The Ultimate Tree House
By Penny MunozEven the best urbanites will confess that from time-to-time, the chaotic city lifestyle gets to be too much. For most, this means retreating to a cozy cottage for the weekend to get back in touch with Mother Nature. The really daring might
Make Your Reservations for Summerlicious 2014!
(And maybe check out some nearby condos)What’s better than sunny days? Being able to enjoy them with the best food the city has to offer! Kicking off this summer’s events in perfect harmony with these two elements is Summerlicious.For two-whole weeks,
Toronto Ranks Fourth Most Liveable City in the World
The Intelligence Unit at The Economist (EIU) released a new report ranking 140 cities in the world from best to worst, based on liveability.For the fourth time in a row, Melbourne, Australia snagged the top spot, followed by Vienna, Vancouver, Toronto,
Our Top 5 Favourite Building Concepts of 2013
For this installment of the “Best of 2013,” we are taking a look back at some of our favourite building concepts that we came across over the last year. As you browse through our top 5 concepts, you’ll find that some of them are realistic and some are
Is the OMB Stifling Democracy?
I’ve said before that the Ontario Municipal Board is broken, and the process needs an overhaul. The best I can come up with is a jury system that drafts residents, business owners and employees in disputed areas to ad hoc committees for a given period
4 factors holding back the development of a sharing economy
The sharing economy philosophy posits that access trumps ownership. But is mere access the best solution for all? Since first rising to prominence, the sharing economy has been clouded with controversy pertaining to safety, accountability, regulations
Gehry Designs Tallest Residential Building in Berlin
Image via buro247.comWorld renowned architect Frank Gehry is best known for his work on the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, but on a more local scale, he is responsible for the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) and the Mirvish+Gehry proposal. Next on Gehry’s
Block Party at The Canary District
Once complete, The Canary District will be one of Toronto’s best and most vibrant neighbourhoods. The area will feature a healthy mixture of open green spaces, retail components, new condos, and of course, the recently topped-off 82,000-square-foot YMCA
Happy Canada Day!
Happy birthday to one of the best nations on Earth. How lucky are we? Gay marriage hasn’t been an issue here in a decade. We don’t have to worry about dying in a hospital emergency room because we lack sufficient insurance. Even though we rank 12th
Bike to Work During the Summer!
Some might argue that the best part of living in the city (especially in the summer) is having access to convenient bike lanes. Thanks to these masterfully planned routes, work is just a spin around the corner, making urban living exactly what it should
