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University of Toronto says 14-storey timber tower to be ‘symbol of wood sustainability’
The University of Toronto is slated to build a timber tower that it says will be among the tallest of its kind in North America.
A 14-storey building, made of wood and concrete, will be built at its downtown campus off Bloor Street West. Construction of the tower, which will partially be built with cross-laminated timber, is tentatively set to begin in 2019.
Link to Article by Tamar Harris, The Star
Council passes $100-million plan to boost Calgary’s economy, fill downtown vacancies
Using $100 million to help fill empty downtown office space and jump-start Calgary’s slumping economy was given the green light by city council Monday.
Link to Article by Bill Kaufmann, Calgary Herald
City forecasts suburbs will continue to sprawl over next five years
Using $100 million to help fill empty downtown office space and jump-start Calgary’s slumping economy was given the green light by city council Monday.
Link to Article by Sammy Hudes, Calgary Herald
Is Thirsty Concrete / Pavement a Viable Solution in Cold-Weather Climates?
Over the years “Thirsty Concrete” solutions have been limited to warm-weather climates, however with advances in technology it appears that we may be getting closer to solutions that work in cold-weather climates too.
Interested? Watch the video below and submit your answer anonymously by clicking on “Yes,” “No,” or “Maybe” to see how others have responded. If you want to share your response, then post it using the social media links provided below.
To learn more about this innovative techology featured in the video – K.B. Industries, Inc.
Council Approves Pulling $10M from Reserve Fund to Revitalize Downtown Calgary
Elected officials approved taking $10 million from the rainy-day fund after spending several hours discussing how to create jobs and fill 12 million square feet of unoccupied office space downtown.
Link to Article by Annalise Klingbeil, Postmedia
A New Pedestrian Plaza Opens in Downtown Detroit
Link to Article by Robin Runyan
A Tiny Home Community Rises in Detroit
Link to Article by Robin Runyan
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