaching. Sunday, May 5th, the parade starts at 10am in Riverdale Park and will make its way to Wellesley Park by early afternoon.  Take a look at the website for a complete program of events, including the parade route, park map, raffle prizes, and more. Stout Irish Pub Take a look at the line-up of Beer Tasting events at …

After almost two years of renovating, Nelson Mandela Park Public School reopened its doors March 19th. As another addition of the revitalization of Regent Park, the changes made to the beautiful beaux-arts structure are congruent with several of the other projects currently under-way — the authenticity of the building remains intact, only modernized. Nelson Mandela Park Public School stands proudly as an example of the TDSB’s Model School for Inner Cities Policy, making it an identifying and integral part of the new Regent Park community. The School The LEED-silver retrofit of Nelson Mandela Park Public School was completed by CS&P Architects. Their innovative designs were intended to …

As a part of the city-wide spring clean-up, the City of Toronto will be taking abandoned bicycles off of the streets to keep bike parking available and the roads uncluttered. If you think that you have found a bicycle that looks abandoned — cracked frame, flat tires, missing parts, or has been chained to the same place for over a month — call 311 and provide the city with as many details as possible.  Those that are reported will be removed immediately unless the state of the bike is undetermined. In such cases, the city will place a notification on …

On Thursday, April 18th, the BIA will be hosting two community workshops. These workshops will engage with many popular topics, such as the importance of community in marketing and new-immigrant banking services.  Both workshops will be held at different places and at different times. The chosen speakers for both events are true professionals in the field and have much knowledge and experience to offer. Community Marketing with Nick & Hilary Where: HomeLife/ Realty One Ltd., 501 Parliament Street. When: 2pm-3:30pm What Is Community Marketing All About? The first BIA workshop will primarily focus on how to use social media to improve a business’ …

This Saturday, join the Aberdeen Avenue Residents’ Group (AARG) during their annual street clean-up. Residents are encouraged to meet at Winchester Square — our city designated area — between 10am and 2pm.  Litter bags will be supplied and will be generously picked up by Steve Nobel from City Hall at the end of the day. Be sure to bring your own gloves, a small shovel, broom, and dust pan, so that you can make the most out of this spring cleaning experience. It’s an incredible opportunity to bond with fellow community members in making the neighbourhood a cleaner, prettier place. …

– Regent Park, Toronto: A Story of Commitment, Commonality, and Collectivity – Growing the “Garden City” At the beginning of the 20th Century, Regent Park had been known as Cabbagetown, a name now associated with the neighbourhood due North. But it wasn’t until 1948 that city officials envisioned a new urban design for this 69-acre lot. Inspired by the idealized “Garden City” movement, the area was to be dismantled, leaving behind only remnants of two of its original streets – Regent Street and Park Street. Thus the name Regent Park came into existence, a new name for a postwar modernist …

Zakkushi Izakaya As the latest izakaya restaurant to venture  from Vancouver to Toronto, Zakkushi finds a warm welcome in Cabbagetown.  Although there has been an increase in Japanese pub-style restaurants in the neighbourhood since 2008, Zakkushi’s extensive and semi-exotic menu earns them a notable place on Carlton.  With meals prepared over authentic Japanese white charcoal, all dishes served are full-flavoured and aromatic. Thankfully, after quite some time without one, Zukkushi has recently attained their liquor license and offers guests a variety of unique alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Due to the dining capacity of the restaurant (only twenty-or-so tables), there is …

When the Cabbagetown South Residents’ Association met with Division 51 officers on  March 6th, they voiced a variety of community concerns regarding local crime and discussed how residents can help put an end to it.  After the meeting finished, members of the association returned to the community with the following tips to stop crime in Cabbagetown: Stop Crime in Cabbagetown through Observation In order to prevent crime, the Toronto police need more information.  It is recommended that residents keep a daily log to document instances of recurring criminal activity in their neighbourhood.  In doing so, officers will have a better …

“Spring has sprung and old is new. Here are things for you to do.” Read below and make some notes. Come see lambs, cows, pigs and goats.” There are many great things to come and see at Riverdale Farm this spring.  Explore the farm’s 7.5-acres and experience the outdoors during a time of new growth and awakening.  Walk the paths through the forest, sit casually by the pond, or tour the diverse vegetable gardens – there are plenty of family activities going on at Riverdale Farm and all are welcomed to join.  If you come soon you will see the farm’s most …