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Parks of the Danforth
Green spaces are a hot commodity in Toronto from the Rail Deck Park project in downtown Toronto to the Meadoway project spanning from East York to Scarborough. As Toronto continues its urban development, it’s important to preserve and create green spaces because they give people a chance to get outside and connect with nature. If you glance across the Danforth’s skyline, you won’t see high rises or skyscrapers. Instead, walking through the neighbourhood will have you meeting independent businesses, fresh produce, and friendly faces. The Danforth is home to three urban green spaces: Todmorden Mills Park, Withrow Park, and Monarch Park. Each space has something unique to offer the community…
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Herbs That Heal
Growing up in a small town, I am used to the accessibility of locally-produced goods. The Danforth is one of the few hubs of Toronto that praises sustainability and ensures the continual growth (pun intended) and development of their community. Each year, farmers’ markets pop up like bulbs, ready for the residents to consume the products they’ve tended to whole-heartedly. I say, take it one step further: grow your own. Support farmers and your locals, but apply their knowledge to something you can create and encourage with your own hands. Digging your fingers through dirt, planting microscopic-sized seeds, watching something pop through the soil is so vital and important to…