Fence Finished . . .

Three weeks after spending $25,000 to build the one kilometer long fence, work crews were at the park this morning tearing it down. As we've come to expect, television trucks and reporters were there covering, one of them said, the "good news" aspect of the story (by the way, have these tv stations heard of the no idling bylaw?). The many people who have come to this site in the last twenty days have posted opinions both for and against the fence. One message is clear. An undesigned 19th. century park in a 21st. century world is no longer serving the community. We applaud Paula Fletcher's call for neighbourhood involvement in ideas for the park and ask that everyone participate. Please see the following message from Fletcher's office: The ordeal this community has faced in the past few weeks has generated much needed discussion and ideas about the character and form a multi-use park in a downtown urban setting should take. Toronto Parks and Recreation are beginning an operational review of Withrow Park that will include consultation with the community. By mail, fax or email (see form below) please feel free to forward your suggestions and indicate your interest in being involved. I will be happy to pass these along to Parks and Recreation. Paula Fletcher Toronto City Councillor, Ward 30, Toronto-Danforth