Please Donate to the LBNA The character of our neighbourhoods is one of Toronto's greatest assets. Unfortunately, the things that define what we love about Long Branch are under attack. Developers have been trying to replace the cottage-like homes in Long Branch with McMansions that are generic and commonly found in new suburban developments. In their hasty pursuit of profit, the builders clear-cut the lots, removing mature and native trees. The view from residents’ back yards is changing from seeing their neighbours to seeing 20-foot blank brick walls that block out sunlight and sky. The effects of such unchecked development are significant. Long Branch has had more applications to sever properties than any other neighbourhood in the City. Previously, many of these were approved. With the advent of the LBNA, TLAB and the Long Branch Neighbourhood Character Guidelines in 2018, the LBNA has succeeded in winning 14 straight severance appeals. We have worked extremely hard for our success and now, developers are working even harder against us to try to take control of the future of Long Branch away from the residents. To continue to protect our residents and the Long Branch we love – including our trees – we have had to hire lawyers and expert witnesses. Other neighbourhood associations do this routinely. We need to be prepared to do this occasionally now as well. The $10 annual dues for being a member of the LBNA barely cover our running costs and do not approach what we need to hire legal and planning professionals. The LBNA is not against responsible development that really does respect and reinforce the character of Long Branch, including preserving our mature trees. There are certainly examples of this type of positive renewal of our housing stock. And we want to encourage that. But not everyone feels this way and your donations will help us continue our battle with developers who are trying to erase the look and feel of Long Branch. To help support the fight to keep what you love about Long Branch, please click on the link below and donate what you can. Thank you for your support! Your LBNA Board LBNA Donations - select LBNA Donations - $5 - $ 5.00 $10 - $ 10.00 $20 - $ 20.00 $25 - $ 25.00 $100 - $ 100.00 $250 - $ 250.00 $500 - $ 500.00 $1,000 - $ 1,000.00 Total Amount Email Address * Payment Options Payment Method Credit Card I prefer another amount and will make my donation offline Review your contribution Like this:Like Loading...