Posts Filed Under: Development

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Public Works: How 2018 Will Redefine Toronto’s Use of Public Space

This year, Toronto could see spaces reimagined in a way that will serve as inspiration for other cities.

By Erin Davis Jan. 19th, 9:00 am

This one chart shows developers rushing to the OMB before it’s too late

Appeals are rapidly piling up before legislation brings major changes.

By Simon Cameron Nov. 28th, 5:10 pm

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Saying Goodbye to The Hoxton

It's a bittersweet goodbye, as The Hoxton is just one of Toronto's downtown venues to close recently.

By Kieran Delamont Jan. 30th, 12:00 pm

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The Case for Diversifying Development

Toronto needs to focus on the "missing middle"—townhouses and mid-rise buildings.

By Chris Spoke Oct. 17th, 1:15 pm

Why Richmond Hill’s Court Victory Over the OMB is a Big Deal for all GTA Cities

If you’re an urbanizing municipality, this appeal was worth watching.

By David Fleischer Sep. 20th, 12:05 pm

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Why Ontario’s Growth Plan Misses the Mark

New report says the plan relies on "fatally flawed” approach to determining how much land is needed to meet growth targets.

By Andrew Reeves Aug. 22nd, 11:30 am

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Why are Young Torontonians Moving into Tiny Micro Condos?

The inexpensive(ish) way to live downtown? Go small.

By Alina Bykova Jul. 27th, 10:30 am

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Toronto’s Buildings are Designed for the Sun

Developers must prove to the City their buildings still let the sun shine.

By Mark Mann Jul. 11th, 9:00 am

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A Look Inside Honest Ed’s Months Before Closure

Sixty-eight years since its opening—and now near closing—the iconic Toronto shop still has dedicated customers.

By Oriena Vuong Jun. 28th, 2:00 pm

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Extra, Extra: John Tory Calls Richmond Hill Subway Extension ‘Irresponsible,’ TDSB Considers Highrise Buildings For Schools, and Mississauga City Council To Suspend Uber

Every weekday's end, we collect just about everything you ought to care about or ought not to miss.

By Erica Lenti Mar. 3rd, 4:00 pm

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York University To Break Ground On New Student Residence

New student housing—within two six-storey buildings—will host 812 beds.

By Erica Lenti Feb. 29th, 11:00 am

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Greenbelt Report Maps Out Toronto’s Growth

Much-anticipated Crombie report delivers 87 recommendations, urges Province to invest in transit and high-density housing.

By Andrew Reeves Dec. 9th, 9:30 am

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Ground Breaks on Worst-Named Condo Development in Toronto

A tall, truly terribly-named development is headed for Victoria and Richmond Streets.

By Kelli Korducki Nov. 18th, 3:45 pm

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Parliament Data Centre Plans for a Changing Streetscape

We spoke with the architect behind Corktown's new computer centre to find out how the building was designed for a street in transition.

By Kelli Korducki Nov. 13th, 2:45 pm

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Torontoist Explains: The Ontario Municipal Board

The OMB exerts great influence over how Toronto's cityscape is shaped. We explain how the controversial land-use planning tribunal works.

By Patrick Metzger Aug. 24th, 12:00 pm

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Toronto Gets Lagerfelded

The world-famous designer makes an appearance to kick off his new partnership with Freed Developments.

By Kelli Korducki • Photos by Giordano CiampiniApr. 2nd, 2:15 pm

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Red Door Family Shelter’s New Digs Aim to Correct Old Challenges

Collaborative design plans for incorporating the Red Door Family Shelter into a luxury condominium building could serve as a model for future developments.

By Stephanie DePetrillo Mar. 25th, 1:30 pm

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The Changing Landscape of Toronto’s Purpose-Built Rental Market

Demographics and economics may be swinging the development pendulum back towards rental units, analysts say.

By Leah Jensen Mar. 12th, 3:00 pm