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This building is at risk to Bill 23.
Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, is an “omnibus bill” that would alter ten pieces of Provincial legislation, including the Planning Act, Conservation Authorities Act, Ontario Heritage Act, among others.
Notes:
The properties at 382, 386 and 388 College Street have design value as a late 19th century commercial row with detailing from the popular architectural styles of the Victorian era, including the Gothic Revival and Italianate. With their corner setting and the continuation of the decorative detailing from the south elevations to the east elevation of 382 College Street, the buildings are further distinguished by their gabled frontispieces, canted corners and decorative woodwork.
Contextually, the properties at 382, 386 and 388 College Street are valued for their roles in defining, supporting and maintaining the historical character of College Street west of Spadina Avenue, which retains its character as a “Main Street” identified primarily by its late 19th century commercial buildings that set the standard for the scale and setbacks along the thoroughfare.
The buildings at 382, 386 and 388 College Street are historically, visually and physically linked to their setting anchoring the west end of the block between Borden and Croft streets where other late 19th and early 20th century commercial buildings share their scale and setback.
