A proposal to redevelop the northwest corner of Toronto’s Bloor and Dovercourt intersection has been revised since it was first submitted in 2017 as a 12-storey, Diamond Schmitt Architects-designed building by developer Main and Main. With the site under new ownership, Sierra Communities is now seeking Site Plan Approval (SPA) for an 11-storey project at 990 Bloor Street West, with a new design by RAW. Looking…

The global COVID-19 pandemic is having far-reaching effects in Toronto, including major impacts on the 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 about the shutdowns,…

A proposed residential project continues its lengthy trek through the City of Toronto’s development process. In March, 2021 The Conservatory Group submitted Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan Approval applications to finalize an LPAT settlement for a North York City Centre property slightly west of Yonge Street and not far south of Drewry Avenue, and some 800 metres…

With sales now active for Lifetime Developments’ first building on Toronto’s evolving Dupont Street corridor, information continues to be released about Oscar Residences. Last month, we took a look at the advanced air and water filtration systems that will create a safer environment in amenity spaces of the nine-storey, Turner Fleischer Architects-designed building. This month we’re back for a look at the amenity spaces…

I have this vivid memory of Camp Kawabi, 1987, when my counselor was reading us a scary story. He had the creepy voice down pat, and he was shining a flashlight up at his face for effect. Everything was going to plan. But then he accidentally read the instructions that were printed alongside the story, something to the effect of, “Now,…

Today’s Daily Photo takes us to Front Street, west of Bay in Downtown Toronto, for a view of the recently-restored main facade of Union Station. Captured by Forum contributor condovo, this night view is perfectly framed by the heritage rail station’s central colonnade, dramatically illuminated in architectural lighting. Union Station, image by Forum contributor condovo Want to see your work…