Peggy Kurtin was a resident of Cabbagetown for over 25 years, and a president of the Cabbagetown Preservation Association. In 1995 Peggy started researching the heritage of Cabbagetown and founded the Advisory Committee. She met with many historical groups throughout Toronto to explain how to research their areas and lobby for designation. Peggy earned a Masters degree in Architectural History, and served with the Toronto Historical Association and the Ontario Conservation Board.