It’s Red Lights for Bathurst and Bixi, Green for Port Credit
City council, backed by head planner Jennifer Keesmaat, has passed an “emergency” one-year moratorium on development on Bathurst Street after Honest Ed’s, the landmark department store at the corner of Bloor Street, was put up for sale recently.The
Building Standards Chief Chooses West Shore Beach
The Grelettes had the whole family in mind when they chose West Shore Beach Club.
Building in Hamilton Just Got Pricier
Recently, there’s been word of Toronto’s development charges possibly getting increased by a whopping 90%, news that was followed by a mix of reactions. Some think this is the kind of raise we need to keep functioning properly as a city, and some believe
Time for a New Condo Act
Toronto’s Condominium Act was established in 1998, and unlike the condo industry, it hasn’t changed since. The Condo Act was put in place to protect condo owners and dwellers, but since the boom, many believe that the regulations don’t offer appropriate
PART 2: David Pontarini on New Trends and New Projects
Welcome to PART 2 of our interview with renowned architect, David Pontarini of Hariri Pontarini Architects. Our discussion continued, focusing on the Tall Building Guidelines, their Ordnance Triangle project and other projects, as well as some new trends
Construction Tour of Chaz.Yorkville
We recently had the opportunity to tour 45 Charles Ltd. and Project Manager Edenshaw Homes’ downtown Toronto project, Chaz.Yorkville. We met with PCL Assistant Superintendent Andrew Scott, as well as Edenshaw’s Director, Development Joseph A. Metcalfe,
MARK CULLEN: Water, Water Everywhere
By Mark CullenOf all the current trends in gardening perhaps the use of water as a garden feature has the legs to last a generation or more. Take a look over the back fence of any home in the GTA these days and chances are you will find either a full
Scarborough Subway: Approved with Conditions
So, Scarborough may be getting a subway. Everyone got pretty excited when city council announced that the votes came in 28 - 16 in favour of extending the Bloor-Danforth line north of Kennedy Station, abandoning the plan for the Light Rail Transit (LRT).
BILD Releases New Home Sales Report for June 2013
On July 18, 2013, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) released their Greater Toronto Area (GTA) new home sales report for June 2013. All stats are from RealNet Canada Inc., BILD’s official source for new home market
TARION: Five Important Tips When Buying a New Home
By Tarion: Buying a new home can be both an exciting, and at times, overwhelming experience. Choosing the perfect floor plan and designing your dream kitchen are only part of the puzzle. The key to ensuring your experience is a rewarding one is to go
