“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 Silver Tsunami. Get ready Canada.
Last month, I had the pleasure of attending an ORCA educational day with our DelManor team. Dr. Brian Goldman started off the session and, whether intentionally or not, gave the crowd a […]
Show up!
I’ve heard the same (familiar) message too many times this week to ignore it: The more you put into something, the more you get out. The first occurrence was at my […]
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 […]
Fly Safe Snowbirds.
Let me summarize one of the largest perks of condo living in one simple word. Winter. Despite the beauty of a first snowfall, or the abundance of snow that allows […]
Domestic Diva Awakens.
They say that technology hasn’t yet delivered what it promised us. More time. More conveniences. More happiness. It’s bittersweet for most of us. The iphone in my pocket is often an […]
Resolution #1. Get my own place.
This can mean different things to different people. It could mean finally leaving your parent’s nest. It could mean stop renting. It could mean leave your roommates, and go at […]
Merry Condo Christmas.
Let’s be honest, some Christmas traditions may change slightly in condominium life. I myself, went from a 12 foot tall Christmas tree spanning a two storey front entrance as a […]
(Don’t) Pass the Salt Please
Snow, Salt and Structures. The lowdown. While there’s a decreasing trend in urban environments and car ownership, there are still a fair amount of us that rely on cars on a […]
Willingness to Learn (& Change)
I recently had the privilege of listening to my friend Luke Anderson rehearse his Ted Talk with me about accessibility in our city. He considers himself “gifted” with the opportunity […]
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