Durham College Students Prepare Innovative Design Concepts for Cobourg’s Downtown Posted on July 22, 2014 at 1:58 pm. Concepts will explore the potential of select downtown sites as part of the Downtown Vitalization initiative (Cobourg, ON) July 22, 2014 – As part of the Downtown Vitalization initiative The Town of Cobourg has partnered with Durham College to showcase conceptual design work complementary of the character and heritage of Cobourg’s Downtown district. Beginning in the upcoming fall semester, students in Durham College’s Architectural Technician and Architectural Technology program will be asked to come up with innovative and creative design concepts for five locations within Downtown Cobourg. The project is an opportunity for the students to gain practical and relevant experience in land use, site analysis and planning. “We are thrilled to be working with the students and instructors in Durham College’s Architectural Technician and Architectural Technology programs,” said Alison Torrie-Lapaire, Heritage Planner for The Town of Cobourg. “It is my hope that the students will gain an appreciation for the potential that heritage properties hold, and that the final designs will provide us with some new ideas as to how these properties can accommodate the needs of the community, building owners and occupants while respecting and enhancing the character of the heritage district.” Working in small groups the students will explore the potential of the selected downtown sites, while conserving the character of the Commercial Core Heritage Conservation District of historic King Street. The students will analyze building codes and draft construction and design plans. These design plans will take into account both urban design and the compatibility of new development in Cobourg’s heritage district, along with the potential for retrofitting existing historical structures. A half-day field trip is also being planned to visit Cobourg in September. “On behalf of Durham College, I would like to express how pleased we are to be working in partnership with the Town of Cobourg on their downtown revitalization project,” said Sue Todd, dean of the School of Science & Engineering Technology at Durham College. “Our Architectural Technician and Technology programs are focused on sustainable design and provide the practical and design knowledge required to succeed in this exciting field. We can’t think of a better project for our highly skilled students to demonstrate their talents in. Thank you to the Town of Cobourg for their confidence and support of Durham College and its students.” By the end of the semester students will present their final design plans. The concepts that come out of these plans will be integrated into the existing sketch of Cobourg’s downtown and will help to illustrate a new vision for Downtown Cobourg. The Town of Cobourg looks forward to gaining a fresh perspective while maximizing the potential of these select downtown properties. For more information on Durham College’s architectural programs, please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/arhy. About Durham College At Durham College, the student experience comes first. In September 2013, the college welcomed more than 30,000 students to campus including more than 10,000 full-time post-secondary and apprenticeship students as well as part-time and continuing education students and online learners. The college offers a wide range of market-driven programs in a number of different disciplines including culinary, hospitality, tourism, horticulture, business, information technology, media, art, design, general arts, science, skilled trades, justice, emergency services, health and engineering technology, enabling students to develop the skills required to meet the demands of today’s job market. A three-phase expansion of the college’s Whitby campus was recently completed when the 36,000-square-foot Centre for Food opened on the northwest corner of campus. Accommodating approximately 900 additional students studying in culinary, hospitality, tourism, agricultural and horticultural programs, it also features Bistro ’67, a new, 70-seat, full-service, green-certified teaching and learning restaurant and Pantry, a new retail store featuring fresh-baked items, meals-to-go, preserved foods and ready-to-cook meals created by students in the college’s culinary programs. For more information, visit www.durhamcollege.ca or call 905.721.2000. About the Downtown Vitalization Initiative Downtown Vitalization is a partnership of Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation, Canada’s Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, Town of Cobourg, Downtown Cobourg Business Improvement Area, Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce and Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. -30- Media Contacts Ashley Purdy Communications Officer Town of Cobourg p: 905.372.4301 x 4105 e: apurdy@cobourg.ca Michelle Roebuck Communications Officer Durham College p: 905.721.2000 x 2197 e: michelle.roebuck@durhamcollege.ca About The Town of Cobourg The Town of Cobourg is a lakeside community (population 18,500) located on the north shore of Lake Ontario halfway between Toronto and Kingston and has been recognized multiple times by MoneySense Magazine as “One of Canada’s Best Places to Live” in populations under 25,000. Founded in 1798, Cobourg is rich in heritage offering a vibrant downtown, sophisticated small town atmosphere and renowned waterfront that serves as a popular getaway destination. As the largest town in Northumberland County, Cobourg is personified by historic Victoria Hall, hosts a 27.4 million community centre, an educated and skilled labour force, flourishing commercial sector and supportive municipal government. Cobourg has received the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Sustainable Communities Award, accolades from the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance, and multiple heritage, environmental, and event awards. SHARE:
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