Duncairn Park
Part of the Planned Community of Don Mills Green spaces, natural watercourses, and pedestrian routes Duncairn Park is next to Bond Park, which I've mentioned in a few blog posts. This area of Toronto was the first phase of the planned Don Mills community. It was built between 1953 and 1965, and its award-winning design was replicated in many suburban developments in the country since then. History I found this information on the Don Mills Residence website that describes the philosophy behind the Don Mills planned neighbourhoods: Rather than single-family homes overlooking parkland, semi-detached houses were planned on sub-collector roads which joined The Donway. This enabled more residents to enjoy a view of the park or the ravine from their kitchen windows and compensated for their location on roads with higher traffic use. A system of walkways bordering the parks and schools encouraged pedestrian traffic off the main roads. Suggested route Park at B...