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From Scarborough to Etobicoke, Urbanize Toronto covers the latest on real estate development, construction, architecture, and urban planning in the city.
Located in Scarborough, the project will deliver 612 rent-controlled co-op homes by 2029.
Construction begins on Kennedy Green — one of Canada’s largest co-operative housing projects
The Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto (CHFT) has officially broken ground on Kennedy Green at 2444 Eglinton, marking the start of one of the largest purpose-built non-profit co-operative hous...
toronto.urbanize.city
December 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The 352-metre supertall skyscraper will top out at 106-storeys, becoming the tallest building in Canada
SkyTower reaches record-breaking 100-storey milestone
SkyTower at Pinnacle One Yonge has officially reached its 100th storey, becoming the first building in Canada to do so — and marking a major milestone for what will soon be the country’s tallest build...
toronto.urbanize.city
November 24, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The project will deliver 783 new homes, including 245 below-market rental co-op homes.
Options for Homes breaks ground on The Cedars, mixed-income housing in Scarborough
Options for Homes, one of Canada’s largest non-profit developers, has officially broken ground on The Cedars — a 783-unit master-planned mixed-income housing community in Scarborough.The first phase o...
toronto.urbanize.city
November 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The pedestrian-first public space will serve as the connective spine linking YZD’s seven new neighbourhoods
Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates selected as winner of YZD Runway Roadmap
Northcrest Developments has announced that Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates (MVVA) has been selected as the winner of the YZD Runway Roadmap competition, marking a major milestone in the transformat...
toronto.urbanize.city
October 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The 81 storey residential tower is now Canada’s tallest building outside Toronto
M3 tops out as Mississauga’s new tallest skyscraper
Mississauga’s skyline has officially reached new heights. On October 6, 2025, Rogers Real Estate Development and Urban Capital, together with Deputy Mayor John Kovac, celebrated the topping-off of M3 ...
toronto.urbanize.city
October 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Designed by Teeple Architects, the project would deliver 873 purpose-built rental units and become the tallest buildings in the neighbourhood
41 and 39 storey rental towers proposed in High Park
Elysium Investments, Hepsor SPV, and Oikoi Living have submitted plans for two rental towers in Toronto’s High Park neighbourhood.Located at 21 Oakmount Road, the site is an assembly of several existi...
toronto.urbanize.city
September 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Alta is the largest single-phase purpose-built rental development under construction in Toronto and will deliver 1,285 new rental homes, including 268 affordable units
Oxford begins construction on $750M rental community in Scarborough
Oxford Properties Group has officially broken ground on a landmark $750 million rental housing development in Scarborough Town Centre, marking the first major purpose-built rental project in Scarborou...
toronto.urbanize.city
August 21, 2025 at 1:46 PM
40 Park Road would mark David Chipperfield Architects’ first Toronto-project.
31 storey residential tower proposed near Rosedale Valley
Helberg Properties has submitted plans for a 31 storey residential tower in Toronto’s Rosedale neighbourhood, designed by internationally acclaimed UK-based David Chipperfield Architects.
toronto.urbanize.city
August 15, 2025 at 2:47 PM
There are now 9 supertall skyscrapers in the pipeline across the city.
Supertall Skyscrapers to transform Toronto’s skyline
Toronto has long been home to tall buildings, but in the coming years, a new wave  supertall skyscrapers will redefine the city’s skyline. While Toronto has experienced more high-rise development than...
toronto.urbanize.city
August 7, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Upon completion, the 85 storey skyscraper will become one of Toronto’s tallest and largest residential buildings
Concord Sky begins ascent above Yonge and Gerrard
Concord Sky is beginning to make its mark at the southeast corner of Yonge and Gerrard streets in Downtown Toronto. Developed by Concord Adex, the 85 storey tower is on its way to becoming one of the ...
toronto.urbanize.city
July 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The ambitious project would complete a century-old vision and mark a new chapter for the historic landmark
Residential towers proposed for College Park restoration and expansion
GWL Realty Advisors (GWLRA), has unveiled initial plans to transform College Park, a historic Art Deco site in Downtown Toronto, into a mixed-use residential, commercial and cultural hub.
toronto.urbanize.city
July 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Plans call for 40 stories along one of Spring Street's last sizable parking lots
High-rise to lord over Midtown's original Varsity shows signs of life
Plans call for 40 stories along one of Spring Street's last sizable parking lots
atlanta.urbanize.city
July 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Site of popular eastside barbecue restaurant targeted for infill development
Mixed uses bound for heart of Kirkwood's commercial village
Site of popular eastside barbecue restaurant targeted for infill development
atlanta.urbanize.city
July 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The supertall skyscraper now stands over 80 storeys on Toronto’s skyline
Construction progresses on SkyTower — Canada’s future tallest building
Construction is rapidly progressing on SkyTower, the centrepiece of Pinnacle International’s One Yonge community in Downtown Toronto. Once complete, the supertall tower will become Canada’s tallest bu...
toronto.urbanize.city
July 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Colliers’ Randy Gladman sits down with land use expert David Bronskill of Goodmans to unpack the real-world impact
Bill 17 - Implications on development of housing in Ontario
Ontario’s newest pro-development legislation, Bill 17, the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, was tabled by the Ford administration on May 12, 2025, and officially became law on...
toronto.urbanize.city
June 30, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Mix of houses, townhomes planned for 110-acre site in growing Covington
Nearly 400-home community moves forward off Interstate 20
Mix of houses, townhomes planned for 110-acre site in growing Covington
atlanta.urbanize.city
June 25, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The landmark development now soars over 300 metres on Toronto’s skyline
One Bloor West becomes Canada’s first supertall skyscraper
History was made on June 24, 2025, as real-estate developer Tridel celebrated a major construction milestone at One Bloor West — Canada’s first supertall skyscraper. With the installation of two struc...
toronto.urbanize.city
June 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
A conversation with Mansoor Kazerouni, Global Director of Architecture and Urbanism at Arcadis
New heights — Toronto’s ‘supertall’ moment
As Toronto’s skyline continues its vertical ascent, a new type of skyscraper is reshaping the conversation around how we live, build, and grow.
toronto.urbanize.city
June 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The 50-storey office tower at 141 Bay Street in Downtown Toronto has officially topped out.
CIBC Square Phase 2 approaches completion
Construction progress at CIBC Square Phase 2 has reached a significant milestone — the 50-storey office tower at 141 Bay Street, the final component of the CIBC Square development, has officially topp...
toronto.urbanize.city
May 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Located in the Consumer Road Business Park, the project will deliver over 1,600 residential units across six towers, including 160 affordable rental units
Almadev breaks ground on LSQ, 15-Acre master-planned community in North York
Developer Almadev has officially broken ground on LSQ (Lansing Square), a 15-acre master-planned community in North York. Situated at Sheppard Avenue East and Victoria Park Avenue, LSQ is set to resha...
toronto.urbanize.city
April 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Designed by Chicago-based AS + GG Architecture, the tower would contain 649 residential units
KingSett Capital proposes 65 storey tower in Financial District
KingSett Capital has submitted plans for a 65-storey mixed-use residential tower in the heart of Toronto’s Financial District. Located at 60 Yonge Street, just south of the Yonge and King intersection...
toronto.urbanize.city
April 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The 31 storey tower adds 379 residential units to the Yonge and Finch neighbourhood
Capital Developments celebrates topping off of Olive Residences in North York
Capital Developments recently celebrated the official topping off of Olive Residences, a 31 storey residential tower near the Yonge and Finch intersection in North York.
toronto.urbanize.city
April 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Designed by Turner Fleischer Architects, the project would add 517 market-rate rental units to the neighbourhood
Graywood Developments proposes 45 storey rental tower in the Davisville Village
Graywood Developments has submitted plans for a 45-storey residential rental tower in Midtown Toronto’s Davisville Village neighbourhood. Located at 170-180 Merton Street, the proposed development wil...
toronto.urbanize.city
April 3, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The bold and colourful installation was designed and painted on construction hoarding by 100 local children in partnership with Art City
Art mural unveiled at 591 Sherbourne in St. James Town
A striking new art mural, designed and painted by 100 local children on new construction hoarding, was recently unveiled in St. James Town, in Downtown Toronto. The bold and colourful installation mar...
toronto.urbanize.city
April 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM