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Crumbs From Cakes or Cakes From Crumbs

NetGain Partners discuss why projects cannot wait for all planning to occur prior, but to create opportunities by taking charge of the project accordingly.

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Revitalizing Old City Hall: A Mixed-Use Vision for Toronto’s Future

Toronto’s Old City Hall has long stood as a symbol of the city’s rich history, civic pride, and architectural grandeur. Built between 1889 and 1899, this Romanesque Revival-style landmark, designed by architect E.J. Lennox, served as the city’s main municipal building for nearly a century before transitioning into a courthouse. Now, with its upcoming vacancy this year, discussions surrounding its future have sparked debates on how best to balance heritage preservation with modern urban needs.

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Celebrating Pride Month: Empowering Queer Voices Through Partnership

During Pride Month, NetGain Partners supported the People With AIDS Foundation in planning how to optimize their newly acquired Queen Street East building for community use and long-term growth. We also partnered with the Arquives to lead a national consultation tour, gathering data from queer communities across Canada to inform future storytelling and programming. Both projects reflect our commitment to amplifying LGBTQ+ voices through strategic, community-driven communication.

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Shaping the Future of Energy, Policy and Economic Growth

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has announced a major move toward nuclear expansion at its Wesleyville site near Port Hope, partnering with First Nations and local municipalities to explore new energy opportunities. This shift aligns with Ontario’s growing electricity demands, projected to rise by 75% by 2050. But beyond the headlines, what does this mean for Port Hope’s residents, local businesses, and policy influencers like NetGain Partners?

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Urban Green Value

This highlights the challenges and shortcomings in how public land management agencies balance development and conservation. It argues that, unlike in the past when land seemed abundant and nature was viewed as a hindrance, today's urban planning must recognize the essential value of green spaces for human well-being and environmental health.

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The ArQuives’ Century

The ArQuives, Canada’s 2SLGBTQI archive, is crucial not only for queer communities but for society as a whole. By preserving the stories of marginalized groups, it helps safeguard democracy, promote social justice, and ensure accountability. Archives like these play a key role in healing and reconciliation, enabling society to confront historical injustices and move toward a more equitable and harmonious future for all.

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Keystones, Negotiations, Relationships and NetGain

Without the keystone, an archway would collapse under its own weight, just as failed agreements crumble when not designed to bear the mutual pressures of the parties involved. The keystone's strength lies in its ability to channel forces symmetrically, ensuring that both sides are supported and locked together, a crucial lesson for crafting enduring, fair relationships in negotiations

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Venue scarcity and performing arts centre (PAC) development in Victoria

Victoria’s thriving arts scene faces an unusual challenge: an overflow of talent and demand but a shortage of venues to showcase them. With local productions outgrowing the Royal Theatre’s constraints, the city’s quest for a new performing arts center highlights the urgent need to match its artistic ambition with suitable infrastructure.

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