The Role of Adaptive Reuse in Building Resilience Urban Communities: a Case-Based Review of Praxis in Toronto, Ontario
THE ROLE OF ADAPTIVE REUSE IN BUILDING RESILIENCE URBAN COMMUNITIES: A CASE-BASED REVIEW OF PRAXIS IN TORONTO, ONTARIO By Katherine Faria, B.Sc. (Hons.), York University, 2008 A Major Research Paper presented to Ryerson University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Planning in Urban Development Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2011 PROPmTYOF RYERSON UNfVERSfTV URRAA\o ©Katherine Faria, 2011 '5_ , .. n'rr 'iliii' zF'" 1m mF - AUTHOR'S DECLARATION I hereby declare that I am the sole author of this major research paper. I authorize Ryerson University to lend this paper to other institutions or individuals for the purpose of scholarly research . ...-sIgnature I further authorize Ryerson University to reproduce this paper by photocopying or by other means, in total or in part, at the request of other institutions or individuals for the purpose of scholarly research . ..,-Signature iii • -- THE ROLE OF ADAPTIVE REUSE IN BUILDING RESILIENCE URBAN COMMUNITIES: A CASE BASED REVIEW OF PRAXIS IN TORONTO, ONTARIO ©Katherine Faria, 2011 Master of Planning in Urban Development ABSTRACT Support for adaptive reuse as an urban sustainability strategy has been strengthened in response to recent discussions concerning resource management, environmental protection, and urban revitalization. Studies conducted throughout Europe, North America and Australasia have demonstrated the advantages and procedural barriers of successful adaptive reuse. This study explores the praxis of adaptive reuse in Toronto, Canada, through an analysis of three project case studies: the Distillery Historic District, the Don Valley Brick works, and Wychwood Barns. In addition to a review of site history and function, this study assesses the roles of stakeholders, the diversity and distribution of benefits, project inclusivity, and community impact.
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