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Hamilton‘s Durand Built Heritage Inventory project paper has been published by the ISPRS

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...and Angela Garvey have written a paper on the project’s digital workflow, which they presented at the CIPA International Biennial Symposium in Ottawa this fall. The International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing has recently published their paper. Link to Hamilton City Council recommendations: https://www.hamilton.ca/city-planning/heritage-properties/hamilton-built-heritage-inventory-process Link to CIPA International Biennial Symposium: http://www.cipaottawa.org/ For access to the published paper, click here....

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Proposed Heritage Policies in the ‘Toronto Official Plan’ Review

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...The Official Plan heritage policies are available for review on the City website, at: www.toronto.ca/opreview/pdf/opreview_proposed_heritage_policy.pdf Linked below, we respectfully submit comments on the current proposed policies, and a draft counter-proposal – a goals-based policy document that can significantly improve the delivery of heritage services in the City of Toronto. www.era.on.ca/pdf/ERA_OP_heritage_policy_comments.pdf The key authors of this draft include Michael McClelland (Principal...

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Rendez-Vous Maestria: The Restoration of the GCC’s Suspended Ceilings

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...multi-day event hosted by the Conseil des métiers d’art du Québec. From December 1st to 4th, expertise in craft and built heritage will be celebrated by curators, artisans, designers, architects and the public as they convene to exchange ideas, renew knowledge and showcase innovations in traditional techniques and current practices. Link to GCC: https://www.eraarch.ca/project/government-conference-centre/ Link to Rendez-Vous Maestria: https://www.metiersdart.ca/en/maestria-show  ...

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Grand Opening of the AGO

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The AGO is having its grand opening this Friday November 14th. Here are some press releases regarding the AGO Transformation: A Monumental Moment – The Globe and Mail Frank’d – canada.com ERA is proud to be involved with the AGO as heritage consultant....

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Artscape Wychwood Barns

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Artscape Wychwood Barns officially opened to the public on Thursday November 20th. A big congratulations goes out to Artscape for this amazing project. ERA is very happy to have contributed on this project as heritage consultants. Please read the following review written by Christopher Hume featured in the Toronto Star: Urban revival balances past and present – thestar.com...

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Is a little history worse than none?

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Photograph taken by René Johnston for the Toronto Star. Article written by Christopher Hume. Please follow the link below to read the full article featured in the Toronto Star. Is a little history worse than none? – thestar.com...

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Official Groundbreaking of the Evergreen Brick Works

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David McKee, Brantford Town Crier reads out the official announcement during the groundbreaking of Evergreen Brickworks. Photo courtesy of Evergreen Brickworks. Please follow the link below to read Christopher Hume’s review in thestar.com Preservation project makes timely debut – yourhome.ca...

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10 reasons the GTA, not just downtown Toronto, is getting better all the time

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The Mayor’s Tower Renewal project was included in a list of notable GTA projects in a recent article by Toronto Star columnist Christopher Hume. To read the full article please follow this link: 10 reasons the GTA, not just downtown Toronto, is getting better all the time – thestar.com...

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Ward Cabaret

The Ward Cabaret: The sound of Toronto’s first cross-cultural community

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...with songs and melodies from communities around the world intermingling and influencing one another. ERA is thrilled to be involved with such an amazing production that depicts life in one of Toronto’s first cross-cultural communities. The Ward Cabaret is running December 12-23 at the Harbourfront Centre. Get your tickets on the Harbourfront Centre’s website or find out more at wardcabaret.com....

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A Suburban Future of Concrete and Gardens-Nice. Right?

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Article written by Julia Levitt Photo taken by Jesse Colin Jackson Please follow the link below to read the full article: A Suburban Future of Concrete and Gardens — Nice. Right? – worldchanging.com...

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Bloor Gladstone Library

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The Bloor/Gladstone library officially reopened on Thursday July 23. Please follow the link below to read a review written by Christopher Hume that was featured in the Saturday star. Extreme makeover: library edition – thestar.com...

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Abbey Lofts Critiqued in Toronto Star

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ERA’s conversion project for the Abbey Lofts, located on 384 Sunnyside Avenue, was recently featured in the Toronto Star in a review by columnist Christopher Hume. The full article from Saturday August 8th can be found here: Quiet, domestic and lowrise Roncesvalles – thestar.com...

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