Toronto's iconic neighbourhoods?

What constitutes an iconic neighbourhood?

According to Jane Jacob, author of "the  Death and Life of Great American Cities",  a mosaic of culture, religion, demographics, income backgrounds, life experiences, densities, mixed use, pedestrian friendly streets, different types of dwellings, are what constitute a thriving neighbourhood. Just because a neighbourhood has parks and green space doesn't make it more desirable or safer to live. Wouldn't you rather live in a neighbourhood where amenities are within walking distance, where neighbours interact and watch out for each other, and where kids play on the street? To find the perfect neighbourhood, one needs to look at the physical design, as well as the implications for social life.

A neighbourhood with sustainable features...

A neighbourhood with sustainable features can meet your needs while protecting the environment and leaving a legacy for the next generation. Toronto has many neighbourhoods in the form of a village setting, which offer homes that are within walking distance to shops , schools , rec reation, public transportation and daily des tinations . T his helps to reduce driving cos ts, and benefits a healthier lifes tyle. Land and services are used efficiently. They also offer a variety of homes in different price range and cultural diversity. Old or new sustainable neighbourhoods are places where you and your family can find not just a home to live in but a community to thrive in.

A sustainable neighborhood offers you:

-a village atmosphere

-value for money

-a place where you can make your daily trips on foot, bike or public transportation

-a safe neighborhood

-a neighborhood you can stay in

-a neighbourhood that preserve natural land

-a healthy place to live in

-land that is planned and used efficiently

               

All public spaces require creative programmatic elements to make that space come alive. The following 15 neigbourhoods (and the list keeps expanding...) reflects those qualities mentioned above.

Cabbagetown

The Esplanade

Annex

Kensington Market

Baldwin Village

The Grange

Little Italy

The Beach

Cedarvale Park

Roncesvalles

Parkdale

West Queen West

Dufferin Grove Park

Bloor West Village

 

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