Esmaspäeval, 30. oktoobril, pidasid neli Eesti Keskuse tugiorganisatsiooni koos Toronto linnavoliniku Joe Cressy'ga informatiivse koosoleku Tartu College'i lähipiirkonna Annex ja Harbord Village elanike teadvustamiseks. Kohal oli umbes 60 kohalikku kellest osa olid juba varem kursis olnud Eesti Keskuse projektiga.
Arhitekt Alar Kongats alustas kavandatud plaanide ülevaatega. Esimene samm oleks 11 Madison'i ajaloolise kaitse all oleva hoone taastamine, mille käigus lammutatakse maja tänavapoolne esik, sest see ei olnud osa originaalse 19. sajandi lõpus ehitatud struktuurist. Haljastuseks oleks "roheline" katus mis kaunistaks avalikke pindasid. Uuritakse kõrval Huroni tänaval asuva kiriku kaasamist projektiga. Hr. Kongats kinnitas kohalviibijatele, et neljal organisatsioonil on olnud piisavalt kogemusi sellise asutuse haldamiseks, mis võiks olla otsene vihje praeguse Chester Public School'ile ja sellele lisatud Toronto Eesti Maja juurdeehitusele.
Järgmiseks, firma Bousfields planeerija Peter Smith (nimi tuttav juba endistest Eesti Maja projektidest) avaldas, et Eesti Keskuse arendamine on ikka algfaasis. Rohkeid ja põhjalikke konsultatsioone on peetud linnavoliniku Cressy'ga, koos linna planeerimise ja ajaloolise kaitse osakondadega. Lähielanikele lubati kõikide määruste järgimist, nagu kahekordse keskuse 12. meetri ja katusel tugiaparatuuri 5. meetriste kõrguste piirangutega, ning distantsidest Madisoni tänavast. Hr. Smith seletas, et peale 9 Madison parkimisplatsi ostmist on vajalik järgmise mitme kuu jooksul taotleda linna planeerimisosakonna, ajaloolise kaitse ja ehitustsooni muudatustele nõusolekud.
Küsimuste seas oli silmapaistvaim asjaga kursisoleva Annexi elaniku järjekordne kahtlus, kas projekti finantsid on küllaldased, sest eelmisel koosolekul ei olnud need veel määratud ega paika pandud. Hr. David Kalm vastas "jah", et rahastus on nüüd olemas ja 4. organisatsiooni kinnitusel tuleb see Toronto Eesti Maja müügist. Praegune fookus on parkimisplatsi müüja Build Toronto ja Toronto linna ettekirjutistega toime tulemine. Hr. Cressy lisas, et linn on olnud väga hooliv lähielanike vajaduste suhtes. Oli kommentaar ühe elaniku poolt, et eestlaste arhitektuur on aastaid olnud osa Annexi piirkonnast.
Et Eesti Keskuse ehitus ajal võivad tekkida Madisoni ja Bloori tänavate nurgal suured probleemid, sest üle tee on kavandatud ehitamiseks 29. korruseline kõrghoone, vastas hr. Cressy, et linna ehituslubade ajastamisega tagatakse sujuva tegutsemise.
Kõige olulisem oli hr. Kalmi poolt väidetud, et Eesti Keskuse projekti võiks alustada juba 2018. a. sügisel 11 Madisoni restaureerimisega. Sellest võis järeldada, et ollakse seniste eeluurimistega rahul. Nüüd, kui on juba laiemale linnapublikule teatatud Eesti Keskuse projekti hetkeseisu, võiks ka eesti kogukond kokku kutsuda, et ka neid valgustada nende samade detailidega, näiteks kuidas eeluurimised edenevad, kust tulenevad projekti läbiviimiseks finantsid ja võlgade maksusuutlikkus, kõik muidugi korralikult esitatud konkreetsete arvudega.
Allan Meiusi
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An appreciative audience of area ratepayers filled the meeting hall at Tartu College for the community meeting on the Estonian Centre Project on the evening of October 30.
Many positive comments were received from those who attended on the quality of the project and the questions primarily centered on the uses for the building and the types of events that would be held there.
Holding this meeting is a required component of the planning process from the City of Toronto. Potential development plans must be shared with local residents so they are aware of the type of project that is proposed for their neighborhood.
Providing opening remarks at the meeting was Councillor Joe Cressy, who represents Ward 20 Trinity Spadina, and in whose area the proposed Estonian Centre on Madison Avenue is located.
“This project fits in extremely well with the neighborhood,” said Councillor Cressy. “We would be very pleased to have the Estonian Centre here in the Annex.”
He noted that many current development projects are much taller, and the proposed Estonian Centre with its modest two-storey structure and attractive modern design would be well received in the community.
Also providing details on the potential plans were David Kalm, Estonian Centre Project Manager, the architecture team and the planning consultant.
“We are working hard with all the organizations involved in a project of this nature and complexity,” David noted. “The Estonian-Canadian community is incredibly proud to be here in the Annex and continue the tradition of being part of the Bloor Street Cultural Corridor.”
Alar Kongats, of Kongats Architects Ltd., is the architect for the Estonian Centre Project. There were descriptive presentation boards set up at Tartu College so those in attendance could see what the proposed centre would look like.
Joining him on the team is heritage architect Robyn Huether, who specializes in projects that have a heritage element, like the site on Madison Ave.
Landscape Architects Alissa and Peter North of North Design Office Inc. is looking at the design for outdoor spaces, which are an integral part of the proposed plans.
One of the project assets that is most interesting is the public outdoor space, the inspiration of which came to Alar from Paley Park, an urban oasis in New York City.
“When I would visit my aunt in New York City, this was one of my favorite places to go,” Alar said. “It ultimately led to my interest in urban design.”
He explained in some detail how the building would be constructed and how the heritage house at 11 Madison would be integrated into the design.
The final speaker was Peter Smith, project planning consultant, from Bousfields Inc., who outlined the process for city approvals.
Anita Nippak Genua, a long-time Annex resident, attended the meeting and spoke about her enthusiasm for the project.
“I have a foot in both camps, being an Estonian-Canadian and a resident of the Annex for 18 years,” she said. “This project is a wonderful addition to this neighborhood with the way it blends history with a modern aesthetic. It will also serve our community’s diverse needs now and for future generations.”
The project team would like to thank all those who have submitted questions and comments via the website. If questions are raised, these will be addressed in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section of the website so that everyone can benefit from the shared information.
http://eestielu.com/et/organis...
Many positive comments were received from those who attended on the quality of the project and the questions primarily centered on the uses for the building and the types of events that would be held there.
Holding this meeting is a required component of the planning process from the City of Toronto. Potential development plans must be shared with local residents so they are aware of the type of project that is proposed for their neighborhood.
Providing opening remarks at the meeting was Councillor Joe Cressy, who represents Ward 20 Trinity Spadina, and in whose area the proposed Estonian Centre on Madison Avenue is located.
“This project fits in extremely well with the neighborhood,” said Councillor Cressy. “We would be very pleased to have the Estonian Centre here in the Annex.”
He noted that many current development projects are much taller, and the proposed Estonian Centre with its modest two-storey structure and attractive modern design would be well received in the community.
Also providing details on the potential plans were David Kalm, Estonian Centre Project Manager, the architecture team and the planning consultant.
“We are working hard with all the organizations involved in a project of this nature and complexity,” David noted. “The Estonian-Canadian community is incredibly proud to be here in the Annex and continue the tradition of being part of the Bloor Street Cultural Corridor.”
Alar Kongats, of Kongats Architects Ltd., is the architect for the Estonian Centre Project. There were descriptive presentation boards set up at Tartu College so those in attendance could see what the proposed centre would look like.
Joining him on the team is heritage architect Robyn Huether, who specializes in projects that have a heritage element, like the site on Madison Ave.
Landscape Architects Alissa and Peter North of North Design Office Inc. is looking at the design for outdoor spaces, which are an integral part of the proposed plans.
One of the project assets that is most interesting is the public outdoor space, the inspiration of which came to Alar from Paley Park, an urban oasis in New York City.
“When I would visit my aunt in New York City, this was one of my favorite places to go,” Alar said. “It ultimately led to my interest in urban design.”
He explained in some detail how the building would be constructed and how the heritage house at 11 Madison would be integrated into the design.
The final speaker was Peter Smith, project planning consultant, from Bousfields Inc., who outlined the process for city approvals.
Anita Nippak Genua, a long-time Annex resident, attended the meeting and spoke about her enthusiasm for the project.
“I have a foot in both camps, being an Estonian-Canadian and a resident of the Annex for 18 years,” she said. “This project is a wonderful addition to this neighborhood with the way it blends history with a modern aesthetic. It will also serve our community’s diverse needs now and for future generations.”
The project team would like to thank all those who have submitted questions and comments via the website. If questions are raised, these will be addressed in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section of the website so that everyone can benefit from the shared information.
http://eestielu.com/et/organis...
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