Recent content by Rebecca - HT

Yes, a HCD is planned and I know that the Councillor is interested in more HCDs in the area as well.

I did forget to mention that our building is the smallest with the smallest number of units of all the other buildings around, thus the higher fees per unit. But people are confused this year with the 7% because the HST was mainly last year and the reserve fund is fairly stable, so they are...

It includes security. Condo came with parking and locker. But I would say that my building isn't the most appealing for those who want the wow factor, or the extra amenities. We don't have much. My husband is on the board so I'm well aware of the health of the building, and it's in good shape...

Need some advice. Our condo is very well run, but our condo fees are going up. 7% for next year. Most of that cost is for hydro and the reserve fund. Will be 9 years old next year, but it is a well maintained building. I'm concerned that my fees will be too high to entice someone to buy...

If the buildings are in good condition (205 is supposedly okay, no one has been inside 199 recently) than there is nothing legally anyone can do as it's up to the owners to do as they wish, as long as they are maintained. There has been lots of press recently and discussions, but it's most...

These properties have heritage easement agreements with both the province and City that stipulates the maintenance of these buildings. They must enforce those property standards.

Very sad to report that Paul Oberman, of Woodcliffe Landmark Properties has been killed in a plane crash last night. From Heritage Toronto's website: Tragic loss for Toronto's heritage community 10_Oct03-104.gif We are very sad to report that Paul Oberman, President of Woodcliffe Landmark...

All of what p5connex said, all of it. He also stated that it doesn't have to fit it's original purpose - but it actually is one of the more ideal spaces to suit future use, for a grocery store. It can become anything it wants to be, and at no point did I state that it should be left to rot...

I don't think I even need to say more, than what p5connex has stated. Thank you. In think in this particular case the issue is retaining the features through tearing down the structure and rebuilding them. Designated buildings should not be dismantled, unless they absolutely have to be as a...

Let me ask you this PinkLucy - do you think Loblaws should be accountable if it is in rough shape and they have to tear it down? And don't you think its shitty for anyone - and we don't know about this site yet - to let a heritage building collapse and to profit from its demise then?

Gristle, We can argue about this in circles, but at a time when its the heritage side that ultimately always has to make the sacrifice, you have to understand why the heritage community would be weary. There is always a reason why a heritage building should come down - there needs to be a...

I think it's clear that this is the organization's opinion, or else I wouldn't be on this board and would have taken an anonymous approach. The reason this project is not supported: -Doesn't matter how they do it, its facadism, plain and simple. -It's a designated building, which according...

Gristle, We are not heritage planners, we were separated post amalgamation to do programming and education on heritage. HPS are educated planners. Does that mean we don't know about planning issues and heritage issues? Of course not. We speak on behalf of the heritage community, which includes...

Gristle, It's not my role to do so, plus I don't have the expertise personally. It is HPS's job to do so. I have not seen the report, what's in it, whatnot. That is why HPS is heritage planning. In terms of process though, for complete transperency it would be good to have an independent...

Marcus, Of course they do their own review, but you summarized it perfectly with this: