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Originally Posted by buzzg
Agreed.
I'm all for a mix of styles, would love lots of modern in the Exchange to contrast the old - but I do think it needs to be quality, above all else.
Is there not (/there should be) design rules and regulations, or more strict monitoring of buildings in the Exchange. As a National Historic Site - I think it'd be warranted.
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There is this document:
http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/pages/standards-normes.aspx
The Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada is the first-ever pan-Canadian benchmark for heritage conservation practice in this country. It offers results-oriented guidance for sound decision-making when planning for, intervening on and using historic places. This document establishes a consistent, pan-Canadian set of conservation principles and guidelines that will be useful to anyone with an interest in conserving Canada's historic places.
However they are
guidelines that
owners of designated heritage properties (municipal, provincial or federal) are
encouraged to follow. National Historic Site designation confers no legal protection.