Beautification of Cabbagetown to increase tourism and reduce crime: Victorian street lights, cobblestone, benches, trees

Proposals: 

Beautification of Cabbagetown with red cobblestone 4 way cross walks.

Introducing and implementing red herringbone cobblestone at each intersection. Creating a four way cross walk at each intersection along parliament street in Cabbagetown 

Starting at Wellesley and Parliament 

Winchester and Parliament 

Carlton and Parliament 

Gerrard and Parliament 

Paying homage to Cabbagetowns former cobblestone roads and Torontos famous historical red bricks. This would create a safer walk way and an evident delineation from moving vehicles. 

It would truly be stunning to bring back the heritage of the former Cabbagetown reimagined through street design and planning 

Beautification of Parliament street plays an important role in increasing tourism and helping local businesses as well as lowering crime 

Lets make our community in Toronto the best it can be and be proud of where we call home 

 https://shelterforce.org/2021/02/04/can-we-curb-crime-by-cleaning-the-corner/

https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/toronto-feature-don-valley-brick-works#:~:text=Taylor%20and%20two%20brothers%20opened,Ontario%20Legislature%20buildings%2C%20Toronto%20General

Planting trees along Sherbourne Street and Bleecker Street, and Parliament Street. 

Urban trees are a critical asset to cities.

“Trees reduce energy usage, remove air pollutants, filter stormwater, and cool hot city streets by providing shade and releasing water vapor.” -https://treeboston.org/tree-equity-maps/benefits-of-urban-trees/#:~:text=Urban%20trees%20are%20a%20critical,shade%20and%20releasing%20water%20vapor.

Let’s improve the air quality, mental and physical health, and add to the beautification of Sherbourne street in St James town and Bleecker Street in Cabbagetown. 

“The mental and physical benefits of trees for residents are numerous. A growing body of evidence links exposure to trees with reduced rates of mortality, cardiovascular disease, stress, and depression. Living in greener areas is associated with higher levels of happiness, cognitive development, and learning outcomes. These benefits are related to a decrease in exposure to air pollution, noise, and heat, increased contact with nature, and strengthened social cohesion.”- https://treeboston.org/tree-equity-maps/benefits-of-urban-trees/#:~:text=Urban%20trees%20are%20a%20critical,shade%20and%20releasing%20water%20vapor.

Planting trees along both sides of Sherbourne from Bloor to Gerard and Bleecker street from Howard to Carlton street would create cleaner air and provide much needed shade. 

A greener Toronto for every generation is important. Let’s make a difference. 

please read this article on improving cities. 

https://shelterforce.org/2021/02/04/can-we-curb-crime-by-cleaning-the-corner/

Victorian Street Lamps along Parliament in Cabbagetown

Victorian style lighting to pay homage to the roots and history of the area. 

Giving a glow and illumination similar to that of Palmerston. 

Outdoor street lamps that light the sidewalks at night 

It would truly be stunning to bring back the heritage of the former Cabbagetown through architecture and industrial design. 

Beautification of Parliament street plays an important role in increasing tourism and helping local businesses as well as lowering crime. 

 https://shelterforce.org/2021/02/04/can-we-curb-crime-by-cleaning-the-corner/

Benches and widening sidewalks on Parliament Street in Cabbagetown

Beautification of parliament street in effort to create a healthier environment and atmosphere and detour crime. 

Many real life studies and examples show that beautification can reduce crime and help with mental health. 

Adding seating by providing benches, increasing the size of the sidewalk to also allow for trees 

Let us make Toronto not just a city, It’s our community and place we are all proud to call home ! 

https://shelterforce.org/2021/02/04/can-we-curb-crime-by-cleaning-the-corner/