The Open Door Podcast

(Mis)Understanding Heritage Designations

Season 3, Episode 6

Maligned by some and misunderstood by most, heritage designations are, nonetheless, the most immediate means we have to protect the historic buildings that represent our local history and define the character of our hometowns. City of Hamilton Planner Chloe Richer guides us through the mazework of heritage designations, addresses common misconceptions, and considers what we lose when we lose our built heritage.

Learn More:

The Ontario Heritage Act
City of St. Catharines By-Law 2019-317 Designating the John Brown House
Report: Effects of Designations on Property Values in Hamilton (2020)

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