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The RAC Zone is recognized with an Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) Award for Excellence in Planning

by ERA Architects

...– Municipal Statutory Planning Studies, Reports and Documents award ‘recognizes excellence in all aspects of the profession and the high caliber of work by professional planners within communities across the province’, as stated by their Director of Public Affairs, Loretta Ryan. To learn more about the RAC zone, visit www.raczone.ca and www.towerrenewal.com Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) award details: http://ontarioplanners.ca/Knowledge-Centre/Excellence-in-Planning-Awards...

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ERA Principal Scott Weir Walks Designer Tommy Smythe Through a Few Current Conservation Projects

by ERA Architects

...to related blog post: https://www.eraarch.ca/2016/76-howard-streets-moving-day/ The third project is the adaptive reuse and incorporation of a Jarvis Street mansion into Casey House (project team: Luke Denison, Mikael Sydor, Sanford Riley, Jessie Grebenc, Michael McClelland, Edwin Rowse and Scott Weir) for Casey House Toronto, with Hariri Pontarini Architects Clifford Masonry Ltd is the heritage contractor. Thanks to the Marillyn Dennis show,...

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When Crazy Gets Creative

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...The objective of the exercise was to define the space we were in, how it’s used and how it has evolved. The teams discussed various perspectives before creating two intricate webs. The communication and designs that resulted made for an interesting collaborative experience. For more information visit: http://www.crazydames.com/ U of T News article: https://www.utoronto.ca/news/these-crazy-dames-want-us-rethink-way-we-engage-city All photographs courtesy of Crazy Dames....

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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

by ERA Architects

...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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Joseph Bloor: A Celebration to Honour a Prominent City-Builder

by ERA Architects

...is supported at the top and bottom with a continuous 1/4” stainless steel bracket attached to an armature. Due to the fragility and historic value of the original plaque, it is in permanent storage at the Toronto Heritage Artifact Archives. For more information on the plaque unveiling and to register for the event please visit: http://heritagetoronto.org/event/josephbloorplaque_aug31/ Photo credit: ERA Architects...

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PechaKucha: Tower Renewal 101

by ERA Architects

...in and around Toronto’s Tower Neighbourhoods. PechaKucha is a simple presentation genre where presenters speak about 20 images for 20 seconds each. The method was devised by Tokyo-based architects Klein-Dytham as a way to facilitate dialog and idea generation between architects, designers, and other creative thinkers. To see other presentations, please visit pechakucha.org. For more on Tower Renewal, visit towerrenewal.com...

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Sept. 11: Toronto the Good Party!

by ERA Architects

...by Dave Meslin and RaBIT Thursday, Sept. 11, 7 to 11 pm at The Fermenting Cellar in the Distillery District Join us for free delectables, cash bar, and a lively crowd of people passionate about design and democracy in Toronto! We’re inviting mayoral candidates and other councillors! Join the party and invite your friends on Facebook! Admission is free. TorontoTheGood.org...

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$1M gift to Tafelmusik revitalization

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...increased accessibility and aesthetic improvements, including new lighting and multimedia equipment in the sanctuary. In honour of Jeanne Lamon, Tafelmusik’s Director of more than three decades, the venue will henceforth be known as Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, Jeanne Lamon Hall. For more information and images on the revitalization project, and to donate to the fundraising campaign, please visit Tafelmusik.org.    ...

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Toronto the Good invades Harbourfront Centre!

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...signings, music, video installations, food and refreshments and more! Wednesday May 26, 2010 Doors Open 6pm Free Admission to the Party Catered Event with Cash Bar York Quay Centre at Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay West For details and itinerary for the night, please visit: Toronto the Good Invades Harbourfront Centre! – ERA Office Blog Toronto the Good – readings.org...

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We’re celebrating: June 7th at Fort York

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...pop-up marketplaces, and several other charming presentations on what’s new at Fort York and around our city. For directions please go to TorontoTheGood.org. Or to RSVP directly, please fill out this form. In addition celebrating our city, ERA is celebrating some exciting news of its own. First, we have three new specialized staff appointments: Victoria Angel MA, Dean of School,...

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Letters to the Mayor: An outlet for expressions on city-building set amidst a developmental blank canvas

by ERA Architects

...site-specific, use-oriented design. Produced by Design Exchange, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme, this inaugural EDIT festival examines the theme of “Prosperity For All” through an array of curated pavilions, talks, and installations. It runs for 11 days, from September 28 – October 8, 2017. For more information on ‘Letters to the Mayor’ visit the exhibition website: http://editdx.org/exhibition/installations/insta-letters-to-the-mayorletters-to-the-developer-partisans...

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