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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.

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Toronto proposes at 49% increase to development charges

Brandon Donnelly

The big news this week for Toronto city builders is that the city has put forward a proposal to substantially increase development charges. But with the above increase and with the introduction of policies like inclusionary zoning, I am sure that the number is higher today. These are easy fees to hide.

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Populous designs Cleveland Cavaliers sports performance centre

Deezen

A future home of the NBA team the Cleveland Cavaliers, the 210,000-square foot (19,510-square metre) development "is slated to be one of the world's largest training facilities". Above, the second and third floors will hover over the public zone with a swooping curtain wall in fritted glass. billion (£2.7 billion (£2.7

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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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Critical Mass

SW Oregon Architect

Most often, recognizable and vibrant cities have at their center a densely developed downtown that is home to both businesses and a demographically diverse resident population. Low-density development isn’t just a poor way to generate property tax revenue, it’s also extremely expensive to maintain.

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The Axiom by Büro Ole Scheeren

aasarchitecture

Büro Ole Scheeren’s The Axiom is the tallest building in Shanghai’s fastest growing district and stands as a key gateway to The Springs, a new hub for innovation and creativity spearheaded by renowned US real estate developer Tishman Speyer. The Axiom stands as a new urban landmark of The Springs development.

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RP206 Residence, Queretaro, Mexico

e-architect

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