Update: A Feb. 21, 2014 New Yorker article is entitled: “Why is academic writing so academic?” [End of update] We can speak of rhetoric from a variety of perspectives. Rhetoric is a great topic for academic study. By way of example, early in his career Marshall McLuhan developed expertise in rhetoric as a field of […]
I found a Nov. 27, 2012 blog post by Stephanie E. Calvet of interest. I found the discussion, in Stephanie Calvet’s post, of the distinction between heritage landscape and cultural landscape of particular interest. I have, in this context, been researching back stories of relevance to the Wesley Mimico United Church redevelopment story. Deer Park […]
You can access the Burra Charter here. The full text of the document is of relevance. The following excerpts offer selected highlights. Preamble The document notes (p.1): Places of cultural significance enrich people’s lives, often providing a deep and inspirational sense of connection to community and landscape, to the past and to lived experiences. It […]
This is a first rate article. I recommend it highly.
David Juliusson has forwarded the following message: This has an effect for Heritage issues. Read on. I have bolded the relevant section. Toronto Building and City Planning divisions adopt new technologies to enhance service deliveryThe City of Toronto continues to enhance customer service for its customers. Today [June 20, 2013] at the Planning and Growth […]
David Juliusson has shared the following details about a great event happening this weekend: Date: Saturday, June 22, 2013 The French Forts of Toronto and Aboriginal Festival Bicycling is a unique and exciting way to view Toronto’s early history. On June 22 from 11 AM to 1PM, Fort York will conduct a Bike Month event. […]
The following Twitter message is from Councillor Mark Grimes: Mimico-By-the-Lake Secondary Plan gets approved unanimously@ Community Council today. Big thank you 2 the Community & Planning Staff #Mimico The following message is from Michael Harrison: Today at Etobicoke-York Community Council (EYCC) the intent to designate report recommending designation of the Ormsby/Franceschini Estate buildings and landscaping […]
Tom Millar of Toronto (and also of Muskoka Lakes, as I recall) has shared me information about an upcoming workshop on heritage planning: UofW Heritage Planning HV Aug 2013 2 pg To access the flyer, click on the link in the previous sentence. The flyer refers to a great resource, namely the Building Stories project: […]
Following message is from Connie Pinto of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority: All, Please follow the link below for the invitation to the opening celebration next Saturday morning. Port Union Waterfront Park Celebration Feel free to share this invitation Best regards, Connie
The following text is from MPP Laurel Broten’s Office: Attached please find a flyer for MPP Laurel Broten’s 9th Annual Seniors’ Tea and Information Session, in recognition of Seniors’ Month. The Tea will be held on Thursday, June 20th, 2013, from 12 noon – 2:00 pm at Griggs Manor, 100 Cavell Avenue (Royal York south of Judson). Laurel looks […]