Urban Planning
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Building on the desire for a better country
The buildings and design sectors are again represented in the newest slate of members of the Order of Canada, which includes a developer, a planner and an architectural glass artist.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
SvN Architects + Planners names new partners
SvN Architects + Planners has recognized quality leadership by naming Shonda Wang, Sony Rai and Liana Bresler new partners of the firm.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Promise of age-friendly communities rings false
Recent analysis of how Canadian suburbs accommodate aging residents concludes that the streetscapes, housing mix and array of neighbourhood services and amenities typically fail to meet seniors' needs.
CondoBusiness
JP Thornton joins Kasian’s Toronto team
Kasian has announced that JP Thornton has joined its Toronto office as Principal and Commercial Leader, effective May 24, 2016. In this role, Thornton will
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Student proposals tackle infrastructure needs
Planning students competing in the Cities of Tomorrow Showcase and Student Ideas Competition, proposed solutions to municipal issues such as infrastructure.
REMI Network
Waterfront Toronto names new president & CEO
Waterfront Toronto’s Board of Directors has named William Fleissig as its new president and chief executive officer effective January 2016.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Why Toronto needs green space networks
Green space in Toronto isn’t expanding at the same rate as new development. In response, a new study asks us to shift our focus and see parks as networks.
REMI Network
Jack Layton Ferry Terminal designs on display
Five design proposals for the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal and Harbour Square Park in Toronto will be on public display at Toronto City Hall from
REMI Network
Jennifer Keesmaat picks T.O. City Resolve winner
One Torontonian has won a chance to sip coffee and talk livable cities with Jennifer Keesmaat, chief planner for the City of Toronto. The Urban
Canadian Property Management
The strategy behind Kitchener’s revitalization
About 15 years ago, the streets of downtown Kitchener, Ont. were full of abandoned factories, decaying buildings and empty parking lots. The Canadian dollar was
CondoBusiness
Toronto eyes development permit system
Toronto is taking steps towards implementing a development permit system to make the planning application process more efficient and predictable.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Competition driving green building momentum
Experts speaking at the Green Real Estate conference in Toronto said that green building competition is leading to incremental change in the suburbs.
Canadian Property Management
Tech sector driving growth in Waterloo
The tech sector is driving growth in Waterloo region. To manage a growing population, the area is looking to increase density and expand transit.
Canadian Property Management
Ontario Municipal Board reform still polarizing
Calls for Ontario Municipal Board reform are on the rise. But the OMB is a contentious issue, and experts cannot agree on how to move forward.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
The benefits of urban parks
The economic and environmental benefits of urban parks are many. But as demand for land rises, cities must be creative when building new spaces.
Canadian Property Management
The changing needs of suburban development
Experts say that suburban developments must start increasing density to pay for growth and meet residents' demands.
