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Chicago did theirs 15-YEARS-AGO! I'm sure it's been updated: http://webapps.cityofchicago.org/landmarksweb/web/historicsurvey.htm And here is LA's Survey: http://www.preservation.lacity.org/survey We need to get started, it will take years to undertake.

The owner of 7 Austin Terrace/the Maclean home has applied for a demolition permit, which is legal even though the home is designated. City is reviewing the application. May go to the OMB. Home will still rot though. Unbelievable gall of this owner, considering its the only time in recent...

You will be shocked to know that unlike us, LA has completed their inventory of properties so they can protect them. Their Conservancy does a great job.

As someone within heritage, the impact of this fire has been enormous. The public and the city are finally asking the right questions. Both the City and the owner are responsible. The City has a by-law, brought in by Kyle Rae after Walnut Hall collapsed. They can force the owners to do the...

If the city fought Brad Lamb on his project down the street, they will certainly fight this development. There has been discussion for quite some time about a King West Conservation District. However, HCD studies can cost up to $100,000 which the City doesn't have. This is yet another issue...

Drone, The fact you just labelled AIDS a gay disease says it all really. Oh and I've never heard the word "delay" in regards to his point of view in regards to immigration. Just none full stop. Good luck for that one, buddy.

We have a plaque waiting to be presented and installed about the station.

Here's the situation. Heritage Preservation Services has a smallish staff, but only one person produces the reports and research for listing or designation. These reports are comprehensive and require multiple concrete sources and is defined under a set of heritage criteria. An "old" building...

AGTO, your ignorance about planning in general and how the City works does nothing for your argument. What the Councillor did wasn't "unfair" or "behind their backs" - it is under the Ontario Heritage Act that a home like this be evaluated before any planning decisions are made. It's the LAW...

I don't think the government would go for that Alvin, because people scream about property and personal rights. But you are in the right frame of mind - a property here should be considered for its heritage values first and then everything else should revolve around it as they have in other...

Absolutely, this is another failure of our heritage legislation and the way the City deals with it. Again, the backlog is enormous - 8,000 properties plus on the list, plus a two-year wait to put through designation. There needs to be more staff, a streamlined process, a supportive Council...

This came in from Sandra Bussin's office. I know some of you will cheer, but I think the latest moves are disgraceful. Re: 204 Beech Avenue. Unfortunately, and despite the Councillor best efforts, the attempt to save 204 Beach is not achievable. Based on the issuance of a building permit...

AGTO - where have I been?! I work in heritage, I thought that was pretty clear. When the media picks up on the issue is one thing, but do keep in mind that a lot of work and advocacy is going on well in advance that you are not aware of. The wagon is being driven by many people, I've been on it...

Unfortunately I don't believe many (more on this site would) understand that this IS part of the planning process. The Councillor has stated no demolition application has been submitted or approved, so this is par the course. Even a demolition application can result in this action, ESPECIALLY...

http://openfile.ca/toronto-file/204-beech-ave-house-or-home?page=1 HPS and the Councillor were only notified very recently of the plan. And no application has been filed with the City.

I can tell you what may have gone wrong with this scenario. I could be the City's chain of contact - I don't believe Heritage Preservation Services was notified of any plans for development because it wasn't designated or listed building, which is a huge part of the problem. Planning looked at...

The key issue is this is that yes the home isn't designated, but I'm certain that at some point it would be designated. ERA Architects drew up a report a few years ago. The reason why it isn't designated is simple - the City has an enormous backlog on designation and listing of properties...

First off, Heritage Toronto doesn't designate the buildings. Heritage Preservation Services does and I cannot say for certain, but at some point designation must have been considered for the site. Listing is normally a precursor to designation, and they are not listed either.

Not entirely true. The City right now is negotiating with the owners about keeping the buildings and regarding designation. They are dealing with the designation issue first, which has to be resolved before any planning takes place.

The building will be designated (great news!) and fixed up. In regards to the long-term care of the building, we'll see.