Lost sites are everywhere. Often at the edge of cities, they can be seen with litter and plants growing through cracked pavement. They represent a past that once was, but can they be more? Instead of being left derelict until development occurs, can…
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At the foot of the Don River is Corktown Commons – a park inhabited and used by many – or so the city thought. Through oversights and conflicting interests between residents, land shepherds, and the creatures that call this region home, t…
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The Fraser River, one of British Columbia’s most treasured environmental assets, flows 1,375 km into the Pacific Ocean at the Strait of Georgia. Over centuries, anthropogenic activities driven by resource extraction, urbanization, and industria…
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Located in a curious town, Port Hope, just east of Toronto, Canada, is an abandoned monument of a file factory commonly known as the “Globe File Manufacturing Company” with fiery brickworks remembered by many symbolizing the former glory of the indus…
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Originally built in the late 19th century, the Beltline Railway was intended to serve as a commuter line linking various neighborhoods to Toronto’s downtown. Over time, the abandoned rail corridor fell into disuse as well as its stations. Recog…
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Our site is a drainage bulb located in a cul-de-sac of a suburban neighbourhood in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. There are several spaces like it throughout the surrounding area. Drainage bulbs can be considered lost sites, as many are neglected or sim…
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The site for my project is the University of Manitoba premises. The site includes Dafoe Road and South to Freedman Crescent, East to Maclean Crescent, and West to University Crescent. These are some pictures showing the present existing conditions on…
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The site is located on the Fort Gary Campus at the University of Manitoba, Canada. The total area of the campus is 573 acres, while the site area is 28.88 acres. The site is enclosed by University Crescent on west, Dafoe Road on north, Freedman Cresc…
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