Discover the spirit that made Toronto a city of great promise; see the divergent ambitions and visions that shaped the city. Learn about Toronto's modern architectural heritage from its designers, developers, and those who have worked for its protection: Morden Yolles, Phyllis Lambert, Ken Greenberg, George Kapelos, Christopher Armstrong, Lorna Harris, Marie-Josée Therrien, Michael McClelland, Chris Pommer and others.

(00:00) Introduction

(02:32) 1. Union Station Federal avenue 

(11:06) 2. 1920s first skyscrapers 

(15:31) 3. 1950s transformations 

(23:14) 4. Toronto city of promises 

(27:03) 5. Sony Centre 

(29:35) 6. O’Keefe’s opening in 1960

(33:05) 7. Peter Dickinson's legacy 

(38:58) 8. 1960s downtown new plan 

(44:02) 9. Toronto Stock Exchange 

(47:29) 10. The International Style 

(50:35) 11. Toronto-Dominion Centre 

(58:02) 12. The Path 

(01:03:49) 13. 1970s and Jane Jacobs 

(01:07:27) 14 .Oxford block 

(01:11:07) 15. 111 Richmond street 

(01:16:40) 16. The Sun Life and J.Parkin

(01:24:32) 17. Toronto City Hall 

(01:31:04) 18. Nathan Phillips square 

(01:35:08) 19. City Hall and Revell 

(01:39:27) 20. City Hall revitalization 

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🎧 Credits 

Ideation, research, writing, direction: Sophie Mankowski • Scientific council: Michael McClelland • Collaboration interviews and proofreading: Marie-Josée Therrien • Sound design and music, voice: Antoine Bédard • Voice-over: Stewart Gregory Legere • Proofreading: Jed Kilbourne & Deborah Murray • Music: Vitaminsforyou • Music: Digits • Music: Ada Vale • Mixing: Simon R. Tremblay • Illustrations: Serge Rhéaume • Production: Portrait sonore