New Towers Top Out in The Kip District Community | UrbanToronto

Over the years, transit accessibility has catalyzed many development nodes across Toronto, and that now includes a lengthening stretch of development along Dundas Street West near Kipling subway and GO stations. Several multi-tower residential developments are planned and under construction along this strip on the west side of the city, with Concert Properties’ five-tower Kip District community the focus of this story. The complex is already…

Throwback Thursday: PANAMANIA at Nathan Phillips Square | UrbanToronto

This week’s Throwback Thursday takes us back six years, to when Toronto was celebrating the start of the 2015 Pan American Games. In July, 2015, Nathan Phillips Square and other Toronto landmarks had been transformed for PANAMANIA, with new attractions and theming added to celebrate the arrival of the Pan Am flame and opening ceremonies. A view facing north across the…

News Roundup for July 29, 2021 | UrbanToronto

Toronto community concerned over 50% affordable two-tower project; Why condo insurance costs rose by double-digits in parts of Canada over the past year; This Toronto city park has been 10 years in the making but it won’t be open anytime soon; and more news: Toronto community concerned over 50% affordable two-tower project (Daily Hive) Why condo insurance costs rose by double-digits in…

Sunset from Waterworks Building | UrbanToronto

A view from a new condominium development in Toronto’s Fashion District is featured in today’s Daily Photo. Captured by Forum contributor thecharioteer from the roof garden of the Waterworks Building Redevelopment, this shot faces southeast over the city at sunset, centred on a cluster of cranes working at the site of The Well. Toronto skyline from Waterworks Building, image by…

“Digital Version of an Ayrshire Cow”: 334 Bloor West Falls Flat at DRP

Every once in a while, a rare opportunity presents itself in Toronto where a prime location on top of a subway station becomes available for redevelopment, the ideal site for density and public realm improvements that brings a host of benefits. One such opportunity is making its way through the planning process at 334 Bloor Street West, located on the northwest…

COVID-19: UrbanToronto Updates from the Industry for July 28, 2021 | UrbanToronto

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,…

71 Redpath Rental Tower Rising Above Grade | UrbanToronto

In Midtown Toronto, the north side of Soudan Avenue is being quickly built out with new high-rise developments, forming a hard edge between the high-density towers to the north and the low-rise communities to the south. The latest tower to join the mix has been under construction since late 2019, a few blocks southeast of Eglinton subway station at the northeast…

WestLine Condos to Rise Near Sheppard West Station and Downsview Park | UrbanToronto

The 2017 opening of the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension primed the Downsview area for further intensification. Between Sheppard West and Downsview Park subway stations, a curving stretch of Sheppard hugging the north end of the Canadian Forces Base and National Urban Park is the site of the next condominium development from CentreCourt. Named in a nod to the abundant transportation infrastructure and the West…

News Roundup for July 28, 2021 | UrbanToronto

City of Toronto marks end of 11-year, $824M Union Station revitalization project; Toronto’s Prince Edward Viaduct re-envisioned as a new gathering spot for the city; Toronto agreed to buy a home to save a 250-year-old tree. Now, the seller wants a higher price; and more news: Toronto agreed to buy a home to save a 250-year-old tree. Now, the seller wants a…