In Development: 89 Avenue Rd.
With the lack of affordable, available land in the downtown core, we are seeing developers get a bit more creative with their proposals, with a combination of office space, residential, commercial, and retail in almost every new development that we
Is Passive Housing the Next Step in Sustainable Construction?
There are a number of ways that developers and builders can earn certification for sustainable construction and energy efficient homes. In Canada, LEED Certification and Energy Star Appliances are quickly becoming the norm in residential construction.
An example of a first-time buyer’s closing costs on a new condo
Are you thinking of buying a new condo unit from a developer? One of the things that prevents some people from making the purchase is the confusion around closing costs related to a new condo project. With that in mind, we’re providing a simple and clear
Bathurst and Front St. to Launch in Early 2013
We have been waiting patiently on a lot of new Toronto projects. With the amount of unsold inventory rising, developers have put some projects on the back burner.One project that we have been waiting on is Minto's joint project at the corner of Front St.
One World Trade Center to Open in 2014
Via SOMThe development of New York’s One World Trade Center has been ongoing for more than 10 years, but the developers have announced that the tower will finally be completed this year! No official date of completion has been scheduled.As of 2007, the
Beaches Condo Takes Another Step Forward
By Penny MunozDespite strong opposition from residents of the Beaches, a six-storey condominium development has been approved to go up at the northeast corner of Queen Street and Woodbine Avenue.Like most proposals in the Beaches, developer Queen EMPC
Pei Partnership Architects and Tower Hill Developments Introduce 2221 Yonge
One challenge that developers continue to struggle with is coming up with unique designs. When there are over 300 active high-rise projects in a city, it’s hard to stand out.To overcome this challenge at 2221 Yonge St., Russell Masters and his team at
Community Responds Positively to 80-Storey Tower by Mizrahi Developments
Since Mizrahi Developments purchased the Stollerys site at Yonge and Bloor in Toronto late last year, the community and other interested parties have been waiting eagerly to see what the developer has in mind for the iconic location. Well, we didn’t have
One of Canada's Biggest Homebuilders is set for a Big Move!
For years, rumours of a plunge into the Toronto high-rise market have been floating around about one of the biggest low-rise developers in Canada, Mattamy Homes. They even hired Jeanhy Shim of Streetcar Developments to start developing their high-rise
Avenue West End to Rise in Calgary
For almost every major city in Canada, high-rise living has become the go-to for housing options. Calgary is a perfect example. Developers from all over Canada are looking to capitalize on Calgary’s thriving economy and its strong demand for condominium
