Yonge Love: Glimpsing Yonge Street's Pedestrian-Friendly Future
Torontonians are one step closer to seeing the future of their most iconic street take shape, with the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area's (DYBIA) recently published "Yonge Love" report...
View ArticleW Towns Approaches Sell-Out as Construction Gets Set to Start
With construction work on First Avenue Properties'W Towns expected to begin by early next week, the 48 unit townhouse project in Toronto's Weston neighbourhood is now nearly sold out, with only five...
View ArticleSponsored Post: Quick Guide to Rent Increases for Rental Condos
So you've been in your Toronto rental condo for a year, and everything's going well: well enough to sign next year's lease and settle in for the long haul, or at least the medium haul. But before...
View ArticleDiam Introduces 'Easy Own Program' for On The Danforth Condos
Diam Developments of On the Danforth Condos have made it easier to break into Toronto's condo market thanks to their Easy Own Program designed for first-time buyers. Those who qualify can take...
View ArticleGoing Behind the Scenes at Backstage on The Esplanade
The intersection of Yonge Street and The Esplanade is in the process of being redefined by two major condominium projects courtesy of Cityzen Development Group, Fernbrook Homes and Castlepoint Numa....
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Regent Park at Night
The redevelopment of Toronto Regent Park community is now in its third phase, and demolition work is well under way at Block 17, one of the original walkup apartment building built during the original...
View ArticleDaily Headlines: News From the Internet for November 23, 2015
'Starchitects' flocking to Toronto as condo developers look for big name cachet; Original 1950s TTC tile unearthed at College Station; TTC chair looks to boost parking revenue; and more...
View ArticleToronto Financial District Views Impress from INDX Condos
On November 20, UrbanToronto toured the Lifetime and CentreCourt's 54-storey INDX Condos, a residential development which is bringing a new residential presence to Toronto's Financial District. Rising...
View ArticleShoring Under Way at Enigma on the Park in the West End
Construction is under way on a bold new development that will add dozens of new homes to Toronto's Bloor and Lansdowne area, as shoring work continues at the St. Helens Avenue site of Aragon...
View ArticleEY Tower Progress Reveals Heritage Details Amidst Modern Design
In the two months since UrbanToronto's last update, progress at Oxford Properties'EY Tower has been continuing to move quickly. Recent images of the build site taken Friday morning reveal the progress...
View ArticleDiamondCorp, Metropia to Intensify Underutilized Midtown Site
Tower-in-the-park style housing was built in abundance across the Toronto landscape during the mid-20th century, moving people into efficient high-rise suites while surrounding the towers with vast...
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Honest Ed's
The vibrant exterior of Honest Ed's is a well known landmark on the southwest corner of Bathurst and Bloor Streets. The iconic illuminated signage will surely be missed once Honest Ed's is redeveloped...
View ArticleDaily Headlines: News From the Internet for November 24, 2015
TTC to raise cash fares, freeze cost of monthly Metropass; Fort York bridge will help Toronto progress into a more walkable future; The changing face of George Street; and more newsFort York bridge...
View ArticlePreviewing Amenity Offerings at Daniels' The Bartholomew
As construction of The Daniels Corporation's The Bartholomew begins to push above grade in the Regent Park community, new renderings are giving us a taste of the amenity offerings that will be...
View ArticleRyerson Architecture Lecture: Joan Tarragon of X-TU Architects
Ryerson University will continue it's Department of Architectural Sciences lecture series tomorrow evening, with a talk from Joan Tarragon-Robles of Paris-based X-TU Architects. Co-founded by Anouk...
View ArticleArgento Brings New Density to North York as Residents Move In
Since our last update on Tridel's Argento Condos in early June, the 24-storey tower's first residents have now settled in, introducing new density to the area just southwest of Don Mills and the 401....
View ArticleFort York Bridge: Winning Entry Stands Out For Low Costs
Earlier this morning, Toronto Mayor John Tory was joined by Councillor David Shiner and Build Toronto CEO Bill Bryck in announcing the winning entry for the Fort York Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge. The...
View ArticleIn Tribute to the Professional and Personal Legacy of Brian Curtner at...
On August 15th, acclaimed Toronto architect Brian Curtner passed away from cancer at the age of 64. A founding partner and principal of Quadrangle Architects for 29 years, Curtner helped build one of...
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Icicle
The two recently-completed towers of Ïce Condos are now among the most prominent features on the Toronto skyline when viewed from the harbour and the islands, adding to the already impressive skyline...
View ArticleDaily Headlines: News From the Internet for November 25, 2015
Eglinton West station to become 'Cedarvale' because of Crosstown LRT; Once-dead Fort York pedestrian bridge ready to rise; Eleventh new TTC streetcar entered service November 10; and more...
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