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NYC mayor takes aim at glass towers as energy hogs
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio presides over a city that's known for its skyscrapers but he is no fan of the glass towers that have transformed the Manhattan skyline in recent decades.De Blasio, a Democrat who is hinting at a…
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia to get ‘iconic’ new home on Halifax waterfront
HALIFAX – The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is getting a new home on the Halifax waterfront, to showcase a collection that includes works by Canadian artists ranging from Alex Colville and Mary Pratt to renowned folk artist Maud Lewis.…
RESCON applauds Ontario budget focus on cutting red tape, supporting skilled trades
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) has commended the Ontario PC government on its first provincial budget, "Protecting What Matters Most," and its focus on removing barriers to housing supply and prioritization of the…
Cadillac Fairview and IMCO Welcome TD Bank Group to Their Landmark Development at 160 Front Street…
Cadillac Fairview (CF) and the Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (on behalf of its client Ontario Pension Board) has announced that TD Bank Group (TD) has signed a long-term lease agreement, which will see TD occupy 840,000…
Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre receives 2019 Prix du XXe siècle for architecture
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and the National Trust for Canada have announced that the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre in Winnipeg is the recipient of the 2019 Prix du XXe siècle, an annual award that recognizes…
Oxford Properties Unveils Designs for Transformation of Toronto’s Iconic Park Hyatt Hotel
Oxford Properties Group, the global real estate arm of OMERS, has revealed designs for its redevelopment of Park Hyatt Toronto.Long considered to be one of the most venerable sites in Toronto, and one of the most iconic addresses,…
Former Maclean-Hunter Building to be Tallest Architectural Heritage Retention in North America
Davpart Inc. has announced that the United Building in Toronto is to be North America’s tallest architectural heritage retention development.Located on the northeast corner of University Avenue and Dundas Street West, the United…
Canderel Introduces Mid-Rise St.Clair Village Development in Toronto
Canderel has introduced St. Clair Village in Toronto which according to the developer, captures the City’s new urban vision for St. Clair Avenue West.“The city worked extensively with surrounding communities in a series of Avenue…
Cadillac Fairview and TD Greystone announce Bold Vision for CF Fairview Mall
Cadillac Fairview (CF) and TD Greystone Asset Management (TD Greystone) have announced major plans to revitalize one of Toronto's premiere shopping centres, CF Fairview Mall. An estimated $80-million will be dedicated to transforming…
As climate changes, the way we build homes must change too
About 100 homes in Angus, Ont. were damaged by a tornado in June 2014. Ten lost their roofs and had to be demolished. Gregory Alan Kopp, Western University, Author providedThe impacts of floods, wildfires and other catastrophic…