| Through advocacy we speak on
behalf of the preservation of worthwhile buildings threatened
by demolition or neglect. Past efforts include the Bank of
Hamilton, the Bank of Commerce and the Bank of Nova Scotia.
This advocacy work continues.
Documentation:
Heritage Winnipeg's Achievements:
Played a very prominent role in the development and adoption
of the Province and City's Legislative regulations regarding
City of Winnipeg Heritage tax Credit for Heritage Properties;
Responsible for the National Designation of the Exchange
District and seeking UNESCO (World) Designation;
Instrumental in helping save countless buildings including
- the bank of Hamilton and the Bank of Commerce, the Bank
of Nova Scotia and The Bank of Montreal. The most recent of
which are the Leland Hotel and the Ashdown Hardware Store
(see article), this work continues.
Lobby government, i.e., petitions for threatened heritage
buildings subject to demolition and also the Sustainable Development
Act etc., and many other heritage issues;
Program of identification established for inventory of historical/heritage
schools in Greater Winnipeg and building preservation;
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