One of the most hotly debated topics in the City of Toronto has been the role of the Ontario Municipal Board and its jurisdiction over city policy makers. Many City Councillors, including Kristyn Wong Tam, have called for the board’s elimination, or at least to have its judiciary powers taken away. Everyone knows how we [...]

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It is always comforting to see how developers embrace the Internet and use it as a tool to keep everyone updated on sales, promotions, or in the case of DNA3 by Canderel Stoneridge, construction! Over the month of January, the team at DNA3 have been keeping purchasers and interested parties in the loop as they [...]

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One of the more hotly debated projects in the City of Toronto is The Thompson Residences. The two tower project has been subject to some interesting legal battles over the past few years. With its famous conflicts with the City over height and density, the debate has been a spirited one for local residents and [...]

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It is that time of week again, where we take a look at a past development with an interesting history that has affected the city in a positive way. This week, we’re looking at One King West Hotel and Residence. One of the best features of One King West is its base. In 1879, it [...]

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King West is on fire. Without a doubt, it’s one of the most popular areas in the City of Toronto, for both new homebuilders and residents alike. It has a perfect balance of nightlife, boutique shops, transit options, and very intriguing residential buildings.  Every time we hear about a new proposal in the area our [...]

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It’s time to take another look at a local building that betters the City of Toronto both aesthetically and culturally. It has been about a year since the Thompson Hotel began to alter Toronto’s west side lifestyle. Freed Developments partnered with the Thompson Hotel Group to open a hotel and residence that would redefine the [...]

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‘Restaurant Row’, a series of older properties on King St. West, has become subject to a development application. The site will see a 39-storey development, one that will feature 201 suites on a three-storey podium. There will also be a 6-level underground parking garage, supplying 114 parking spaces. Another interesting aspect of the development will [...]

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Liberty Village is an area that has been ripe with development and construction over the past ten years. From Toy Factory Lofts to the more recent developments by Plaza, Liberty Village has always been an area that we at the Toronto Star’s NewInHomes have kept an eye on. With that in mind, it’s time to [...]

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