‘Seductive, Enticing, Beautiful:’ 55 Yonge Praised by Design Review Panel | UrbanToronto

One of the more unique development proposals in the city is 55 Yonge, a 66-storey tower from H&R REIT situated in the heart of the Financial District at the corner of Yonge and Colborne streets. The building is distinguished by its unique facade treatment, and is designed by BDP Quadrangle alongside PARTISANS. The development made an appearance at the Toronto Design…

Taller Yonge and Isabella Proposal Redesigned on Larger Site | UrbanToronto

An articulated mixed-use residential building, with a 4-storey podium, mid-rise elements, and a 57-storey tower could soon anchor the corner of Yonge and Isabella streets in Downtown Toronto. Colliers Strategy & Consulting recently submitted a redevelopment proposal on behalf of YI Developments Limited that would bring retail and 606 residential units to the site. Looking southeast to 619 Yonge, image by Core Architects…

Edenshaw Resubmits Plans for Yonge and Isabella Project | UrbanToronto

An articulated mixed-use residential building, with a 4-storey podium, mid-rise elements, and a 57-storey tower could soon anchor the corner of Yonge and Isabella streets in Downtown Toronto. Edenshaw Developments Limited recently submitted a redevelopment proposal that would bring retail and 606 residential units to the site. Looking southeast to 619 Yonge, image by Core Architects The 0.2-hectare site is on the…

Born To Ride: Exploring High Park And Beyond By Bicycle

Toronto has always been a favourable city for cycling. But during the pandemic, cycling for exercise, for pleasure or for simply getting from A to B has become even more popular. I’ve written a number of posts celebrating cycling in Toronto; it’s one of my favourite ways to commute (Hello, Cyclemania!). This post on Cycling In The City: Then And…

Born To Ride: Exploring High Park And Beyond By Bicycle

Toronto has always been a favourable city for cycling. But during the pandemic, cycling for exercise, for pleasure or for simply getting from A to B has become even more popular. I’ve written a number of posts celebrating cycling in Toronto; it’s one of my favourite ways to commute (Hello, Cyclemania!). This post on Cycling In The City: Then And…

What Will Higher Interest Rates Do to Home Prices?

The Bank of Canada indicates that rate hikes are likely to come soon. What does that mean for the market?Over the past year, economists have disagreed on the future path for inflation (a general increase in prices for goods) with some arguing that any increase in inflation is likely due to Covid-19 related problems, such as delays in global supply…

UrbanToronto Updates from the Industry for November 23, 2021 | UrbanToronto

This is an UrbanToronto industry update sharing information and status updates from around the industry as a means to keep our readers in the loop. We are covering updates related to rules, regulations, and changes that are being made as a result of the pandemic that impact the real estate and building industries in Toronto.  In today’s report: Improved transit in Toronto…

Collecdev Begins to Form Nordic Condos’ First Level Above Grade | UrbanToronto

Just east of Wilson subway station, construction of Collecdev’s Nordic Condos has been progressing quickly. The gh3-designed condos are situated in Toronto’s borough of North York on Wilson Avenue between Faywood Boulevard and King High Avenue. Recently, work to form their first level above grade has begun.  Our last update in October shared that the parking levels had been completed at the east end, and…

News Roundup for November 23, 2021 | UrbanToronto

This is how much the Toronto house listed for $1 actually sold for; Ontario tests new train route that goes from Toronto to cottage country; The TTC is changing a number of routes due to staffing shortages. Here’s what you need to know; and more news: This is how much the Toronto house listed for $1 actually sold for (CTV News) Ontario tests…