Plans for Danforth and Donlands, Davenport and Bedford

by The Bulldog • November 25, 2019

Danforth and Donlands

Davenport and Bedford

Urban Toronto has stories on Midtown developments proposed for the north side of Danforth Ave. near Donlands Ave and for the southeast corner of Davenport Rd. at Bedford Rd.

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