Toronto – In Toronto, Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced an investment of nearly $2.4 million to retrofit the TD Futures Cities Centre at Evergreen Brick Works. Evergreen, the national non-profit that stewards the site, was incorporated in 1991 and is dedicated to transforming public spaces for people and planet. In addition, Evergreen is providing just over $1.5 million through corporate donors, fundraising and its own funds.
The government’s nearly $2.4 million investment will provide a new educational and cultural space for Torontonians and offer improvements to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and increase accessibility. Upon completion in 2025, the transformed factory will host a new community studio and exhibition space that all communities can enjoy.
Located in the heart of Toronto’s ravine system, Evergreen Brick Works will soon be able to offer more accessible programming and amenities to Torontonians and visitors. Renovations will enhance the facility’s climate-resilient design and implement cutting-edge green technology. It will also include a new rooftop array of solar-thermal panels that will sync with the existing geothermal infrastructure to sustainably power the building.
This investment is made through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program, which aims to improve where Canadians work, learn, play, and live. Advancements to existing spaces like Evergreen Brick Works help reduce overall costs, lower emissions, support more good-paying jobs, and create more inclusive and sustainable communities.
“Evergreen Brick Works is an important community space for Torontonians that makes Toronto’s ravine system more accessible to everyone. This investment in Evergreen Brick Works’ facilities showcases our government’s commitment to building more inclusive, sustainable communities in Toronto and across Canada.” – Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance