Protecting Scarborough’s employment lands
Greetings, fellow Scarborough residents. We all have the good fortune to live in Scarborough. Some of us have the good fortune to work here too, but that’s at risk. The […]
Let’s create ‘complete communities’ in Scarborough
Greetings, fellow Scarborough residents. For many years, the planning profession has prioritized, superficially at least, the notion of “complete communities”. In a Scarborough context, this means not being a bedroom […]
Neighbourhood retail: Downtown vs the suburbs
Happy New Year, fellow Scarborough residents! Toronto’s various neighbourhoods reflect the social and cultural mosaic that is Toronto. Different neighbourhoods offer different built forms, community amenities, and employment opportunities. Different […]
Celebrating Scarborough’s newest BIA
Greetings, fellow Scarborough residents. We all know the importance of having vibrant local retail in our communities. Local shopping helps make our neighbourhoods more welcoming and more pleasant places to […]
Creating an inspired vision for the Scarborough RT
Greetings, fellow Scarborough residents. Scarborough’s beloved Rapid Transit line is no more. Last year’s derailment was the final straw. Kinda sad, actually. Yes, it was clunky compared to a subway, […]
In praise of Residents’ Associations
Greetings, fellow Scarborough residents. A by-election just took place in Scarborough Rouge Park, to replace former councillor Jennifer McKelvie. Neethan Shan is the new councillor. SCRO congratulations Mr. Shan on […]
Call for Nominations
Scarborough Walk of Fame SCRO is now planning the next Scarborough Walk of Fame Celebration Day, on April 15, 2026. SWOF showcases and celebrates the best of Scarborough. We have […]
Volunteers … the beating heart of Scarborough’s civil society
“We make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill Greetings, fellow Scarborough residents. When people think of our “social ecosystem”, […]
Celebrating Scarborough’s ‘Meadoway’
One of Canada’s largest urban linear green spaces Greetings, fellow Scarborough residents. Convenient access to green space is a an important feature of healthy urban living. Scarborough is blessed with […]
Scarborough’s distinctive neighbourhoods a vital part of social fabric
Greetings, fellow Scarborough residents. Recently, I attended the monthly meeting of the Scarborough Historical Society, which does a terrific job of showcasing Scarborough’s heritage. David Warner, our former MPP from […]