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Construction Continues on Concord Adex's Parade at CityPlace

Concord CityPlace in Toronto by Concord Adex
January 27, 2012 4:09 pm | by Alex Corey | Comments
Concord Adex, the developer behind Concord CityPlace, as well as Park Place, has sent us some new photos of the development of Parade that show the much-anticipated towers taking their place ... read more
development

Symmetry's New Development on Bathurst: Origami

Origami Lofts in Toronto by Symmetry Developments
January 27, 2012 1:53 pm | by Alex Corey | Comments
Symmetry Developments has given us a sneak peek at their exciting new mid-rise project, and we're sharing with you — a preliminary rendering that has definitely sparked our interest. Origami ... read more
development

Alleid Reit's Queen Richmond Centre West Fully Underway

Bracing for the existing heritage structure goes in for QRC West, Toronto
January 27, 2012 12:52 pm | by Craig White | Comments
It's not just an ongoing condo boom that keep construction workers busy in this city: new offices in and around the downtown core have been opening or under construction constantly for a few years ... read more
culture

Then and Now: Dominion Bank

Dominion Bank, Dundas and Medland, Toronto, circa 1918
January 27, 2012 9:57 am | by Jeff Low | Comments
Then. Dominion Bank. Southwest corner of Dundas and Medland, circa 1918. Now. June 2011. Now a Toronto Dominion Bank; there was a merger in 1955, dontcha know? : ) Still a lovely building. ... read more
culture

Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For January 27, 2012

January 27, 2012 9:54 am | by Editor | Comments
City councillors seek own changes to transit plan; items from Maple Leaf Gardens time capsule revealed; competing visions fight for future of Toronto's rapid transit; and more news. City ... read more
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Photo Of The Day: Don River Park's River Square Nearing Completion

Don River Park and River Square Toronto by Waterfront Toronto
January 27, 2012 12:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
A whole new world is coming to the east side of downtown Toronto this year as Don River Park nears completion. Today's Photo Of The Day, taken by UrbanToronto Forum member rdaner, shows the nearly ... read more
development

The Interview: David Wex and Mark Reeve of Urban Capital, Part 1

January 26, 2012 12:40 pm | by Dumitru Onceanu | Comments
The first of a two-part interview with David Wex and Mark Reeve of Urban Capital. Part two follows next Thursday. Our interview begins with David Wex, while Mark Reeve will join us in part two. ... read more
culture

Then and Now: Roncesvalles

Roncesvalles Avenue, Toronto, 2011
January 26, 2012 9:45 am | by Jeff Low | Comments
Then. 276-278-280 Roncesvalles, circa 1910. Today's picture sourced by wwwebster. "These buildings illustrate the possibilities of ROMAN STONE for trimmings on the moderate-priced dwelling." ... read more
culture

Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For January 26, 2012

January 26, 2012 9:33 am | by Editor | Comments
Premier open to formal proposal on changing Eglinton LRT; demolition of historic Toronto house has locals fuming; colour coding your commute; + more news. Premier open to ‘formal proposal’ on ... read more
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Photo Of The Day: The Stunning View From Vu Condos

Vu Condos view of Trump Toronto, Spire Condos and Shangri-La
January 26, 2012 12:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
One can't get a much better view of downtown Toronto than from Vu Condos by Aspen Ridge Homes. Today's Photo Of The Day, taken by UrbanToronto Forum member tfil, shows a view that will never be ... read more
design

Diamond Schmitt Amongst The World's Largest Architectural Firms

Testing LEDs at Diamond Schmitt's Ryerson Image Centre, Toronto
January 25, 2012 2:00 pm | by Craig White | Comments
Building Design, a UK-based journal, has released their 2012 ranking of the top 100 architectural firms, and Toronto's Diamond Schmitt Architects has made it to the list. The journal crunched the ... read more
culture

Then and Now: 228 Roncesvalles

228 Roncesvalles, Toronto, circa 1917
January 25, 2012 9:58 am | by Jeff Low | Comments
Then. 228 Roncesvalles, circa 1917. The local library. Ah, "Roncy" — always worth a walk. The street swoops and climbs and is lined with the most interesting businesses — a stroller's delight. It ... read more
culture

Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For January 25, 2012

January 25, 2012 9:26 am | by Editor | Comments
Compromise would bring leg of Eglinton LRT back to street level; left-wing councillors are 'two steps left of Joe Stalin,' Rob Ford says; a closer look at a crucial heritage site; + more ... read more
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Photo Of The Day: Great Gulf Homes' Charlie Condos Adding To King West

Charlie Condos Toronto developed by Great Gulf Homes and Diamond + Schmitt
January 25, 2012 12:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
The new Charlie Condos continues to impress us as we make this our Photo Of The Day. Taken by UrbanToronto Forum member androiduk, the photo shows the construction progress to date.  Image by ... read more
development

Camrost Felcorp's Yorkville Plaza Prepares For Next Two Phases

Yorkville Plaza condos Toronto with the 10-storey Yorkville Avenue building
January 24, 2012 5:00 pm | by Craig White | Comments
A community meeting was held Monday evening at the Church of the Redeemer to announce the plans for the next phases at Camrost Felcorp's makeover of the current Four Seasons Hotel, a site which ... read more
development

The City Collection at Lifetime's Bond Condos Releasing Soon

East view from the 40th floor of Lifetime Developments' The Bond condos, Toronto
January 24, 2012 2:58 pm | by Editor | Comments
Lifetime Developments is releasing new units in The Bond, their Core Architects-designed 40-storey condominium tower in Toronto's Entertainment District. The units make up what is called The City ... read more
culture

Then and Now: Yonge and Carlton

Yonge and Carlton, Toronto, circa 1963
January 24, 2012 8:27 am | by Jeff Low | Comments
Then. Yonge looking northeast towards the corner of Yonge and Carlton. 1963-ish. The Westbury Hotel is in the left distance. On the right... the voluptuously curvy "Streamline" style building is ... read more
culture

Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For January 24, 2012

January 24, 2012 8:02 am | by Editor | Comments
Newbies bring fresh air and unpredictability to Toronto council; support building for a new Eglinton LRT plan; Occupy Toronto abandons plans to contest latest eviction order; + more news. read more
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Photo Of The Day: George Brown Waterfront Campus Updated

George Brown College Waterfront Campus, Toronto, design by KPMB Architects
January 24, 2012 12:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
Construction continues on the new George Brown Waterfront Campus as seen in today's Photo Of The Day. Taken by UrbanToronto Forum member rdaner, the shot shows the south end of the campus that's ... read more
development

Mod Developments to build 60-Storey Massey Tower

Darling and Pearson's 1905-built Canadian Bank of Commerce at 197 Yonge, Toronto
January 23, 2012 4:15 pm | by Craig White | Comments
Mod Developments have announced that they have closed on property at 197 and 201 Yonge Street across from the Eaton Centre. The site includes a Darling and Pearson designed Canadian Bank of ... read more

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