Beautification
Beautification initiatives help implement community improvements in cooperation with programs funded by the City of Toronto and some developers in the area, and includes the engagement of volunteers, where appropriate and available.
While considerable focus continues to be on cleaning and maintaining the waterfront area, and assuring that dedicated resources are available from the city to achieve that goal, other initiatives to date have included planting trees along Lake Shore Blvd. West between Palace Pier and the Gardiner Expressway off-ramp, working with the city on infrastructure maintenance throughout the park system, identifying opportunities to make the neighbourhood more beautiful, and collaborating with the city to obtain further funding for future beautification initiatives
The most visible results of HBSCA's efforts are in the landscaping improvements along Lake Shore, Marine Parade Drive, and the boardwalk areas behind Grand Harbour and Marina del Rey.
The Beautification and the Butterfly Habitat volunteers continue to work with the city and developers to plant trees and other plants in the area. Volunteers were, and continue to be, instrumental in maintaining the appearance of the parks by dedicating countless hours to planting, weeding, and supporting the Butterfly Habitat.
Current efforts include:
· assuring garbage pick-up along the waterfront via a dedicated garbage pick-up truck;
· identifying potential resources to sustain the supply of biodegradable dog waste bags that have been part of a pilot project with the city over the past year;
· encouraging prompt repair of street lights and replacement of other infrastructure needs such as repair or replacement of the benches along the waterfront, etc.;
· allocating funding secured from Davies Smith Developments toward beautification initiatives for our area;
· creating a visual identity for the Humber Bay Shores area through dedicated, environmentally relevant signage;
· raising awareness about personal responsibility to help maintain a beautiful environment;
· influencing the planting of new trees and plants in appropriate areas; and
· working with HBSCA member corporations to identify beautification priorities.