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Toronto City Council · 2020-12-16 · 2020.MM27.8

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Recreation Capacity in Scarborough-Guildwood - by Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie

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2020-12-16 · Toronto City Council · adopted

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City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to review the capacity of recreation space in the Scarborough Village and the Woburn Community within the Ward of Scarborough-Guildwood and to report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the first quarter of 2021, such review to include: a. data on the various demographic sectors including youth; and b.

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City initiatives to address the lack of recreation space within the two Neighbourhood Improvement Areas located in the communities.

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We are all aware of the importance of physical activity for both your mental and physical health. Programming and access to recreation space is extremely important for everyone's development and sustainability. Scarborough-Guildwood has a deficit of recreation space, in particular there are no gymnasiums at Scarborough Village Community Centre, Cedar Brook Community Centre, or Centennial Arena Community Centre. The lack of recreational space has caused a discrepancy for the residents who live in these communities.

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A review of recreation space to accommodate recreation needs for various demographic sectors, in particular youth in the communities is required. It is also noted that two Neighbourhood Improvement Areas are served by the community centres with no designated gymnasium space.

Staff recommended

Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to review the capacity of recreation space in the Scarborough Village and the Woburn Community within the Ward of Scarborough-Guildwood and to report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the first quarter of 2021, such review to include: a.

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data on the various demographic sectors including youth; and b. City initiatives to address the lack of recreation space within the two Neighbourhood Improvement Areas located in the communities.

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