How cycling infrastructure impacts residential development
There’s a short-term plan for 2019 to 2021 and a long-term plan for 2022 and beyond. A major facet of the update is to identify all the existing, planned, and proposed cycling routes across the city.
Toronto Development Charges Increasing
It’s a new year - you know what that means? Development Charges (DCs) are going to see another jump soon. For many years, fluctuating DCs have been a hot topic in the Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) new home market scene, mostly because it affects
Potential Condo Development at 175 Wynford Dr.
According to a Zoning By-law Amendment Application, considered by North York Community Council, plans are being proposed for a new condo development at 175, 181, and 187 Wynford Dr. in Toronto.The proposal for 175 Wynford Dr.The owner of 175 Wynford Dr.,
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
Podium Developments announces 3 new rental buildings in Kingston
For the last few years, Kingston’s vacancy rate has been trending low - thankfully, there’s a multi-phase rental development in the works by Secure Capital Partners Inc., Blue Vista Capital Management LLC, and Podium Development Corp.
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.
A few of the most popular new home developments of 2016
2016 was a big year for new home developments. Looking into our analytics, blog traffic was actually spread out pretty evenly this year, but there are a few developments that inched ahead by a view pageviews. Among the most viewed, there is a pretty good
Diam Developments launches the Easy Own Program for first-time homebuyers
After a very successful preview and grand opening at On The Danforth Condos, Diam Developments has launched the Easy Own Program, which aims to assist first-time homebuyers in taking the big step into homeownership. When On The Danforth Condos launched,
In Development: 155 Redpath
One of our favourite developers in the Greater Toronto Area is Freed Developments. They develop some of the most interesting buildings in the downtown core. They don't rest on their success and are always pushing themselves to raise the bar.Projects like
