The city keeps losing the third spaces where music scenes, friendships and neighbourhood identities form and Sneaky Dee’s is the latest victim.
The building that the iconic venue, Sneaky Dee’s, sits in at 431 College St, just at the edge of Kensington-Chinatown, is part of a redevelopment proposal for 419 to 431 College Street.
The current plan is for a 16-storey mixed-use building with more than 200 residential units. City staff have recommended moving the proposal forward, but the final decision was deferred to July 8.
On May 28, Torontonians attended a Toronto and East York Community Council meeting to advocate for the protection of Sneaky Dee’s.
They explained what the venue means to them and the surrounding neighbourhood. Now, nothing is final yet, and this delay to July 8 gives residents, customers and local music fans more time to push for stronger protections before the proposal is approved.
How you can help save Sneaky Dee's
Save Sneaky Dee’s is a community-led campaign that directs residents and even Sneaky Dee’s lovers outside the city to reach out to politicians, to spread awareness, stop the demolition of Sneaky Dee’s and preserve its place in the city.
Check out the website if you’d like to take part, but don’t know where or how to start. The site lists email drafts and who to contact based on where you live and it can all be done online.
If you’d like to stay involved, follow these pages and get up to date:
- @mirakcis, one of the Save Sneaky Dee’s organizers.
- @savesneakydees, for updates and community bonding in the comment section.
- @mrtnprz, one of the Save Sneaky Dee’s organizers.
- @mirakcis, one of the Save Sneaky Dee’s organizers.
- @savesneakydees, for updates and community bonding in the comment section.
- @mrtnprz, one of the Save Sneaky Dee’s organizers.
Do you have any thoughts on Sneaky Dee’s potential demolition, or are you another organizer fighting for the venue? Email us at hello@thegreenline.to or send us a DM on social media.
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