1000 Mural Graffiti Removal Blitz

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2024-05-22 · Toronto City Council · amended

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City Council on May 22 and 23, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to report to City Council through the Infrastructure and Environment Committee as soon as possible on: a. the feasibility of expanding the City's StreetARToronto program to create 1000 new murals throughout the City in partnership with Business Improvement Areas, private property owners, the arts community, and corporate partners including support and recognition for permitted graffiti and street art and prevention of graffiti vandalism; and b.

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an update on exploring the feasibility of City-wide graffiti blitzes with the participation of appropriate divisions. 2. City Council request Mayor Chow to kick off the 1000 Mural Graffiti Blitz at Mel Lastman Square, once it begins, by participating in painting the first mural of the blitz.

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Adopt Item as Amended · Carried, 22-0

Absent (3)Michael Thompson, Olivia Chow, Shelley Carroll

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Over the last year, there has been a marked increase in graffiti tagging throughout the City including hateful messages, on both City property and private property, in part resulting from the global conflicts such as in the Middle East. Combating graffiti is an ongoing challenge that requires a combination of public awareness and graffiti removal by the City and private property owners. One cost-effective and attractive City building method of addressing graffiti is encouraging murals on private buildings and on City property as murals are seldom tagged with graffiti.

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Whether it is litter, garbage, or property in disrepair, there is a need to remind residents that if care is taken through daily upkeep and regular cleanup, it encourages pride of place and a greater appreciation of keeping the City safe and clean as espoused in the "broken windows theory" which proposes that a safer and more beautiful City results when we collectively take care of the daily surroundings in our communities.

Staff recommended

Councillor Mike Colle recommends that the Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommend that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to report to City Council through the Infrastructure and Environment Committee as soon as possible on: a. the feasibility of expanding the City's StreetARToronto program to create 1000 new murals throughout the City in partnership with Business Improvement Areas, private property owners, the arts community, and corporate partners including support and recognition for permitted graffiti and street art and prevention of graffiti vandalism.

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b. An update on exploring the feasibility of City-wide graffiti blitzes with the participation of appropriate divisions.

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2024-05-02 · Infrastructure and Environment Committee · adopted
Decision as filed
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommend that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to report to City Council through the Infrastructure and Environment Committee as soon as possible on: a. the feasibility of expanding the City's StreetARToronto program to create 1000 new murals throughout the City in partnership with Business Improvement Areas, private property owners, the arts community, and corporate partners including support and recognition for permitted graffiti and street art and prevention of graffiti vandalism.
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b. An update on exploring the feasibility of City-wide graffiti blitzes with the participation of appropriate divisions.
2024-05-22 · Toronto City Council · amended

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