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Toronto Pledges $20 Million to Brick Works Revitalization01-22-07 | News

Toronto Pledges $20 Million to Brick Works Revitalization




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The wetlands of the Don Valley Brick Works. The lower Don River was Toronto?EUR??,,????'???s historic place of settlement, agriculture and industry. In the late 1800s manufacturers of paper, beer and brick took advantage of its water and clay sources, respectively.


The city of Toronto announces it will invest up to $20 million in the Evergreen organization?EUR??,,????'???s plans of ?EUR??,,????'??turning the Don Valley Brick Works into a crowning jewel for the city.?EUR??,,????'?? The provincial government pledged $10 million to the $55-million project. Construction is expected for completion by early 2008.

The Brick Works is located within the 40.7 acre Don River watershed and is open for public use. Development will include restoring 15 derelict buildings at the brickyards, a plant nursery, a farmers market, programs for children, restaurants and conference facilities. The site includes surrounding parklands, the Weston Quarry Garden, hiking trails and wetlands.

Evergreen has $19.5 million left to raise.

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