The properties will be transformed into a mixed-income, mixed-use development.

While an attractive option, the adaptive re-use of existing commercial office buildings to residential apartments does pose challenges and isn’t financially viable for every vacant property.

An industrial warehouse in Hamilton’s East Bayfront neighbourhood is transforming into a sustainable waste management facility that will produce about $2 million worth of organic fertilizer daily.

The National Trust for Canada will be recognizing outstanding contributions to heritage preservation at its annual conference this week.