I'm content with this decision. The arts and cultural centre proposal was not materializing, so these buildings have remained a monument to an unpleasant period in our society's treatment of those with disabilities.
Sure, they're well-made brick and masonry buildings, but they're not particularly pretty or remarkable. We have other examples of this style of institution building in the province and the country, I'm not convinced that we have to save them all - especially if they are in the condition that lenaitch suggests. I've seen some properties like this converted into chic apartments, but this area doesn't lend itself well to that kind of urban fabric, in my opinion.
Tear most of the buildings down and turn some of the land over to a museum. Holding onto it in the hopes of maybe someday holding concerts here would be an insult to those who experienced abuse at this facility. It's not a place of joy.
