Local artists are invited to submit their entries for consideration for the murals to be featured as part of the Bell Box Murals Project. The deadline for submission is Friday, June 30th, check out the requirements for submission in the flyer above.
GM has submitted plans for a 7 acre, 882,540 sq. ft. centre on Eastern Avenue with front facings to Lakeshore Avenue East. The development will house 2 GM dealerships, a sales and marketing centre, research and development facilities as well as a service centre. It will also be able to accommodate 3,000 new jobs. Find out more by clicking here
One of the best ways to get to know a city, either as a local or as a visitor passing through, is to visit one of Toronto’s many neighbourhood Farmer’s Markets. Each unique in its diversity of food, artisanal bakeries, arts and crafts and general well being, a visit to one of the local markets is a must do. In addition to the larger, more popular venues such as the St. Lawrence, Evergreen Brickworks and Nathan Phillips Square, there are many small, intimate, neighbourhood and seasonal pop up markets for everyone to enjoy. For a comprehensive list, click here
Toronto eastenders have a lot to look forward to in 2017 with regards to a resurgence of cultural and arts venues and events. Now Magazine did a great article on what the residents east of the Don can look forward to in the coming months as their neighbourhoods come alive with restored venues and a vibrant art scene. Check out what’s coming here
We found an interesting article in Friday’s Toronto Star regarding bike concessions coming soon to Ashbridge’s Bay Park as part of the City’s initiative to enhance recreational cycling. Check out the article by clicking here
With the recent surge of glass towers popping up all over the city, it is comforting to know that while developers are staying current and meeting an ever-increasing demand for green technology and modern spaces, that the old is not forgotten in the process. A great example of this, is the rebirth of the Romanesque Revival building, best known for many years, as the home of the somewhat unsavory establishment , Jilly’s, into what promises to be an exciting new addition on the hotel scene in Toronto. Located at Broadview and Queen, The Broadview Hotel will open in 2017 after a respectful restoration and modern addition have been completed. When it opens its doors, The hotel will house 58 boutique style rooms, a street level café and a rooftop bar.
A much needed facelift at this vitally important gateway to many energetic east end neighbourhoods, all eyes are on the Broadview Hotel’s arrival as an architecturally significant and sound piece of Toronto’s story.
Click on the link below to watch Toronto Star reporter, Christopher Hume’s short video on this piece of Toronto’s history.
https://www.thestar.com/news/2016/03/07/hume-the-broadview-hotel.html
Spring subtly tiptoed in at 6:58 yesterday morning. In reality though the first full 24 hours of unmitigated, absolute “Springdom” is today, March 21st. And as the sun pours down upon us, the Kingston Road Village flower markets are all bursting in colourful displays of scented loveliness with promises of beautiful and aromatic flora to grace every room of your home. Shopping local benefits you, your merchants and the neighbourhood as a whole.
Check them out.
With spring less than a week away, Mother Nature decided to have a little bit of fun by throwing another winter wallop at us yesterday. Snow, bitter cold and extreme high winds were the order of the day and those type of weather conditions can wreak havoc on a construction schedule.
Yesterday, our Beech House project was forced to shut down operation of the crane due to high winds and freezing rain and snow. Temperatures of less than minus 16 and winds over 55 kms per hour mandate the shutting down of the crane for safety concerns. At this stage of the build, the crane is an integral player on the field and its inability to operate safely virtually brings the whole site to a grinding halt. Many factors are taken into account regarding the operation of a crane under adverse conditions including but not limited to temperatures, wind, precipitation, as well as load dimensions and weight. Safety First necessitates prudence in these matters. Twenty-Four hours later and we are back up and running and looking forward to a gentler Mother Nature in the weeks to come.
Urban Toronto.ca has taken notice of our Beech House project. Really excited to be a part of this! Read the article on their link below.
http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2017/02/below-grade-levels-begin-beech-house-kingston-road
Just poured the first slab on grade at our Kingston Road Beech House/YMCA project. Now it’s time to start making our way up!