Tension grows as Toronto councillors threaten to slow residential development
Last week, councillors Mike Layton, Joe Cressy, and Kristyn Wong-Tam held a joint press conference and announced their “red light, green light” system for evaluating residential development proposals in their respective wards.
The Mercer opens its Doors
This weekend The Mercer by Graywood Developments Ltd and Beaverhall Homes, opened its doors to Toronto.
The Development Permit System: Make Your Voice Heard
Recently, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) hosted a live and interactive event called “Building Futures,” which featured councillors Adam Vaughan and Peter Milczyn, as well as Chief Planner Jennifer Keesmaat. The event was
Podium Developments announces 3 new rental buildings in Kingston
For the last few years, Kingston’s vacancy rate has been trending low - thankfully, there’s a multi-phase rental development in the works by Secure Capital Partners Inc., Blue Vista Capital Management LLC, and Podium Development Corp.
Thompson Residences get final approval
The Thompson Residences, a development by Freed, has finally received approval to rise twelve stories.
A few of the most popular new home developments of 2016
2016 was a big year for new home developments. Looking into our analytics, blog traffic was actually spread out pretty evenly this year, but there are a few developments that inched ahead by a view pageviews. Among the most viewed, there is a pretty good
Potential Condo Development at 175 Wynford Dr.
According to a Zoning By-law Amendment Application, considered by North York Community Council, plans are being proposed for a new condo development at 175, 181, and 187 Wynford Dr. in Toronto.The proposal for 175 Wynford Dr.The owner of 175 Wynford Dr.,
Two New Development Sites Available in Markham
As you know, Markham is a hot city for new housing right now, and two new prime plots of land are up for grabs!Low-rise living in Markham10387 McCowan Road is for sale and it’s a great space for a low-rise residential development. The site features over
Capital Developments and Metropia create $17 million land trust to build affordable housing in Toronto
If the Greater Toronto Area is going to accommodate the growing population and fight the housing affordability crisis, we need more partnerships like this one.
Toronto Looking to Double Development Charges
Just how much is too much when it comes to development charges? The City is always looking for ways to add more cash to its coffers, and developers are constantly focusing on maintaining affordability.The City of Toronto is once again floating the idea
