A proposal for a mid-rise condo in Yorkville, midtown Toronto, has been revised and resubmitted for rezoning. Taheri Development is looking to develop an 11-storey mixed-use residential mid-rise condo building at 126 Avenue Rd., which will include 60 residential units (11 of which are replacement rental units). The property is located at Avenue and Davenport,
Thornhill lot up for sale in heritage district
A stop-work order was recently issued at 93 John St. when a new home that is under construction in Thornhill’s heritage district was found not to conform to approved plans.
Residents say home design needs to fit in with the neighbourhood
Toronto City Council is being asked to designate the West Queen West neighbourhood a protected heritage district, to be dubbed the West Queen West Heritage Conservation District (HCD). Heritage Conservation Districts (HCDs) are neighbourhoods protected by a local by-law passed by City Council under the Ontario Heritage Act. These districts help preserve and improve the
Gentrification and runaway real estate prices are threatening a number of neighbourhoods that make up the unique character of Toronto. Areas from Parkdale and Kensington Market to Chinatown and Little India are slowly fading away. The same can be said for Little Jamaica on Eglinton Avenue West, which has the added challenge of combating systemic
Tessa Virtue and Morgan Rielly have hired a lobbyist for the couple to get permission to paint their brick home in Toronto’s Rosedale neighbourhood, according to a report by Matt Elliott for City Hall Watcher. The six-bedroom home, built in 1912 and purchased for $6.4 million in 2022, resides in the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation
Toronto’s iconic Brass Rail Tavern, a downtown strip club nestled on Yonge south of Bloor, is at the centre of a heritage designation proposal that could make or break the future of the historic venue. The proposed heritage designation for the building, located at 699 Yonge St. since 1948, which city staff is recommending, is
The Stewart Building, one of the city’s iconic heritage buildings at 149 College St. is well on the way to being developed, according to a press release. Alignvest Student Housing Inc. (Alignvest) has revealed its intention to engage in a partnership with Northwest Value Partners Inc. for the acquisition of 149 College St., the Stewart
In South Rosedale’s Heritage Conservation District, there’s a unique property up for sale — and it comes with a big bonus. One of Toronto’s most sought-after locales, Rosedale offers the quietude of suburban living while being right in the heart of the city. And for those dreaming of living here, Horsman Hall, located at 135 Crescent
Toronto has long been called a city of neighbourhoods. So it’s no surprise that this isn’t changing with the coming wave of residential development about to crash over the GTA. Indeed, entire new and very cool nabes are taking shape from smack dab in the middle of downtown to the far northwestern reaches. Here are
An early 20th-century Hogg’s Hollow home may be saved from the wrecking ball after Toronto City Council adopted a motion from the Toronto Preservation Board to include the building on the city’s Heritage Register. The home, located at 19 Plymbridge Cres., is a two-storey stucco-clad structure built in 1912 as stables for the Boultbee family
After years of wrangling, a new condo project envisioned for the historic Distillery District could be about to change the neighbourhood. On July 8, 2020, an application was submitted to the City of Toronto for a 32-storey mixed-use building with retail and privately-owned public space on the ground floor. The proposal for 33 and 37
A Toronto developer is asking for permission to build a high-rise tower in the Distillery District. The 31-storey development would be a hotel, and is planned to incorporate an existing heritage building. It would be the first hotel located in the Distillery District itself. The development would be built at 60 Mill St., at the
New status could end redevelopment squabble
For two years, Rosedale neighbours have been fighting a developer’s plan to tear down three single-family homes on Dale Avenue and build a four-storey condo. Now, the heritage status of one home has been called into question, which could put the project in jeopardy. Developer Platinum Vista submitted plans for the 26-unit project for 5,
Some Midtown residents are concerned by the number of residential tear-downs in their neighbourhoods and argue the city should make sweeping heritage designation changes a priority.
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is forging ahead with new design plans for Davisville Junior Public School despite ongoing arguments that the building should be preserved as a heritage site.
As of next Thursday, May 11, there will once again be an operational distillery in the Distillery District. That’s opening day for Spirit of York, the new occupant of 12 Trinity St.
Toronto City Council voted to initiate a study to determine Lawrence Park West’s eligibility as a Heritage Conservation District on Oct. 5. But some residents argue a heritage designation would saddle homeowners with additional costs when undertaking home renovations.
Community council votes against Toronto Preservation Board’s recommendation for designation
In light of the recent loss of Stollerys and an overwhelming amount of development happening in the downtown core, residents worry not enough consideration is given to properties further north
Heritage properties represent significant value for communities by connecting residents with Toronto’s history and culture. In Willowdale and North York, the preservation of heritage contributes to the dynamic character of our neighbourhoods. Although development is often a sign of economic prosperity, the recent pressures of intensification have impacted efforts to maintain heritage properties. The demolition
One of the city’s most affluent and desirable neighbourhoods, Leaside, could have a new monicker as a heritage conservation district (HCD). The Leaside Property Owners’ Association has presented an application to have the portion between Bayview Avenue to Laird Drive and Eglinton Avenue East to the Don Valley designated as an HCD, which North York
Former home of magazine magnate saved from demolition
