401
Richmond Street West is the subject
of a comprehensive
report on "creative clustering" titled NEW WORKPLACE COMMONS: a study of support for innovative
cultural and social enterprises in both
the non-profit and for-profit sectors.
The report was commissioned by
Canadian Heritage; City of Toronto,
Culture Division; and Ontario Ministry
of Culture. Research and preparation
of the report was performed by a team
of students and faculty from York University and
Ryerson University: "our research identifies the innovative
supports that enabled the success of 401
Richmond and that may be replicable. It
reveals the strategies for change; local
practices in implementation and administration; and recommends some tools the
public sector may consider to encourage
similar initiatives."
ROOF GARDEN POSTERS [PDF]
Information sheet on both the intensive and extensive roof gardens including before and after photos
HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE [PDF]
Information sheet on the history, architecture, and recent development of the building
Centre of Expertise on Culture and Communities www.cultureandcommunities.ca
The Centre of Expertise on Culture and Communities is a three-year initiative of the Creative City Network of Canada and Simon Fraser University (September 2005-August 2008).
You can view Artspace's Cultural Spaces Collection including a profile on 401 Richmond at:
www.cultureandcommunities.ca/resources/cultural-facility-profiles/artspace-north/index.html
Toronto Artscape www.torontoartscape.on.ca
Artscape is a non-profit organization engaged in real estate and program development for the arts and creative sector.
Artspace www.artspaceusa.org
The mission of Artspace Projects is to create, foster and preserve affordable space for artists and arts organizations.
Ideas That Matter www.ideasthatmatter.com
Ideas That Matter produces a wide range of events to stimulate public discourse concentrating on cities, economies and the values of diversity, community and public good. Founded in 1997, the work of Ideas That Matter is inspired by the wide-ranging ideas and principles of Jane Jacobs.
York Heritage Properties www.yorkheritage.com
York Heritage Properties acquires, renovates, retrofits and manages architectually interesting older buildings in Toronto to provide a dignified, sophisticated alternative to costly, conventional office space.
The Non-Profit Centers Network www.nonprofitcenters.org
The Nonprofit Centers Network is a community of Multi-tenant Nonprofit Centers and their philanthropic, government, academic and real estate partners. Through conferences, peer networking, mentoring and the internet, The Network provides education and resources for the creation and operation of quality nonprofit office and program space.
The Distillery District www.thedistillerydistrict.com
Set on 13 acres in downtown Toronto, the forty plus buildings constitute the largest and best preserved collection of Victorian Industrial Architecture in North America. The Distillery is now a pedestrian-only village entirely dedicated to arts, culture and entertainment.
The Custard Factory www.custardfactory.com
The Custard Factory is already a remarkable project. Soon it will take its place as the largest and most exciting concentration of artistic and creative activity in Europe.
The Thoreau Centre www.thoreau.org
The Thoreau Center for Sustainability is a Multi-tenant Nonprofit Center located in the historic Presidio, a national park in San Francisco, CA. It serves as a living model of the Presidio's orginal vision - a global center dedicated to addressing the world's most critical environmental, cultural, and social challenges.
Fort Mason Centre www.fortmason.org
Fort Mason Center, located in the historic piers and buildings of Lower Fort Mason, offers a variety of activities of the highest quality at minimum or no cost, suitable for all ages and interests.
This former military base offers the opportunity to experience diversity in a unique environment, focusing on the visual and performing arts, humanities, education, ecology, and recreation.
