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Renovation signifies start of Leamington Spa Creative Quarter

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Funded by the Future High Streets fund and the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), adjacent former nursery and dole office buildings were also refurbished as part of the scheme.

Mr Harrabin, managing director of Complex Development Projects (CDP), said the opening of the Fold signified “the start of the creation of the Cultural Quarter”.

“This is a tangible difference for everyone to see and make the most of,” he said.

“We have spent around £5.5m bringing the Grade II listed United Reformed Church and the other buildings back into use and the transformation is incredible.”

The town’s 10-year Cultural Quarter

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Renovation, Now Complete, Restores Historic Chapel’s Victorian Palette

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“We uncovered a lot of smoke damage,” Zehmer said. “I think you ended up with a combination of both poor lighting and purposely darkened finishes that made this place very dark. And probably part of that played into the Gothic mindset and aesthetic.”

Conservation and restoration specialists from John Canning Co. of Cheshire, Connecticut, worked on the interior woodwork, stripping it down to the original wood and then staining it.

“Conservators evaluated the interior and its original condition,” Hogg said. “They did tests for cleaning the materials; they also did analysis of the building’s original finishes to help us understand

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More small-scale, multi-unit homes coming to BC, zoning barriers removed

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Updated Nov. 1, 2023

Dean Murdock, mayor of Saanich –

“Single-family homes are largely out of reach for many people looking to buy or rent in Saanich. These proposed changes help create more housing choices that meet the needs of individuals and families in the community today, and in the future. This will allow people to put down roots in Saanich — where they can build a life in neighborhoods that are close to schools, parks and shops and feel connected to their community.”

Vickey Brown, mayor of Cumberland –

“The new housing legislation is a significant step forward in

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20 Open-Floor House Plans Built For Entertaining

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Open-floor house plans are in style and are most likely here to stay. Among its many virtues, the open floor plan instantly makes a home feel bright, airy, and large. Traditional closed-plan designs often waste precious square feet by separating the house with hallways and doors—an open plan minimizes these transitional spaces, instead opting for a layout that flows right through from room to room. This design allows for an enlarged living space where guests in the kitchen, living room, dining room, and even the sunroom can all engage in conversation.

While a closed-floor-plan house does have some benefits (hello,

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