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Photo Of The Day: The Downtown Toronto Skyline From Humber Bay

Photo Of The Day: The Downtown Toronto Skyline From Humber Bay
March 9, 2012 1:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
The view of the downtown Toronto skyline is our choice for today's Photo Of The Day. Taken by new Forum member shevchenko, the shot was taken from the west side of Humber Bay. A classic shot that ... read more

Photo of the Day: A Crane On-Site for U Condos

U Condos Toronto by The Pemberton Group and architectsAlliance.
March 8, 2012 1:00 am | by Anonymous | Comments
Today's Photo of the Day comes from UrbanToronto forum member Atlantis who captured the construction crane for U Condos as it lay prior to assembly. It was later assembled and now stands tall ... read more

Photo Of The Day: Milan Condos by The Conservatory Group on the Rise

The Milan Condominium Toronto by The Conservatory Group
March 7, 2012 1:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
Today's Photo Of The Day shows the Milan Condos underway on Church just east of Yonge Street. The photo, taken by UrbanToronto Forum member anonymous0024, shows work on the lower levels of ... read more

Photo Of The Day: Market Wharf Condos Adding To The St Lawrence Neighbourhood

Market Wharf Condos Toronto by Context Development and architectsAlliance
March 6, 2012 1:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
Market Wharf condos by Context Development continues to make its mark in the St Lawrence Market neighbourhood as seen in today's Photo Of The Day. The shot, taken from north of Front Street, shows ... read more

Photo Of The Day: L Tower And The Berczy Condos From A Different Perspective

L Tower Condos Toronto by Cityzen, Fernbrook Homes and Castlepoint Realty
March 5, 2012 1:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
We've seen a lot of the new L Tower condos from Yonge Street and points west where it already stands out quite a bit. In today's Photo Of The Day however, this east side view of the ... read more

Photo Of The Day: The Constant Changing Face Of Adelaide West

Photo Of The Day: The Constant Changing Face Of Adelaide West
March 2, 2012 1:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
Adelaide Street West has changed significantly in recently years as witnessed in today's Photo Of The Day. The shot, taken by UrbanToronto Forum member rdaner, shows Adelaide looking east from ... read more

Photo Of The Day: A Classic Shot Of The Flatiron Building

Photo Of The Day: A Classic Shot Of The Flatiron Building
March 1, 2012 1:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
The Flatiron, or The Gooderham Building by its proper name, is one of the most photographed buildings in the city. Today's Photo Of The Day, by UrbanToronto flickr pool member josephtravers, is an ... read more

Waterlink at Pier 27 Construction Photo Update

Waterlink at Pier27 in Toronto by Fernbrook/Cityzen, architectsAlliance
February 29, 2012 12:37 pm | by Anonymous | Comments
Waterlink at Pier 27 — one of the many developments arriving on our eastern waterfront — is steadily making progress, and developers Cityzen and Fernbrook have shared some photos of the ... read more

Photo Of The Day: An Interesting Take On The Toronto Skyline From The Port Lands

Photo Of The Day: An Interesting Take On The Toronto Skyline From The Port Lands
February 29, 2012 1:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
A rather cool view of the Toronto skyline is today's Photo Of The Day. Taken by UrbanToronto Forum member Redroom Studios, it shows the view from the Port Lands.  Image by Redroom Studios read more

Photo Of The Day: 45 Charles East Makes Way For Chaz Yorkville Condos

CHAZ Yorkville Condos Toronto by Edenshaw Homes and 45 Charles Ltd
February 28, 2012 1:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
Out with the sort-of-old and in with the new is today's Photo Of The Day. Taken by UrbanToronto Forum member Geekaroo, we see 45 Charles Street East, designed by the late prominent Toronto ... read more

Photo Of The Day: Union Station Construction Disrupts Front Street

L Tower Condos Toronto by Cityzen, Fernbrook Homes and Castlepoint Realty
February 27, 2012 1:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
Major expansion work is currently underway at Union Station as shown in today's Photo Of The Day. Taken by UrbanToronto Forum member Jasonzed, the shot shows work proceeding along Front ... read more

Photo Of The Day: Toronto Skyline From The Leslie Spit

Photo Of The Day: Toronto Skyline From The Leslie Spit
February 24, 2012 1:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
The Toronto skyline is quite impressive when viewed from the Leslie Spit as seen in today's Photo Of The Day. Taken by UrbanToronto Forum member Jasper, the shot shows Toronto's true skyline which ... read more

Photo Of The Day: Another Parking Lot Bites The Dust As Work Begins On Studio Condos

Studio on Richmond condos Toronto by Aspen Ridge Homes and Quadrangle Architects
February 23, 2012 1:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
We are always pleased when another parking lot is replaced by a new building. Another step towards the growing urbanization of Toronto. Today's Photo Of The Day, taken by UrbanToronto Forum member ... read more

Photo Of The Day: The North End Of Downtown Toronto Is Rapidly Changing

Burano Condominiums Toronto by Lanterra Developments and architectsAlliance
February 22, 2012 1:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
The north end of downtown Toronto has experienced rapid growth in the last decade as tower sprout all over the place. Today's Photo Of The Day, taken by UrbanToronto Forum member Jasonzed, bares ... read more

Cranes Arrive for Emerald Park Condo's 32 and 42-Storey Ascent

Emerald Park Condos in Toronto by Bazis, Metropia and Pure Plaza, Roy Varacalli
February 21, 2012 1:52 pm | by Anonymous | Comments
The past month has seen quite a bit of discussion around projects in the north end of the city; Emerald City was featured last week, and Discovery 1 & 2 at Concord Park Place received a bit of ... read more

Photo Of The Day: The Final Phase Of Absolute World Nearing Completion

Absolute World condos Mississauga by Cityzen and Fernbrook Homes
February 21, 2012 1:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
The iconic Absolute World condos in Mississauga City Centre are nearing completion as viewed in today's Photo Of The Day. Taken by UrbanToronto Forum member Jasonzed, this photo shows the first of ... read more

Photo Of The Day: Six50 King Street West Condos By Freed Developments On The Rise

SIX50 King West condominiums, Toronto, by Freed Developments and Core Architects
February 17, 2012 1:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
The corner of King and Bathurst is getting a major addition as seen in today's Photo Of The Day. Take by UrbanToronto Forum member Red Mars, it shows the new Six50 King West condos on the ... read more

Photo Of The Day: 60-Storey Massey Tower Condos Planned For 197 Yonge Street

Massey Tower Condos by MOD Developments and Hariri Pontarini Architects
February 16, 2012 1:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
Heritage enthusiasts have been rejoicing with the news that the old Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce bank building at 197 Yonge is set to be restored. Today's Photo Of The Day, by UrbanToronto ... read more

Photo Of The Day: Future Toronto Density

Urban Toronto Photo Of The Day: Future Toronto Density by Tom Ryaboi aka tomms
February 15, 2012 1:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
How much density is too much density? Today's Photo Of The Day, taken by UrbanToronto Forum member tomms, takes that question to the extreme.  Image by tomms The skyscrapers are taken to such ... read more

Photo Of The Day: Aura Condos Set To Dominate Yonge And College

Aura at College Park Condos Toronto by Canderel Stoneridge and Graziani Corazza
February 14, 2012 1:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
A major transformation has taken place in recent years in the neighbourhoord surrounding Yonge and College as many new condo towers have been added. And more are coming. Today's Photo Of The Day, ... read more