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Photo Of The Day: The View From The Vu Condo

View from Aspen Ridge Homes' Vu Condos in Toronto
June 15, 2010 1:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
The view from Aspen Ridge's Vu condo. Old Town Toronto reveals itself from above. Image by Edward Skira read more
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Quick Pic: Tridel's 300 Front Street West Condo Gets Started

300 Front Street Condos Toronto by Tridel and Wallman Architects
June 14, 2010 5:28 pm | by Edward Skira | Comments
300 Front Street West, located at the northwest corner of John Street and Front, recently got underway. The 52 storey condo, developed by Tridel, was designed by Rudy Wallman Architects. The south ... read more
development

Cityzen and Fernbrook's Waterlink at Pier 27 Next Phases Proposed

Waterlink at Pier27 in Toronto by Fernbrook/Cityzen, architectsAlliance
June 14, 2010 1:51 pm | by Craig White | Comments
Waterlink at Pier 27, a Cityzen and Fernbrook project on Toronto Harbour just east of Yonge Street, has recently submitted their last three proposed buildings for rezoning approval to the City. ... read more
development

The Daniels Corporation Hosts Cole Street Opening Celebrations

Cole Street Regent Park in Toronto by Daniels Corporation
June 14, 2010 10:41 am | by Craig White | Comments
Unveiling of first new street in Regent Park celebrated with special performances of song and dance Saturday June 12 was an historic day in Toronto’s Downtown East, with a celebration to unveil ... read more
culture

Heritage Toronto Mondays: Toronto Ferry Boat Trillium

Heritage Toronto Mondays Toronto Ferry Boat Trillium
June 14, 2010 10:20 am | by Craig White | Comments
UrbanToronto has partnered with Heritage Toronto to capture a moment in Toronto's past. On a weekly basis, we will both be highlighting a historic photo of the city's people, places and events, ... read more
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Quick Pic: MuseumHouse Condominium By Yorkville Group Beginning To Rise

MuseumHouse Condominiums in Toronto by Yorkville Group and Page+Steele architect
June 14, 2010 10:14 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
MuseumHouse, a new 19 storey luxury condo rising at 204 Bloor West, which sits directly across from the ROM (hence the name), begins to rise. This project contains just 24 units meaning most units ... read more
culture

Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for June 14, 2010

June 14, 2010 12:06 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
Posted Toronto Political Panel: Is Mammoliti’s campaign all an act? (National Post) Metrolinx orders LRVs for Transit City (National Post) Toronto's worst intersection? (Globe and Mail) Metrolinx ... read more
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Photo Of The Day: The Skyline From The East Side

Photo Of The Day: The Skyline From The East Side of Toronto
June 14, 2010 12:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
Downtown skyline up close from the east side. Rooftop heaven.  Photo by redroom studios Quite a few more delightful photos from the same day can be found here. read more
development

Waterfront: The Sugar Has Arrived At Sugar Beach

June 12, 2010 1:21 pm | by Craig White | Comments
The sugar has arrived at Sugar Beach. Watch the videos below to see what we mean. read more
culture

Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for June 12, 2010

June 12, 2010 12:08 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
Good for the ‘hood? Labelling a corner of the city is an exercise in delicate neighbourly relations (National Post) Pantalone rules out road tolls (Toronto Star) Hume: G20 and the architecture of ... read more
infrastructure

Daily Poll for June 11, 2010: Bloor Street Revitalization

Daily Poll for June 11, 2010: Bloor Street Revitalization Toronto
June 11, 2010 1:32 pm | by Craig White | Comments
Improvements to Bloor Street are nearing completion in the first phase, and it's looking very promising for the whole project. Do you believe you will spend more time on Bloor when all of this is ... read more
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Bloor Street Revitalization Looking Very Promising

Bloor Street Revitalization in Toronto by Bloor-Yorkville BIA and aA
June 11, 2010 1:30 pm | by Craig White | Comments
UrbanToronto returns with a camera to Bloor Street to record the new plantings gracing the first phase of the project, and to catch up with work on the second phase.  Planted! Hydro vault ... read more
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Roncesvalles Lofts by Triumph Developments A Unique Project In West Toronto

Roncesvalles Lofts Toronto by Triumph Developments and architect David Peterson
June 11, 2010 1:17 pm | by Craig White | Comments
Roncesvalles Lofts is a unique project for Toronto, designed in a modern Dutch idiom by architect David Peterson, and built by Triumph Developments, first time developers growning beyond their ... read more
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Quick Pic: Cresford Developments' NXT Condominium's At Windermere by The Lake

NXT Condominiums Toronto by Cresford Developments and architectsAlliance
June 11, 2010 3:03 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
Construction continues on NXT Condominiums which is part of Cresford's Windermere By The Lake development. NXT consists of 26 and 29 storey architectsAlliance designed towers. We do think the ... read more
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Photo Of The Day: A Strange Fog Appears In Downtown Toronto

Photo Of The Day: A Strange Fog Appears In Downtown Toronto
June 11, 2010 12:05 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
A strange fog appeared downtown the other night. We just love night shots like this. Image by dt_toronto_geek read more
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Construction of The James Club by Princess Management Progresses

James Club Toronto by Princess Management
June 10, 2010 12:59 pm | by Craig White | Comments
The James Club is a 14 storey condominium developed by Princess Management on Royal York Road just north of Dundas Street in the Kingsway area of Etobicoke. Work has been progressing to the ... read more
culture

Daily Poll for June 10, 2010: Sherbourne Park Choices Narrowed

June 10, 2010 12:49 pm | by Craig White | Comments
Choices have now been narrowed to 3 potential names for Sherbourne Park. UrbanToronto correctly predicted 2 of the top 3: Merchant's Wharf Park and Sherbourne Commons led our poll of the initial ... read more
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Quick Pic: Aria Condominium Rises From The Don Valley

Aria Condominium Toronto by Cityzen/Fernbrook/Menkes and Bigauskas Architects
June 10, 2010 10:32 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
Aria Condos continues to rise in the Don Valley just north east of Leslie and Sheppard. Developed by Cityzen/Fernbrook/Menkes, this Rafael & Bigauskasdesigned project ranges from 11 to 19 ... read more
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Photo Of The Day: Maple Leaf Square Condominium Looking East

Maple Leaf Square condos Toronto by Cadillac Fairview and Lanterra Developments
June 10, 2010 1:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
The view from the new Maple Leaf Square Condos looking east towards the St Lawrence Market area. Rising 54 and 50 storeys, MLS was developed by Cadillac Fairview in tandem with Lanterra, and was ... read more
culture

Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for June 10, 2010

June 10, 2010 12:01 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
Hume: Rae calls it a day (Toronto Star) New Church Street condo deal sparks community uproar (blogTO) Giorgio Mammoliti’s Kyle Rae jokes more interesting than his waterfront plan (Toronto ... read more

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