A proposed condo at 1184 Wilson Avenue in the Downsview area of Toronto has been redesigned. Located on the north side of Wilson Avenue west of Keele Street, the proposal by developer First Avenue Properties seeks Zoning By-law Amendment to allow a 12-storey condominium development on a 1.1-acre plot currently housing a single detached family dwelling located mid-block between Julian Road and Agate Road. Location of the 1184…

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…

What action should policy makers take to mitigate Canada’s runaway home prices – and what are they most likely to do? BNN Bloomberg’s Greg Bonnell speaks with John Pasalis, Move Smartly lead contributor and Realosophy Realty President, about growing concerns about Canada’s bubbling housing market. Some of John’s key points include: Supply is not a solution for today Increasing supply…

High demand for new housing in Toronto is fostering a city-wide wave of development, and both the trend towards working from home and the work towards improved transit is opening up more neighbourhoods for new residential investment. One emerging redevelopment strip is Kingston Road in Scarborough, where new buildings can attract a wider demographic to luxury housing by passing on the…

Toronto’s Fashion District is home to the busy construction site of 123 Portland Street, a new condominium development from Minto Communities GTA being built at the corner of Portland and Adelaide streets. The site of the future 14-storey Sweeny &Co Architects-designed boutique luxury building has been in motion for over a year now following the early 2020 start of demolition work of buildings previously on the site. A…

I’m not really one for anniversaries. And when it comes to a relationship, aren’t there already enough days that require celebration? My wife’s birthday.  Check.  That’s one I try not to forget. Valentine’s Day.  Ugh.  I guess, check.  My wife knows it’s a date invented by the flower/chocolate/diamond consortium, but she sets her baseline expectation at a simple card.  If I can’t…

A colourful evening view of Toronto’s South Core is highlighted in today’s Daily Photo. Captured by Forum contributor sammmy, this view looks southwest to the new south tower of the CIBC SQUARE office complex set against the condo and office towers of the South Core skyline. CIBC SQUARE and the South Core skyline, image by Forum contributor sammmy Want to see your work featured as Daily…