3R’s - Home | The National Trust for Canada · 2.4.3.4 Alterations-major A few of the buildings west of Trafalgar Road along Lakeshore Road East have been subject to major alterations.

3R’sRENEWAL REQUIRES REINVENTION

space and the suburban shopping mall

Bank of Montreal/ Merchants Bank of Canada

perfect stormperfect tenant, landmark building, enlightened owner

finding hidden opportunities

‘my’ parking lot and other problems

other problems

solving retail needs

providing for change

respect for fabric

revitalization

creating a benchmark

Oakville Rail Station

similar situation/

different approach

distinctive character/ limited site

actionphase 1

PERFECT COMBINATION

appropriate use

smart and committed purchaser/user

co-operative seller

finding the ‘lost’ opportunity

actionphase 2

space - moving up vs out

Renewal Requires Reinvention

ongoing process

ACTION