A controversial condominium proposal has been shot down by the City of Toronto, marking just the latest chapter in a drawn-out saga centred around a beloved bar in the city's Church-Wellesley Village area. The long-fought battle to save local bar and nightli…
Toronto shuts down plan for huge condo tower that threatens end of local bar
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In a heartening victory for community action, the City of Toronto has prioritarily protected the social fabric of Church-Wellesley Village by rejecting a massive condo development that threatened the existence of a cherished local bar. This decision highlights the importance of preserving cultural and social meeting spaces against the relentless march of urban gentrification and prioritizes people over profits in city planning.