Our third survey of development projects in our coverage area highlights projects that interest us, trends that appall us, and elements that enthrall us. We favour innovative projects that connect with a neighbourhood’s built form, reflect community consultation, and meet the objectives of the City of Toronto’s Official Plan. We take a dim view of […]
DEVELOPINGS: Annual review reflects tension between community activism and OMB
March 9th, 2016 · Comments Off on DEVELOPINGS: Annual review reflects tension between community activism and OMB
City rejects retail development for Bathurst Street
August 10th, 2012 · Comments Off on City rejects retail development for Bathurst Street
RioCan, a retail real estate developer, intended to demolish three buildings to construct a new 139,000 square foot, three-storey commercial building with a three-level, below ground parking garage. Potential tenants for the site remain unknown.
Kromer Radio closes after 55 successful years
August 10th, 2012 · Comments Off on Kromer Radio closes after 55 successful years
Projected new plaza redevelopment may change the iconic storefront at 420 Bathurst By Richard Frankel Another historic Toronto business is closing after more than five decades of operation. Large black block letters on a yellow background read “Retirement Sale Everything Must Go.” Other signs read “Store Closing Sale” and cover the storefront windows facing Bathurst […]