A Field Guide to Tactical Heritage Urbanism Volume 1: October 2016 | Page 93

Wychwood Barns Location: Toronto, Ontario The Wychword barns is a diverse cultural community filled with dynamic mix of arts, culture, food, security, and many more exciting activities that builds upon the new life of an old former streetcar repair facility. The complex holds living and working space for artists, programing and administrative facilities for ten notfor-profit organizations, studio space, indoor and outdoor growing areas, a community-run gallery, and an 8,000 square foot street used for farmers, art markets, conferences and events. The barn opened in November 2008 and it has quickly become a popular social area in the neighbourhood. Precedent Notes for Your Context: Scalable? Executable? Obstacles? 93