A Love-ly Idea?

The transit loop at Avenue Road and Lawrence Avenue (across from Havergal College) will soon be transformed into a heart-shaped park. Along with the TTC, Lorne London (publisher of Post City Magazines) and city councillors Howard Moscoe and Karen Stintz are working to develop a beautiful neighbourhood park from an existing triangle-ish area of grass that measures nearly 100 by 100 feet. At the specified location, a lonely white sign with black and red lettering reads:

FUTURE HOME OF HEART PARK
North America’s First & Only Heart-Shaped Urban Park
Find out how you can support this project by calling (416)250-7979 x300

A park in the shape of a heart? Is this meant to show love for Toronto and its green spaces? Is this a joke? While we thought the TTC was working on pressing matters such as extending the subway route to York University, it turns out that they are actually dreaming of heart-shaped grass. Torontoist DOES adore the city’s greenery, but whether the plot of grass is triangular(ish) or heart-shaped seems entirerly frivolous.

The design contest for the park is the most exciting bit about the project, as the general public is invited to have input on the park’s design. There is a $1000 prize for the winner of this contest and the judging panel will be a selection of local architects, residents, and children. Submit your creative ideas by July 1st for a chance to see your heartening vision realized. Entries can be sent to:

Park Design Panel
Post City Magazines
30 Lesmill Road
Toronto, ON M3B 2T6