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New Luminato CEO Anthony Sargent

Toronto's city builders: New Luminato CEO Anthony Sargent says yes to a bolder Toronto

Sarah B Hood Tuesday, May 24, 2016
In this special series of interviews, YongeStreet sits down for a chat to get to know some of the most prominent city builders whose work, vision and passion for the city help shape Toronto's present and future. Anthony Sargent of Luminato thinks it’s time Toronto stopped being so shy about its accomplishments and say yes to being bold.
StartUp HERE launch at Shopify

StartUP HERE takes off to support entrepreneurs and share success stories

Elena Yunusov Wednesday, February 17, 2016
The City of Toronto launched StartUP HERE Toronto platform to celebrate the rich startup, technology and innovation community  in Toronto and KW and share success stories with the world.
King Edward VII Queen's Park - Adam Bunch

Toronto�s royal statue from the graveyard of the British Empire

Adam Bunch, The Toronto Dreams Project Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Toronto’s statue of King Edward VII isn't from Toronto — it's from India. Today it stands in Queen's Park, but it used to stand outside the ancient Mughal Red Fort in Delhi. 
Fran Deacon

Philanthropists take Toronto's future in their own hands

Jade Blair Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Under the Gardiner initiative joins Toronto Foundation in a growing cluster of philanthropic efforts and organizations to make Toronto even better. 
YongeTalks Nov 19

Forever Yonge: A Street for the People

Yonge Street Staff Wednesday, December 02, 2015
How can we keep Yonge Street wacky, weird, and a place for gathering? Our latest #YongeTalks session tackled this very important question. 
Canada's Music Incubator sets out to nurture young talent.

A pop-up downtown music incubator sets out to hatch a new generation of music legends

Kaitlyn Kochany Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Ken Greenberg

Forever Yonge: A free panel event on the city's central street (Nov 19)

Yonge Street Staff Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Toronto skyline.

Vital Signs: Measuring the Health of Toronto

Kelli Korducki Wednesday, October 07, 2015
YongeTalks

Exploring the musical past and future of Yonge Street

Yonge Street Staff Thursday, October 01, 2015
Looking west from Don Roadway over Commissioners Street.

Designing a wildlife refuge at the mouth of the Don

Kelli Korducki Wednesday, July 29, 2015
How a new flood protection plan makes room for the city's non-human residents. 
Crowd of music fans in Yonge-Dundas Square.

Yonge Street as Music Mecca

Jamie Bradburn Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Yonge Street has always been a destination for live music. Now, plans are under way to kick the strip up to a tuneful new level. 
Yonge Street.

A street for the people: Cultivating community on Yonge Street

Kelli Korducki Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Ken Greenberg

"A part in the hair:" Ken Greenberg on the past and future of Downtown Yonge

Kelli Korducki Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Crothers Woods

Rethinking ravines: A plan for Toronto's hidden backyard

Kelli Korducki Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Pan Am and Parapan Am Aquatics Centre

What Toronto would look like without the Pan Am Games

Paul Gallant Wednesday, April 22, 2015
After more than a half-decade of preparation, the Pan Am Games are nearly here. And, if all goes according to plan, their built and cultural legacy will continue for decades to come. 
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