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Certificate of Merit for Urban Design Plans

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...from Quadrangle Architects, the Urban Marketing Collaborative, and ERA Architects. The document identifies policy-based opportunities to re-urbanize Toronto’s avenues in the pursuit of well-designed, vibrant neighbourhoods. The National Urban Design Awards are administered by Architecture Canada RAIC, the Canadian Institute of Planners, and the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects. Thanks to all of the above and congratulations to our colleagues....

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After the (TTG) party it’s the afterparty.

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...people unfortunately had to be turned away at the door. Stay tuned for more photos from the day’s events, and further discussions of the issues raised. Edwin (right) shares a glass of wine with symposium panelist David Burnett, principal of UK-based Burnett Pollock Associates Architects. Sara, Laila, and Lara enjoy a break in the courtyard. All photographs by Laura May....

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Charity Hicks’ passing

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...Hicks at the Detroit-Toronto Symposium in 2013, where Ms. Hicks spoke passionately and inspiringly on social, economic, and cultural change in Detroit. A fundraising campaign is currently underway to bring Ms. Hicks back to Detroit for burial and to support her family during the immediate period of trauma. If you would like to consider contributing, donations can be made online....

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ERA Excited to be in Montreal!

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...Architectes. Prior to joining the ERA team in 2006, Jan lived in Montreal where he worked in architectural and construction settings, so he’s excited to be back home and reengage with the city. For more information on our office in Quebec, click here. In addition to this new venture, Jan continues to work with ERA on all his Ontario-based projects....

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Women in Architecture: A Seminar Presented by Building Equity in Architecture, Toronto (BEAT)

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...Architecture Irene Gardpoit, Director and Principal Architect, Uufie Pat Hanson, Principal, gH3 Marianne McKenna, Founding Partner, KPMB Lola Sheppard, Associate Professor, Waterloo Architecture and Co-Founder, Lateral Office Special Presentation Amy Norris, Project Manager, ERA and member of the OAA Intern Committee and RAIC Emerging Practitioners Steering Committee. Moderator Betsy Williamson, Partner, Williamson Williamson Inc. and BEAT Advisory Committee Member  ...

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Iron man: Meet Joe Orsi

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...conservation of historic buildings. Over the years, he has established a reputation as one of the UK’s leading authorities in the conservation of historic buildings, with a special interest in conservation of metals, lime based finishes, and product research. Today, he sits on the Technical Advisory Board of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings and consults internationally. At...

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Artscape Wychwood Barns

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...another 110 outside, with access to the yard via nine tracks. ERA was the heritage consultant for this project, and was involved from the Building Permit application through to project completion. Services included providing a Conservation Plan, preparing working drawings for the alterations to the Barns, and helping to complete the Heritage Easement Agreement. Additionally, ERA worked with Gottschalk+Ash International...

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The community that could: The Storefront shares its story

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Recently the East Scarborough Storefront published a report documenting a number of aspects of their path to neighbourhood renewal. Since the Storefront’s approach has proven so successful, this report is very valuable for other communities interested in making some positive changes to the neighbourhood. Since the late 1990s, the East Scarborough Storefront has been facilitating community-driven services and initiatives to...

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Cities Alive Podcast – Zoning Out! Pt. 1

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...possible for residents to start their own businesses and have access to fresh food, community services and other aspects of neighbourhood life many neighbourhoods take for granted. These reforms are one step toward creating more complete communities. To learn more about how zoning works, and what projects are challenging traditional ideas about zoning to create a more dynamic Toronto, listen...

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Junction Commons update

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...public schools, libraries, and other municipal buildings. It is a strongly rhythmic design in a varied material palette of flagstone, glass, brick, marble, concrete, and terrazzo. The 25,974-sq.-ft. building was declared surplus by the City of Toronto, but the transfer of the property to Build Toronto for disposal or sale has been deferred to allow the JCP to propose other...

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Division 11 wins at OAA

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...the City to incorporate the school into a new design. Following a thorough process collaborating with the community and TPS, ERA and Stantec were able to integrate the heritage fabric into a successful new campus including Police facilities, community facilities, and landscaped public space. Congrats Stantec and thanks OAA! For more info, please see our portfolio piece on Division 11....

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Toronto Zoning Reform to Empower Apartment Neighbourhoods

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...was presented to the Planning and Growth Management Committee, resulting in a motion for the City of Toronto to work with United Way Toronto and CUG+R to develop an initial approach to zoning reform. The new RAC zone supports as-of-right low-impact mixed uses within Apartment Neighbourhoods, such uses as small shops, farmers markets, small-scale institutions, and community services, which are...

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