Early Stages of Construction Moving Along for Linx Condominiums | UrbanToronto

A new mixed-use development will soon rise at Main Street and Danforth Avenue in Toronto’s East End, as the early stages of construction move along for Tribute Communities and Greybrook Realty Partners’ Linx Condominiums. The project’s moniker is fitting, as the 27-storey, Turner Fleischer Architects-designed tower will place its residents, office, and retail workers with easy “links” to the surrounding city and wider region… via Main…

One Building Cleared, Second Coming Down at PRIME Condos Site | UrbanToronto

Developer CentreCourt has asserted its brand as one of the most prominent suppliers of new condominium housing on the east side of Downtown Toronto. Building upon their Downtown East portfolio, CentreCourt has partnered with Centrestone Urban Developments on their latest condo tower in the area, to rise on the east side of Jarvis Street, just south of Gerrard Street East. PRIME Condos will bring a 45-storey, IBI Group-designed…

Topping Off July 2021: What Was Hot on UrbanToronto | UrbanToronto

Another month of Toronto city-building, transportation, and real estate talk is now behind us, so we are looking back at what were the hottest stories, project Database files, and Forum discussions from August, 2021.  Our Top Ten News Stories 1. Resubmission Proposes Residential Additions to East Harbour Plan Rendering of the East Harbour proposal looking east across the Don River, image…

News Roundup for August 3, 2021 | UrbanToronto

A public process could have led to something spectacular — instead, Doug Ford’s new Ontario Place just offers more of the same; ActiveTO should be expanded as Toronto emerges from lockdown, activists say in response to councillor’s comment; Can wood act as a magnet for talent as office life resumes?; and more news: A public process could have led to something spectacular…

Ross Humanities and Social Sciences Building | UrbanToronto

Today’s Daily Photo highlights the Ross Humanities and Social Sciences Building at York University’s Keele Campus in northwest Toronto. Named after York University’s founding president Murray G. Ross, the Brutalist-style building is one of the campus’ best-known landmarks, shown in this view captured by Marc Mitanis. Ross Humanities and Social Sciences Building at York University, image by Marc Mitanis Want to…

Ontario Place Plans Feature Uncertain Timeline + Toronto Gets $132M For Housing

In Toronto: New plans for Ontario place, some homeowners under 35 are property rich, and the city gets $132M from the feds for housing.  Elsewhere: Immigration and its impact on Canadian housing, should the U.S. Fed step in amid a rising crisis, and mapping the slums of the world.  Toronto Beaches, zip lines, concerts: Ford unveils Ontario Place plans but…