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GTA West highway project designated for federal environment review
TORONTO – The federal environment minister says he is designating a controversial highway project in the western Greater Toronto Area for assessment.Jonathan Wilkinson says there are clear areas of federal concern with the project…
Federal infrastructure bank can’t meet funding plans without spending spree, PBO says
OTTAWA – A federal infrastructure financing agency might not meet its near-term plan to fund projects more quickly to foster economic recovery, says a new report by the parliamentary budget officer.As it stands, the budget office…
Canadian Society of Landscape Architects’ 2021 Awards Winners
The Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) has announced the recipients of its 2021 Awards of Excellence.This year, 14 projects received a national award. Dale Hodges Park by 02 Planning and Design was selected to receive the…
Experts, advocates say federal budget is hit and miss on housing
OTTAWA – Experts and advocates say countrywide government measures aimed at putting housing within reach of more Canadians mark a step in the right direction, despite a few misses and ham-fisted moves.Monday's federal budget promised…
4th Street SW Underpass
In 2015, Marc Boutin and his team — marc boutin architectural collaborative (MBAC) — were entrusted with an unusual task, that of revitalizing an important urban passageway, the 4th Street SW Underpass.Internationally known artist…
Federal Budget 2021: Liberals top up long term plan for affordable housing
OTTAWA – The federal government topped up its housing and infrastructure plans in Monday's budget, but held back on an overhaul as homes and cities grow increasingly unaffordable.In the first budget in more than two years, Finance…
Students representing Canadian Universities win 2021 ULI Hines Student Competition
A redevelopment plan for a Kansas City, Missouri, site presented by a team, called Fusion, comprised of students from Ryerson University, York University, and University of Toronto has taken top honors in the 2021 Urban Land Institute (ULI)…
Choice Properties and the Daniels Corporation partner on Golden Mile Shopping Centre redevelopment
Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust announced a new partnership with The Daniels Corporation to revitalize and redevelop Phase One of its 19-acre Golden Mile Shopping Centre at 1880 Eglinton Ave. E, Toronto, adjacent to the new…
Angus Reid polls Canadian’s housing market sentiment
A new study from the Angus Reid Institute (ARI) reports that 40 per cent of Canadians hopeful that housing prices continue to escalate, while 39 per cent are banking on a fall. According to ARI, one-in-five (22%) would like to see the…
Amazon to bring workers back to offices by fall
SEATTLE – Amazon plans to have its employees return to the office by fall as the tech giant transitions away from the remote work it implemented for many workers due to the coronavirus pandemic.The company had previously given its…