In the early 20th century, Toronto earned itself a nickname: Toronto the Good, a title that was bestowed upon the city based on its conservative laws and predominantly Protestant upper classes, a place known for its stiff morality and for shutting down on Sundays. A legacy of this era is the abundance of old churches scattered across the city, many…
One of the joys of living near Bloor West Village is how ‘walkable’ daily life becomes. Need to grab some fresh produce, juicy cuts at the butcher, a vintage bottle of red, or perhaps some seasonal blooms? All can be covered in less than 250 steps on the ol’ FitBit. Walking through my list of errands also allows for more…
A property in the heart of Toronto is for sale. Nestled between the highly sought-after neighbourhoods of Yorkville and Rosedale, the site is ideally positioned at the southwest corner of Yonge and Scollard streets. Currently, the site with a total lot area of 7,541ft², has three low-rise buildings on it, along with a surface parking with 8 spaces on the western…
A lot of firsts are taking place at Slate Asset Management’s One Delisle. Not only will the residential condominium be the first project in Canada designed by Studio Gang Architects of Chicago, it has just been announced that a digital art collection has been commissioned by Slate, with one work going to each of the eight suites in its Penthouse Collection. This is the first…
On Sept 17, 2021, applications for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval were submitted to the City of Toronto by KingSett Capital for 475 Yonge Street. The applications are part of a proposal to construct two towers of 75 and 78 storeys on the site. Looking northeast to BDP Quadrangle-designed redevelopment of 475 Yonge Street for…
Buying a house with a “private drive” may not be as straightforward as you’d think in Toronto. Last September, a client of mine whom I will call Meghan purchased a beautifully renovated home in Midtown Toronto for a price well above asking. Built in the 1920s on a 30-foot lot, the home came with a private drive. The MLS listing…
RIOS, a new startup is helping people get into their new homes faster; Low interest rates are tempting commercial real estate investors; Metrolinx will not enforce vaccine passport checks; and more news: GTA gas prices hit record high (CP24) ‘Very difficult’ to enforce: Metrolinx not planning vaccine passport checks (680 News) Low interest rates tempting for investors in commercial real estate (Globe &…
Soft evening light falls over the construction site of The Well, as seen across the rail corridor west of Union Station in this image by UrbanTororonto Forum contributor urb@ndweller. While light recedes in the skies, pinpoints of light from inside the buildings reveal that there’s still plenty to do behind the walls of glass to outfit the buildings for working…
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