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http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2019/02/canderel-proposes-66-storey-mixed-use-tower-1075-bay DT Toronto: Canderel Proposes 66-Storey Mixed-Use Tower at 1075 Bay

https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13905-gehrys-design-for-torontos-new-tallest-towers-moving-forward-says-developer Gehry’s Design for Toronto’s New, Tallest Towers Moving Forward, Says Developer

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https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2019/02/14/googles-sidewalk-labs-plans-massive-expansion-to-waterfront-vision.html Google’s Sidewalk Labs plans massive expansion to waterfront vision By Marco Chown OvedInvestigative Reporter Thu., Feb. 14, 2019 Google’s futuristic development on the eastern waterfront, Quayside, is only the first step in an expansive and ambitious plan to build new neighbourhoods — and new transit — throughout the entire Port Lands, the Star has learned. In return for its investment in this vision, Sidewalk Labs wants a share of the property taxes, development fees and increased value of city land that would normally go to city coffers. Internal documents obtained by the Star show Sidewalk Labs plans to make the case that it is “entitled to … a share in the uptick in land value on the entire geography ... a share of developer charges and incremental tax revenue on all land.” These future revenues, based on the anticipated increase in land value once homes and offices are built on the derelict Port Lands, are estimated to be $6 billion over the next 30 years. Even a small portion of this could amount to a large, recurring revenue stream diverted from the city into private hands. Slides from a presentation given to parent company Alphabet in November, marked “proprietary and confidential,” show Sidewalk Labs does not intend to construct buildings on the majority of the Port Lands, but wants to benefit from its increased value once other developers build there. The California-based tech giant envisions redevelopment on 350 acres in the Port Lands area — an area almost 30 times larger than Quayside — by financing underground infrastructure and a light rail line. The slides also indicate Google’s Canadian headquarters will be built on Villiers Island.

http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2019/02/redevelopment-westside-mall-envisioned-caledonia-station Redevelopment of Westside Mall Envisioned at Caledonia Station February 14, 2019 12:45 pm | by Ryan Debergh | 2 Comments Anticipation for Toronto's new Crosstown LRT continues to spur redevelopment visions from property owners along Eglinton Avenue seeking to densify lands near the stations. SmartREIT, the developer of SmartCentres big-box complexes who have recently moved into more urban-oriented development such as the transformation of Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, is looking to take advantage of the improved transit access to redevelop their Westside Mall property, a 140,000 square foot big-box complex anchored by a FreshCo, Canadian Tire and Dollar Tree.

DT Toronto: Demolition Marks Start of Work on Bay Adelaide North Tower Smaller tower. The two other ones are already built. http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2019/02/demolition-marks-start-work-bay-adelaide-north-tower

Mississauga [URL="http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2019/02/solmar-breaks-ground-edge-towers-mississauga"]http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2019/02/solmar-breaks-ground-edge-towers-mississauga[/URL] Solmar Breaks Ground for Edge Towers in Mississauga February 11, 2019 5:00 pm | by Jack Landau | 0 Comments Mississauga's ongoing vertical growth spurt took another leap forward a few days ago, with Solmar Development Corporation breaking ground for the first phase of their Roy Varacalli-designed Edge Towers community on Hurontario Street. With Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie in attendance, last weekend's event marked the official start of construction for the three-tower project close by Square One. M-City and Parkside Village

DT Toronto: The Hub, office 274M. Borehole sampling. Pic by wmedia

DT Toronto: Nobu http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2019/01/demolition-and-preservation-underway-nobu-residences Demolition and Preservation Underway for Nobu Residences January 25, 2019 1:02 pm | by Jack Landau | 3 Comments Seven months after Nobu Residences Toronto broke ground with a star-studded ceremony, demolition and heritage retention work a buildings on the site has been progressing. Two Teeple Architects-designed 45-storey towers will rise here in the Entertainment District, whole at ground level, heritage facades and a partial restoration of the former Pilkington Glass Factory is being overseen by heritage specialists ERA Architects.

Mississauga SQ1 shopping centre Square One announces best-in-class local merchants and eateries that will reside in The Food District, opening Spring 2019 https://www.newswire.ca/news-releas...d-district-opening-spring-2019-889434803.html "Square One has been a key part of the Mississauga community for over 45 years and the Centre has grown with the city; continuously evolving to provide an innovative destination to explore fashion, food, lifestyle and entertainment," says Square One director and general manager Greg Taylor. "We are thrilled to continue to invest in the area and the prosperity of its residents, while also creating over 250 job opportunities with this addition. The Food District will house gourmet artisans in a space where guests can enjoy and share their food experiences." Square One welcomes the following merchants to The Food District: •Arvinda's – Purveyors of easy-to-use, pre-packaged Indian spice blends. •Bake Three Fifty – Build-your-own cupcakes, ice cream sandwiches and milkshakes. •Blackjack BBQ – Best known for its Sweet Whisky Pork Ribs and Dinosaur Beef Ribs. •Blossom Moments – Gorgeous bouquets, with arrangements for any occasion. •BRØD – Delicious and authentic Danish pastry house. •Craft Chippery – Where fresh, gourmet chips are made right in front of your eyes. •Chocollata Gourmet – Specializing in Brazilian brigadeiros. •Dal Moro's Pasta – Authentic pasta, made from scratch. •Hale Coffee – Toronto-based specialty coffee roaster. •Kingston Olive Oil Co. – Quality cooking oils, such as roasted almond and black truffle. •La Carnita – Finest, to-go Mexican food. •MidiCi – Authentic Neapolitan pizza maker. •Pier 87 Fish Market & Grill – Providing top quality, sustainable seafood. •Plancha – Original, open-flamed Spanish cooking. •Seed to Sausage – Charcuterie plate master, providing locally made, artisanal cured meats. •Sugar King Factory – Destination for candy, chocolate and anything sweet. •Sweet Jesus – Delicious ice cream shop with experiential flavour options. •Tao Tea Leaf – Providing over 180 varieties of tea. •The Box Donut – The finest and most decadent donuts. •The Macaroon Boutique – Picture-perfect French desserts. •The Pie Commission – Sultry, mouth-watering pies such as Beef'n Beer and Butter Chicken. •Village Juicery – The go-to, cold-pressed juice destination

DT Toronto http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2019/01/riu-open-first-canadian-hotel-plazas-theatre-district RIU to Open First Canadian Hotel at Plaza's Theatre District January 22, 2019 1:30 pm | by Jack Landau | 1 Comment Last week, Spanish-based hotel chain RIU Hotels & Resorts announced their plan to open a hotel in Downtown Toronto in 2021, marking their expansion into the Canadian market. The company has over 40 hotels around the Caribbean, and just more than 100 around the world currently, making it the 30th largest chain world-wide. A rendering accompanying RIU's news release identifies Plaza's Theatre District Residence, a two-tower Quadrangle-designed development at Adelaide and Widmer in the Entertainment District, as its home. RIU's Toronto location—part of their Plaza Hotels line serving travellers visiting urban destinations—will occupy the first 28 floors of the 48-storey north tower. The hotel will have 353 rooms, with amenities including meeting rooms, a gym, bar and restaurant, with the company to invest approximately $100 million in the project. The upper 20 floors of the tower will house condominium suites, known as Encore at Theatre District.

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