Since the unveiling of Benny Marotta's utterly atrocious subdivision plan for the back half of the Rand Estate, SORE has had its team of experts hard at work to determine what form of residential development might be feasible on this iconic estate. Our supporters will recall that the Marotta plan calls for 191 densely packed residences and a re-engineering of the site's natural drainage. The … [Read more...] about Rand subdivision concept announced by SORE
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Some previous updates
Benny Marotta folds his tent on CRB
In the latest (self-inflicted) wound, one of Benny Marotta's companies informed the Conservation Review Board on Tuesday, Nov. 2, that it was withdrawing the challenge to the Town's Notices of Intent … [Read more...] about Benny Marotta folds his tent on CRB
SORE Wins Cultural Heritage Landscape Protection Award
SORE is very pleased to announce that it has won the prestigious Margaret and Nicholas Hill Award from the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario. The ACO's announcement can be viewed at … [Read more...] about SORE Wins Cultural Heritage Landscape Protection Award
Marotta appeals Town order to look after Rand Estate
In the latest installment of Benny Marotta's legal assaults on the Town over the historic Rand Estate, Mr. Marotta has now instructed his lawyers to challenge orders issued by the Town under its … [Read more...] about Marotta appeals Town order to look after Rand Estate
SORE reports on July 14 public meeting
In a meeting that stretched to 5 hours, Council and the community on July 14 heard numerous delegations from members of the public as well as SORE on the myriad issues raised by the Marotta … [Read more...] about SORE reports on July 14 public meeting
Building Support to Save the Rand Estate
The Rand Estate’s importance is no secret to local residents and visitors. But sadly, this site’s future is at risk. Read more