by Ryan Singh
Earlier this year, I had the unexpected opportunity to become the Chair of the York Quay Neighbourhood Association (YQNA). It is an exciting role with a lot of potential. After attending a YQNA public Zoom meeting last year, I offered to volunteer and was welcomed into the YQNA by our former Chair, Angelo Bertolas. He was leading a keen group of residents for several years and had built a robust foundation for YQNA.
As the new Chair of YQNA, my priority is to listen to our neighbours and focus on developments that could affect us in positive or negative ways. We live on a fast-growing Waterfront, and our aim is to make it the best place to live, work, and play.
Just over nine years ago, I moved here from the suburbs. I feel at home in this dynamic neighbourhood that accommodates an influx of workers and tourists, unlike my previous suburban community. We must continue to build and protect the Waterfront by working with community partners, like the Harbourfront Centre and Waterfront Toronto, to ensure a balance of attractions for visitors and amenities for residents.
I look forward to serving YQNA and working with all of you.
September Community Meeting
Join us on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 for a YQNA Community Meeting. Invitation to follow.
This upcoming event will include presentations by the Waterfront BIA and Gerstein Crisis Centre. Representatives from the TTC will be present and take questions about the ongoing maintenance to the 508 Harbourfront streetcar and improvements to the bus replacement service. Cathy Loblaw, new Harbourfront Centre CEO, will introduce herself to the community.
Meeting with Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik
Last week, representatives of YQNA met with our deputy mayor and city councillor, Ausma Malik. We appreciated the invitation to discuss pressing issues like Harbourfront Centre and plans for Runway End Safety Area (RESA) extensions at Toronto Island Airport. We also discussed upcoming work on the Rees Street Park project and temporary closure of the 509 Harbourfront streetcar.
Volunteer with Us
Give back to our community. We are seeking interested volunteers to participate in our ongoing work in this vibrant neighbourhood. If you are interested, please contact our Chair Ryan Singh, at [email protected].
