Updating the social contract around historic places of faith Save article Remove saved article

The tragic destruction of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris brings up many questions for the study of cities, including: What do these buildings provide to society, and how much is that worth?

Church buildings represent one of Canada’s most underutilized urban asset classes. Their heritage architecture, green space, and permitted land use are often undervalued or are frustrating elements of wider urban plans. A new pan-Canadian movement is bringing together heritage, planning, faith, property, and