This is an UrbanToronto industry update sharing information and status updates from around the industry as a means to keep our readers in the loop. We are covering updates related to relevant news and events, as well as any changes that are being made that impact the real estate and building industries in Toronto. 

In today's report: Request for Proposals Closed for Scarborough Subway Extension Stations, Rail and Systems; City of Toronto working to support Danforth BIA initiatives all summer long; Settlement reached in OLT case in Bronte area; and more news.

Downtown Toronto, looking south over Queen's Park, image by UT Forum contributor Rascacielo

Government notices and announcements:

Request for Proposals Closed for Scarborough Subway Extension Stations, Rail and Systems

Enhancing Vaughan’s parks

Supporting entrepreneurs, businesses, tourism and art in Vaughan

City of Toronto working to support Danforth BIA initiatives all summer long

Nuit Blanche Toronto returns on October 1 and expands to include Etobicoke, downtown, North York and Scarborough

City of Toronto enhancing safety and coordination in construction hot spots

Settlement reached in OLT case in Bronte area

Porsche Experience Centre Toronto breaks ground

Private sector/other notices and announcements:

Metrolinx: New video shows how Metrolinx is building the Hamilton LRT

Metrolinx: Another round of work kicks off on the Kitchener Line that will see an upgraded Bloor GO Station and West Toronto Railpath

TRREB: Average Rent Reaches New High as Competition Heats up in the GTA

TRREB: Condo Sales in the GTA Were down While New Listings Remained Steady

RESCON: RESCON says construction companies can benefit from more inclusive hiring practices

IBI Group: Arcadis and IBI Group Have Entered Into an Agreement on a Recommended, All-Cash Offer of C$19.50 Per Share for Arcadis to Acquire All Issued and Outstanding Shares of IBI Group

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