urban design

Construction is wrapping up on Provencher_Roy’s new downtown hub for HEC Montréal, a centre for research located at the intersection of the Quartier des Affaires, Quartier des Spectacles, and the Quartier International.The project…

The Canadian Urban Institute has opened its application to fund projects through the second round of the My Main Street Community Activator program.My Main Street is a $23.25-million investment to help drive business and restore…

The Civic Commons Catalyst, a transdisciplinary research partnership under the Center for Civilization between the University of Calgary’s School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (SAPL), the School of Public Policy (SPP), Evergreen,…

Build Better Now, an immersive virtual reality exhibition showcasing global ideas for a more sustainable built environment, is officially opened to the public.The virtual pavilion, designed by AECOM in collaboration with Install…

Vandyk Properties (Vandyk), has announced PCL Construction as the official construction manager of record for the master-planned, community of Grand Central Mimico in Etobicoke.According to Vandyk, Grand Central Mimico marks the…

The Case for the Core: Provocations for the Future of Canada’s Downtowns

In August, the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) announced a $23.25 million investment to establish My Main Street—a two-year program to support the recovery and revitalization of main streets and…

The University of Calgary’s School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (SAPL) has announced the three prize winners, honorable mentions and finalists of its international design competition, CBDX: BORDERLANDS. Participants submitted…

Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC), Tridel and their Toronto community design team have been awarded an international award for development and urban design, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Global Awards for Excellence, for the…