A Field Guide to Tactical Heritage Urbanism Volume 1: October 2016 | Page 85

Don Valley Brickworks

Location:
Toronto, Ontario
In 1994, Don Valley Brickworks became
part of Toronto’s park system after the
factories and quarry were closed down.
The adaptive reuse of the Brick Works
and its wide landscape is the beginning
of Evergreen, a non-profit organization
working with the City of Toronto.
Due to the deteriorated conditions of
some of the original buildings, most
of the buildings were reused in other
construction projects.
Today, the site is a community environmental centre that provides local foods
and equips visitors to live a healthier
and sustainable life.

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