Marilyn Lazar
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Marilyn Lazar is the editor of English content at The Planner Magazine, a regular contributor at Eventlux and eventlux.com as well as a freelance writer with features in Vacations Magazine and TravelEh.com. Marilyn serves on the board of Kehilla and chairs the communications committee of its Sukkahville event.

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The House That Sukkahville Built

(0) Comments | Posted October 2, 2012 | 5:12 PM

Something awe-inspiring is afoot in the heart of Mel Lastman Square in Toronto. Scattered around the usually open concrete space are six unusual edifices. One hut is constructed of wooden slats that resemble the ribs of an overturned canoe while another is comprised of white helium-filled balloons of varying heights....

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Welcome to Sukkahville

(0) Comments | Posted September 14, 2012 | 5:00 PM

Sukkahville 2012 is difficult to explain, mainly because it's a complex concept, but also because it comprises so many surprises and contradictions.

Part design competition, part fundraiser, the multi-faceted celebration will culminate in a Pop-up exhibit to which everyone is invited on Sunday September 30, from 12-4 pm at Mel...

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Sukkahville 2012 -- Architects for Change

(0) Comments | Posted September 13, 2012 | 4:31 PM

On a recent summer evening, a dozen professionals from a variety of walks gathered in the boardroom of an architectural firm in downtown Toronto. A series of drawings mounted on boards were arranged for viewing. The articulate group strolled around, analyzed and weighed in on the relative merits of each....

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This Woman Sees Big Possibilities in Small Spaces

(0) Comments | Posted September 12, 2012 | 2:43 PM

The cubbyhole that Lisa Lipowitz calls her office is located in one of the buildings operated by Kehilla Residential Programme, an organization that identifies and champions affordable housing in the Greater Toronto area. Modest is an understatement, yet what she's almost apologetic about on the day I try to fit...

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Sukkahville has Designs on Affordable Housing

(0) Comments | Posted August 22, 2012 | 4:37 PM

Almost obscured by the condo development that dominates the skyline, there's a bright spot on the horizon of Toronto's affordable housing initiatives. Rather than competing for shrinking government subsidies, individuals and organizations are banding together to seek solutions.

Kehilla Residential Programme identifies and champions affordable housing in the...

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