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  • gta post 1 april 19
    PROTECTING ASSETS
    April 18, 2017, Comments Off

    As Oakville grows, some of its historically significant geographical areas are coming under threat of development. To protect its cultural heritage landscapes the town is assessing the significance of those ...

  • to post 3 april 13
    PREPARING FOR NEW HEIGHTS
    April 13, 2017, Comments Off

    Amid development pressure and municipal growth policies, Bloor West Village is preparing for significant growth. “Change happens. It’s always happened. This place is not in a time capsule. There has ...

  • to post 2 april 13
    CONNECTING HABITATS
    April 13, 2017, Comments Off

    With Toronto’s population growth and the pace of new development, there is increased pressure on the city’s natural spaces. Recognizing the importance of these spaces to create resiliency against the ...

  • to post 1 april 13
    NEW CONFIGURATIONS
    April 13, 2017, Comments Off

    With inconsistent by-laws across the city and changes to the liquor licensing legislation coming into effect, city staff propose to harmonize regulations and improve the way in which outdoor cafés ...

  • gta post 2 april 12
    GROWING UP NOT OUT
    April 11, 2017, Comments Off

    A proposed new official plan aims to shift Burlington’s development from out to up. “Burlington is at a very different point … compared to where we were in 1994 when ...

  • gta post 1 april 12
    TAKING STOCK
    April 11, 2017, Comments Off

    As the planning and development industry awaits the conclusion of the provincial review of the Ontario Municipal Board, a new book by a former vice-chair offers an assessment of the ...

  • to post 3 april 7
    BACKYARD INFILL
    April 7, 2017, Comments Off

    A proposed 35-storey tower is drawing concern from staff and the local councillor, who acknowledge that additional density is needed in the area but are unhappy with the proposed design, ...

  • to post 2 april 7
    CULTURAL RESTORATION
    April 7, 2017, Comments Off

    It’s been decades since the last artist left Guild Park and Gardens, once home to Canada’s first artist colony. The arts community will return by 2020, with the city working ...

  • to post 1 april 7
    TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT
    April 7, 2017, Comments Off

    Unlocking underutilized lands, a proposed new planning framework proposes to transform an area near the Wilson subway station into a complete community. “This is the complete package. There’s going to ...

  • gta post 3 april 5
    RESPONDING TO HOUSING DEMAND
    April 5, 2017, Comments Off

    Despite having approval for a 22-storey high-rise, a Brampton developer has submitted a new application for a 31-storey tower to take its place. While staff are cautious about its potential ...