The Real Costs of Urban Sprawl
In an article this month in the Globe and Mail, architect and urban planner Jack Diamond with policy director at Sustainable Prosperity (a University of Ottawa think tank) David Thompson authored an article considering the “true” costs of urban
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Tariq and Saud Adi named Canada’s Top 40 Under 40
We already knew this was the case, but Adi Development Group is now officially a major player in the new home industry with the CEO Tariq Adi and COO Saud Adi receiving Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 Award for young business leaders!
Find out why this Toronto family decided not to sell their home
Local entrepreneur, Eva Matthews, and handy-man husband, Steve (names changed for privacy) own a semi-detached home in the Junction area of Toronto. With their one daughter nearing 20 years of age, they thought it was time to start looking for a smaller
4 simple ways to allergy-proof your home for allergy season
Spring offers relief from slush, snow and subzero temperatures (eventually); however, it also presents a new set of issues to those with allergies. Spring scenery can be hard to admire while you are suffering from itchy eyes, a runny nose and incessant
But Who Stands up for the Little Guy?
With a 100% increase looking likely not so long ago, optimistic developers are trying to see the glass as half full this week, as Rob Ford’s executive committee voted to hike development charges by 70%.Critics say that the city capitulated to builder
Bryon Patton Brings his Award-Winning Interior Design to 90 Niagara
From Fieldgate HomesUnlike a Monet or Picasso, interior designers seldom get to sign their works. Yet Bryon Patton and top level designers like him regularly imbue Toronto's finest new condominiums with their own signature style and sense of
Decisive Action Needed on OMB Reform
The debate over the viability of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) continues with some cities arguing the board doesn’t take the desires of its residents into account when making rulings and others saying the OMB favours wealthy builders, who can afford
Should The City Cut Toronto’s Land Transfer Tax by 10%?
There’s been a lot of buzz around Toronto’s development charges lately, with the announcement that the City is looking to raise them by approximately 90%. This news hit around the same time that Mayor Rob Ford proposed to have Toronto’s Municipal Land
Contemporary urban living showcased at Fresh Towns Interior Design Event
You may have heard that Greatwise Developments recently opened Phase 2 of Fresh Towns in Ottawa. Coinciding with the opening, Greatwise also hosted the Interior Design Event for purchasers and those interested in buying a new home at Fresh Towns.
Toronto Parking Authority Taking Over Bixi
By Penny MunozThe City of Toronto is breathing new life into local bike-share program in hopes that it might finally take off. The deal with the creators of Bixi, the Public Bike System Company, states that as of spring 2014 the program will be run by
