Surprised there was no thread on this big piece of news that is set to revitalize a depressing part of our luxury drag: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rob-magazine/saks-appeal-hbc-head-richard-baker-bets-canadians-are-dying-to-go-deluxe/article15633445/?page=1 FYI - the...

Ran Across this development proposal on a document from the HSBCA. Developer is Conservatory Group and architect is EI Richmond. Number of units is 463 with a two storey commercial/office building on Lake Shore. The site plans looks interesting with the commercial building fronting the...

I'm surprised there isn't a thread about this. I recently bought the book, spent a while thoroughly enjoying it; I think it's far more interesting than the first. The first book had a lot of projects we all knew about, delving into detail that was originally hard to find. The second iteration...

Hey everyone, I will be moving into my condo in the next few months and I'm planning serious renovations to bring this late 80s condo into the 21st century. The building in question is Grand Harbour, the unit is approximately 1300 sqf with a 150 sqf terrace overlooking the lake. While the...

Liebskind's centrepiece tower for the revitalization of the Belgrade portlands. Even '3rd world' Europe gets more daring designs. Sometimes our quiet and reserved mentality gets to me. :(

I received a community newsletter from Chestnut Park about the proposed redevelopment of the ghastly Polish Alliance Hall (a 2 storey concrete bunker surrounded by a sea of parking) at the corner of Lakeshore and Fleeceline. Since we live right down the street from this proposal we just...

Today I saw the parking lot at Simcoe/Front was fenced off with workers drilling holes and surveyors marking lines across the asphalt with all their equipment. Anything happening here?

Had a look through the Humber Bay Shores website to see what's new: http://www.humberbayshores.org/Development-News-Update-Dec-2007.htm Future Developments The remaining lots from Brooker’s Lane to Park Lawn are owned by 5 different owners. Some of these lots are very narrow making...

Randomly ran into this while browsing for retail at 100 Yorkville: http://www.gyra.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=29 Cumberland Four Cinema As at January 2008, no further details available. The theatre will be demolished to make way for a condominium. No Details...

Known as the New York City of the Balkans, Belgrade is a large city of about 2 million citizens. Located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers; it has one of the most important geostrategic locations in Europe, making it a constant target of foreign invaders of the past. Most of...

I finally decided to go out and do a photo reportage of my favourite place in Toronto. I just love the intimate urbanity of all the little nooks and crannies - I can't imagine that once upon a time, way before me, Yorkville was a hippie centre, a much less "fortunate" incarnation than today's...