UrbanToronto is somewhat of a unique site on the internet. While its front page is a news source, the bones of the site is its Forum where thousands of members discuss all matter of topics concerning Toronto and its surroundings, the core topic of interest being how the city is changing through new buildings and infrastructure. Anywhere there’s a shovel…
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,…
The annual ULI Hines Urban Design Competition challenges graduate students from a number of disciplines to tackle complex issues facing our cities. This year, a team of five students from Canada’s Ryerson University, the University of Toronto, and York University won first place, ahead of 105 entries across 61 universities. Water Feature Plaza surrounded by the community centre, public art,…
The 2015-completed first phase in Allied Properties REIT’s Queen Richmond Centre West (QRC West) is now being followed by preparation work for the second phase building. To rise along Toronto’s Queen Street West, QRC West Phase 2 will extend the complex’s Sweeny &Co Architects design to the north with a building that will terrace down from seven storeys, transitioning from the taller Phase 1 tower to the…
Toronto cancels CNE, other major events for 2nd straight summer over COVID-19; Airbnbs migrating to long-term rental market, research shows; New transit funding will help developers instead of low-income families; and more news: Toronto cancels CNE, other major events for 2nd straight summer over COVID-19 (CBC News) Airbnbs migrating to long-term rental market, research shows (Toronto Star) The physical distancing circles are…
As I write this blog post on Thursday afternoon, I have thirteen offers on a listing for a piece of land that has a dilapidated house on it. Make no mistake: this sale is for the land. We are selling this property in as-is condition with no representations or warranties. And yet, there are still thirteen offers… The real estate market is alive…
Today’s Daily Photo takes us above Yonge Street between College and Wellesley in Downtown Toronto. Captured by Forum contributor austinchencym, this shot faces northeast over the TeaHouse 501 Yonge condominium development, also showing the crane for Halo Residences at the lower-left corner, and the rising The Rosedale on Bloor and Via Bloor developments in the right background. TeaHouse 501 Yonge and…
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