February 8, 2021
Dear Daly McCarten and the Uptown Yonge BIA:
Eglinton Park Residents’ Association (EPRA) represents the neighbourhood on the west side of Yonge Street from Eglinton to Roselawn Avenue. Uptown Yonge is home to many local businesses as well as a few larger stores. Through our friend Tom Worrall, we have learned of a plan to install murals on several buildings along Yonge Street.
Artwork in the City is refreshing. It often enhances neighbourhoods, telling stories and making the area more vibrant. We especially support the idea of murals with Indigenous themes at the St Clements Parkette as well as on Albertus and the Clap Studio. This project provides for community engagement and a sense of pride for those living in North Toronto. It also offers an opportunity to attract visitors to this part of the city. A more attractive Yonge Street will also help to support local businesses and keep our main street vital.
We are happy to support this initiative and look forward to seeing it evolve.
Sincerely,
Tom Cohen Chair, EPRA
Toronto, Ward 8
95 Orchard View Blvd, Toronto, Ontario M4R 1C1
eglintonpark@gmail.com
Eglinton Park Residents' Association 
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