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
Diam Developments launches the Easy Own Program for first-time homebuyers
After a very successful preview and grand opening at On The Danforth Condos, Diam Developments has launched the Easy Own Program, which aims to assist first-time homebuyers in taking the big step into homeownership. When On The Danforth Condos launched,
How Ontario can amp up affordable housing development
The key to building more affordable housing lies in the availability of public surplus lands, which is government owned land that is “vacant or underutilized, that is no longer needed to deliver government goods and services (Infrastructure Ontario).
Lifetime Developments unveils two new murals by Ben Johnston
Last week, we attended the unveiling of Liberty Village’s latest public art. Lifetime Developments commissioned Ben Johnston to paint two murals, Hustle and LoveLiberty, on the brick walls of the Liberty Market Building in Toronto. Local residents and
All-female development team hosts women-focused design consultation for Reina Condos
The Reina team identified approximately 650 issues that were brought up, and then separated them into 30 categories. The top five categories were layout, storage, soundproofing, flexible space, and greenery/natural elements.
Housing affordability suffering due to red tape and other development delays
The Building Industry and Land Development Association and Malone Given Parsons released the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area Land Supply Analysis, reporting that the province’s growth policies have led to a lack of supply and higher priced housing.
Toronto Development Charges Increasing
It’s a new year - you know what that means? Development Charges (DCs) are going to see another jump soon. For many years, fluctuating DCs have been a hot topic in the Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) new home market scene, mostly because it affects
Share your ideas for the Ontario Place development
The province of Ontario is looking for some fresh ideas for the Ontario Place development. What do you picture being at this site? The goal is to transform Ontario Place into a year-round attraction for local and international visitors.
Mississauga faces Development Quandaries
The strong demand for high-rise living is reaching beyond downtown Toronto. Mississauga has experienced a significant spike, with an estimated 60 to 70 percent of new home developments being condos.Developers have moved to intensify pockets of
