All posts in NRU Toronto

  • toronto post 3 feb 10
    UNDERSTANDING HERITAGE
    February 10, 2017, Comments Off

    More than a catalogue of historical buildings will be needed to protect Kensington Market’s heritage, which is so intricately enmeshed in its people, culture and diversity. A heritage conservation district ...

  • toronto post 2 feb 10
    DEFINING IDENTITY
    February 10, 2017, Comments Off

    With new transit on the way and a transportation plan in the works to make Scarborough Centre a more walkable and connected urban centre, the city is creating a master ...

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    DESIGNING INNOVATION
    February 10, 2017, Comments Off

    A 130-year old building is soon to become a new research and incubation hub on Ryerson University’s downtown campus. The project embodies Ryerson’s urban ethos, juxtaposing a heritage building with ...

  • gta post 3 feb 3
    TOWERS AMID TOWERS
    February 3, 2017, Comments Off

    Two development proposals seeking to add new high-rise rental buildings onto sites with existing towers in High Park’s apartment neighbourhood are raising concerns with the community. To read the full ...

  • gta post 2 feb 3
    CREATING COMMUNITY
    February 3, 2017, Comments Off

    Parks have an important role in local neighbourhoods. Though often recognized for their recreational and environmental benefits, parks can also help create a sense of community among neighbours and even ...

  • gta post 1 feb 3
    EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES
    February 3, 2017, Comments Off

    With the future of 401 Richmond in limbo, the local councillor has guaranteed that the city will not allow the arts and culture hub to close on account of unaffordable ...

  • to post 3 jan 27
    DENSITY ON THE TRACKS
    January 27, 2017, Comments Off

    An ambitious development proposal to convert former stockyard lands from employment to mixed use with significant increases in height and density is going to be a tough sell with the ...

  • to post 2 jan 27
    MAPPING PUBLIC ART
    January 27, 2017, Comments Off

    Public art in Toronto has followed the path of growth, with the highest concentration of installations located in the downtown core. A new exhibit that maps public art over the ...

  • to post 1 jan 27
    CREATING NEW PARCELS
    January 27, 2017, Comments Off

    The long awaited reconfiguration of the Six Points intersection is moving forward with the demolition and realignment of Bloor, Dundas and Kipling starting in March, culminating in the creation of ...

  • to post 3 jan 20
    LONG-TERM VISION
    January 20, 2017, Comments Off

    Contracting out waste collection is back on Toronto council’s agenda. As it weighs whether or not to launch a managed competition for expanding private collection to Scarborough, policy analysts and ...