Brian Graff

Brian Graff is a community activist and resident in Toronto who has been active in urban planning matters in The Beach (or Beaches) neighbourhood, particularly in the fight by local residents against mid-rise condominium developments.
In response to a redevelopment proposal for the former Lick's restaurant site in Toronto's Beach neighbourhood, Graff became one of the leading local activists on urban planning issues in the neighbourhood, through his work as one of the leaders of the Friends of Queen Street (FoQS), and and subsequently as the founder of the Beach Residents Association of Toronto (BRAT) which unsuccessfully appeal the development application to the OMB.
Graff was one of a handful of 11 people invited to testify about Bill 20 (which would have removed Toronto from the jurisiction of the Ontario Municipal Board) 2014 before the Committee on Finance & Economic Affairs of the Ontario Legislature. Graff was also instrumental in inspiring the introduction of Bill 144 by local MPP Michael Prue in 2013, but both Bill 20 and Bill 144 died on the order paper when the 2014 provincial election was called.
He also ran as a candidate in the 2014 municipal election for Ward 32, placing third with 1,922 votes. He was one of 10 candidates who participated in the debate that was televised. Mr. Graff was endorsed by Sue-Ann Levy of the Toronto Sun newspaper.
Graff has also been an advocate for the creation of a large Waterfront Park on Toronto's Waterfront.
Brian Graff was born in Toronto and grew up in Don Mills. He has degrees in Environmental Studies and Architecture as well as an MBA.

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