Owners of Hearn site on Toronto waterfront object to heritage designation – Feb. 27, 2019 Toronto Star
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillA Feb. 27, 2019 Toronto Star article is entitled: “Owners of Hearn site on Toronto waterfront object to heritage designation.” The opening paragraphs read: Toronto is moving to protect the Richard L. Hearn Generating Station as a heritage site even though the waterfront property’s new owners are protesting. The Toronto Preservation Board voted Wednesday to […]
Toronto Preservation Board has adopted staff report regarding 58 Wheatfield Road in Mimico; the recommendation now goes to March 19, 2019 Etobicoke York Community Council meeting
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillClick here for previous posts about the property in question > On Feb. 27, 2019 the Toronto Preservation Board adopted the staff recommendation that the City of Toronto declare its intent to designate the Alfred Baker House, at 58 Wheatfield Road in Mimico, under the Ontario Heritage Act. The recommendation will now proceed to the […]
Notable early 1900s buildings, such as at 58 Wheatfield Road in Mimico, are ideal candidates for designation under the Ontario Heritage Act
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillA previous post is entitled: Please send a letter of support before Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019 meeting re: 58 Wheatfield Road, Mimico – Intent to Designate under Ontario Heritage Act In a subsequent post, when I have time to complete it, I will speak about the history of land-use decision making in Mimico and other waterfront […]
Changing the Narrative – State of Heritage Report 2019: This document from Heritage Toronto is well worth a close read
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillYou can access the report here: Changing the Narrative – State of Heritage Report 2019 This is a beautifully written, succinct, and inspiring report developed with extensive community input. I highly recommend that you read this document. Here is the executive summary: Executive Summary Heritage is for everyone. It should be accessible to everyone. As one […]
Please send a letter of support before Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019 meeting re: 58 Wheatfield Road, Mimico – Intent to Designate under Ontario Heritage Act
/2 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI am writing to ask you for help, with regard to an urgent and time-sensitive, community-based project aimed at preservation of a key heritage building in Mimico in south Etobicoke. You can make a huge difference by writing a letter (brief or lengthy: every letter matters) before the deadline. It doesn’t matter where you live; […]
The Ryerson City Building Institute has released a report entitled: Rethinking the Tower
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe Ryerson City Building Institute has released a report entitled: Rethinking the Tower An excerpt from the above-noted link reads: We need to consider new innovations and strategies to help tackle housing challenges in Toronto. This report explores options that have been tested in other markets and considers how they might contribute to making more […]
Arnold’s restaurant was a well known Long Branch landmark for many years
/4 Comments/in Commentary, Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Some Popular Posts - Past & Present, Toronto/by Jaan PillOn Feb. 21, 2019, Heritage Toronto will release its State of Heritage Report. In the lead-up to the launch, the organization is showcasing some of the case studies featured in the Report
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillClick here to access the Feb. 7, 2019 E-News message from Heritage Toronto > An excerpt from the message reads: February 7, 2019 STATE OF HERITAGE REPORT URBAN FARM PROJECT On February 21, Heritage Toronto will release its State of Heritage Report. In the lead-up to the launch, we are showcasing some of the case […]
David Godley’s Long Branch Update – February 2019
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Committee of Adjustment, Toronto Local Appeal Body, Local Planning Appeals Tribunal, Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillYou can access the update here: David Godley – February 2019 Update The Update includes two Word documents which I have converted to PDF format: coacomplaint 6540th character evaluation Commentary I’m pleased to have the opportunity to share David Godley’s monthly messages. It took me a while to figure out how to post such items […]