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Samuel Engelking
New housing bill a big win for developers, loss for neighbourhoods
The city has built parks, childcare centres and other community amenities using funds from developer charges, but that could all change with Doug Ford's new housing bill Read more
Urban agriculture initiatives are sprouting up in new Toronto condos
Featuring in-suite micro garden beds, greenhouses and community plots, Toronto's new condo developments hope to inspire residents to grow their own food Read more
Samuel Engelking
From Coffin Factory to condo: artists say goodbye to storied loft space
For nearly 60 years, the Coffin Factory has provided affordable live-work studios for artists. Read more
John Garrison
How Airbnb is clashing with Toronto condo residents
Rowdy parties, noise and damage from Airbnb rentals are causing major headaches for condo dwellers Read more
Co-working spaces are the latest trend in Toronto condos
With more Torontonians working remotely, developers are adding stylish co-working spaces into condos that rival WeWork Read more
John Carrison
Ahead of legalization, some condos are banning residents from growing cannabis
On the cusp of legalization, hundreds of condo boards have banned residents from growing cannabis in their units – even though it’s allowed. Read more
Illustration by Greg Houston
Condo boards need to start taking bike theft seriously
As thefts from apartments and condos surpass street thefts, many Toronto buildings still refuse to allow residents to store bikes in units or on balconies Read more
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Why are so many condos passing non-smoking rules?
In this week's Reasonable Doubt column, lawyer Tim Duggan examines why so many Toronto condominiums have passed restrictions on both tobacco and marijuana smoking. Read more
Courtesy of Options For Homes
Toronto is getting its first smoke-free condo
Located at Lawrence and Weston, the 22-storey building will restrict tobacco and cannabis smoking in all areas – but vaping is allowed Read more
Nobul is changing how we choose real estate agents in Toronto
Sponsored feature: presented by Nobul Read more
Paul Lachine
Toronto condos are tightening the rules around party rooms
As more people pay big money to live in small units, condo boards are increasingly requiring residents to hire security if they want to party in the party room Read more
Paul Lachine
Sorry, you might not be allowed to smoke pot in your condo
Thick twice about smoking weed in a condo. Some condo boards in Toronto are moving to ban recreational marijuana smoke ahead of the Canadian government's legalization legislation. Read more
Peter Watson
A guide to condo records and how to review them: Reasonable Doubt
A condo corporation is required to keep proper records and allow a unit owner to access them when requested Read more
Paul Salvatori
Touring what remains of the Palace Arms one last time: photo essay
The 19th century rooming house at King and Strachan is nearing its final days to make way for a condo Read more
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Samuel Engelking
Are we building a city for lonely people?
Loneliness is a public health crisis and architects, planners and community activists believe that condo towers are contributing to the crisis. Read more
Samantha Edwards Life