*checks title of the tread*
Yup this appears to be the place to discuss downtown updates.
Some good news for Leftside and Jacques.
488 Carrall Street
VHR C(M)
DE #412922
The proposal was received to rehabilitate the storefront of this VHR “C” listed and municipally designated historic site in Chinatown. Some interior alterations, mainly to improve entrances and to better integrate with the Carrall Street Greenway Initiative, which is currently underway, were also proposed. The Conservation Plan has been developed, consistent with the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada and Chinatown HA-1 Guidelines for designated sites. The key components of the Conservation Plan are: restoration of granite piers, rehabilitation of the storefront, re-institution of canopies, restoration of the storefront cornice and intermediate string course, restoration of lane windows, and introduction of contemporary signage (banners). The applicant has requested a facade grant of up to $50,000 through the Heritage Façade Rehabilitation Program to offset the cost of rehabilitation work. This application will be presented to Council for approval of façade grant request.
Chinatown Plaza Parkade Neon Lighting Project - Update
In July 2008, City Council approved the budget for this capital improvement project to support the community's effort in bringing neon lighting back into Chinatown. Preliminary design options were developed in fall 2008 and feedback were gathered from the community. Based on the comments, staff had worked on finalizing the design. Staff would like to review the final draft design with this committee for their comments and are aiming to have the sign installed before end of the year.
228 Abbott Street
DE#412957
VHR C(M)
The application was received to rehabilitate principal and lane façades, to remove portion of the second storey floor structure, and to extend existing skylight of this Gastown historic sites. The Conservation Plan consistent with the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada and Gastown HA-2 Guidelines has been developed, identifying following conservation procedures:
• Cleaning and repairing all exterior wall surfaces;
• Restoring the upper cornice, simplified pediment, string-course, window heads and storefront cornice;
• Replacing current second-floor windows with single glazed, double- hung wood sash windows, based on archival information;
• Restoring and rehabilitating storefronts and fenestration while preserving the original cast iron columns.
In addition to some structural upgrades, the major building systems mechanical, electrical and fire will also be upgraded. New mechanical equipment proposed to be placed on the roof will not be visible from the street level.
The applicant has requested a facade grant of up to $50,000 through the Heritage Façade Rehabilitation Program to offset the cost of proposed rehabilitation work. This application will be presented to City Council for approval of the façade grant.
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