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Walk with Joy

Richard Joy Sep 1, 2014

One of the first things I did as Executive Director of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Toronto was to ask Paul Bedford to join me for a summer beer so I could pick his brain about the emerging development of this city. I was particularly…

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Edmonton’s tallest tower to be built in the new Edmonton Arena District

bdeditor Aug 26, 2014

The Edmonton Arena District (EAD) joint venture, between Katz Group and WAM Development Group, announced today the construction of Edmonton's newest and tallest tower and one of the tallest structures in Western Canada. The new 62-storey…

Building Design

New vision needed for Small Arms Inspection Building

bdeditor Jun 23, 2014

Toronto and Region Conservation (TRCA) is seeking Expression of Interest (EOI) submissions and proposed vision for an adaptive re-use of the 43,000 square foot Small Arms Inspection Building on prime waterfront location, on the northwest…

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Toronto landmark (famous for reasons not-entirely wholesome) to be overhauled

bdeditor May 13, 2014

While Toronto’s condo explosion is overwhelming most of the downtown, there are still pockets that have resisted the steel-and-glass invasion – for reasons both good and bad. One such pocket is the Queen St. East and Broadview…

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Buffalo, N.Y. to get a Diamond Schmitt building

bdeditor Mar 26, 2014

Diamond Schmitt Architects is designing a 12-storey, mixed-use building to rise in downtown Buffalo, New York. The $80-million complex for Uniland Development Company will feature more than 200,000-square-feet of Class A office space, a…

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New survey shows 59 per cent of Ontario homeowners 50-plus are looking to downsize within five years

bdeditor Mar 12, 2014

With the kids out of the nest and retirement approaching, Ontario Baby Boomers surveyed are looking to simplify their lives and save costs by downsizing their homes, shows new market research commissioned by Harmony Village.The poll, which…

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Vancouver developer acquires Alberta builder

bdeditor Mar 7, 2014

Anthem Properties Group has acquired Calgary-based United Communities, a residential land developer that entitles, develops and sells finished lots to home builders in Calgary, Edmonton and Sacramento, California. In addition, the company…

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How revitalization can improve health

bdeditor Feb 20, 2014

Residents who moved directly from old housing to new housing as part of the revitalization of the Regent Park community housing project in downtown Toronto said one year later that they felt safer, more connected to their community and more…

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Mixed-use neighbourhood planned for Toronto’s Downtown West

bdeditor Jan 29, 2014

RioCan REIT, Allied Properties REIT and Diamond Corp. together will be filing plans with the City of Toronto for a new neighbourhood to be known as The Well. Spread over seven and a half acres, The Well will extend the revitalization of…

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Q&A: Grand Harwood Place

bdeditor Jan 16, 2014

The Ajax Plaza has been in existence since the early 50’s. Why redevelop it now?The Ajax Plaza was originally built to serve a community of up to 25,000 people. At the time, the plaza was the commercial heart of the community. …

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