The Art of Architecture in Today’s Condominiums

In Toronto, condominiums are flourishing as the new home choice of residents and investors. Condos are also helping to fuel the renters’ market, and the appeal is understandable. Living in one of these new buildings brings with it a lifestyle of ease, leisure and even artistic ambience. One of the most beautiful aspects of newer architecture in Toronto is the outstanding public art included in condo design. Recognizing the importance of a vibrant cultural community in maintaining healthy municipalities, the City of Toronto developed a policy called ‘Percent for Public Art’ to support the inclusion of art in major private sector developments.

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Hugh Heron Walks The Walk

TORONTO - August 23, 2013 - Arriving from Glasgow 46 years ago, the dapper Scot has held the banner high for Canada and for quality housing. The president of Heathwood Homes (and head of other organizations including Two Men And A Truck – Canada and The Mikey Network) talks with Editor Gale Beeby, about his challenges and achievements, in the September 2013 Condo Life magazine.

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"NEW IN HOMES & CONDOS" Connecting Toronto to its Lakefront – HARBOUR PLAZA Condos

TORONTO - August 28, 2013- HARBOUR PLAZA will be the first development south of the Gardiner to connect to the PATH network via an elevated, enclosed pedestrian bridge to run under the Gardiner Expressway, over Lake Shore Blvd. and into the Air Canada Centre. “Even in winter you can put on your shorts, go across in the PATH — never walking outside — get on the train to the airport, jump on a plane and go to Florida or California,” Menkes’ director of development Jared Menkes suggests.

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FRONT PAGE: "NEW IN HOMES & CONDOS" The Urban Townhouse Comes of Age: by Tracy Hanes

TORONTO - August 24, 2013 - The new breed of townhouse — sophisticated and stylish — is one of the hottest emerging choices for homes in Toronto and the GTA. “Not everyone is suited for condo life or owning a single-family home and the next best option is a townhouse,” said BROCCOLINI VP, Business Development/Finance, Michael Broccolini. In early August, Broccolini's 50 PARK TOWNS BAYVIEW AND SHEPPARD were snapped up in a few hours. ASPEN RIDGE HOMES took a risk launching its MOTO Towns at KETTLE LAKES CLUB in Richmond Hill last year, marking a bold departure from traditional suburban townhouse design. Over 120 of the initial 200 units released sold, according to Christene DeGasperis, ASPEN RIDGE Marketing Director, but sales here indicate suburbanites are ready to embrace it.

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B.STREETS Tops Off Summer 2013

TORONTO - August 21, 2013- With the last beam in place atop the hotly-anticipated B.STREETS condominiums at Bloor & Bathurst Sts., developer Lindvest celebrated with a topping-off and team lunch. Tipping top hats (r-l) Lindvest’s Senior Project Manager Chris Hawkins, VP Construction Peter DeBiasio, President George Hofstedter, Vice President Michoel Klugmann, Milborne Real Estate’s Vice President Maryann Grace and CEO Hunter Milborne.

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