Daily Headlines: News From the Internet for November 23, 2015
'Starchitects' flocking to Toronto as condo developers look for big name cachet; Original 1950s TTC tile unearthed at College Station; TTC chair looks to boost parking revenue; and more...
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Toronto Financial District Views Impress from INDX Condos
On November 20, UrbanToronto toured the Lifetime and CentreCourt's 54-storey INDX Condos, a residential development which is bringing a new residential presence to Toronto's Financial District. Rising...
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Shoring Under Way at Enigma on the Park in the West End
Construction is under way on a bold new development that will add dozens of new homes to Toronto's Bloor and Lansdowne area, as shoring work continues at the St. Helens Avenue site of Aragon...
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EY Tower Progress Reveals Heritage Details Amidst Modern Design
In the two months since UrbanToronto's last update, progress at Oxford Properties'EY Tower has been continuing to move quickly. Recent images of the build site taken Friday morning reveal the progress...
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DiamondCorp, Metropia to Intensify Underutilized Midtown Site
Tower-in-the-park style housing was built in abundance across the Toronto landscape during the mid-20th century, moving people into efficient high-rise suites while surrounding the towers with vast...
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Photo of the Day: Honest Ed's
The vibrant exterior of Honest Ed's is a well known landmark on the southwest corner of Bathurst and Bloor Streets. The iconic illuminated signage will surely be missed once Honest Ed's is redeveloped...
View ArticleDaily Headlines: News From the Internet for November 24, 2015
TTC to raise cash fares, freeze cost of monthly Metropass; Fort York bridge will help Toronto progress into a more walkable future; The changing face of George Street; and more newsFort York bridge...
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Previewing Amenity Offerings at Daniels' The Bartholomew
As construction of The Daniels Corporation's The Bartholomew begins to push above grade in the Regent Park community, new renderings are giving us a taste of the amenity offerings that will be...
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Ryerson Architecture Lecture: Joan Tarragon of X-TU Architects
Ryerson University will continue it's Department of Architectural Sciences lecture series tomorrow evening, with a talk from Joan Tarragon-Robles of Paris-based X-TU Architects. Co-founded by Anouk...
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Argento Brings New Density to North York as Residents Move In
Since our last update on Tridel's Argento Condos in early June, the 24-storey tower's first residents have now settled in, introducing new density to the area just southwest of Don Mills and the 401....
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Fort York Bridge: Winning Entry Stands Out For Low Costs
Earlier this morning, Toronto Mayor John Tory was joined by Councillor David Shiner and Build Toronto CEO Bill Bryck in announcing the winning entry for the Fort York Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge. The...
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In Tribute to the Professional and Personal Legacy of Brian Curtner at...
On August 15th, acclaimed Toronto architect Brian Curtner passed away from cancer at the age of 64. A founding partner and principal of Quadrangle Architects for 29 years, Curtner helped build one of...
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Photo of the Day: Icicle
The two recently-completed towers of Ïce Condos are now among the most prominent features on the Toronto skyline when viewed from the harbour and the islands, adding to the already impressive skyline...
View ArticleDaily Headlines: News From the Internet for November 25, 2015
Eglinton West station to become 'Cedarvale' because of Crosstown LRT; Once-dead Fort York pedestrian bridge ready to rise; Eleventh new TTC streetcar entered service November 10; and more...
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New Streetcars Enter into Service From Leslie Barns
On November 22nd, the TTC's Leslie Barns facility entered into regular service for the first time, with the first of Toronto's new streetcars leaving the facility at 5:30 AM on Sunday morning. Built to...
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BILD and TREB Report on the State of the GTA Housing Market
Representatives from the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) and the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) held their first ever joint briefing today on the state of the GTA housing...
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Sponsored Post: Beautiful Waterfront Apartments for Rent in Toronto
Toronto is a unique blend of residential, commercial, cultural and recreational spots. One of the city’s best features is its beautiful lakefront. Plenty of condominium buildings have sprung up along...
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Exploring the Features of North Star's ConneXion in Etobicoke
Over the last months, we've introduced North Star Homes'ConneXion Condominiums, a 150-unit stacked townhouse development set to join Etobicoke's quickly developing Six Points area. With much of the...
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Planning For Prosperity: Neptis Foundation Maps Economic Growth
Toronto-based urban think tank The Neptis Foundation has released a report outlining the evolving economic landscape throughout the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Planning for Prosperity: Globalization,...
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Photo of the Day: Sunset Reflections
In addition to providing habitats for birds and other wildlife, the man-made Leslie Street Spit also offers tremendous views of the Toronto skyline. In today's Photo of the Day, which was submitted to...
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