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UrbanToronto started in 2002 as a platform where industry professionals and urban enthusiasts could exchange information and insights about the rapid development in Toronto. This created a space for engaging discussions and the sharing of various viewpoints. As our community expanded, we used our background in publishing and journalism to launch a News section, delivering trustworthy articles on new projects, construction updates, city planning, and other related topics.

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Future Flatiron-to-be 1071 King West Emerging Above Grade

1 day ago | urbantoronto.ca | Anthony Teles

Construction has surpassed grade level at 1071 King West, a flatiron-shaped building on a triangular parcel at the westernmost point of Toronto's King West area. Designed by BDP Quadrangle (with Kirkor Architects and Planners as Architect of Record) for Hullmark, First Capital, and Woodbourne Canada Management Inc., the 17-storey purpose-built rental building is bounded by King Street West, Douro Street, and Metrolinx's Kitchener Rail Corridor.
Six-Tower Development Scales Back MZO Plan in Vaughan

1 day ago | urbantoronto.ca | Anthony Teles

Forested ravine areas, a pond, and a watercourse all connected to the Humber River shape an undeveloped site in Vaughan’s West Woodbridge–Elder Mills neighbourhood, where City Park Homes has proposed an ambitious six-tower development to the north of a shopping plaza. Designed by Graziani + Corazza Architects, the towers from 22 to 29 storeys would be the tallest and densest in this part of Vaughan.
315 Spadina Rises Over Chinatown as Construction Reaches Sixth Floor

2 days ago | urbantoronto.ca | Anthony Teles

Rising in the heart of Toronto’s Chinatown, 315 Spadina Avenue is transforming a low-rise block of Spadina Avenue long defined by modest two- and three-storey buildings. Situated on the northeast corner of Spadina and D’Arcy Street, the 14-storey purpose-built rental project designed by Montgomery Sisam Architects for Podium Developments replaces a row of non-heritage commercial structures with a mixed-use building that will include ground-level retail.
Five Towers Up to 49 Storeys Proposed at Wilson Station

2 days ago | urbantoronto.ca | Anthony Teles

Although the Shops at Wilson Station plaza could be demolished to make way for a proposal of unprecedented height in the area surrounding the subway station, development of this site may not begin for some time due to long-term commercial leases in place. Located in North York's Clanton Park neighbourhood, plans call for five residential towers up to 49 storeys.
25-Storey Rental Tower Proposed for Red Bricks Site in Central Ajax

3 days ago | urbantoronto.ca | Anthony Teles

Following several nearby proposals in recent years, further intensification is planned for central Ajax as a 25-storey mixed-use tower is proposed across from Harwood Plaza. Designed by KIRKOR Architects and Planners for Brosko Property Management operating as Kingscourt Holdings (Ajax) Ltd., the site is located at the northeast corner of Harwood Avenue South and Kings Crescent.
Podium at Cielo Condos Nears Height of Heritage Church Walls

3 days ago | urbantoronto.ca | Anthony Teles

Construction at Cielo Condos has now reached the third floor of the podium, rising to nearly match the height of the heritage Bloor Street United Church walls. Designed by KPMB Architects for Collecdev-Markee Developments, the 34-storey residential tower continues to take shape in Toronto’s Annex neighbourhood, steps from Spadina and St George subway stations. UrbanToronto’s last update was in March, 2025, when the podium began to emerge behind the church’s stone facade.
Reducing Embodied Carbon Through Prefabricated Balconies

1 week ago | urbantoronto.ca | Anthony Teles

As the construction industry faces growing pressure to address climate change, attention is turning beyond operational performance to the hidden emissions embedded in building materials and assembly. Known as embodied carbon, these emissions are released before a building ever opens its doors, through raw material extraction, manufacturing, transportation, and onsite construction.
35-Storey Tower Proposed Near Guildwood GO

1 week ago | urbantoronto.ca | Anthony Teles

A 35-storey residential tower is proposed for 402 through 408 Livingston Road North in Scarborough’s Guildwood neighbourhood, a short walk from Guildwood GO station. Designed by Arcadis for Blacktusk Group, on behalf of property owner Livingston Realty Holdings Inc., the tower would rise within Guildwood station’s Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) within which the Province encourages higher density development.
Terraforming Markham | UrbanToronto

1 week ago | urbantoronto.ca | Craig White

There are still greenfield areas of the Greater Toronto Area zoned for development into residential communities, and one of those areas is this one, north of Major Mackenzie Drive and east of Kennedy Road in Markham. Caught by UrbanToronto Forum contributor NW87 with his drone, these former famers fields are at the earliest stage of being prepped for underground services and roads, step one in creating a place to live.
Glazing Advances at 11 YV as The Pemberton Emerges Above Grade

1 week ago | urbantoronto.ca | Anthony Teles

Side-by-side in Toronto's Bloor-Yorkville area, two high-rise residential projects, 11 YV and The Pemberton continue to progress at dramatically different speeds. Site clearance for the 44- and 68-storey conjoined towers of The Pemberton began in late November 2018 with the start of demolition of the Toronto Parking Authority's large Yorkville garage, and was followed by the beginning of shoring work for excavation in June 2019.