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dataBase Project of the Day: Picasso Condos

Picasso Condos Toronto by the Goldman Group and the Monarch Group
November 23, 2011 11:28 am | by Anonymous | Comments
Toronto has seen its fair share of unbuilt projects. Whether or not we actually like the design, there's always a tinge of remorse when we hear that a building will no longer be constructed, or a ... read more
development

The Hill Condos by BSaR Group of Companies Coming to Eglinton West

The Hill Condos Toronto by the BSaR Group and Core Architects
November 23, 2011 10:48 am | by Anonymous | Comments
Soon to join Toronto's Forest Hill neighbourhood is The Hill Condos project. Developed by BSaR, the nine-storey building is located at 925-935 Eglinton Avenue West and Chiltern Hill ... read more
culture

Then and Now: 25 Wellington West

A. Bradshaw and Son warehouse, 25 Wellington Street West, Toronto, circa 1909
November 23, 2011 10:40 am | by Jeff Low | Comments
Then. Warehouse of A. Bradshaw & Son. 25 Wellington Street West, circa 1909. Picture sourced by wwwebster. Now. June 2011. read more
culture

Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For November 23, 2011

November 23, 2011 10:18 am | by Editor | Comments
'We'll stand our ground,' Occupy Toronto protester says as police move in; undercover officers knew of plans for downtown mayhem during G20; Doug For return to old topic, The Port Lands; and more ... read more
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Photo Of The Day: Trump Toronto Adds A Distinctive Look To The Toronto Skyline

Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto by Talon International
November 23, 2011 1:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
Today's Photo Of The Day, taken by UrbanToronto Forum member androiduk, shows Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto as seen from Queen's Park. Image by androiduk A neat shot that ... read more
development

Build Toronto and Tridel Officially Announce Ten York

Ten York condominiums at the entrance to Toronto's core, by Tridel
November 22, 2011 3:45 pm | by Craig White | Comments
Build Toronto and Tridel held a joint news conference at First Canadian Place this morning to announce the creation of a joint partnership to build Ten York Condos, a 75-storey condominium ... read more
development

Early Rendering For Canderel Stoneridge's 460 Yonge Street Revealed

460 Yonge Street Condos Toronto By Canderel Stoneridge
November 22, 2011 11:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
The City Of Toronto is very helpful to UrbanToronto when it comes to obtaining renderings early. All major development proposals must attach a development notice an the location of said ... read more
culture

Then and Now: I.O.O.F. College Street

College Street, Toronto, 1914
November 22, 2011 10:50 am | by Jeff Low | Comments
Then. April 8, 1914. I.O.O.F. College Street. That old bicycle certainly looks as up-to-date as anything you see on the road today. Now. May 2011. read more
culture

Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For November 22, 2011

November 22, 2011 10:40 am | by Editor | Comments
The Occupy ruling: where individual rights meet the community; library board mulls cutting jobs, literacy program in budget crunch; and more news from the internet. The Occupy ruling: where ... read more
photos

Photo Of The Day: UFO Seen Above Downtown Toronto?

Photo Of The Day: UFO Seen Above Downtown Toronto? Air Canada Centre.
November 22, 2011 1:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
High above the city at the top of Spire Condominiums UrbanToronto Forum member tomms got this great shot of what appears to be an UFO hovering above downtown Toronto.  Image by tomms Alas it ... read more
development

Lifetime's Bond Condos Grand Opening Less Than A Week Away

Scale model of The Bond condominiums, Toronto, by Lifetime Developments
November 21, 2011 5:18 pm | by Craig White | Comments
The Bond condominiums in central Toronto will be celebrating their grand opening this coming weekend. UrbanToronto stopped by the sales office at 290 Adelaide Street West for the Lifetime ... read more
development

dataBase Project of the Day: Couture The Condominium

Couture condos Toronto by the Monarch Group and Graziani and Corazza Architects
November 21, 2011 4:55 pm | by Anonymous | Comments
The idea of a new condominium having a Jarvis Street address would have seemed far-fetched 10 years ago, however the close proximity that Jarvis has running parallel to Yonge Street has seen a ... read more
design

Wanted: Better On-Street Retail In New Condos

Verve condo retail, Toronto, photo by dt_toronto_geek
November 21, 2011 4:00 pm | by Tyler Greenleaf | Comments
In many threads on UT, forumers lament the ubiquity and lack of interesting, independent retail in new buildings. Why do these new retail spaces usually only have large chains? read more
development

Stunning 88 Scott Street Stands Out from the Crowd

88 Scott Street in Toronto by Concert Properties and Hariri Pontarini Architects
November 21, 2011 2:32 pm | by Anonymous | Comments
A new rendering released for 88 Scott Street provides a better idea of what we can expect to rise on the east side of the downtown core, and has definitely sparked our interest. read more
design

Cinema Tower's Suite of the Week

Cinema Tower in Toronto by Daniels Corporation and Kirkor Architects
November 21, 2011 12:02 pm | by Anonymous | Comments
Recently, we featured Daniels' Cinema Tower as the dataBase Project of the Day. Today we're looking at a particular suite in the tower, to give you an idea of some of the unique features and ... read more
culture

Then and Now: Knox Church

Knox Church on Spadina Avenue, Toronto, circa 1909
November 21, 2011 10:51 am | by Jeff Low | Comments
Then. Knox Church, 630 Spadina Ave, circa 1909. Now. June 2011. Still with us... and carrying on. Visit the website here read more
culture

Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For November 21, 2011

November 21, 2011 10:40 am | by Editor | Comments
Occupy Toronto eviction order stands, court rules; Maple Leaf Gardens set to reopen as massive supermarket; is the OMB villain or scapegoat in urban planning disputes; and more news from the ... read more
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Photo Of The Day: Christmas Comes Early To UrbanToronto

The Berczy condos in downtown Toronto by Concert Properties
November 21, 2011 1:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
Yesterday the 107th annual Toronto Santa Claus Parade made its way through downtown to the thrill of children and adults alike. In today's Photo Of The Day we see the man of the day as the parade ... read more
development

UrbanToronto Tours Aspen Ridge Homes' 77 Charles West

77 Charles West Condos, Toronto, by Aspen Ridge Homes
November 18, 2011 4:36 pm | by Craig White | Comments
UrbanToronto was lucky enough to recently tour through 77 Charles West, Aspen Ridge Homes' high-end condominium now under construction and rising over the University of Toronto's northeast ... read more
development

dataBase Project of the Day: Horseshoe Resort and Village

Copeland House at Horseshoe Resort and Village by Skyline International
November 18, 2011 3:45 pm | by Anonymous | Comments
The recent cold snap we've had in Toronto has awoken the winter spirit in some, while others are dreaming of more southern climates. To mark the beginning of the season, our dataBase spotlight is ... read more

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