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NRRA Winter 2010 President’s Message Happy New Year to North Rosedale Residents and Best Wishes for 2010!

I am pleased and excited to be assuming the role of NRRA President for 2010. As a 26-year resident of the neighbourhood, I care deeply about the quality of life in Rosedale and I am dedicated to both preserving and enhancing it during my term. I would like to thank Michael Rodger, Past President, for all his hard work and dedication to the Association over the past several years. Michael brought a new level of energy and professionalism to the NRRA which made the Association more effective. As we look back on 2009, I am happy to report that your Association Board was very active representing our community and delivering value for the neighbourhood in several areas: Parks: The tree replanting program was completed in late November with the final trees being planted in the southwest corner of Rosedale Park. This completes a multi-year campaign to replace the Park’s aging tree canopy. Numerous park benches were repainted in Rosedale Park, Chorley Park and the Whitney Parkette, and the lighting in Rosedale Park was replaced. Municipal Strike Response: The NRRA hired private contractors to empty municipal garbage bins and clean-up litter in the neighbourhood during the municipal strike last summer. Parking: The NRRA worked closely with the City and residents to ensure efficient traffic flow and safety. After consultation with residents, signage on MacLennan Avenue and Schofield Avenue was changed to prevent parking that was blocking the bus route and obstructing important routes for emergency vehicles during events at Rosedale Park. Development & Heritage: Jan Ruby continues to be very active in representing the Association in this critical area, monitoring all development activity related to the Heritage Act including 3 Old George Place. Her diligence, deep understanding and balanced approach are greatly appreciated. 2010 Outlook 2010 promises to be an eventful year for North Rosedale in several respects. First, the NRRA, led by Lisa Conway, is embarking upon one of our most ambitious projects to date with the redevelopment of the Rosedale Park playground. Please refer to the feature article on the playground project in this edition Newsletter and visit our website www.rosedaleplayground.ca for more information and how you can support this important neighbourhood project. Second, politics should take centre stage throughout the year with a provincial by-election in February and the municipal elections in November. The by-election was prompted by the decision of our MPP George Smitherman to run for the Mayor’s office and, with the decision by Ward 27 Councillor Kyle Rae to leave municipal politics later this year, we will have a new City councilor in 2010. The NRRA will make every effort to represent the neighbourhood’s interests with potential candidates and to hold all candidates debates in the neighbourhood. Finally, the NRRA will continue to work with the City in the area of infrastructure. We will be seeking to improve the quality of road surfaces in the neighbourhood (Glen Road in particular) and to make progress in rehabilitating sections of the Park Drive ravine. It is my hope that 2010 will be a year of meaningful and visible progress for North Rosedale. As Association President, I welcome your views. Please feel free to contact me directly on any matter of relevance to the neighbourhood. I can be reached directly at psmith1@northrosedale.ca.