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The proposed redevelopment of the Don Mills Centre is angering some residents. ⇒

   26 October 2006, lunch time

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  1. I’m usually all for architectural improvements, but I can’t help feeling a bit sad the senior citizens in the area. I worked at the Don Mills Centre for approximately 7 years. Even during the worst snow storms, the senior community would walk over to the centre, either for groceries or simply just to get out and see some familiar faces – it’s part of their daily routine. I’m all for “lifestyle centres” simply because they look nicer than a flat, boxy mall, but I feel like this won’t cater to the needs of the aging neighbourhood. Why? Because they’re old and they don’t matter? Ugh.

    by stacy on October 27 2006, 12:53 pm   #

  2. It seems like our city planners are good at ignoring what people in the area actually want.

    by ramanan on October 27 2006, 3:20 pm   #

  3. Take it back, Ramanan. They can only do so much given the limited man power and resources.

    I remember going to Don Mills Centre during lunch time and Stacy is right, all the old senior would be hanging out there. It was real nice to see.

    by sh!ma on October 27 2006, 6:18 pm   #

  4. I drove by it tonight.. It’s such a sad sight! :(

    by sh!ma on October 31 2006, 1:09 am   #

  5. I drove by it this morning… it’s still a sad sight! :(

    by sh!ma on October 31 2006, 4:58 pm   #

  6. Absolutely—the demolition of the Don Mills Centre has seriously impacted the lives of thousands of residents, especially many seniors and those who came there every day in their wheelchairs or scooters, who now have no place to shop or socialize. Cadillac Fairview and the City ignored the many voices of protest, including a 5,000-signature petition. The Central Don Mills Secondary Plan was ignored, too. Check out our website at www.donmillsfriends.org for more information.

    by Simone Gabbay on November 4 2006, 3:47 am   #

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