The Economy of Self-Interest - The Referendum on Paint - Part 4
By: Tony Margani of EVOpaint™What is the business case for sustainability?When I am the lead car in the left hand lane and the advanced green arrow turns I move like lightning because I know that the advance is only going to last so long and I know that
Nine Rivers City at Harbourfront Centre
Last week, we headed down the street to check out the Nine Rivers City exhibit at Harbourfront Centre. Nine Rivers City was produced by Harbourfront Centre, in partnership with Toronto and Region Conservation for The Living City, and generously supported
Mark Cullen: Low Maintenance Gardening = Mulch, Mulch, Mulch
By Mark CullenThere is really no other activity in the garden that will both benefit your plants and free up your time quite like mulching.You spread mulch to reduce weeding by about 90% the first year, reduce watering by up to 70% and provide an
BILD’s Downtown East Bus and Walking Tour
Last week, we attended the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) "Downtown East Bus and Walking Tour." It was BILD's first Walking Tour since 2009, and it looked like a good 50 or 60 people were in attendance - a great turnout!Our
In Development: 48 Power Street
A few months ago, we discussed a potential new condominium headed to 48 Power St., near the corner of King St. East. and Parliament. The site, currently occupied by the Sing Tao Daily building, was put on the market in order to capitalize on the city's
New Home Sales Remain Low in May
Over the past month, Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) has been quite vocal about the effect that development fees have on affordability. They recently released a report outlining how much development fees and other associated
INFOGRAPHIC: With Great Power...
For our infographic for Sustainability Month, we wanted to stimulate some conversation about what the home building industry could do differently when it comes to energy sources. We took a look at what forms of energy powered Ontario as of 2012. We were
Dig-to-Done: Steady Progress at B.streets
This week, the team at the Toronto Star’s Newinhomes.com ventured up to B.Streets Condos for our monthly construction update with construction manager Chris Hawkins.Wind delays become more common as the building risesThe last time we were at B.streets,
Condo Pro: Place your trust in a Reputable Builder
A happy new condominium purchaser is an educated one - someone who does the necessary homework and legwork to ensure the most value and best choice.
More questions than answers
In a report issued yesterday, ONPHA (Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association) says that lower homeownership rates are about to create additional pressure on an already-strained rental housing market. The report, Where’s Home? 2013, released in conjunction
