City to double-down on developers
The city is once again threatening to double-down on development fees.The Star reports that City officials are proposing a doubling of development charges on new condo and housing projects around the 416, a jump that would see charges go from about
Developers and Artists Fill City Hall to Learn More About Art on Construction Hoarding
On Feb. 26, WorkSight transformed the City Hall Rotunda into a construction site! Okay, so there weren’t any cranes or other heavy machinery, but the hoarding was up, and it looked amazing.Over 100 people, including developers, artists, councillors, and
NOW’s Nominees for Best Condo Developer in Toronto
Voting for NOW’s annual “Best of Toronto” is now open, and will remain open until September 26. Browse a variety of categories and vote for your favourite things in Toronto. The categories include Music, Books, Art, Stage, Film, Shopping, Food, and
Developers Take Note: Millennials Want to Work From Home
A new study from Canada’s Telecommunications Industry: Industrial Outlook Spring 2014, reveals that over 70 percent of full-time workers between the ages of 18-29 would prefer to work from home.What does that have to do with condo development?Good
Bixi to Receive $1 Million from Three Condo Developers
Just like that, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam has become a hero to all bikeless cyclists in Toronto. Wong-Tam has convinced three developers in Ward 27 Toronto Centre-Rosedale to contribute a total of $1 million to the Bixi bicycle-sharing program.The big
Station K Sold to a Developer
Anyone paying attention to the Toronto Star's NewInHomes.com knows that we are covering the story of “Station K” pretty intensely. The Federal Government was looking to sell the post office due to its developed irrelevance. Doesn't sound much different
Ancient Chinese Tombs Allegedly Destroyed by Developers
By Penny MunozAncient tombs are presenting somewhat of an obstacle for real estate development in China. The long-lasting boom and continuing land development has come into conflict with the even longer 5000-year history of ceremonial burial
Daniels Waterfront Coming to Toronto
Image via yelp.caEarlier in May, we posted about the closing of the clubs Guvernment and Koolhaus, two Toronto staples in the East Bayfront area. We speculated about which developer (or developers) would jump on the site to add to the growing
A Better Look at 50 Bloor St. West
As we continue to see more intensification along our main streets, Toronto developers will push the limits on heights and density. With empty lots becoming endangered in the downtown core, developers are forced to go higher and higher, and that’s okay
