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revitalization

Canadian government gives funding to help Vancouver’s Chinatown revitalization

The Canadian Press Feb 14, 2023

VANCOUVER — The federal government is spending $1.8 million to help make Vancouver's historic Chinatown lighter and brighter.Harjit Sajjan, minister responsible for the Pacific economic development agency of Canada, says the COVID-19…

Urban Planning

Toronto’s Alexandra Park Community Revitalization Wins ULI Global Awards for Excellence

Building Aug 19, 2021

Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC), Tridel and their Toronto community design team have been awarded an international award for development and urban design, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Global Awards for Excellence, for the…

Sustainability

CaGBC provides thoughts on the renovation of the Centre Block

Building Jun 30, 2021

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) shared more details on the renovation of the Centre Block. The 10-year project sets out to preserve Centre Block’s historical and architectural heritage while ensuring the structure and the new…

Urban Planning

TCHC approves Tridel for Phases 4 and 5 of the Regent Park revitalization

Building Dec 18, 2020

The Board of Directors of Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) has approved the selection of Tridel Builders Inc. as TCHC's developer partner for Phases 4 and 5 of the Regent Park revitalization following a competitive request for…

Urban Planning

Ground officially broken on Library Square development

Brock Weir – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Oct 16, 2020

THE AURORANSocially distant and braced against the rain, nearly two dozen community leaders converged on Victoria Street on Thursday afternoon for what Mayor Tom Mrakas described as a ''historic'' moment for Aurora.The Mayor, along…

Architecture

Setting the Stage for the Future

David Hoffman May 2, 2018

When the TD Bank Tower opened in 1967, it was the first of its kind, and the tallest building in downtown Toronto. It forever redefined Toronto’s skyline, acting as a catalyst for the rapid growth that continues in Toronto’s core today. The…