Regeneration of Don River in Toronto, Canada - Revision history

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Rationale: Why is this case interesting?

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	=== Rationale: Why is this case interesting? ===		=== Rationale: Why is this case interesting? ===

	This case is interesting because of the following reasons:		'''This case is interesting because of the following reasons:'''

	'''.''' This case is the unique example of ability to unite and co-ordinate local and regional interests. Each community is fired by emotional attachment to its own stretch of river and inspired by the possibility for environmental renewal. Through active public participation and transcending arbitrary political boundaries, the city council is able to facilitate the transformation of local passion in to actions across entire watershed.		'''.''' This case is the unique example of ability to unite and co-ordinate local and regional interests. Each community is fired by emotional attachment to its own stretch of river and inspired by the possibility for environmental renewal. Through active public participation and transcending arbitrary political boundaries, the city council is able to facilitate the transformation of local passion in to actions across entire watershed.

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Author's personal background

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	=== Author's personal background ===		=== Author's personal background ===
	Bachelors in Architecture (B.Arch)with a major in Landscape from MITS Gwalior, India with over seven years of ~~professional~~ work experience in structures, conservation and landscape. Studied one year of Masters of Landscape Architecture in the University of Toronto. Currently in first semester of IMLA (International Masters in Landscape Architecture) and working with bof architektin and IMS engineers in Hamburg, Germany.		Bachelors in Architecture (B.Arch) with a major in Landscape from MITS Gwalior, India with over seven years of international work experience in structures, conservation and landscape. Member of Council of Architecture (COA), India and Association of Architects (AOA), India. Also worked as guest Faculty of Interior Design at Government Women Polytechnic College, Gwalior, India and NIFD, India.
			Studied one year of Masters of Landscape Architecture in the University of Toronto. Currently studying in first semester of IMLA (International Masters in Landscape Architecture) and working with bof architektin and IMS engineers in Hamburg, Germany.

	=== Process Biography Scheme ===		=== Process Biography Scheme ===

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	=== Author's personal background ===		=== Author's personal background ===
	Bachelors in Architecture (B.Arch) from MITS Gwalior, India with over seven years of professional work experience in structures, conservation and landscape. Studied one year of Masters of Landscape Architecture in the University of Toronto. Currently in first semester of IMLA (International Masters in Landscape Architecture) and working with bof architektin and IMS engineers in Hamburg, Germany.		Bachelors in Architecture (B.Arch)with a major in Landscape from MITS Gwalior, India with over seven years of professional work experience in structures, conservation and landscape. Studied one year of Masters of Landscape Architecture in the University of Toronto. Currently in first semester of IMLA (International Masters in Landscape Architecture) and working with bof architektin and IMS engineers in Hamburg, Germany.

	=== Process Biography Scheme ===		=== Process Biography Scheme ===

Baisarchana: /* Rationale: Why is this case interesting? */

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	This case is interesting because of the following reasons:		This case is interesting because of the following reasons:

	'''.'''This case is the unique example of ability to unite and co-ordinate local and regional interests. Each community is fired by emotional attachment to its own stretch of river and inspired by the possibility for environmental renewal. Through active public participation and transcending arbitrary political boundaries, the city council is able to facilitate the transformation of local passion in to actions across entire watershed.		'''.''' This case is the unique example of ability to unite and co-ordinate local and regional interests. Each community is fired by emotional attachment to its own stretch of river and inspired by the possibility for environmental renewal. Through active public participation and transcending arbitrary political boundaries, the city council is able to facilitate the transformation of local passion in to actions across entire watershed.

	'''.'''Public participation is not limited to solicitation. Public is an active contributor to implementation as well. Right from boy scouts to senior citizens, varied groups of people are active participants in the process.		'''.''' Public participation is not limited to solicitation. Public is an active contributor to implementation as well. Right from boy scouts to senior citizens, varied groups of people are active participants in the process.

	'''.'''This case is also a great example of social education i e. learning by doing.		'''.''' This case is also a great example of social education i e. learning by doing.
	It is a collective effort to restore and maintain the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the water in the river.		It is a collective effort to restore and maintain the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the water in the river.

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Rationale: Why is this case interesting?

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	This case is interesting because of the following reasons:		This case is interesting because of the following reasons:

	'''~~''''''·''''''~~'''This case is the unique example of ability to unite and co-ordinate local and regional interests. Each community is fired by emotional attachment to its own stretch of river and inspired by the possibility for environmental renewal. Through active public participation and transcending arbitrary political boundaries, the city council is able to facilitate the transformation of local passion in to actions across entire watershed.		'''.'''This case is the unique example of ability to unite and co-ordinate local and regional interests. Each community is fired by emotional attachment to its own stretch of river and inspired by the possibility for environmental renewal. Through active public participation and transcending arbitrary political boundaries, the city council is able to facilitate the transformation of local passion in to actions across entire watershed.

	'''~~''''''·''''''~~'''Public participation is not limited to solicitation. Public is an active contributor to implementation as well. Right from boy scouts to senior citizens, varied groups of people are active participants in the process.		'''.'''Public participation is not limited to solicitation. Public is an active contributor to implementation as well. Right from boy scouts to senior citizens, varied groups of people are active participants in the process.

	'''~~''''''·''''''~~'''This case is also a great example of social education i e. learning by doing.		'''.'''This case is also a great example of social education i e. learning by doing.
	It is a collective effort to restore and maintain the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the water in the river.		It is a collective effort to restore and maintain the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the water in the river.

Baisarchana: /* When was public participation most intensive? */

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When was public participation most intensive?

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	=== When was public participation most intensive? ===		=== When was public participation most intensive? ===
	Public participation gathered steam in 1989 with a public forum at Ontario's science centre which was attended by 500 people and resulted in the formation of '''Task Force to Bring back the Don''', a citizen advisory body to Toronto City Council. Since then it is the most active organization in this project.		Public participation gathered steam in 1989 with a public forum at Ontario's science centre which was attended by 500 people and resulted in the formation of '''Task Force to Bring back the Don''', a citizen advisory body to Toronto City Council. Since then it is the most active organization in this project. Up till now, an estimated 10,000 Toronto citizens have participated in the Task Force to Bring Back the Don restoration activities.

	=== Which participation tools have been applied? ===		=== Which participation tools have been applied? ===

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Process Biography Scheme

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Who made the major decisions and when?

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	Following major decisions were made:		Following major decisions were made:

	'''Apr 1989''' – '''Toronto city council''' formed the Task Force to Bring Back the Don		'''1959''' – '''Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)''' formed flood control and water conservation plan

			'''1969''' – '''Pollution Probe''' Funeral for the Don

			'''Apr 1989''' – '''Toronto city council''' formed the Task Force (Citizen advisory body to the Council) to Bring Back the Don

	'''May 1989''' – '''The Task Force''' created their first proposal		'''May 1989''' – '''The Task Force''' created their first proposal
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	'''1994''' – '''40 Steps to Don''' Don watershed regeneration council (DWRC)		'''1994''' – '''40 Steps to Don''' Don watershed regeneration council (DWRC)

	'''~~1995~~''' - ~~Formation of advisory committee for ''''''Toronto’s region and conservation authority~~''''''		'''2000''' - '''Task Force''' started Community Stewardship Program

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	=== Which stakeholders have been involved? ===		=== Which stakeholders have been involved? ===
	Stakeholders involved:		Stakeholders involved:

			'''International Bodies:'''
			· '''US and Canada Government''' - GLWQA (Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement

	'''State Bodies:'''		'''State Bodies:'''

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	'''State Bodies:'''		'''State Bodies:'''
	· '''Federal''' - COA		· '''Federal''' - COA (Canada Ontario Agreement)
	· '''Provincial''' - Toronto city council		· '''Provincial''' - Toronto city council
	· '''Municipal''' - Toronto and Region conservation authority (TRCA)		· '''Municipal''' - Toronto and Region conservation authority (TRCA), Don Watershed Regeneration Council (DWRC)

	'''Volunteer Groups:'''		'''Volunteer Groups:'''