"Until the last decade, it has had sunshine on it, which is part of the beauty of the building and why it's architecturally important. An atheist would agree with that."
"A 2021 city study of the area says 'St. James Cathedral is an important and defining landmark of the District. Additional shadows on the building would negatively impact the reading of the spire and the stained glass windows.'"
"The cathedral was designated a heritage site by the City of Toronto in 1977 and the entire St. Lawrence neighbourhood was designated a heritage conservation district in 2015."
Heritage enthusiasts are concerned about a proposed 91-storey condo tower near St. James Cathedral, fearing it will cast shadows on the historic site. Ian Morrison, a member of the heritage committee, emphasizes the importance of sunlight for the cathedral's architectural beauty. The cathedral, designated a heritage site in 1977, is protected from new shadows by city policy. A developer's shadow study claims minimal impact, but community members are advocating for a more thorough assessment before zoning approval is granted.
Read at www.cbc.ca
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