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25 King Street West, Toronto
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Heritage Preservation Services plays an important role in preserving Toronto's heritage by advising City Council on matters relating to the Ontario Heritage Act and acting as a professional resource for the community and property owners on the conservation of the City's historic resources.

Heritage preservation is recognized throughout the world as a fundamental component of a liveable city; an essential element that provides people with a feeling of security and a sense of belonging in the place where they live.

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* * Heritage Lighting
The night lighting of heritage buildings enlivens neighbourhoods by enhancing their unique character and creating a vibrant walkable environment. Read more about the City’s Heritage Lighting Master Plan for Old Town Toronto.
Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program for 2009 Tax Year
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.
Archaeology and the transformation of 180 University Avenue
A new tower will soon rise on Toronto's skyline at 180 University Avenue on the space that was once occupied by fashionable town homes once known as Bishop's Block.

An exhibit has been installed in the lobby of Toronto City Hall and will run until December 2008. It is located at the entrance to the Toronto Public Library Branch, 100 Queen Street W, Toronto. Two display cases present photographs and maps, together with a selection of artifacts recovered from the site to explain the history of the property.
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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