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Development Charges in Toronto Possibly Going up 70%
By Penny MunozFollowing last week's council meeting, Mayor Rob Ford’s executive committee voted to increase development charges in the city by 70%. A substantial decrease from July’s projected 90%, the hike is still expected to generate up to $250
Get Ready for Silverthorn Heights’ Grand Opening!
By Penny MunozICON Homes is ready to invite you to the highly anticipated Grand Opening of Silverthorn Heights, scheduled for noon on October 5 and 6. The Sales Centre is located at 2615 Eglinton Avenue West.With initial community meetings taking place
BILD Low-Rise Forum: Can Building Mid-Rise be Affordable?
On Sept. 25, we attended the BILD Low-Rise Forum, which focused on building affordable mid-rise residential buildings. The expert panel, moderated by Gerard Caverson of VANDYK Group of Companies, consisted of President of N. Barry Lyon & Associates-
Reid’s Heritage Homes Named 2013 Home Builder of the Year
From Reid's Heritage HomesReid’s Heritage Homes has been named 2013 Ontario Home Builder of the Year. The award was announced on Tuesday, September 24, at the gala awards ceremony of the 50th Ontario Home Builders’ Association Annual Conference, at the
The Residences of Royal Connaught Go Art Deco
By Penny MunozSo long ago that many of us can’t even recall, the Royal Connaught Hotel was as socially relevant in Hamilton as the King Edward has been in Toronto. It was where local elites, visiting tourists, celebrities and athletes would dine, dance
2221 Yonge Condos: Preview Opening!
On Sept. 21, we headed up to the Yonge and Eglinton neighbourhood in Toronto to check out the Preview Opening of 2221 Yonge Condos, a new development by Tower Hill Development Corporation.The Preview OpeningDespite the constant downpour, there was a
Industry Profile: II BY IV DESIGN
II BY IV is the team behind the art-inspired interior design soon to arrive at Minto30Roe, one of midtown’s most desirable new addresses. From an overhanging sculptural canopy, to playful striped wall-coverings, to spiral staircases dressed in tangerine
A Tale of Three Cities
In my web-surfing this week, I came upon the study “The Three Cities Within Toronto: Income Polarization Among Toronto’s Neighbourhoods, 1970-2005” by J. David Hulchanski, University of Toronto. I’ve written before about Toronto’s potential to become an
INFOGRAPHIC: Compendium of Colour
To celebrate Interior Design and Decorating Month, we consulted some of the biggest paint and decor companies’ colour trending reports to provide a list of 100 of the trendiest 2013 swatches, organized by hue. As you can see, comforting greys maintain a
BILD’s New Home Sales Report for August
On Sept. 23, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) released its monthly sales report for August. According to RealNet Canada, BILD’s official source for new home marketing intelligence, prices are climbing and sales are





























