Designing Out the Disability
This week (May 27 to June 2, 2018) is Canada’s second annual National AccessAbility Week. Its aim is to promote inclusion and accessibility and to recognize the efforts of those […]
The Art of Construction
There’s no doubt that art has helped shape our city. It’s personal, and its definition is broad. It encompasses everything from architecture to fashion, and continues to evolve in ways […]
No Such Thing as “Overengineered.”
Bridges rarely fail. At least that’s what some people say, claiming that they tend to be “overengineered,” if there is such a thing. That’s little comfort to the families and […]
Real Life Wonder Women
“Organizations want quality people, well educated, well skilled and adaptable. They also want people who can juggle several tasks and assignments at one time, who are more interested in making […]
Fallen From the Nest
We’re lazy homeowners. Well, at least that’s the perspective that Nest is basing its latest product development on, and the inspiration behind its long awaited release of Nest Secure – […]
Can You Touch Your Toes?
And other lessons in flexibility and Real Estate. This year at ULI ’s (Urban Land Institute’s) U.K Annual Conference, a large part of the theme was flexibility, at levels both […]
Family Footage
We’re not talking about movies from old vacations or holidays. We’re talking about SQUARE footage. It’s a timely topic and an ongoing debate that I (like to) have with people. […]
Mini “Musk” Moments
Some people say that they learn from their customers. Others, like Elon Musk, show that he not only learns from them, but acts on their ideas. Recently, Musk “made […]
“City Thinking” like an 8 yr old
As a parent, I consider it my responsibility to expose my kids to an abundance of activities in the hopes of finding one that “sticks.” For my eldest two sons, it […]
The best part of my job
Sometimes the best part of being in the condo development business is actually getting on site. Okay – often the best part. Today was one of those days. And it’s […]
Open House with an Open Heart
A couple of weeks ago my son and I visited Scadding Court Community Centre to embark on our first fishing experience… in a pool. Scadding Court is a community centre […]
When will Toronto get “there?” As the good old saying goes, “good fences make good neighbors.” In the vertical world, the likely translation would be that good balcony barriers make […]
Making ¢ of Condo Fees
When you’re looking into buying a new condo, the asking price isn’t the only significant number to look at. In addition to sometimes unanticipated fees (such as home insurance – yes, […]
Students Getting High(er)
We don’t seem to balk at schools in caves , schools in subterranean shelters or even schools floating on water, but the mention of schools in the sky… well hold on […]
Mailroom Madness
A colleague of mine said something the other day that resonated with me. He doesn’t receive any “physical” mail. “Any?” I asked him. In disbelief, I rephrased the question, “None?” […]
Room for One More?
Toronto has a lack of affordable housing. No surprise there. Last year, Toronto Community Housing (TCHC) had 170,000 people on its wait list. So where do they turn to? For […]
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