Plans for East Junction Condos continue to move forward, despite the developer having cancelled the first version of the project in February, 2020, saying it was “unable to obtain financing.” Limen Developments is now marketing a new version of the project, and held a Community Consultation this past November, having submitted that month updated architectural drawings and reports to illustrate slight massing revisions, for the…

The global COVID-19 pandemic is having far-reaching effects in Toronto, including major impacts on what have been booming real estate and building industries. Many jobs and most events are currently suspended, postponed, or affected in other ways, though UrbanToronto is still operating at full strength with our team working remotely. As a means to keep the public in the loop…

Revisions have been made to a development proposal in Toronto’s Danforth Village neighbourhood. Originally submitted to the City in November, 2019, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was resubmitted by Carlyle Communities and Slate Asset Management in January, 2021 with changes in the plan for a proposed new mixed-use complex at 6 Dawes Road. Local context of 6 Dawes Road, Toronto, Storage facility currently…

In Toronto: An in-depth look at the Toronto suburban housing bubble and where we go from here.  Elsewhere:  Why Canada needs a big surge in housing supply, Americans flock to online home buying during the pandemic, and a potential building ban in Germany for urban single-family homes.  Toronto Toronto’s Suburban Housing Bubble (Move Smartly) When looking at the actual sales and…

Last month we got acquainted with a new mid-rise condo coming to Kingston Road in Scarborough, named for its perch above the Highland Creek valley. While presenting an urban face to the street, Firmland Developments Corp’s Perch Condominiums is designed to embrace the valley with a flowing facade that interfaces with its lush parklands. Now, more details of the project—located in proximity to the growing education district…

An icy-cold view from Toronto’s Port Lands is featured in today’s Daily Photo. Captured by Forum contributor globalexpress, this shot looks across the frozen-over shipping channel towards the decommissioned Hearn Generating Station on the right and the Portlands Energy Centre on the left. In long exposure, the Portlands Energy Centre’s steam plumes billow away from the natural gas electrical generating station….