June 10, 2014 New research released by the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) says the city's Municipal Land Transfer Tax is causing a 'massive loss of economic activity in the City of Toronto and a corresponding loss of thousands of jobs." The report conducted by Altus Group Economic … [Read more...]
Alexandra Park Revitalization Project has Started
May 22, 2014 The first phase of the revitalization of Alexandra Park has begun! There are few opportunities left in downtown Toronto where redevelopment can actually change the streetscape of the city. The revitalization of Alexandra Park promises to be one of the most profound - if development … [Read more...]
Cyclists and Bike Lanes Have a Positive Impact on Shopping.
May 20, 2014 It turns out that cyclists and Bike Lanes are GOOD for business. The Toronto Cycling Think & Do Tank together with the School of the Environment at the University of Toronto completed a study in November 2013 on the economic impact of cyclists and bike lanes on local retailers and … [Read more...]
U. S. Commercial Real Estate Market in Recovery.
May 8, 2014 This is an article in the April addition of CCIM magazine about the recovery in the secondary US Commercial Real Estate markets. These were the areas hardest hit by the recession. Urban areas like Manhattan and San Francisco didn't dip significantly and prime properties are trading … [Read more...]
Why Richard Florida is dead wrong about Island airport expansion
May 6, 2014 Although I agree with almost everything Richard Florida has to say about urban studies, I disagree about his position on Jets at the Island airport. Here is an excellent article by KEN GREENBERG in NOW Magazine: "We need to open the lens a little wider to see the true … [Read more...]
Hot pockets: The Top 10 neighbourhoods for condo construction in Toronto
May 6, 2014 This article from The Buzz Buzz Report - an excellent site focusing on new condominium sites in Toronto - recaps the growth of condo development in Toronto and forecasts where construction will take us throughout 2014 and in to 2015: "The construction crane may as well be the de … [Read more...]
City of Toronto – Avenues and Mid-Rise Building Study
May 3, 2014 Toronto City Council has extend the monitoring period to the end of 2014 to allow staff to complete consultations on the effectiveness of the Mid-Rise Building Performance Standards. The Study recommends that many of the major arteries in the city including, in the Lower West End of … [Read more...]
Urban Office Locations Enable Employees to Walk to Work
March 20, 2014 A new article at ccim.com discusses the trend of employees preferring to work in communities that are walkable and offer a mix of residential and entertainment options: Research and market observations have revealed that the new generation of employees is clear on what they want … [Read more...]
