Sat, Apr 26
|Outside of Leamington United Church
Every Town Needs a Tomato
Jane's Walk: Join the Windsor/Essex Branch of the ACO for a stroll in Leamington as we discuss the role of heritage and cultural touchstones in sustainable streetscapes.
Time & Location
Apr 26, 2025, 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Outside of Leamington United Church, 9 John St, Leamington, ON N8H 1H1, Canada
About the event
Every Town Needs a Tomato
Host: Olivia Laforet and Tammy Dewhirst (Architectural Conservancy of Ontario, Windsor/Essex Branch)
Contact host: acowindsoressex@gmail.com
What springs to mind when you think of Leamington? Most people would say the Heinz Factory quickly followed by the Big Tomato. Sustainable streetscapes rely on the incorporation and revitalization of existing historic buildings, cultural touchpoints, and unique character elements. Environmental sustainability reuses existing materials, minimizing new construction waste, and fostering social and cultural connection through the preservation of a community's heritage, ultimately creating a vibrant and livable urban environment.
Join us to discuss what Leamington is doing to support sustainable heritage, learn about the way buildings and cultural touchpoints are being reused, and what you can do to further the mission of advocating for heritage while moving toward the future of active living spaces.
Event location: The walk will start and end in front of Leamington United Church, 9 John St, Leamington, ON
Type of Event:
Jane's Walk - Guided walking tour
Accessibility notes:
Easy walk (using paved pathways with no hills).
Is there a bathroom nearby?
Public bathroom available at business within 1 block
Where can attendees park?
Free parking lot at the starting/ending location
How much walking is involved?
Approximately less than 1 km of walking
Photo credit: https://swoda.uwindsor.ca/content/135