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Sunview Suites: More Density Coming to Kitchener-Waterloo

Higher density housing is not the just the story of Toronto these days, but also of other cities of the Golden Horseshoe that we normally associate with low-rise living. The high-tech hub of...

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Excavation Commences for 88 North at Shuter and Mutual

Construction is now in full swing for St Thomas Developments'88 North. Located at Mutual and Shuter streets on the east side of Downtown Toronto, 88 North is the first phase of a large...

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Resubmission Reveals 350 Adelaide West's New Scaled Back Plan

It was roughly one year ago when a development proposal was submitted by Graywood Developments for a mixed-use development at 350 Adelaide Street West in Toronto's Entertainment District. The initial...

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Photo of the Day: Ryerson Jarvis Residence

Today's Photo of the Day features a sunset view of Ryerson University's Jarvis Street Residence, under construction on Jarvis, just south of Dundas Street East. Submitted to the project's Forum thread...

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Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for July 20, 2017

Toronto report on road safety system may be delayed by one year; A new mascot for the CN Tower is a mini CN Tower; No, Toronto, Hamilton didn’t “steal” the idea for their new sign from us; and more...

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Throwback Thursday: London On The Esplanade

This week's Throwback Thursday covers some significant changes in Toronto's St. Lawrence and South Core areas. Back in December 2008, a post by Forum contributor "current" provided an update on the...

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Amenities Support Families, Business at Daniels' Wesley Tower

More information has been released regarding the newest addition to The Daniels Corporation's City Centre community in the heart of Mississauga. Marketing material first started to appear for Wesley...

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Design of New Liberty Village Pedestrian Bridge Being Finalized

Entering Liberty Village from King West will soon become easier for pedestrians and cyclists alike. As the current situation stands, the only entry point into Liberty Village from the east is at...

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RAC: How Zoning Change Can Transform Urban Communities

I remember coming to Toronto. The year was 2000, and I vividly recall the excitement of moving into our first Canadian apartment. Our new home was a high-rise community just west of the Allen Road,...

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Bisha Residents Moving In, Hotel Opening Soon

Toronto's Entertainment District has evolved from an area dominated by dance clubs and bars in heritage commercial/industrial buildings, to an area dominated by high-rise condos, now with a broader...

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Photo of the Day: Between the Towers

Today's Photo of the Day features a view of a Porter Airlines plane en route to Billy Bishop Airport, viewed from between two condo towers in Toronto's Distillery District. Submitted to our Flickr Pool...

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Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for July 21, 2017

Network of Toronto laneways could help bridge gaps in cycling infrastructure, advocates say; Eight amazing sketches by the urban artists secretly drawing people on the TTC; It’s Not Me, It’s You,...

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Shifting Black and White Exterior Taking Shape at River City 3

Saucier + Perrotte Architects are building upon their track record in Toronto's West Don Lands, as construction of Urban Capital Property Group's River City Condos Phase 3 adds to the avant garde first...

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Uno Prii Tower-in-the-Park Infill Proposal on Spadina Evolves

A tower-in-the-park infill project at 666 Spadina Avenue has evolved in the recent months following concerns from the City of Toronto's Heritage Preservation Services. The tower was designed by the...

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Wider Dufferin Overpass Opens, Ready for Rail Path & GO RER

EllisDon has completed the construction of a widened overpass across Dufferin Street just north of Queen in Toronto's West End. The immediate result of completion of the $8.4 million contract is that...

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Updated Volume Gives New Life to Toronto's Architecture Guide

Every once in a while, I find myself confronted by the complexity of understanding 21st century Toronto. After settling into my own ideas of what this place is, a conversation with fellow Torontonians...

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Excavation Continues For Church Street's Neighbouring Condos

Immediately east of Toronto's iconic Maple Leaf Gardens, construction is well underway at Axis and at Stanley Condominiums on Church Street, between Wood and Carlton. Both condos are being built on a...

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Race For The Sky: The Quest For Toronto's First Supertall Tower

Toronto is certainly no stranger to height. Home to the iconic CN Tower, we proudly laid claim to the tallest freestanding structure in the world for 32 years from 1975 to 2007. Rising side-by-side...

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Photo of the Day: Island Airport Ferry Window Seat

Today's Photo of the Day offers a view from the Billy Bishop Airport ferry, which remains a popular alternative to the recently-opened fixed-link tunnel that now connects the airport and mainland....

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Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for July 24, 2017

Metrolinx drops appeal of Bombardier court decision; CN Tower bucks trend with new mascot; Four Toronto builders and how their iconic names impacted future generations; and more news:Canada Post has...

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