Kingston, ON - Grand Theatre Restoration Foundation
As part of a fundraising strategy for the Grand Theatre, a community group formed to fundraise specifically for the capital development. Document (PDF, 548K)

Old buildings, new uses.
DeGrace, Bill (2004). Municipal World, September (2004), p. 17. This article written by City of Fredricton's Manager for Heritage and Cultural Affairs, Bill DeGrace, discusses the recycling of older buildings for new cultural uses. DeGrace highlights practical planning and conservation considerations from a quality of life enhancement perspective. Posted here courtesy of Municipal World. Document (PDF, 116K)

St. Joseph, MI (United States) – Reclaiming Old Structures for New Uses: the Box Factory for the Arts
They said that it was impossible: the old, junk-filled box factory could never be renovated into a thriving center for the arts. A group of dedicated artists beat the odds and created a facility that is now a lively community focal point. Weblink

Toronto, ON – The 215 Centre for Social Innovation
Overview & Request for Support for a proposed "Centre for Social Innovation" making re-use of a heritage building for progressive social, arts and culture organizations. Document (PDF, 973K)