"We do have some concerns about certainly litter and how that will be handled with the high volume of visitors that will be coming to the area. Certainly transit impacts are something that we're also thinking about and safety considerations. We want to make sure that everyone who visits and lives here is safe and secure for the duration of the games."
"I think overall, we're excited to have this really big event showcase our neighborhood and take place right in our backyard. It's a really great opportunity for the entire neighborhood, residents and businesses and visitors alike."
"As the local councillor for our communities, I know the impact of the games will be most felt in our neighbourhoods."
Toronto's Liberty Village and Fort York neighbourhoods, located near BMO Field (temporarily named Toronto Stadium), are preparing for the FIFA World Cup. Residents attended a community information session to address concerns about road closures, cleanliness, safety, security, traffic congestion, parking, and TTC service changes. Jennifer Poon from the Fort York Neighbourhood Association expressed worries about litter management with high visitor volumes and transit impacts, while emphasizing the importance of safety. Despite these concerns, residents view the event positively as an opportunity to showcase their neighbourhood. City Councillor Ausma Malik confirmed that city staff are actively preparing for the games and established a World Cup neighbourhood planning table to ensure residents receive information and can navigate the event safely.
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