Gairloch Revises Mid-Rise Proposal at 3194 Dundas Street West | UrbanToronto

Revisions have been made to a proposed development in Toronto’s Junction neighbourhood, first submitted to the City in March of 2020. The site at 3194 through 3206 Dundas Street West is located on the north side of the street a few blocks east of Runnymede Road. Developed by Gairloch Developments’ and designed by BDP Quadrangle, the proposal is for an 8-storey condominium…

New Phases Progressing in Kip District Community | UrbanToronto

A stretch of Dundas Street steps from Kipling subway and GO stations on the west side of Toronto is experiencing a significant growth spurt with a pair of multi-tower communities that are now well under construction. The first of these to begin construction was Concert Properties’ Kip District community, its first of five towers, an IBI Group-designed 28-storey condo, opened in 2018. The next two towers of…

Toronto Council Advances Equitable Hiring Through Community Benefits Framework | UrbanToronto

The City of Toronto’s Community Benefits Framework was adopted by Council in 2019, seeking to leverage options including procurement, real estate transactions, or financial incentives in an aim to remove inclusivity barriers and create equitable economic workforce opportunities for communities where projects are in planning. Still in its development and testing stage, the Framework is guided by three principles, seeking…

Throwback Thursday: Eight Years of Change on Adelaide West | UrbanToronto

This week’s Throwback Thursday takes us back in time just over eight years, comparing different stages of a still-ongoing building boom that is transforming Toronto’s Entertainment District into one of the city’s highest density mixed-use communities. At the start of 2013, the District’s first wave of development was still sweeping through the area in the wake of the precedent-setting, 2010-completed…

News Roundup for February 18, 2021 | UrbanToronto

Why Toronto’s office towers aren’t dead yet; Scarborough RT should get a second life — as an elevated park, cycling path or more — community leaders say; Toronto area real estate is ‘back to full-on madness’; and more news: Why Toronto’s office towers aren’t dead yet (Toronto Star) Toronto area real estate is ‘back to full-on madness’ (Globe and Mail) Scarborough…

What Else Is “New?” – Toronto Realty Blog

Have you ever heard the term, “Client for life?” That’s me, in many respects, across a slew of different products and services. Part of that is simply my fear of change, my thriving on routine, and my obsessive-compulsive disorder shining through.  But I also find that when I find something I like, I stick with it.  I also believe in…

Ireland Park | UrbanToronto

Today’s Daily Photo takes us to Ireland Park, located on Éireann Quay at the foot of Toronto’s Bathurst Street. Captured by Marc Mitanis, this view faces east from the public space, showing the adjoining the Canada Malting Silos and Toronto skyline. Ireland Park, image by Marc Mitanis Want to see your work featured as Daily Photo? Head over to the City Photos & Videos section…