Coun. Saxe credits community effort to save Sneaky Dee's
A controversial development proposal for a building at the site of Toronto's iconic Sneaky Dee's restaurant has been withdrawn. Local councillor Dianne Saxe credited community activism and a title investigation that revealed the developer did not own all the properties involved in the application.
Why it matters
This case demonstrates the power of community advocacy and due diligence in urban planning and historic preservation.
One day after news that Sneaky Dee’s has been saved from the wrecking ball, Coun. Dianne Saxe is praising the hard work done by the community to save the iconic downtown restaurant and dive bar.
The report focuses on the factual sequence of events regarding a local development dispute.
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