History of HBSCA
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Incorporation of HBSCA; original members are Palace
Pier, Palace Place, Marina del Rey and Grand
Harbour |
Newport Beach |
Players Club and Nevis |
Grenadier Landing |
Voyager I and II, Bal Harbour and Waterford |
The Explorer |
Humber Bay Shores Condominium Association, a not-for-profit
corporation was established in 1997, to provide the residents of the
four condominium corporations that made up the association at the
time with a strong, common voice, to provide input regarding the
implementation of planned developments of the area, and to address
other issues arising from growth, including traffic congestion and
transit options, the nearby sewage treatment plant, and the
surrounding park areas. HBSCA established several committees or
initiatives to address the interests and concerns of the community.
The first board of directors included volunteers from each of the original four corporations. The first president was Shirley Hitchcock, who remained the driving force behind HBSCA in various capacities until she moved away in 2008. [HH Tribute - Winter 2008, and HBSCA letter] In 1997, the Association represented approximately 1200 residents; this has grown to over 6000 residents in 2008.
HBSCA is recognized by all levels of government (municipal, provincial and federal) for its dedication to community development and partnership. One of its early successes includes the annual clean-up day, held in early spring. Among the other early success stories are the traffic signal improvements to the intersection at Park Lawn and Lake Shore, the installation of the traffic signals at Legion Road and Lake Shore, and at the Gardiner off ramp.
HBSCA is frequently invited to consider development issues for the area, and in 2007, members were invited by the City of Toronto to participate in a design workshop to provide the neighbourhood perspective on the final phases of the developments along the old motel strip. The workshop provided a project review to update the existing Urban Design Guidelines to develop the Public Realm Plan for the Humber Bay Shores Area, and to shape the long-term vision of the area. One of the primary goals of the workshop was to ensure that all new construction would encompass adequate green space surrounding the buildings, with better use of podiums, step-down terracing, and slender towers to improve the overall look of the area, and to provide viable commercial and retail space, so that residents have access to essential services within walking distance of their homes.
The first board of directors included volunteers from each of the original four corporations. The first president was Shirley Hitchcock, who remained the driving force behind HBSCA in various capacities until she moved away in 2008. [HH Tribute - Winter 2008, and HBSCA letter] In 1997, the Association represented approximately 1200 residents; this has grown to over 6000 residents in 2008.
HBSCA is recognized by all levels of government (municipal, provincial and federal) for its dedication to community development and partnership. One of its early successes includes the annual clean-up day, held in early spring. Among the other early success stories are the traffic signal improvements to the intersection at Park Lawn and Lake Shore, the installation of the traffic signals at Legion Road and Lake Shore, and at the Gardiner off ramp.
HBSCA is frequently invited to consider development issues for the area, and in 2007, members were invited by the City of Toronto to participate in a design workshop to provide the neighbourhood perspective on the final phases of the developments along the old motel strip. The workshop provided a project review to update the existing Urban Design Guidelines to develop the Public Realm Plan for the Humber Bay Shores Area, and to shape the long-term vision of the area. One of the primary goals of the workshop was to ensure that all new construction would encompass adequate green space surrounding the buildings, with better use of podiums, step-down terracing, and slender towers to improve the overall look of the area, and to provide viable commercial and retail space, so that residents have access to essential services within walking distance of their homes.
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