Articles tagged with "Residential Building"

GWL Realty Advisors plans to redevelop the historic College Park building in Toronto, adding three towers of 65, 75, and 96 storeys while preserving the original structure. The development will include residential units, retail and commercial space, a hotel, a daycare, and the expansion of the Carlu event venue. The project aims to create a new landmark destination, influenced by global architectural designs, and integrate new public areas such as a 'winter garden' facing the park.

The construction of NorthCore Condos, an 18-storey residential development in North York, Toronto, is nearing completion with the structure already reaching its 16th floor. Designed by Arcadis for Fieldgate Urban, the project includes a four-storey townhouse block on Bogert Avenue. The building's facade is being finished with brick-veneered precast panels along Sheppard Avenue, and work is progressing on the tower's upper floors. The development is expected to deliver 415 residential units once completed.

Mayor Sutcliffe has pledged a historic overhaul of the housing construction process. This initiative originates from the findings of the Housing Innovation Task Force. Their goal is to discover new ways to speed up the building of affordable homes.

The City of Toronto has outlined zoning policies for 25 Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs) and 95 Protected Major Transit Station Areas (PMTSAs) to increase housing density near transit nodes. This initiative supports the Province’s target of building 285,000 homes by 2031, aided by $471.1 million from the Federal Housing Accelerator Fund. The new policies set minimum height and density standards, require Inclusionary Zoning for affordable units, and focus on sustainable development around transit nodes. Some areas, pending provincial approval, remain on hold due to possible impacts on historic flood plains.

The Sloane rental towers, a development by Fitzrovia Real Estate and AIMCo, located across the Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto, have concluded construction and are beginning occupancy. The three towers, designed by Arcadis, feature hand-laid brick exteriors and rise to 24, 28, and 30 storeys. The towers provide a total of 759 rental units and include numerous features like mechanical penthouses and private terraces. Landscaping for a public park on the premises is still pending.

The Centre for Housing Innovation (CHI) at Toronto Metropolitan University's DMZ aims to foster collaboration across the Canadian housing industry to address the housing crisis. Backed by a $3.5 million federal investment, CHI offers an Accelerator to support early-stage housing technologies and a program for industry upskilling. The initiative brings together various stakeholders, including corporations, policymakers, and researchers, to implement real-world housing solutions. Companies like Pakville and Adaptis are already demonstrating innovative uses of recycled materials and AI to improve housing efficiency and sustainability.

The crane has been dismantled from The James at Scrivener Square, a 23-storey tower in Toronto’s Summerhill neighbourhood. The building designed by COBE Architects and Graziani + Corazza Architects for Tricon Residential and Diamond Corp is progressing with its cladding and brickwork. The structure will feature 127 luxury rental units and is located across from the iconic Summerhill LCBO. New scaffolding and weatherproofing are being installed as the project continues towards completion.

The plans for a mixed-use tower on 1075 Bay Street in Toronto have been revised, removing office space due to decreased demand. Canderel Residential now proposes a 62-storey building primarily for residential use, designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects. This comes after previous iterations in 2019 and 2021 which included significant office space. The updated proposal includes a greater number of residential units and involves features for public access and transportation infrastructure improvements in the vicinity.

On September 14, 2025, Canada's Prime Minister launched the Build Canada Homes (BCH) initiative, aiming to build affordable housing to combat homelessness and provide low-income and middle-class housing. The plan has received positive reactions from entities like the Toronto Community Housing Corporation and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. The Canadian Wood Council appreciates the focus on factory-built housing and Canadian materials, highlighting the importance of modular and prefabricated systems in construction. The BCH initiative, with a $13 billion budget, involves partnerships with various levels of government and private developers.

In Ottawa, a long-term care home has been completed, providing support to seniors in the area. Meanwhile, Peterborough, Prescott, and Lancaster have begun construction on similar projects. These developments are part of efforts by the Ontario government to enhance long-term care facilities across Eastern Ontario. The announcement signifies progress in addressing the needs of aging populations in these communities.

The One Delisle condo tower, currently under construction in Toronto, is set to become a significant addition to the city's skyline. The building starts with a boxy shape at the ground level and tapers into a fluted circle at the top. Recently, lighting tests were conducted on the exterior, previewing its future as a local landmark. The project is documented by UrbanToronto, which also offers research services and development tracking in the Greater Golden Horseshoe area.

The Stella is a residential development project in Etobicoke's Six Points area, featuring 26- and 30-storey rental towers designed by Henriquez Partners Architects. The project, part of Toronto’s Housing Now program, is three months ahead of schedule and contributes significantly to the city's affordable housing plans. The development is located on City-owned land and is part of efforts to create Toronto’s first net-zero community, integrating a district energy system for low-carbon heating and cooling. Upon completion, The Stella will provide 725 rental homes, with plans for more housing projects in the area underway.