“A very broad approach to the complex task of urban transformation” – Holcim Awards Jury
Revitalization of the Don Valley Brick Works is an initiative of a Canadian charity, Evergreen, that aims to engage citizens in restoring degraded and abandoned urban places through active participation. This specific project consists of the revitalization of an industrial heritage site as an education center focused on sustainable cities. The key issues to be developed and communicated to the broad public encompass environmental and community health, “brownfield” redevelopment, heritage conservation, sustainable design and the need for innovative public-private partnerships.
Last updated: July 01, 2008 Cambridge, MA, USA
The altered and upgraded buildings hosting classrooms, exhibitions and various social services will comply with today’s requirements regarding resource and energy consumption. This very broad approach to the complex task of urban transformation combined with an efficient management of the urban metabolism, driven by a strong partnership between citizens and authorities are the outstanding merits of this project.