David Pecaut

David Kent Pecaut, CM[1] (September 14, 1955 – December 14, 2009) was a US-born Canadian civic leader, city builder and a strategist. He was known for his visionary initiatives, and solutions-based approach to social issues. He was able to convene different stakeholders, and implement holistic solutions. He was instrumental in forming the Toronto City Summit Alliance. He tackled a "wide range of issues like greening the city, diversity, immigrant employment and affordable housing."[2]

David Pecaut
Born(1955-09-14)September 14, 1955
Sioux City, Iowa
DiedDecember 14, 2009(2009-12-14) (aged 54)
Toronto, Ontario
Resting placeMount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto

See also

References
  1. "David Kent Pecaut, C.M., M.A., B.A." Governor General of Canada. Retrieved December 30, 2009.
  2. David Pecaut: Torontopia's suit
  3. "Legacy.com Obituary: David Kent Pecaut".
  4. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thestar/obituary.aspx?pid=137352259
  5. Martin, Sandra (December 1, 2009). "Toronto visionary David Pecaut succumbs to cancer". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved December 30, 2009.
  6. Knelman, Martin (December 1, 2009). "David Pecaut, 54: 'Greatest mayor Toronto never had'". Toronto Star. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
  7. "Work & Life at BCG's Toronto Office – Canada". bcg.com. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
  8. "LEAP | Pecaut Centre for Social Impact". LEAP | Pecaut Centre for Social Impact. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
  9. Moloney, Paul (April 12, 2011). "Metro Square renamed Pecaut Square to honour late city builder". Toronto Star. Retrieved April 12, 2011.
  10. Knelman, Martin (April 7, 2011). "City renames Metro Square to honour David Pecaut". Toronto Star. Retrieved April 7, 2011.
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