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The renowned Toronto-born architect has passed away at age 96. Via @AlexBozikovic at the Globe and Mail. Frank Gehry, legendary architect of some of world’s most iconic buildings, dies at 96...

A proposal in Downtown Oakville for a 17 storey residential development at a former firehall. There is interest from Oakville Galleries to lease the two lower floors. Via the Request for Proposal: More details via the Oakville News...

The City of Toronto is building a new community recreation centre at 1020 Yonge St., currently a Toronto Parking Authority lot across from Ramsden Park...

According to the CBC, Doug Ford is expected to announce an early election next Wednesday, with an election day set for February 27. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ford-super-caucus-1.7439752

I've heard from a good source in the Hamilton planning office that there is interest in redeveloping the Canadian Tire at Main and Victoria as a residential project. The site is currently home to a historically significant gas bar canopy...

I heard from a city planner in the know that “X” site, which doesn’t have a development notice, is in the early stages of a development proposal. Thanks!

Crombie appears to be in.

I've noticed a number of early 20th century semis, particularly in the east end, that have their front porch roofs and/or second floor balconies removed. I did some digging and dated this trend as starting in the 1980s. Was this a uniquely Toronto phenomenon? Was it consistent with broader...

CBC: Byelections called for Toronto Centre, York Centre on Oct. 26 https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/byelection-call-toronto-1.5729472 The only declared candidates are journalist Marci Ien in Toronto Centre and entrepeneur Ya'ara Saks in York Centre, both for the Liberal Party.

According to reports last week, the Ministry of Education is looking to build cheaper schools. This could have significant ramifications on built form and architectural quality. It could also impact neighborhoods, as schools are often more than just for learning, but act as community hubs...

Taking a page from 2015, I figured it was time to start a thread for the 2019 federal election in October If the 2015 fixed election date was any indication, it will be a very long campaign. There are many early story lines. Free trade, carbon tax, refugees. Can Scheer make an impression on...

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I'm visiting family in Windsor and I'm hoping to squeeze in four to five hours in Downtown Detroit on a Saturday afternoon. I will be on foot and taking the Windsor tunnel bus across the river. Any itinerary suggestions for someone interested in urban planning and architecture? Thanks!

The former hoisery factory is now the site of 124 rental units. History of the site and development can be found here: https://raisethehammer.org/article/2292/substantial_changes_to_220_dundurn_south_plan

If you could go back in time to 1996, what area would you have purchased property? Curious to hear what the responses are. Areas that immediately come to mind are Willowdale and The Junction.

Driving through South Western Ontario I always find myself spotting Nova Scotia or Newfoundland flags. The immensely cyclical economy of the East Coast in the last century has led to migration of Atlantic residents to western provinces. Are there certain pockets of Ontario that have uniquely...

I hope to spend about 9 hours in the city. Any itinerary suggestions for a UTer with an interest in architecture? Thanks!

Joey's. Earl's. Cactus Club. Milestones. Moxie's. All products of west coast corporate hospitality groups, they have expanded across the GTA, from suburban power centres to swanky downtown corridors. In a competitive industry with huge risk for up-and-comer chefs and owners, these chains have...

Co-organizing a birthday bash for my old man in June. I would be grateful for any advice for venues, with these considerations in mind: 1. Centrally located, near TTC and highways and/or east end bias near Danforth/Beaches 2. Non-bar setting... many non-drinkers in attendance, although...

Drummond Report: Ontario to sell downtown LCBO warehouse and HQ http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1130529--drummond-report-ontario-to-sell-downtown-lcbo-warehouse-and-hq Ontario’s finance minister appears set to put the brakes on corporate tax cuts and accelerate sales of...