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Old Town Toronto Heritage Lighting and Heritage Interpretation
Old Town Toronto is the historic core of Toronto. Within its boundaries lie the original ten blocks of the Town of York along with one of the largest concentrations of 19th century buildings in Ontario. The City of Toronto has recently completed a Heritage Interpretation Master Plan and a Heritage Master Lighting Plan to enhance the heritage of this area for all Torontonians.
Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program
The Toronto Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program is administered by the Heritage Preservation Services Unit of the City Planning Division to encourage the conservation of heritage properties in the City of Toronto.
City Council adopts Heritage Conservation Districts in Toronto: Procedures, Policies and Terms of Reference
On March 6, 2012 Toronto City Council adopted the new document Heritage Conservation Districts in Toronto: Procedures, Policies and Terms of Reference (pdf) for the nomination, studying and planning of HCDs in the City. The document creates a consistent, transparent and fair approach to creating HCDs for neighbourhoods and areas all across the City.
About Us
The Heritage Preservation Services section of the
City Planning Division is responsible for advising and assisting City
Council, the Toronto Preservation Board, the community and property
owners on the conservation of the City's heritage resources. This
involves advising on matters relating to the Ontario Heritage Act,
reviewing and advising on development proposals which may affect
heritage resources, monitoring and the maintenance of heritage sites,
developing heritage policies, administering financial assistance
programs and providing educational services.
Heritage Preservation Services assists City Council by:
- Conducting
research on the historical and architectural significance of
properties and districts; (see Research Techniques)
- Recommending
the inclusion of properties worthy of designation in the City's
Inventory of Heritage Properties;
- Recommending
designation under the Ontario Heritage Act that provides a measure
of protection for heritage properties;
- Recommending
that the City enter into Heritage Easement Agreements with property
owners to ensure long term preservation;
- Advising
owners and their consultants on proposed alterations to listed
and designated properties;
- Making
recommendations on those alterations to ensure they maintain
the architectural integrity of the building, and on potential
demolitions to attempt to prevent the loss of heritage buildings;
- Advising
on archaeological assessments; and
- Defending
Council's position before judicial tribunals such as the Ontario
Municipal Board and the Conservation Review Board.
Contact Us
For further information please contact:
Heritage Preservation Services
416-392-1975
Office hours are Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
E-mail: heritagepreservation@toronto.ca
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