condovo
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Wow. That's unreal. Philadelphia seems to be roaring back to life these days.
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It's $20.25 to get into the Montreal Botanical Gardens and Insectarium.
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Costume Gold
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The Toronto Botanical Garden is about to undergo a massive expansion
http://dailyhive.com/toronto/toronto-botanical-garden-expansion
http://dailyhive.com/toronto/toronto-botanical-garden-expansion
Torontovibe
Senior Member
Now that's impressive! I didn't realize Philadelphia was that ambitious.
Northern Light
Superstar
In a report to the next Infrastructure and Environment Committee mtg, on January 11th, 2020, it is recommended to extend the management agreement for Edwards Gardens with TBG, for a further 20 years, from 2024-2044 with an optional 10 year extension.
Report here:
Of note from the report is that this is in service of attracting large-scale donations towards implementing the Masterplan for this park.
From the report:
To secure donor confidence in its fundraising plan to facilitate significant gifts, TBG has requested that the current Management Agreement be extended for an additional twenty years starting in 2024, with an option to renew for an additional ten years after that. Section 3 of the 2004 Management Agreement requires City Council approval in order to extend the term.
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The Master Plan and Management Plan calls for TBG to undertake a major campaign to fund an estimated $50 million in capital improvements over multiple years to help fund the vision
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TBG has struck an Expansion Committee comprised of experienced fundraisers and construction experts, and is in the process of hiring an architectural design consultant. The City has also collaborated with TBG on the design of a new works yard at Edwards Gardens by Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Projects. This will allow the decommissioning of the existing yard and the expansion of TBG's management responsibilities into that space, to improve the visitor experience with new amenities. Simultaneously, the City and TBG are completing work on a Fundraising Agreement and Construction Agreement. Construction of Master Plan projects (other than the new yard) will be contingent on the ability of the Toronto Botanical Garden to raise the funds.
Toronto Botanical Garden has advised that various significant donations are imminent.
Report here:
Of note from the report is that this is in service of attracting large-scale donations towards implementing the Masterplan for this park.
From the report:
To secure donor confidence in its fundraising plan to facilitate significant gifts, TBG has requested that the current Management Agreement be extended for an additional twenty years starting in 2024, with an option to renew for an additional ten years after that. Section 3 of the 2004 Management Agreement requires City Council approval in order to extend the term.
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The Master Plan and Management Plan calls for TBG to undertake a major campaign to fund an estimated $50 million in capital improvements over multiple years to help fund the vision
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TBG has struck an Expansion Committee comprised of experienced fundraisers and construction experts, and is in the process of hiring an architectural design consultant. The City has also collaborated with TBG on the design of a new works yard at Edwards Gardens by Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Projects. This will allow the decommissioning of the existing yard and the expansion of TBG's management responsibilities into that space, to improve the visitor experience with new amenities. Simultaneously, the City and TBG are completing work on a Fundraising Agreement and Construction Agreement. Construction of Master Plan projects (other than the new yard) will be contingent on the ability of the Toronto Botanical Garden to raise the funds.
Toronto Botanical Garden has advised that various significant donations are imminent.
Northern Light
Superstar
Apparently there has been much upheaval at TBG.
This article from the Globe and Mail: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/can...anical-garden-is-pitting-greenthumbs-against/
Reports that more than 1/2 the Board has resigned; and the CEO is exiting amid an insurrection led by volunteers.
The gardeners are apparently upset over a number of things ranging from bloated CEO compensation, to layoffs, to neglect of gardens.
They say this was result of misdirection from the top which has prioritized money and process over people and gardens!
The insurrectionists, it seems, have won............with change incoming.
This article from the Globe and Mail: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/can...anical-garden-is-pitting-greenthumbs-against/
Reports that more than 1/2 the Board has resigned; and the CEO is exiting amid an insurrection led by volunteers.
The gardeners are apparently upset over a number of things ranging from bloated CEO compensation, to layoffs, to neglect of gardens.
They say this was result of misdirection from the top which has prioritized money and process over people and gardens!
The insurrectionists, it seems, have won............with change incoming.
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allengeorge
Senior Member
I thought the writing style in the article was overwrought. That said, I was surprised by all the intrigue behind the scenes, and (as usual) disappointed by the stinginess of Council.
Frankly, I’m not holding my breath. The Garden needs multiple rich donors in this city, and a serious upgrade.
Frankly, I’m not holding my breath. The Garden needs multiple rich donors in this city, and a serious upgrade.
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Northern Light
Superstar
Missed this presser from April...............TBG has awarded the design contract for its expansion..........to PMA!
Design through fall, with construction in 2022, subject to City/TRCA approvals.
torontobotanicalgarden.ca
The release makes it sound like lead funding has been acquired. I'm assuming, if that is the case, that they are waiting on being able to hold an in-person press conference to announce that.
Design through fall, with construction in 2022, subject to City/TRCA approvals.
Toronto Botanical Garden Launches Expansion Design Project - Toronto Botanical Garden
Award-winning PMA Landscape Architects will lead project design April 13, 2021 - Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) has selected Canadian landscape design firm, PMA Landscape Architects (PMA), to lead the detailed design process that will bring a much-anticipated expansion project to life. “If the...
torontobotanicalgarden.ca
The release makes it sound like lead funding has been acquired. I'm assuming, if that is the case, that they are waiting on being able to hold an in-person press conference to announce that.
Very good for PMA! (Looking forward to Grand Manitoba Park, also their work, much closer to where I live), but this is a far bigger deal and I am eager to see their plans for the expansion here. Hoping I'm around long enough that I might even see this looking 'mature' in 40 years' time!Missed this presser from April...............TBG has awarded the design contract for its expansion..........to PMA!
Design through fall, with construction in 2022, subject to City/TRCA approvals.
Toronto Botanical Garden Launches Expansion Design Project - Toronto Botanical Garden
Award-winning PMA Landscape Architects will lead project design April 13, 2021 - Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) has selected Canadian landscape design firm, PMA Landscape Architects (PMA), to lead the detailed design process that will bring a much-anticipated expansion project to life. “If the...
The release makes it sound like lead funding has been acquired. I'm assuming, if that is the case, that they are waiting on being able to hold an in-person press conference to announce that.
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Northern Light
Superstar
As am I. I don't know how much of the Master Plan they are hoping to deliver off the bat; but aside from additional gardens, and restoration work in the valley, we should see a showy bridge connecting valley top to valley top; as well as a significant greenhouse, among other items.
By then you'll be approaching middle age, no reason to imagine you wouldn't be!
Northern Light
Superstar
Funding for capital improvements at Edwards Gardens/TBG is in the Capital Budget.
Not mind-blowing sums, mind you, I wonder where that large donation went??
6.5M over 3 years, starting this year:
Not mind-blowing sums, mind you, I wonder where that large donation went??
6.5M over 3 years, starting this year:
AlvinofDiaspar
Moderator
I wonder if the internal squabbles reported earlier killed it.
Showdown at Toronto Botanical Garden is pitting green thumbs against accountants
The standoff pitted the intangible values of beauty, passion and community against the unyielding wall of financial rigor, management expertise and the bottom line
www.theglobeandmail.com
Anyways, looking at this, and looking at say Longwoods near Philadelphia makes you weep.
AoD
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allengeorge
Senior Member
Longwood Gardens is amazing. And, having been to a couple of others (Brooklyn Botanical, New York Botanical…) makes you realize just how much work has to be done in Toronto.I wonder if the internal squabbles reported earlier killed it.
Showdown at Toronto Botanical Garden is pitting green thumbs against accountants
The standoff pitted the intangible values of beauty, passion and community against the unyielding wall of financial rigor, management expertise and the bottom line
Anyways, looking at this, and looking at say Longwoods near Philadelphia makes you weep.
AoD
Northern Light
Superstar
Update from the pages of TBG's magazine Trellis.
torontobotanicalgarden.ca
Key bits:
- Preliminary Design is basically done and goes to the TBG Board for approval this spring.
Architects: Gow-Hastings
Landscape Architects: PMA
Garden Designers: Phyto
- Concept should be public later this spring
- Further engagements, construction drawings and approvals to the end of 2023.
- Not specified, but I assume that means implementation in 2024.
I do believe there are some interim works, but that's not clear from the article.
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Also of note, after all the past controversy, the TBG has a new Executive Director, Stephanie Jutila.
She's American, her previous position was leading the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.
Read the latest Trellis Magazine Online - Toronto Botanical Garden
We hope you enjoy our digital, award-winning Trellis magazines, packed with stunning plant photos and informative gardening articles, allowing you to immerse yourself in all things green. In 2023 Trellis magazine received the 2023 Media Awards Silver and Gold Laurel Medals of Achievement for...
torontobotanicalgarden.ca
Key bits:
- Preliminary Design is basically done and goes to the TBG Board for approval this spring.
Architects: Gow-Hastings
Landscape Architects: PMA
Garden Designers: Phyto
- Concept should be public later this spring
- Further engagements, construction drawings and approvals to the end of 2023.
- Not specified, but I assume that means implementation in 2024.
I do believe there are some interim works, but that's not clear from the article.
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Also of note, after all the past controversy, the TBG has a new Executive Director, Stephanie Jutila.
She's American, her previous position was leading the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.
Northern Light
Superstar
Slide deck is up for the preliminary design:
From the above:
There's a good deal more detail in the Zoom Presentation found here:
us02web.zoom.us
There is also a survey here:
www.surveymonkey.com
It would be helpful to watch the presentation before filling out the survey.
From the above:
There's a good deal more detail in the Zoom Presentation found here:
Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing
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There is also a survey here:
Expansion Design Concept and Schematic Feedback - Spring 2022
Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com.
It would be helpful to watch the presentation before filling out the survey.