The Development Permit System: Make Your Voice Heard
Recently, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) hosted a live and interactive event called “Building Futures,” which featured councillors Adam Vaughan and Peter Milczyn, as well as Chief Planner Jennifer Keesmaat. The event was
Mississauga faces Development Quandaries
The strong demand for high-rise living is reaching beyond downtown Toronto. Mississauga has experienced a significant spike, with an estimated 60 to 70 percent of new home developments being condos.Developers have moved to intensify pockets of
Tension grows as Toronto councillors threaten to slow residential development
Last week, councillors Mike Layton, Joe Cressy, and Kristyn Wong-Tam held a joint press conference and announced their “red light, green light” system for evaluating residential development proposals in their respective wards.
Housing affordability suffering due to red tape and other development delays
The Building Industry and Land Development Association and Malone Given Parsons released the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area Land Supply Analysis, reporting that the province’s growth policies have led to a lack of supply and higher priced housing.
Toronto Looking to Double Development Charges
Just how much is too much when it comes to development charges? The City is always looking for ways to add more cash to its coffers, and developers are constantly focusing on maintaining affordability.The City of Toronto is once again floating the idea
New phase of successful Roxborough development
Acorn Homes is proud to offer a new release of lots as part of its wildly successful Roxborough community in Thornhill. Beginning May 1st, customers will have a chance to purchase one of just 28 lots, many of which are wooded or back onto the ravine. Home
Capital Developments and Metropia create $17 million land trust to build affordable housing in Toronto
If the Greater Toronto Area is going to accommodate the growing population and fight the housing affordability crisis, we need more partnerships like this one.
Graywood Developments presents The Mercer
The Mercer is about to kick it up a notch in Toronto for self-assured urban professionals, creative entrepreneurs and others from the "ME" generation looking for the perfect new condo in Toronto to call home.
Lanterra Developments Purchases 11 Wellesley
11 Wellesley was one of the most highly debated parcels of land in the City of Toronto. Local residents were pushing for a public park on the site, but the land was owned by the Province, and they weren’t going to just hand it over to the City. Just last
Two New Development Sites Available in Markham
As you know, Markham is a hot city for new housing right now, and two new prime plots of land are up for grabs!Low-rise living in Markham10387 McCowan Road is for sale and it’s a great space for a low-rise residential development. The site features over
