Mission:
- To represent and advocate for all Mimico residents, foster a greater sense of community, and help improve Mimico by supporting activities that enhance the quality of life in our community.
Jurisdiction:
The Mimico Residents Association defines our community area as bounded by Lake Ontario to the south, Park Lawn Road to the east, Dwight Avenue or Ourland Avenue to the west, and the Q.E.W. / Gardiner Expressway to the north in the region of Toronto, Ontario.
Goals:
- Inform and engage community members
- Promote and enhance the quality of life in Mimico
- Maintain and grow a sense of community
Advocacy:
Our goal in providing input feedback to real estate developments, transit and infrastructure projects: We recognize that Mimico is a growing community with an increasing need for transit, housing and infrastructure to support its expanding population; our goal is to balance the needs of the existing residents with those of our future residents.
Principles & Priorities that Will Guide Engagements:
- Harm is minimized to the natural landscape, parks, recreational facilities and other community assets of the Mimico area
- Adherence to allowances within secondary plans concerning building heights, parking spaces, etc.
- Prioritization of affordable housing and family-sized housing in residential developments
- Community-oriented construction plans that are designed to minimize safety hazards and disturbances to local residents
Meetings:
Monthly board meetings, yearly AGM, and community events.
Communications:
- Email, website and in-person meetings
- Ad-hoc inquiries from members of stakeholders – We respond when needed.
- Invitations to attend public meetings and consultations.
- Information Sharing via newsletters, information shared by membership, memos, etc.
Key Activities:
- Advocacy: Championing issues that matter to the Mimico community and advocating for the best interests of all residents directly with relevant stakeholders.
- Communication: Keeping you informed about community issues, events, and news, and sharing opportunities to have your voice heard.
- Community Events: Organizing and participating in local events that are relevant, engaging and fun for everyone
Key Initiatives:
- Green Energy for Mimico: We run events, workshops and initiatives to resource Mimico residents in greening their homes.
- Development Projects Representation: We are resourcing and informing residents on the many developments around Mimico and defending responsible development.
- Community Events: We plan and host events to rally residents together to grow community spirit and engagement.