Bixi to Receive $1 Million from Three Condo Developers
Just like that, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam has become a hero to all bikeless cyclists in Toronto. Wong-Tam has convinced three developers in Ward 27 Toronto Centre-Rosedale to contribute a total of $1 million to the Bixi bicycle-sharing program.The big
BILD High-Rise Forum: Why Developers are Losing Sleep
On April 4, 2013, some of the best and brightest in the new homebuilding industry gathered at the Westin Prince for BILD’s High-Rise Forum. The topic: “What’s Keeping Toronto Developers Awake at Night?”The panel of professionals consisted of Sam Crignano
Station K Sold to a Developer
Anyone paying attention to the Toronto Star's NewInHomes.com knows that we are covering the story of “Station K” pretty intensely. The Federal Government was looking to sell the post office due to its developed irrelevance. Doesn't sound much different
Ancient Chinese Tombs Allegedly Destroyed by Developers
By Penny MunozAncient tombs are presenting somewhat of an obstacle for real estate development in China. The long-lasting boom and continuing land development has come into conflict with the even longer 5000-year history of ceremonial burial
Developers and Artists Fill City Hall to Learn More About Art on Construction Hoarding
On Feb. 26, WorkSight transformed the City Hall Rotunda into a construction site! Okay, so there weren’t any cranes or other heavy machinery, but the hoarding was up, and it looked amazing.Over 100 people, including developers, artists, councillors, and
Should developers put schools in condominium podiums?
When thoughtfully planned, podiums are an opportunity for developers to create mixed-use neighbourhoods and add value to the streetscape. Some Toronto condos have grocery stores in the podium for maximum convenience, while others use the space for
Developers Take Note: Millennials Want to Work From Home
A new study from Canada’s Telecommunications Industry: Industrial Outlook Spring 2014, reveals that over 70 percent of full-time workers between the ages of 18-29 would prefer to work from home.What does that have to do with condo development?Good
Trade in Your “Crappy” Car for a New Condo!
Looks like Barry Lyon, veteran industry consultant, was right. We’re only in the second month of 2014 and already we’re seeing a number of big incentives being offered by builders and developers.A number of builders and developers are offering payment
Proposed Planning and Development Changes a Double-Edged Sword
Don’t you think that encouraging more development in a community and then making it as hard as possible for developers to do what they do best is hypocritical?Ideally, a municipality would encourage new construction by allowing developers to build the
