Exhibition Place demonstrates "How to Have a Green Holiday," with CMHC and EcoSmart's Sustainable Condo

Toronto, ON (Nov 20, 2007)

After stops throughout the city and with Jack Frost starting to nip, the Sustainable Condo has found a warm, long-term home in time for the Holidays. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) along with EcoSmart Foundation and the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place will be displaying its Sustainable CondoTM, a full-size presentation suite, at Exhibition Place's CMHC Eco Pods (former Music Building).

The display will run from November 29, 2007 until at least December 31, 2008 in an effort to educate and inform Torontonians about sustainability, by showcasing green technologies and sustainable products -- all of which are available locally. Following the November 29th launch, Public tours of the Sustainable Condo will be offered weekends (Saturday's from 10-5pm and Sunday's from 12-5pm, closed Holidays).

"Toronto residents want simple ways they can make changes in their own lives to improve the environment," says Deputy Mayor Joe Pantalone, Chair of the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place, adding that "the Sustainable Condo provides an inspiring demonstration of how green building design and green furnishings can be used in our homes right now."

In the spirit of the holiday season, the Sustainable Condo will be launching with its theme, "How to have a Green Holiday." The Condo will include various eco-friendly products including trees, wreaths, eco gifts, candles and much more. The launch will also include celebrity media teams competing in a "green" wreath decorating challenge, of which all wreaths, trees and decorations will be donated to the recipients of CMHC's Shelter Enhancement Program.

"The Sustainable Condo is part of a larger educational exhibit which will also include a meeting room space for workshops and other functions. We hope this exhibit will educate the public about sustainability and be a form of encouragement for people to make greener choices," says Dianne Young, CEO, Exhibition Place.

About the Sustainable Condo: The Condo, designed by Busby Perkins and Will Architects, is a project by EcoSmart Foundation, a Vancouver-based non-profit organization. The Condo forms yet another element in the Exhibition Place commitment to be a "showcase" within the City of Toronto for the promotion of sustainable development and green technologies.

About Exhibition Place: Exhibition Place is Canada's largest entertainment venue, attracting over 5.2 million visitors a year. The site is an integral component of Toronto and Ontario's economy, particularly with respect to sport, festivals, recreation, culture and tourism. In 2004 Exhibition Place undertook an environmental stewardship initiative, which included the promotion of sustainable development, environmental initiatives and leading edge green technologies and practices across the 192-acre site. This environmental initiative has resulted in award winning recognition across North America, and has established Exhibition Place as a world leader in energy-efficient technologies