Tag Archives: Cabbagetown Perservation Authority

The Queen West business community is taking the lead in a study that may determine the fate of heritage shopping districts throughout the Downtown core. The city’s official plan requires the zoning bylaw to “provide for a maximum store or commercial unit size in commercial heritage conservation districts.” The main objectives of the policy are to “maintain the cultural heritage values and character of commercial heritage conservation districts, and to provide local opportunities for small businesses.” In an attempt to enforce this directive, council has directed planning staff to hold meetings with the community to study how many square metres …

Cabbagetown Preservation Authority is hosting it’s 32nd Annual Cabbagetown Tour of Homes this year on September 19, 2010 where you not only get to see the great properties of the area from the outside but also get to walk through seven fascinating homes from the inside as well.  Get in touch with the roots of the area and see what makes Cabbagetown a great area to live in. Tickets will be available on August 9, 2010 for purchase.  Tickets are $30 each! For a chance to win a FREE ticket, simply subscribe to our website and you will be entered …