Building Sustainability: Visions Of Toronto June 23, 2008

LECTURE SERIES
BUILDING SUSTAINABILITY: VISIONS OF TORONTO
Joe Lobko and Margie Zeidler
Monday, 23 June, 2008 6:30 PM start
Gardiner Museum, Terrace Room map
FREE
Please arrive early, seating is limited

Architecture for Humanity Toronto, in collaboration with the Gardiner Museum, is pleased to announce the third presentation in the free public lecture series Building Sustainability: "Visions of Toronto" with acclaimed architect Joe Lobko, principle at DTAH, and award-winning developer Margie Zeidler, founder of Urbanspace Property Group.

Is it true that our future lies in our past? Join us for an exciting
conversation between enlightened Torontonians Margie Zeidler and Joe Lobko as they examine the connections between civic heritage and cultural sustainability. Together, they will explore the social, as well as environmental, benefits of restoration and adaptive re-use in our city and discuss possible ways in which these practices can be used to help develop vibrant, sustainable communities.

ABOUT JOE LOBKO
A principal at Toronto architectural firm DTAH, Joe Lobko has been
revitalising Toronto's architectural landscape with a focus on
sustainability and creativity. His work includes the Green Arts Barns
transformation of the Wychwood streetcar repair barns, serving as an advisor for the Regent Park affordable housing design competition, and the development of an urban design plan for the West Don Lands brownfield site. His volunteer work includes a term as the Chair of the Toronto Society of Architects, and serving as a member of Mayor Miller's Beautiful City Roundtable.

ABOUT MARGARET ZEIDLER
As the founder of Urbanspace Property Group, Margie Zeidler has specialized in the adaptive re-use of old buildings into spaces for artists and social innovators and entrepreneurs in downtown Toronto. Her projects include 401 Richmond, a vibrant urban community of artists and entrepreneurs and the Robertson Building at 215 Spadina where she co-founded the Centre of Social Innovation. A testament to her dedication to Toronto's heritage and cultural sectors, Margie was honoured with the Jane Jacobs Prize in 2003, Toronto's "Best Friend of the Arts" Award in 2004 and the Order of Ontario in 2005.