Throwback Thursday: Globe and Mail Centre
This week's Throwback Thursday takes us to King Street East between Sherbourne and Parliament Streets for a two and a half year-long look back on construction of one of Toronto's newest office towers....
View ArticlePreviewing the Scale Model for LJM's King's Park Condos
Earlier this year we covered the launch of LJM Developments' King's Park Condominiums, a 6-storey boutique residential development coming to the Stoney Creek area of Hamilton. The launch gave us our...
View ArticleWork Underway at U of T to Add Study Space to Robarts Library
Following a ground breaking ceremony held this past summer, construction is underway for a significant renovation and expansion of Robarts Library at the University of Toronto. The iconic 1972 example...
View ArticleThe Year in Skyscrapers: Toronto Makes The Grade
It's that time of year when it seems that every second article you read looks back at some aspect of change over the last 12 months, giving us all a chance to reflect on the things we care about. For...
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Front and Bay
Today's Photo of the Day features a view of Bay Street in Toronto's Financial District. Captured by Forum contributor lucci, this view looks north on Bay from Front Street, framed by the TD Canada...
View ArticleDaily Headlines: News from the Internet for December 15, 2017
Inside the Toronto subway’s big move beyond the city limits; Toronto area housing prices expected to remain flat in 2018; Lyft ride-hailing app’s impact being monitored by TTC officials; and more...
View ArticleDesign Revealed for York University's Markham Campus
York University has released the preliminary design by Diamond Schmitt Architects for a 10-storey building on 5 acres of grounds for the proposed York University Markham Centre Campus. Located at the...
View ArticleBazis and Plaza's 1 Yorkville Rising Above Yonge Street
We have been keeping a close eye on the construction of Bazis and Plaza's 1 Yorkville, a new 58-storey, Roy Varacalli-designed condominium development taking shape at the southwest corner of Toronto's...
View ArticleLine 1 University Subway Finally Busts Outside Toronto's Borders
Even before the photo ops began today, there were signs—literally—that a major change was about to hit the TTC. Head into the subway system and you may notice that the maps look a little more filled...
View ArticleUrbanToronto Year-End Poll: Vote On The Best Buildings of 2017
It's that time of year again! Rounding up another busy year of city building, we are returning with our fourth annual UrbanToronto Readers' Poll, giving you the chance to vote on your favourite new...
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Yonge-Eglinton Skyline
Today's Photo of the Day features a skyline view of Toronto's Yonge and Eglinton area. Submitted to our Forum by contributor DonValleyRainbow, this early morning view faces north towards the Midtown...
View ArticleDaily Headlines: News from the Internet for December 18, 2017
Toronto-York subway extension is now officially open; Toronto gets three new skating venues; Hamilton doesn’t need real estate bargain-hunting Torontonians; and more news:Toronto-York subway extension...
View ArticleOpening Day: Toronto's Newest Subway Stations Draw Crowds
Crowds rivalling those seen during a typical Toronto morning rush filled the northwestern leg of the Line 1 subway yesterday, as the public scrambled—free of charge—for a first glimpse at the six new...
View ArticleStudio Munge-Designed Sales Centre Signals Serene Nobu Condos
The growth of Toronto's Entertainment District will continue in the coming years as marketing continues for the area's next wave of high-rise developments. Among these, Madison Group and Westdale...
View ArticleShops, Condos Progress at VANDYK's Backyard Neighbourhood
Redevelopment continues at the former Stonegate Plaza site near Park Lawn and Berry roads in South Etobicoke, where VANDYK Group of Companies is replacing the mid-century retail plaza with a mixed-use...
View ArticleUpdated Design Emerges for 2306 St Clair Avenue West
A rezoning application has been submitted to the City of Toronto by Marlin Spring Developments for 2306 St Clair Avenue West, proposing an 11-storey mixed-use residential building with commercial space...
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: First Canadian Place View
Today's Photo of the Day features a view from the upper floors of First Canadian Place, Toronto and Canada's tallest building. Submitted by Forum contributor salsa, this view faces north from the...
View ArticleDaily Headlines: News from the Internet for December 19, 2017
Stroll through Toronto’s Distillery District to discover architectural gems; Toronto Mayor John Tory says he won't recruit slate of council candidates; Mississauga council moves to halt transit talks...
View ArticleSkale's 1181 Queen Street West Evolves with Resubmission
Skale Developments is advancing their plans for a condominium development at 1181 Queen Street West, across the street from Toronto's Gladstone Hotel. Originally proposed as a 26-storey tower back in...
View ArticleLighthouse Tower West Hits Grade as 130 QQE Offices Progress
Cranes dot Toronto's central waterfront skyline as a private development transforms the city's blue edge. In the East Bayfront area along Queens Quay East, mid- and high-rise developments are in the...
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