Mid-Rise Condo Proposed Near Glencairn Station | UrbanToronto

Proximity to Glencairn subway station has primed Toronto’s Marlee Avenue for a surge in mid-rise residential developments. Among the latest proposed in the area is an application at 412 Marlee Avenue, between Viewmount Avenue and Hillmount Avenue, and just two blocks south and west of Glencairn subway station. Initially submitted to the City in April, 2020, the application was revised in December, 2020. Rezoning—and…

First Purpose-Built Indigenous Hub Breaks Ground in West Don Lands | UrbanToronto

This week, construction officially began on Ontario’s first purpose-built Indigenous Hub, providing critical health care, spiritual, employment, training and family support needs for the local Indigenous community. The mixed-use project on Block 10 of Toronto’s West Don Lands is a legacy of the 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games, being built on lands transferred by the Province to Anishnawbe Health Toronto, partnering with Dream, Dream Impact…

Pomerleau Advocating for Sustainability and Innovation to Propel Canadian Construction Industry Transformation | UrbanToronto

As Canada recovers following the events of 2020 and economic growth stands on the horizon, its industries, notably construction, are preparing to play an active role in fast-tracking a prosperous country. Last year’s events allowed construction companies to reflect upon their needs and subsequently re-prioritize in preparation for accelerated growth and modernized systems. Now, on the heels of a reopening,…

Throwback Thursday: Looking Back to Tower at Pier 27’s Construction | UrbanToronto

Some recent additions to Toronto’s skyline have taken heat for their contribution to a growing sense of uniformity, though more and more developments are breaking the mould with creative variations on the classic local condo cereal box vernacular. One such project that has been turning heads on the Waterfront is the recently-completed Tower at Pier 27 on Queens Quay just east of Yonge Street….

News Roundup for June 24, 2021 | UrbanToronto

House builder Mattamy Homes plans to move into high-rise condo construction; Workers clear away the remnants of encampment at Trinity Bellwoods as Mayor John Tory faces criticism over Tuesday’s events; Pandemic pushing GTA rents to lowest levels in years, but lower-income tenants still struggling; and more news: Workers clear away the remnants of encampment at Trinity Bellwoods as Mayor John Tory…

Cranes Over Front Street East | UrbanToronto

An evening view from Toronto’s St Lawrence area is featured in today’s Daily Photo. This colourful sunset shot by Forum contributor evandyk faces south over the Time and Space Condos development, where four cranes rise high over the southeast corner of Sherbourne and Front. Looking south over Time and Space Condos site, image by Forum contributor evandyk Want to see…