It's Time to Talk:
Winter Conversations
You're Invited!
Dear Friend and Resident!
It has been an exciting start to 2012 with many positive developments at City Hall over the past month. Do you want the inside scoop?!
I'm very excited that Torontonians are more engaged than ever! This three part series is aimed at bringing citizens together to envision the city we want to live in. Let's not wait for another crisis to bring us together. The goal of the series is to get us talking about the big picture and thinking about solutions we can work towards at the local level. There will be beer for sale, treats from local bakeries, tea and coffee. Put on your thinking caps, bring along friends and family and let's get creative!
Wednesday February 8
Accessing City Hall
Best Practices on How to Engage Community in City Building
Community Choreographer and co-founder of Spacing Magazine, Dave Meslin will present his engaging and thought provoking exhibit titled The Fourth Wall: Transforming City Hall; long-time community organizer Alejandra Bravo will lead us in a discussion about how to close the diversity gap in elected office.
Wednesday February 15
Is Transit Back on Track?
Get a Behind-the-Scenes Perspective on the Challenges Facing Transit in Toronto
Join Councillor Mihevc as he moderates a panel discussion and round table workshop to get you thinking about transit in our City.
Panelists are Paul Bedford, former Chief Planner of Toronto; Dr. Matti Siemiatycki, U of T professor specializing in transportation policy, planning and infrastructure financing; Steve Munro, Toronto's foremost Transit blogger.
Wednesday February 22
How Local We Grow
Explore New Ideas in Urban Agriculture and Dream up Ideas for Linking Our City's Green Spaces
When kids today don't know that french fries come from potatoes and that potatoes grow underground we know something is wrong. Author and food policy analyst Wayne Roberts and urban food researcher and activist Lauren Baker will talk about Toronto's ever growing local food movement. Join Ward 21 urban agriculture groups and have fun with your neighbours recreating a neighbourhood where we can be connected to the food we eat.
Location: Artscape Wychwood Barns (601 Christie St.)
Time: Each event will be from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
What else: Treats, coffee, tea and beer
Bring: Friends, neighbours and families from across Toronto
For more information, please contact my office by calling 416-392-0208 or visiting www.joemihevc.com
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