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Non-Canadians can’t buy a lot of real estate

Brandon Donnelly

The Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act — which came into effect in January of this year and bans foreigners from buying residential real estate in the country for two years — is weird. As well, an entity is deemed foreign if a non-Canadian owns a minimum of 3 per cent of the entity.

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Commercial Setbacks Code Amendment

SW Oregon Architect

The Eugene City Council meets tomorrow (Monday, July 19) at 5:30 PM to conduct a hearing on the topic of a proposed amendment to Commercial Setback requirements in the Eugene Code. Likewise, the C-2 and C-3 zones should not be treated identically, except in the Downtown Transit Overlay District (as they are now).

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A Victorian ‘office mansion’ by Casa Loma’s architect comes to market in Toronto

The Spaces

The historic building at 37 Madison Avenue is presently used as commercial offices, though it was originally designed in 1886 (and completed in 1891) as the private residence of Toronto house builder Lewis Lukes. According to listing agent Howard Lende of Forest Hill Real Estate Inc.,

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Pingyuan New Area Cultural Touristic City Exhibition Center by Zone of Utopia and MFA

aasarchitecture

From the commercial street to the west, the upper cube shifts to the side, cantilevering 34m above the ground to mark the end of the perspective. Source by Zone of Utopia and MFA. Kinetic It is a sculpture conceived according to each angle of discovery. From the south, the composition is more balanced, to face the calmness of the lake.

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Pingyuan New Area Cultural Touristic City Exhibition Center by Zone of Utopia and MFA

aasarchitecture

From the commercial street to the west, the upper cube shifts to the side, cantilevering 34m above the ground to mark the end of the perspective. Source by Zone of Utopia and MFA. Kinetic It is a sculpture conceived according to each angle of discovery. From the south, the composition is more balanced, to face the calmness of the lake.

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A4 Spotlight: Act 6061 Legislation

A4 Architects

Rhode Island Housing Zoning Map On February 22, 2022, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed into law Act 6061, also known as the “Zoning Modernization and Housing Act.” The new provisions required each of the local Zoning Ordinances to be revised so that they are in compliance in compliance with the Act by January 1, 2024.

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RP206 Residence, Queretaro, Mexico

e-architect

The project advocates for increased density and designates the ground floor for commercial use, fostering a more walkable urban environment. The project is located on a corner plot with three facades, zoned for mixed-use, with a maximum allowable height of 29 meters.