Item - 2023.PH3.24
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 10, 11 and 12, 2023 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Planning and Housing Committee on April 27, 2023 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on May 10, 11 and 12, 2023.
PH3.24 - 770 Don Mills Road, Ontario Science Centre - Heritage Request
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on May 10, 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council reaffirm the City's interest in the protection and preservation of the Ontario Science Centre at 770 Don Mills Road, Toronto.
2. City Council direct the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to report on the evaluation of the Ontario Science Centre at 770 Don Mills Road under Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to the September 12, 2023 meeting of the Toronto Preservation Board and the October 11 and 12, 2023 meeting of City Council.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-236118.pdf
PH3.24 - 770 Don Mills Road, Ontario Science Centre - Heritage Request
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:
1. City Council reaffirm the City's interest in the protection and preservation of the Ontario Science Centre at 770 Don Mills Road, Toronto.
2. City Council direct the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to report on the evaluation of the Ontario Science Centre at 770 Don Mills Road under Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to the September 12, 2023 meeting of the Toronto Preservation Board and the October 11 and 12, 2023 meeting of City Council.
Origin
Summary
The Ontario Science Centre is an important architectural gem in the City of Toronto. It was built in the Brutalist style by award-winning Toronto architect Raymond Moriyama intentionally mirroring hills, dales and tiers of the Don Valley.
It appears that the future of this important building is in question. There are good reasons that it should be maintained and preserved as a celebrated part of Toronto’s architectural heritage.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-236118.pdf