THE GREEN LINE
VIDEO STORY
A cinematic journey through East End-Danforth
Take in the late-19th to early-20th-century architecture of Danforth Village with The Green Line.
Graffiti art in the neighbourhood of East-End Danforth.
: Anthony Lippa-Hardy/The Green Line.
ANTHONY LIPPA-HARDY
Mississauga native currently studying journalism at Toronto Metropolitan University. Loves to explore different visual mediums to tell impactful stories that need to be seen.
Adele Lukusa
A graduate of TMU, Kitchener native enamoured with Toronto and lover of Jamila Woods. Currently working on supporting mutual aid efforts and unpacking the nuances of Black haircare.
July 29, 2024
Explore East End-Danforth to the moody tune of “Some Time Alone, Alone” by Melody’s Echo Chamber.
Nicknamed Danforth Village and colloquially called East Danforth, the neighbourhood is where late-19th to early-20th-century architecture meets Toronto’s modern-day sensibilities.
East End-Danforth's history as a brickmaking hotspot is apparent in many local buildings, such as the Hope United Church and the CIBC building by Coxwell Avenue and Danforth Avenue, which feature beautiful shades of red, brown and white bricks. They contrast with the modern, colourful buildings from today where restaurants like gastropub Local 1794 and businesses like barbershop Island Fades live.
Between the new and old architecture, Coxwell and Danforth Avenues are embellished with murals and graffiti unique to this part of the city. From large fantastical portraits of a woman in shades of blue, pink and yellow, to a cheeky Leonard Cohen quote spoken by a skunk ("i followed the course / from chaos to art / DESIRE the horse /DEPRESSION the cart"), there’s so much charm and comedy laced into the art of East End-Danforth.
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