news

photos

Photo of the Day: Corridors

Streetcar tracks, Toronto
May 21, 2013 12:00 am | by Dylan Giuliano | Comments
We've come a long way since the early days of the horse-drawn street railway, which began in 1861. Toronto is now home to the largest streetcar system in the Americas in terms of ridership, track ... read more
development

Cadillac Fairview Aims High at Queen and Yonge Rental Tower

May 17, 2013 6:20 pm | by Craig White | Comments
It's always fun to round off a week with another big project. Well, fun for UrbanToronto readers; not always fun for the developer. Cadillac Fairview were not quite ready to take the wrapping off ... read more
development

Progress at Ripley's Aquarium Hinting at the Finished Look

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada B+H Architects CN Tower KDA Toronto
May 17, 2013 4:45 pm | by Jack Landau | Comments
With the months trickling down to days until the planned August opening, the race is on to prepare the building for the public at what will undoubtedly become one of Toronto’s busiest attractions. ... read more
design

KDA Interventions Transform and Personalize Toronto Public Space

137 Yonge Street, LED lighting, Kramer Design Associates
May 17, 2013 3:45 pm | by Jason Allen | Comments
Toronto's look and feel comes from more than the work of architects, landscape designers, and planners. Kramer Design Associates is one of the firms whose work also permeates our bustling town. read more
culture

Architects' Offices Offer Insight at Doors Open Toronto

Daniel's Spectrum, Regent Park
May 17, 2013 2:00 pm | by Izabela Molendowski | Comments
It's still a whole week away, but the annual Doors Open Toronto is quickly approaching. Amongst the many buildings that will be welcoming guests this year, ten architect's offices ... read more
development

Plaza's Ivory On Adelaide Arriving at Ground Level

Ivory On Adelaide in Old Town Toronto Pure Plaza Hariri
May 17, 2013 12:35 pm | by Devon Johnson | Comments
Just shy of the UrbanToronto offices on Adelaide Street East lies the construction site for Plaza's Ivory On Adelaide. Our up-close and personal view of the project means we've been watching the ... read more
culture

Then and Now: Ontario Veterinary College, Dundas & University

Ontario Veterinary College, Dundas & University, Toronto, 1916
May 17, 2013 8:12 am | by Jeff Low | Comments
Then. The Ontario Veterinary College. Dundas and University southwest corner, circa 1916. Those of you with good memories may remember I 'did' this corner a few years ago with another Then picture ... read more
culture

Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For May 17, 2013

May 17, 2013 8:00 am | by Nada Laskovski | Comments
Urban tree canopy makes Toronto liable; highway 427 extension north to Major Mack to be built by 2020; website Gawker claims to have seen video of Rob Ford using crack cocaine pipe; and more ... read more
photos

Photo of the day: Spring Skyline

Downtown Core, Toronto
May 17, 2013 12:00 am | by Dylan Giuliano | Comments
One of the most amazing things about living in our climate is that each season, with its distinctive textures and colours, changes the way we view our city. Today's photo, by Forum member ... read more
development

Excavation Underway at Monarch and Goldman's Picasso Condos

Picasso Condos, Monarch Corporation, Goldman Group, Teeple Architects, Toronto
May 16, 2013 3:40 pm | by Jack Landau | Comments
It has long been joked that Toronto has two seasons; winter and construction. Though the saying has historically applied to our never ending road “upgrades”, its applications have broadened in ... read more
real estate

Touchstone on Lake Muskoka offers Affordable Luxury Cottages Through Online Auction Bid

Touchstone on Lake Muskoka
May 16, 2013 2:55 pm | by Izabela Molendowski | Comments
One of Ontario's most luxurious five-star, four season resorts has put up its remaining vacation residences for sale through an online auction where interested buyers may bid for their desired ... read more
development

Peter Street Condos Bringing Contemporary Living to Adelaide West

May 16, 2013 1:45 pm | by Devon Johnson | Comments
Nestled a block shy of Queen Street West will be the Peter Street Condominiums, a 40-storey tower from CentreCourt Developments. This contemporary glass tower is designed by architectsAlliance and ... read more
culture

Then and Now: 14 Adelaide Street East

14 Adelaide Street East, Toronto Electric Light Company, Toronto, 1903
May 16, 2013 9:40 am | by Jeff Low | Comments
Then. 14 Adelaide Street East. Toronto Electric Light Company Office Building, circa 1903. Picture sourced by wwwebster. Now. September 2012. read more
culture

Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For May 16, 2013

May 16, 2013 9:18 am | by Dylan Giuliano | Comments
Ford accused of violating city code; LCBO stike looms; Humbertown developer launches appeal to OMB; Police cracking down on scooters parked on sidewalks; anti-casino support grows; and more ... read more
photos

Photo of the Day: Bay Street Reflections

Trump Tower and Bay Adelaide Centre, Toronto
May 16, 2013 12:00 am | by Dylan Giuliano | Comments
Unlike some of our North American counterparts, our skyline is mainly dominated by glass towers. For better or worse, our skyline has a unique ability to continually change and reflect different ... read more
design

Ontario Association of Architects Honours Best New Buildings and Jack Diamond

House on the Bluffs, image courtesy of Taylor Smyth Architects
May 15, 2013 5:50 pm | by Dylan Giuliano | Comments
In March the Ontario Association of Architects announced the winners of their annual awards celebrating excellence in design. The winners were chosen by a panel of experts from the design ... read more
development

City Issues Refusal Report for Greenpark's 324 Richmond West

324-332 Richmond Street West Greenpark Homes Toronto
May 15, 2013 4:45 pm | by Jack Landau | Comments
UrbanToronto readers know that contrary to the popular belief that the process of building a high-rise begins when shovels break the soil, developing a property in Toronto is actually a much more ... read more
development

Yonge Eglinton Centre Receiving A $100 Million Facelift

Yonge Eglinton Centre Midtown Toronto RioCan
May 15, 2013 2:50 pm | by Devon Johnson | Comments
Sitting in the heart of Midtown Toronto lies the Yonge Eglinton Centre, a popular mixed-use office complex and destination for shopping & dining. Currently, the 750,000 square foot space ... read more
culture

Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For May 15, 2013

May 15, 2013 8:56 am | by Dylan Giuliano | Comments
Byford looks for consensus on tansit funding; Fords vow to fight Humbertown redevelopment; poll shows residents support city takeover of BIXI; electoral reform on city radar, and More!; and more ... read more
photos

Photo of the Day: Migration

Toronto skyline from the Leslie Street Spit
May 15, 2013 12:00 am | by Jack Landau | Comments
Toronto has always embraced its connection with both nature and urbanity. The vast network of rivers and ravines that meander through the city stand as a vestige of the wilderness that once ... read more

Twitter (@urban_toronto)