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Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For May 31, 2011

May 31, 2011 8:35 am | by Editor | Comments
Mayor Ford says no to toll roads, Chief Blair told to consider police layoffs, death of clubland, former Mayor David Crombie on community achievement and more Rob Ford calls toll road idea ... read more
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First Canadian Place Re-cladding Updated

Brookfield Properties' First Canadian Place Re-cladding
May 31, 2011 12:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
It has been a while since we've turned our sights to the re-cladding that's taking place at First Canadian Place.   Photo by wopchop read more
infrastructure

Doors Open on the TTC's new Toronto Rocket

Toronto Rocket interior, straight and curved stanchions throughout the new car
May 30, 2011 12:19 pm | by Dumitru Onceanu | Comments
The new Toronto Rocket was officially unveiled to the public on Sunday attracting large crowds at Davisville station to experience the sights and sounds of the TTC's newest addition to the fleet. ... read more
culture

Heritage Toronto Mondays: Temple Building, 1895

The Temple Building in downtown Toronto in 1895
May 30, 2011 11:54 am | by Editor | Comments
Urban Toronto has partnered with Heritage Toronto to capture a moment in Toronto's past. On a weekly basis, we highlight historic photos of the city's people, places and events, and tell ... read more
development

Ryerson Boosts its Downtown Presence with Image Arts Building

Ryerson University's New Image Arts Building By Diamond + Schmitt Architects
May 30, 2011 11:10 am | by Marcus Mitanis | Comments
Landscape architect Daoust Lestage will add natural life to Gould street. Image courtesy of Diamond + Schmitt Architects. read more
infrastructure

Doors Open: A tale of two carhouses

Streetcars await maintenance at Roncesvalles Carhouse, image by Adam Hawkins
May 30, 2011 10:59 am | by Adam Hawkins | Comments
On Saturday the TTC showcased Roncesvalles and McCowan carhouses as part of Doors Open, and Urban Toronto was on site to take a rare peak at the two facilities. RoncesvallesRoncesvalles is ... read more
development

It's Finally Official: Four Seasons Penthouse Sells for $28 Million

Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences in Toronto by Menkes and Lifetime
May 30, 2011 10:50 am | by Nada Laskovski | Comments
The Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Toronto has finally confirmed that they indeed have sold the most expensive condo in Canadian history. The west tower Penthouse has been purchased by ... read more
development

Grand Genesis By Guizzetti Developments Coming To Richmond Hill

Grand Genesis Condos By Guizzetti Developments
May 30, 2011 10:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
Urban Toronto spent part of the weekend up in Richmond Hill. While there we had a chance to check out the new sales centre for Guizzetti Developments new Grand Genesis condos.  Photo by ... read more
culture

Then and Now: Traders Bank, NE Corner of King and Spadina

Toronto history and real estate
May 30, 2011 9:08 am | by Jeff Low | Comments
Then: circa 1909. Traders Bank, NE corner of King and Spadina. Picture courtesy of wwwebster. A handsome white faced example and I'm wondering if it lasted until the present condominium, which is ... read more
culture

Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For May 30, 2011

May 30, 2011 9:04 am | by Editor | Comments
Grafitti removal business booming, Richmond Hill's battle for green space, Redpath Sugar is staying, how to solve a problem like Casa Loma and more. Graffiti removal business is ... read more
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Enjoying The Pool Area At Great Gulf Homes' X The Condominium

X The Condominium By Great Gulf Homes
May 30, 2011 12:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
Probably our favourite condo completion in 2010 was X The Condominium. Located at 588 Jarvis Street at the intersection with Mt Pleasant, the 44 storey condo was designed as an homage to the ... read more
development

The Berczy Condos By Concert Properties Launched

The Berczy developed by Concert Properties and designed by IBI Group
May 28, 2011 11:47 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
Here's a new condo coming to the St Lawrence Market area and it is getting a lot of attention. Called The Berczy, it will be located at the prime corner of Front and Church directly south of the ... read more
infrastructure

Three Reasons to Open the Doors of the Library this Weekend

Portico at Robarts Library at U of T, image courtesy of Diamond + Schmitt
May 27, 2011 4:52 pm | by Craig White | Comments
Every year Doors Open presents a mix of new and favourite sites for the avid architourist (that's not a registered trademark, is it Dave?), and this year, with what's on display at Robarts ... read more
design

Toronto Architectural Firms Embrace Doors Open 2011

May 27, 2011 10:46 am | by Nigel Terpstra | Comments
Doors Open 2011 - Architectural Firms As part of Doors Open 2011 this weekend, several of the city's architectural firms are welcoming Torontonians to explore the environments in which they ... read more
development

Demolition Work To Begin July 4th For 45 Charles And Edenshaw Homes' Chaz on Charles

Chaz on Charles condos by 45 Charles And Edenshaw Homes
May 27, 2011 10:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
Chaz on Charles condos are on their way. Demolition work is slated to start on July 4, 2011. So this... Photo by urbandreamer ... will soon become this. read more
design

Toronto's sustainable.TO Takes Top Prize in International Passive House Competition

Passive House - image by sustainable.TO
May 27, 2011 9:58 am | by Anonymous | Comments
Toronto firm sustainable.TO Architecture + Building snatched the top prize in an International sustainable design competition on Tuesday. Head Designer Paul Dowsett and his team's winning "Low ... read more
culture

Then and Now: Union Station in the Roaring Twenties

Toronto history and real estate
May 27, 2011 9:33 am | by Jeff Low | Comments
Then: June 13, 1923. The Roaring Twenties. A classy Toronto Union Station. Straw boater hats on men after Victoria Day. Boyish figures on women. What's that got to do with this picture? Nothing. ... read more
culture

Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For May 27, 2011

May 27, 2011 9:29 am | by Editor | Comments
Excitement over the new TTC subway trains, Underpass Park, an architecture buff turns his love into a business and more. Redraw Toronto’s wards to reflect population, councillor urges (Globe ... read more
infrastructure

Doors Open to Reveal the TTC's New Toronto Rocket to the Public

Toronto Rocket Unveiling - October 2010 (Image by interchange42)
May 27, 2011 2:56 am | by Anonymous | Comments
The TTC is nearly ready to put their new Bombardier-designed Toronto Rocket fleet of subway trains into service. Over the past few weeks, the shiny new articulated trains have been spotted ... read more
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Summer In The City As The Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Prepares To Top Off

Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences condos Toronto
May 27, 2011 12:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
Summer is finally here and what better to way to celebrate by attending a topping off ceremony. Next Tuesday we will be attending the topping off for the new Four Seasons Hotel and Private ... read more

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