Crestfallen Lane?

I've mentioned the movement afoot to have Toronto's laneways named, including Crestfallen Lane in Seaton Village.
BlogTO has a fun write up about laneway naming.
I'm fascinated with Toronto's laneways. Perhaps it's because my family has long adored the art of Albert Franck, who painted many of them.
I also like the "tucked away" nature of our hidden paths; they often are quite quiet, despite being close to busy, noisy roads.
And now the naming of these back alleys, mostly to help emergency services locate them, has sparked a new interest in local history as people do research to come up with suitable laneway monikers.
It's all good!
Cheers,
Vanessa

Naming Seaton Village Laneways

This is from the Seaton Village Residents' Association:
"Seaton Village Laneway Naming

The Seaton Village Residents' Association, with Ed Janiszewski, is undergoing an endeavour to name laneways in the community. They welcome anyone wanting to participate by suggesting names for your nearby lane, by helping with documentation and research, or by interviewing current or former residents.

Please send an email to seatonvillagetoronto@gmail.com for more information."
Cheers,
Vanessa

West Annex News Jane's Walk Laneway Tour

This year's Jane's Walk takes place May 7th and 8th and, once again, the West Annex News is providing directions for a self-guided walk.
The lanes and alleys of the Annex are the topic of the tour, an intriguing subject. Sometimes the back alleys in neighbourhoods seem like a parallel universe, one that's more utilitarian and a little darker -- there's no "Sunday best" there, just sheer functionality.
But then they get gussied up with street art, a reminder that some people prefer to hang where they are fewer eyes on them. And it always reminds me of this lyric: And the words of the prophets are written on the subway walls.
Happy walking!
Vanessa

SVRA Meeting Tonight

Tonight is the Seaton Village Residents' Association meeting from 7 to 8:30 pm in the library at St. Alban's.

Naming the area's laneways will be on the agenda, among other things. The link above outlines all agenda items.

Cheers,

Vanessa

PS stay warm!