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 […]
Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?
The lowdown on Condos, Service Dogs & Therapy Dogs. Doggie waste bag stands, mobile pet grooming and walkers with 10 dogs on leashes are a frequent sight these days. It […]
Embrace It or Erase It?
I was always a believer that giving people a designated space to participate in “undesirable” behavior was a more realistic approach than banning undesired behavior completely. (I’m a parent!) A […]
Smarter Parcels
It’s November. For a lot of us that leads to the realization that holiday shopping is fast approaching. With time at a premium, more urbanites are turning to e-commerce for a […]
Better Buildings Save Lives.
“Better buildings would have saved lives.” –Chuck DeMets, U.S. Geologist DeMets, a tectonic geologist from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, reflects on the January 2010 earthquake in Haiti, described by the […]
Condos + Art = Creative Landscapes
Toronto, a city that sets precedents in many regards, did the same nearly 30 years ago when it came to the art world, and adding a creative component to our […]
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