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To rebuild a tower, first tear down a silo

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Article written by Christopher Hume Please follow the link below to read the full article featured in the Toronto Star: http://www.thestar.com/News/Insight/article/587492...

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“Vancouver Matters” Recently Released

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...the development of the recently released book, Vancouver Matters. Published by Blueimprint books, Vancouver Matters presents various readings of the city by numerous contributors who teach, live and work there. Representing Vancouver’s history and present materiality through writing, drawing, and photography; Vancouver Matters offers a critical examination of the city’s faults and opportunities. Additional information can be found at http://www.vancouvermatters.ca...

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OCAD 2012 Sustainable Design Awards

by Graeme Stewart

...year off the ground, the awards have grown, with ambitions to go National in 2013. Congratulations to the winners and the students who ran the awards. For more information, visit www.sustainabledesignaward.ca. The Jurors, from left to right: Jason Dressler (Brothers Dressler), Graeme Stewart (ERA), Katherine Ngui (Public Displays of Affection), and Susan Spencer Lewin (CS&P). Not pictured, Allan Chochinov (Core77)...

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Graeme Stewart on the interdisciplinary brilliance of George Baird

by Graeme Stewart, principal

...significantly contributed to — the wider ideas of this world. This was a man who not only shaped the modern curriculum at the school of architecture but was a key actor in the City’s self-conception and transformation. from Graeme Stewart’s feature “George Baird and the Toronto School” also: Watch Graeme Stewart’s 2022 George Baird Lecture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsWURsl0Qc0 Photograph by Andre Beneteau...

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Temporary, but Impactful: Michael McClelland Discusses New Creative Project Initiatives at The Drake Hotel

by ERA Architects

...discussion about the value of temporary projects at The Drake Hotel Underground. The event takes place on the evening of March 23rd, and features STACKT founder Matt Rubinoff, Layne Hinton + Rui Pimenta from in/future and Michael McClelland from ERA Architects + the Portlands Project. Be part of the conversation animating Toronto’s public spaces! For more information: https://www.instagram.com/nxtcity/ https://twitter.com/nxtcityprize  ...

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The Final Ridgeway Community Courts Workshop

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...establish this project and the success with which it has progressed since the first workshop. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgwWkmjpUNE As the workshop came to a close, the youth itched with one final question: when will the court be built? Although a firm construction start date has yet to be established, ERA and the rest of the project team are working to iron out...

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The View from Bonavista

by ERA Architects

...artists. The Culture of Outports team is in Bonavista now, hosting our first community conversation and absorbing the beauty and unique cultural heritage of the town. As in all Culture of Outports projects, we will be working with the community to understand and express the unique quality of place which fosters and sustains a livable community. Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/cultureofoutports/...

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New opportunities through zoning reform: Your feedback needed

by ERA Architects

...Community Hub, 1541 Jane Street South: Wednesday, April 16, 6 – 9 p.m. (presentation at 7 p.m.) Bethany Baptist Church, 1041 Pape Avenue ERA has been working with the City and other stakeholders on Tower Renewal for several years. To learn more about these efforts, please see www.towerrenewal.com, or see numerous reports and studies we’ve worked on in the past:...

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Silo 5 in Old Montreal

by ERA Architects

...North America, but as a result of a changing world economy, the activities of Silo 5 declined in the late 20th century, leading to its complete closure in 1994. In 2007, Canada Lands Company took possession of the complex and is currently studying development options for this fascinating historic site. For more information or to get involved, go to www.pointedumoulin.ca....

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The Centre for Urban Growth and Renewal (CUG+R)

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ERA Architects and planningAlliance have launched the Centre for Urban Growth and Renewal (CUG+R) website. CUG+R is a non-profit research organization formed in 2009 to conduct cross-disciplinary research to further knowledge about the creation and renewal of sustainable urban, suburban and rural environments in Canada and elsewhere. CUG+R’s objective is to develop research to enhance public policy and promote private...

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Coming Up: The Ward – Songs and Sounds of a Lost Toronto Neighbourhood

by ERA Architects

...the music and stories of a bygone place and era, featuring: Andrew Craig, Michael Occhipinti, Mitch Smolkin, Maryem Tollar, Laurel Tubman, Louis Simao and Drew Jurecka.’ The Ward: Songs and Sounds of a Lost Toronto Neighbourhood Wednesday, April 26 • 8:00 pm • Lula Lounge • 1585 Dundas Street West (416) 588-0307 Tickets: $20 www.lula.ca Link to Eventbrite Page  ...

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Launching the RAC Zone

by ERA Architects

    Property owners, entrepreneurs, community members, academics and city builders will gather at York University in celebration of Toronto’s newest zone: the Residential Apartment Commercial (RAC) (www.raczone.ca). Moderated by Graeme Stewart, Principal of ERA and the Centre for Urban Growth and Renewal, this event hosted by the City of Toronto will centre discussions on the zone’s implementation as well...

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