Location: Glen Park area
Date photo taken: 9 May 2016
Sidewalks are a bit of a contentious issue in Toronto. Despite an acceptance of the fact that a more walkable city equates to a healthier city, between one third and one quarter of Toronto's streets don't have sidewalks. It's current practice to install missing sidewalks when street surfaces are repaved but the area's councillor has to sign off on the installation before it can happen and in many cases they refuse, citing opposition from residents. This may soon change however. Thanks in large part to a need to comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a recommendation will go before council in June to eliminate the need for further approvals for sidewalk installation. In the meantime, I love how this homeowner has taken matters into their own hands and created a beautiful gravel path where the sidewalk would be.
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