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A Canadian man arrested on vacation has been proven innocent Melissa Nakhavoly with why he is still being held in the Dominican Republic Warmer temperatures but showers are expected on-and-off for the next few days Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai has your seven-day forecast Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls on Prime Minister Mark Carney to prioritize a list of projects including the proposed Highway 401 tunnel a mentally ill man who was killed in an Ontario prison is calling out the provincial government over the lack of correctional reform listen to NewsRadio Toronto live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts weather and video from CityNews Toronto anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter they said they located a woman suffering from gunshot wounds 'People in the area need to use caution' since the suspect is still at large Toronto police said after a woman was shot on Saturday in the Ellerslie Avenue and Diagonal Road area “People in the area need to use caution” since the suspect is still at large A woman was transported to hospital with serious injuries on Saturday after a daytime shooting in Willowdale Toronto police say they responded to reports of a shooting in the area of Ellerslie Avenue and Diagonal Road — west of Yonge Street south of Finch Avenue West — at just after 3 p.m When officers arrived they found a woman suffering from gunshot wounds Paramedics confirmed her injuries were serious but non-life-threatening Police say the suspect fled the scene on foot and that they did not yet have a description Police told the Star that “people in the area need to use caution” since the suspect is at large There are road closures and a police presence in the area Police added that the K9 unit was at the scene along with “many police resources trying to locate the suspect.” Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account New data reveals that zoning amendments (OZ) dominate Toronto’s development landscape accounting for more than half of all applications in the past year.  According to 2024 data from the City of Toronto over 800 development applications were submitted in the past 12 months As Toronto grapples with housing shortages five wards stand out as the most active in terms of applications for new projects: Toronto-St “Zoning amendments are always complex, bureaucratic, processes,” said Ash Navabi, a research analyst at UrbanToronto. These amendments allow for increased density or changes in land use Clair West are going to see a lot of intense development.” followed closely by Eglinton-Lawrence and Willowdale Toronto Centre has seen a high number of site plan applications (SA) indicating a surge in new building proposals and modifications to existing properties Don Valley West has a significant share of subdivision applications (CD) suggesting an uptick in multi-unit residential projects such as townhouses and condominiums “There’s been a push in housing trends to refocus on developing individual homes and creating fourplexes and six plexes in more residential areas with less focus on towers,” said Geoff Hayworth policy coordinator at the Federation of Metro Tenants’ Association “Total application numbers have gone down in 2024,” said Navabi “It’s very risky financially to start building let alone start proposing because costs are unpredictable.” The Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act provide legal frameworks that guide planning and zoning, ensuring that development aligns with the city’s Official Plan. Development applications must go through a multi-stage approval process including community consultations and council approvals “It takes years from the time an application is filed to the time construction begins,” said Navabi The Federation of Metro Tenants’ Associations highlights that city planners engage with stakeholders at various stages to balance growth with community needs “Because of the housing crisis going on here the government has created a tax incentive for developers to build purpose-built rentals instead of just condo buildings,” said Navabi “We saw a lot more of that happening in 2024.” “I think it’s a tacit admission that the condo market is failing and we need to be building rentals,” said Hayworth It seems as if we’re headed in a direction of increasing rentals so that we can at least get some people housed instead of housing just being a money grab.” A spatial analysis of development applications shows that growth is concentrated in midtown and downtown neighbourhoods, aligning with city planning goals of increasing density in transit-accessible areas.  “Development is really kicking up along the Ontario Line,” said Hayworth “Housing is increasing near these new stops to make it a useful place.” The On The Record newsroom is staffed and operated by final-year undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Journalism On The Record students welcome input from their colleagues in the School of Journalism Please drop by the newsroom (RCC-105) to pitch your story idea to the editors Toronto emergency services officials say a person has died after two separate house fires in North York Saturday morning Firefighters were called to a home on Carney Road just north of Finch Avenue West and east of Senlac Road A Toronto Fire Services spokesperson told CityNews firefighters found part of the home ablaze after they arrived After crews went into the home to conduct a search the spokesperson said firefighters found someone inside The person was brought outside and firefighters performed first aid until paramedics arrived A spokesperson for Toronto Paramedic Services said the person died at the scene Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire a short time later There were no other reports of injuries or anyone inside Toronto Fire Services crews were called to a home on Finch Avenue East near Willowdale Avenue an hour earlier for reports of a house fire The department’s spokesperson said firefighters went inside to search for occupants but no one was found They said the fire was extinguished soon after and added the blaze was confined to the property Toronto police officers closed part of Finch Avenue East in response to the fire When asked for further information about the house fires a Toronto Police Service referred CityNews to the Office of the Fire Marshal as the agency was called to investigate the cause and the circumstances There was no immediate indication the two fires were connected FIRE: UPDATEFinch Av West + Grantbrook St– The person who was pulled from the fire was pronounced deceased at the scene^lb FIRE: UPDATEFinch Av East + Willowdale Av – W/B Finch is now open– E/B Finch is still blocked^lb president of the West Lansing Homeowners’ Association has seen an increase in cars going through his neighbourhood in Willowdale over the years Whether to put bike lanes on the busy six-lane road along with widened sidewalks and safety features to make Yonge more pedestrian friendly is an election issue in Willowdale Ward 18 Car traffic heads south on Beecroft Road at Poyntz Avenue in Willowdale during the afternoon rush hour Nov The REimagining Yonge Street project could result in a comprehensive revamping of Yonge Street from Sheppard Avenue to Finch Avenue Traffic proceeds southbound toward Sheppard Avenue on Thursday LOCAL IMPACT: Willowdale residents are calling for more traffic calming measures to mitigate increases in traffic problems and the information within may be out of date Cars speeding and leaving arterial roads to use local streets in Willowdale is a familiar sight for Dimos Zarkadas The Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue area resident has lived in the North York neighbourhood since 2005 and said traffic has gotten worse over the years due to intensification more erratic driving and traffic navigation apps “No one is technically against development the infrastructure to support that development has not kept up pace,” said Zarkadas chair of traffic issues with the West Lansing Homeowners’ Association “We still have the same subway line with the same capacity that we did 15 20 years ago but we have so many more residents living along the subway line and the rest of them take their vehicles and consequently the more cars you have on the road the more they look for ways to get to their destination in a reasonable time so they cut through neighbourhoods such as ours.” For Mike Capotosto, president of the West Lansing Homeowners’ Association traffic has changed “unbearably” over the years “It’s just a non-stop flow of cars,” he said The issue of traffic safety was discussed recently at a meeting hosted by Coun. John Filion “It’s gotten steadily worse .. people (are) cutting through neighbourhood streets often driving too quickly,” he said problems were raised like lack of safe infrastructure and dangerous driving in school and senior zones Toronto school board trustee Alexander Brown said traffic around schools can be chaotic during the morning and afternoon rushes “The streets in front of schools are … jam-packed with people who only have one goal in mind: themselves and their kids,” he said “They really have a total disregard for any safety issues now I’m not saying all parents but there’s enough of them that make it so bad that it’s just a matter of time before a little kid walks out between the middle of cars into the street … and is killed.” Solutions were presented at the meeting as well including the creation of more sidewalks and reduced speed limits Yonge Street traffic proceeds south toward Sheppard Avenue in 2018 Coming to the neighbourhood in December is photo radar pending the passing of relevant provincial regulations said city spokesperson Hakeem Muhammad in an email There will be two cameras in each ward in Toronto and they’ll be installed in community safety zones The specific locations for the Willowdale cameras are still being finalized by staff the cameras will capture and record images of vehicles travelling over the speed limit Warning letters will be issued to offending vehicles in lieu of a photo radar ticket only for the first three months after the official launch of the program This is part of the city’s education campaign to inform residents about the program’s rollout and the implications of speeding Capotosto has been wanting photo radar for years and said it will slow down drivers “Why are we having police officers with guns handing out traffic tickets they shouldn’t be handing out traffic tickets.” “(We need) a lot more use of technology to change driver behaviour because we don’t have enough police officers and will never have enough police officers to tame the traffic,” he said we can do something effective at a very reasonable cost.” Traffic builds up at Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue in October Brown said some schools are creating traffic management plans to help increase safety He added he wants parents to consider using other streets to drop off their kids “Let your kids out there and if you want to stop your car and walk them over “But at least you’re not creating that traffic chaos.” Zarkadas wants more traffic calming measures installed such as speed bumps and curb extensions to make streets more visually narrow “People have to be prepared that there will be an inconvenience to them that it will add an extra minute or whatever to get to and from their house,” he said Disclaimer: These poll results are not scientific. Toronto.com uses a third party app which does not restrict the number of times a person can vote in the poll The poll is available to anyone with the article link and is meant to be an engagement tool for entertainment purposes only TorontoNewsOntario election results: Look up the results in your ridingBy CP24.com StaffUpdated: February 27, 2025 at 9:24PM EST Published: February 27, 2025 at 9:01AM EST Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved While old homes are great for charm and character new builds are great for knowing that everything is going to work and nothing will cost you $20k to fix the day after you move in This custom-built residence showcases the pinnacle of architectural innovation and modern finesse, or at least according to the listing and invites you to experience unparalleled luxury in every corner As you step past the grand pivot door entrance prepare to be captivated by the sheer magnificence of the foyer boasting a soaring 24-foot ceiling it definitely sets the tone for the opulence within The main floor effortlessly melds functionality with beauty featuring an office space perfect for productivity The living room and dining room with grand picture windows A stunning living and dining area are ideal for entertaining guests and an expansive family room exudes warmth and comfort The kithcen is open with the breakfast nook and the family room The heart of this home is its gorgeous kitchen – a culinary haven flooded with natural light pouring through south-exposed floor-to-ceiling windows Integrated Jenn Air appliances are featured throughout the kitchen and a pantry designed for the culinary enthusiast this space is where culinary masterpieces come to life.. Upstairs a spacious sitting area welcomes you offering a great view of the breathtaking foyer This home boasts four generously-sized bedrooms promising comfort and privacy for everyone and no fights over who gets to shower first The sensational primary suite boasts a gas fireplace creating a serene retreat within your own home The rec room with built-in shelving and a gas fireplace The lower level is perfect for relaxation and recreation There's a large rec room with heated floors seamlessly integrating indoor and outdoor living This residence has all the latest design features which elevate the aesthetic appeal of this modern home The inclusion of an elevator with four stops and LoE energy-efficient aluminum windows is the cherry on top of this already fabulous home Some other notable extras are the high-end appliances and the striking combination of limestone facade and brick sides So if you want the chance to immerse yourself in the epitome of modern elegance, 453 Hounslow Ave. could be yours for $4,395,000 – which is a slight discount from the original listing price of $4,488,000 KiaNikan Studio This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page TorontoMan shot in North York parking garage has died, say policeBy Joanna LavoieOpens in new windowPublished: October 28, 2024 at 5:33PM EDT celebrates her 2015 federal election win with her siblings Ratansi has quit the Liberal caucus after allegations emerged she hired her sister in her constituency office This is a timeline regarding North York’s voting history when it comes to Canada’s federal elections The next general election is scheduled to take place on Oct The Liberal Party led by Justin Trudeau swept all seven ridings in North York Elected MPs were Yasmin Ratansi (Don Valley East) Michael Levitt (York Centre) and Ali Ehsassi (Willowdale) The Conservative Party of Canada led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper took five of North York’s then six ridings the Liberals held on to York West with Judy Sgro who captured it easily with 13,030 votes — compared to the second place candidate who had 7,721 votes The Liberal Party swept North York again under leader Stéphane Dion Elected Liberals were Yasmin Ratansi (Don Valley East) Martha Hall Findlay (Willowdale) and Joseph Volpe (Eglinton-Lawrence) The Liberal Party of Canada swept all six ridings in the Toronto suburb Jim Peterson (Willowdale) and Joseph Volpe (Eglinton-Lawrence) A community centre in the west end of Willowdale has become a destination for residents providing a wide-range of needed programming Bathurst-Finch Hub spokesperson Julie Callaghan points out that even the landscaping has a purpose “There’s a lovely community garden … they actually harvest produce that they contribute to the food bank so that people are accessing the food bank can get the fresh veggies,” said Callaghan “We really put a lot of effort into making this beautiful space that people would want to come to in the neighborhood.” There’s a wide range of groups providing health care “This has become one of the heartbeats of the community over the past 10 years it’s just so much more difficult for people to access services,” shared Callaghan it’s a gathering spot for students at the nearby school and tenants from surrounding apartments One of the organizations based in the Hub that’s helping neighbours is the North York Community House It was started 30 years ago to teach English “We’re seeing new cultures coming in all the time when we moved there in 2012 … And now we’ve been servicing folks from the Caribbean from South America,” said Maxine McKoy the program manager at the 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smaller developments exempting most residential projects with up to 10 units from Site Plan Control Updated rules also shift how parkland dedication is calculated lowering maximum rates and introducing exemptions for affordable units.  the former Section 37 framework for securing public benefits has been replaced with Community Benefits Charges which now require developers to contribute to amenities like parks and cultural spaces based on a defined formula Inclusionary zoning regulations have also been adjusted introducing a standardized affordability framework that requires certain new developments to allocate a portion of units for below-market housing The proposed Provincial Planning Statement introduces further changes that would impact North York Centre The new framework eliminates the Urban Growth Centre designation and removes the requirement to meet minimum density and intensification targets except within designated Protected Major Transit Station Areas (PMTSAs).  an update to the North York Centre Plan seeks to balance new development pressures with local priorities It proposes an expanded boundary that would extend eastward to Willowdale Avenue incorporating additional areas to support growth and Sheppard Willowdale identified for potential growth zones This expansion would include the district’s three MTSAs one centred around each subway station in the area: Sheppard-Yonge While the plan introduces new mid-rise development along Doris Avenue and Beecroft Road some low-rise residential neighbourhoods east of Doris would be preserved to ensure a broader range of housing options The extension also aims to create new mixed-use corridors along Empress Avenue and Willowdale Avenue the Emerging Preferred Option encourages a broader mix of building types to meet the needs of families including family-sized units and affordable rentals The tallest buildings would be concentrated along Yonge Street with mid-rise development positioned along Doris Avenue and Beecroft Road Inclusionary zoning requirements would ensure that future developments near major transit stations dedicate a portion of units to below-market housing some low-rise residential neighbourhoods would be maintained to provide a balanced range of housing forms the plan also emphasizes the area's continued role as a major employment hub with policies that support office and retail growth to maintain North York Centre’s economic presence Efforts to enhance community services are also prioritized It also proposes changes that would extend development into areas traditionally considered part of Toronto's "yellowbelt" — low-rise residential zones that have historically resisted intensification Proposed mid-rise development east of the Centre introduces a shift in density patterns that could face some community resistance.  This option also prioritizes improved connectivity across North York Centre with new east-west routes designed to make walking and cycling safer and more accessible Shared mobility hubs are proposed near transit stations and major development blocks to reduce reliance on private vehicles In addition to approved transportation projects such as the Yonge North Subway Extension and Transform Yonge the plan identifies potential future improvements like the Sheppard Line 4 Subway Extension and Finch West LRT East Extension as well as upgrades to the Yonge Street and Highway 401 interchange Plans also call for a signature trail along Wilket Creek that would connect green spaces while celebrating the area’s historical watercourse The plan also outlines new linear parks and greened "parkways" along Doris Avenue and Beecroft Road alongside a potential transformation of the Finch Hydro Corridor into a recreational space if TTC parking requirements at Finch Station are revised and online surveys allowed residents to voice their priorities With the updated North York Centre Secondary Plan advancing through its review process the next steps will focus on finalizing the preferred growth strategy and developing an implementation framework.  UrbanToronto will continue to follow progress on this plan, but in the meantime, you can join in on the conversation in the associated Forum thread or leave a comment in the space provided on this page UrbanToronto has a research service, UTPro, that provides comprehensive data on development projects in the Greater Golden Horseshoe — from proposal through to completion. We also offer Instant Reports, downloadable snapshots based on location, and a daily subscription newsletter, New Development Insider that tracks projects from initial application.​​​ Eric Kontos Construction has started on a $30 million state of the art community precinct at Stockland Willowdale Once complete the precinct will include a community centre located along Jamboree Avenue in Denham Court They were designed in collaboration with Campbelltown City Council Stockland general manager of master planned communities in NSW and the ACT said the new precinct will help cater to the needs of the growing community “We are delighted to start construction on the precinct which represents continued investment in the Willowdale community by Stockland,’’ Ms Ale said “More than half of our residents have children so it was important for us to deliver community infrastructure on their doorsteps making the liveability of the area better and easier to access we will consult with the local Indigenous community to officially name the community centre and we will also be engaging with local artists to create an artwork that celebrates the local area’s heritage,” Ms Ale said Campbelltown City Council will own and manage the community centre as part of Stockland’s development contribution said this development will see the delivery of important services and facilities for the growing community “This project has reached a great milestone which will not only benefit the community of Willowdale but the wider community which it will service,” Cr Lound said “Increased local services and spaces without the need to travel far will be a welcome relief to families This is a great investment for our local community “Congratulations to Stockland and all those involved for reaching this important milestone,” Mayor Lound said during a ceremony this morning to mark the start of construction The Aquabliss Swim School will feature two state of the art pools and the addition of a second Goodstart Early Learning Centre will provide a further 121 childcare places for children up to 5 years old supporting the growing needs of Willowdale families office space and commercial kitchen to help with the catering of events.  Stockland Willowdale is located in the heart of the growing South West Sydney region and once complete will be home to more than 10,000 residents Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" the South West Voice is a free news website which serves Macarthur and Liverpool © 2023 South West Voice • All Rights Reserved • Proudly Supported by Simply WordPress Sydney This article was published more than 6 years ago Toronto-area house hunters who are lamenting the thin supply of listings in the real estate market might consider a meander through Willowdale The area near Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue recently had 42 houses for sale on one wintery day when real estate agent Andre Kutyan of Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd Kutyan had narrowed his search to two-storey detached houses with a garage and an asking price between $2-million and $3-million in the area north of Highway 401 that mainly encompasses Willowdale East and West The average asking price in his sample was $2,671,188 Kutyan figures a buyer with a budget of $2.5-million “Anybody who’s interested in that area right now can go shopping and see who’s hungry.” The area was hugely popular in the middle of the 20th century when families purchased 1960s-era bungalows on large builders have torn down vintage homes and divided the lots to erect two luxury houses When he revised his search to look for the same type of detached house in the area south of Highway 401 down to Eglinton Avenue West Kutyan found 27 listings with an average asking price of $2,695,848 Kutyan chose Highway 401 as his dividing line because it’s a handy geographical and psychological barrier Not only were the listings more plentiful north of the 401 the properties typically take longer to sell the average number of days on market is 46 average days on market is 36 for his sample group (And that number doesn’t take into account that many of the properties in both areas have been taken down and relisted many times) “There’s a stark difference in what’s happening with the sales numbers.” Kutyan’s criteria changed hands in the Willowdale sample and the average sale price was $2,727,330 it would take 10 months to sell the 42 houses for sale – if no new supply arrives on the market In the area he surveyed south of Highway 401 Kutyan found 120 sales in 2018 that met his search criteria and the average sale price was $2,490,370 the area – which includes such neighbourhoods as Bedford Park Ledbury Park and Lawrence Park – has 2.7 months of inventory Kutyan says the gap between 10 months of inventory and 2.7 months puts sellers on a very different footing in the two areas He characterizes the tension between sellers and buyers north of Highway 401 as a stand-off Many of the sellers are builders who are holding out hope that the market in the Greater Toronto Area will see a strong rebound He adds that says many of them paid a hefty price for the original property then saw the value of the land slide as they built two new houses it’s not even about making a profit any more – it’s about mitigating their loss.” are anticipating a fire sale when the developers become desperate enough “The buyers’ attitude is terrible – they think the sky is falling and they’re sitting on the sidelines,” he says The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) reported this week that sales in the Greater Toronto Area in February slipped 2.4 per cent from February New listings dipped 6.2 per cent in the same period The average price in the GTA remained almost flat with a 1.6-per-cent increase to $780,397 in February from the same month last year TREB president Gurcharan Bhaura says a tougher stress-test on mortgage borrowing is keeping some aspiring buyers out of the market Bhaura is calling on the federal government to look at bringing back 30-year amortizations for federally insured mortgages Bhaura points out that GTA real estate sales have a substantial impact on the Canadian economy With fewer homes for sale, competition returns to Toronto’s housing market This Toronto real estate deal proves correctly pricing a home sale is essential Cold weather puts Toronto’s spring housing market on ice senior economist Sal Guatieri is warning that the country’s economy is stalling Real gross domestic product rose at an annualized rate of 0.4 per cent in the fourth quarter and consumers are spending at the slowest pace since the most recent recession as higher interest rates and elevated debt levels have tamped down household credit growth Kutyan thinks one reason for the different dynamics north and south of the 401 is that the Willowdale area saw a rush of money from overseas buyers in China Iran and other countries up until early 2017 That influx encouraged spec builders to put up new houses as quickly as they could acquire the lots the Ontario government introduced a 15-per-cent tax on purchases by non-resident buyers – along with other measures designed to cool the market – and sales took a tumble Another factors is that buyers from China faced tighter restrictions in getting money out of that country Canadian citizens and landed immigrants were making purchases The 905 regions of Markham and Richmond Hill have also been hurt as foreign money has dried up the market tends to have a broader mix of buyers That combination of local and overseas buyers added stability to popular neighbourhoods Kutyan believes that builders who are waiting for a dramatic upswing are clinging to false hope he thinks sellers need to become more realistic “They have this misconception that the market’s going to get better in the spring – the only thing that’s going to get better in the spring is the weather.” Your house is your most valuable asset. 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Create Account The data released Wednesday shows the median Toronto condo apartment price declined between February to April to $574,000 with just 482 transactions taking place across the city in April compared to 1,335 in February We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle content“With emergency public health and safety measures in place many industries including real estate that have traditionally relied on face-to-face contact were heavily impacted,” Zoocasa told the Toronto Sun Wednesday the Ontario Real Estate Association called for realtors to cease open houses and minimize any in-person interactions Although many in the industry have quickly adapted to using virtual tools and technology all of these factors have had the expected impact on slowing the pace of real estate sales across the market as a whole.” Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Your Midday Sun will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? 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Real estate experts had forecasted in February that Toronto real estate was setting up for a record-breaking spring season with home sales up 45% year-over-uear and home prices forecasted to go up by 10% in 2020 Since the pandemic began in mid-March and continued through to the end of April and physical -distancing measures have been put into place home buyers and sellers opted to play it safe and remain on the sidelines Zoocasa said home sales slowed considerably especially in the condo apartment market at 70% the new market conditions since COVID-19 have created opportunities for buyers who may have previously remained on the sidelines “Due to the competitive nature of the market subsiding qualified buyers who may have otherwise forgone an attempt at a home search even four to eight weeks ago are now reviewing how they can participate and starting to enter the market,” said Emma Pace 21 city neighbourhoods had fewer than 10 sales during the month of April which is three times the number of neighbourhoods with a low sales volume in February In the 14 neighbourhoods with at least 10 sales the median condo price rose in just one neighbourhood median prices dropped more than $100,000 in two neighbourhoods including Mount Pleasant East topping the list with the median condo price down $131,500 — or 18% — to $617,500 and Regent Park James Town and Corktown — where prices dropped $103,400 — or 14% — to $611,600 the median condo apartment price declined 12% to $597,950 Lansing-Westgate saw price declines of $70,000 and Downtown and Harbord Village saw price drops of $60,500 condos in those neighbourhoods declined in price between $15,000 and $45,000 Agincourt North) actually made money on condos — with prices rising $34,500 — or 7% — to $506,500 more expensive homes have been sitting on the market for longer with less offers on the table properties that fit the criteria and price range for most first-time buyers are still moving relatively quicker than homes at a higher price point is experiencing price increases,” said Jelani Smith a Zoocasa agent in Toronto with experience working in Scarborough the sold price range for condo apartments in February was around $352,000 to $610,000 making it a neighbourhood with price points friendlier for first-time buyers Although many investors remain on the sidelines there is still demand from first-time home buyers particularly those who want to take advantage of the lower interest rate environment or those who may have been outbid many times when the market was at its peak in February.” Zoocasa obtained median condo apartment prices and sales for April 2020 and February 2020 from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board The median price is the price at which half the homes in an area were sold at a higher price and half the homes were sold at a lower price The percentage change in median price is only calculated for areas with 10 or more condo apartment sales Based on neighbourhoods with at least 10 condo apartment sales in April 2020 jyuen@postmedia.com transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Before Eastway bought the property, the City refused the previous proposal on the site before it was settled at the OMB in 2016 Looking southeast over site of 172 Finch Avenue West A heritage-designated house onsite would be retained and relocated to live on within the new buildings while a mix of occupied and vacant homes would be demolished to make way for redevelopment The application calls for seven buildings rising 3 the tallest on Finch Avenue being 39 metres high A total gross floor area (GFA) of 49,331 m² is proposed the vast majority—48,905 m²—being residential space spread across all buildings while 426 m² of retail space is planned at ground level in the Finch-fronting building The residential component includes 495 condominium units Looking northwest to 172 Finch Avenue West A new public road would be built into the site running from Finch to Hendon Avenue while a pair of private roads would serve the site interior Some of the buildings would front on Grantbrook Street to the west The relocated heritage building would feature adjacent outdoor amenity space Looking southeast to 172 Finch Avenue West The community is proposed with 522 parking spaces with 457 housed in a single-level underground garage 428 of the spaces are reserved for residents You can learn more from our Database file for the project you can join in on the conversation in the associated Project Forum thread or leave a comment in the space provided on this page UrbanToronto has a new way you can track projects through the planning process on a daily basis. Sign up for a free trial of our New Development Insider here Now over a third of the way through our annual Growth To Watch For series, 2017 edition, this instalment picks up from where we ended our Downsview and York University story Starting right in the northwest corner of our boundary we will head south on Yonge Street from Steeles Avenue to Sheppard taking a brief detour up Bayview before returning to Sheppard and heading over to area around Fairview Mall We will finish off by heading north on Don Mills Road and then turning east on Finch.  The North York Centre and Willowdale Boundary the first two towers of the project is currently in sales Zoning permission is being sought through the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) due to the City's lack of a decision on the planning application the project consists of four residential towers fronting onto Yonge while lower mid-rise buildings would be built adjacent to the existing neighbourhoods east of the plaza The development was also appealed to the OMB but word is that a settlement has recently been reached with the City Across the street is 5840-5870 Yonge, where a 29-storey condo with an L-shaped podium ranging 8 to 12 storeys in height was submitted in 2016. Designed by Quadrangle Architects the development proposes 518 residential units.  image retrieved via submission to the City of Toronto  Turning back and crossing Yonge, we come upon the site of Ava Luxury Residence, on 50 Finch Avenue East at Kenneth Avenue. Designed by A & Architects Inc. this mixed-use project would rise 9 storeys The project is proceeding through the City's planning process image retrieved via submission to the City of Toronto Rendering of Diamond Condominiums on Yonge image courtesy of Diamante Developments  A further block south on Yonge, we find a surface parking lot at 5220. Named Ellie Condos for its location at Yonge and Ellerslie, this mixed-use project by G Group Development is under review with City Planning A 31-storey condominium will share a 3-storey podium that will have large space dedicated to retail and a 10-storey office building will occupy the south end of the site new renderings were recently released showing more detailed information the sleek design of the building will also feature retail fronting onto Yonge Street Beacon Condos grade level forming in late 2016 With active retail at ground level fronting Yonge levels 2 and 3 of the podium will feature commercial office space while the fourth podium level will be dedicated amenity space for the residential occupants Rendering of the lower levels of Pearl Place Condos While the shopping centre in the podium is being extensively updated first the Yonge Sheppard Centre will gain a new 39 storey residential tower at the north end of the site as well Ground realm improvements are also planned along both Yonge and Sheppard Rendering of the Yonge Sheppard Centre Renovation the 49-storey mixed-use condo will include ground level retail and a new TTC entrance for Sheppard station 4800 Yonge would be one of the tallest buildings in North York should its rezoning application be approved Immediately south of 4800 Yonge, Emerald Park Condos has been completed for about two years some of the ground level storefronts have yet to open image retrieved via submission to the City of Toronto Now moving east on Sheppard, a series of projects are working their way through the planning process. Starting off with 101-103 Sheppard East, a new proposal has been resubmitted to the City for a 3 storey office building, designed by Kave Architects.  Next up on the tour is Monocle Condos at 180 Sheppard East. Designed by Teeple Architects the 7 storey mixed-use building will feature 22 residential units A May 2015 City Council decision left instructions for the City Solicitor to support the proposal at the OMB with certain conditions but no hearing is recorded on the OMB's website the developer appealed the City's lack of decisionon a zoning bylaw amendment and an official plan amendment to the OMB a settlement with the City was approved at the OMB for a 25-storey version of the building (The image below is for the taller original proposal.) The building will have 220 residential units At 3057 Bayview Ave, a proposal was submitted in 2015 for a townhouse development designed by Richard Wengle Architect The 22 unit project will include one block featuring 4 units the building will include 167 residential units prep work for construction is underway onsite.  with retail situated on the first level.  image courtesy of Chestnut Hill/Fortress Real Developments The Village Residences by Liberty Developments is our next project The 9-storey mixed-use building will have 186 residential units commercial office space on the second level and street-fronting retail on Sheppard Avenue Construction crews are now excavating the site while work has begun on a new building for the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Canada on whose former property some of this development is being built.  it will bring 163 new residential units to this rapidly transforming stretch of Sheppard.  image courtesy of Castle Group Developments the project is expected to be complete by 2019 One long block east on the north side of Sheppard at Burbank Drive, Principato's Auto Service is no more as early 2016 saw the demolition of the mechanic service While no applications have been put forth to the City the property sold for just under $5 million the site is poised for a redevelopment (presumably following a remediation of the site) 50-unit townhouse development situated on the north half of the site a new MEC (Mountain Equipment Coop) store celebrated its opening here in late 2016.  Rendering of Park Towns Bayview and Sheppard image courtesy of Broccolini/Park Towns Developments Renderings of the towers include a misty reflecting pool in front which Concord will begin work on this year.  Rendering of Seasons at Concord Park Place Just east of Seasons, Opus and Omega on the Park Condos at Concord is well under construction (That's Omega seen on the left of the rendering above.) The 36- and 35-storey towers are now reaching grade level and will soon rise high enough to be seen by the thousands driving by on the 401 every day these two towers will add over 700 new residential units to the growing neighbourhood Amexon have not indicated when they will move forward with the first phase.  this unique condominium will be 18 storeys high Back on Sheppard, we continue east for one kilometre, climbing the hill. Most of the way up it on the north side, a proposed tower-in-the-park infill development was submitted in December for 1650 Sheppard East. Designed by Rafael + Bigauskas Architects the 35-storey residential tower would be tucked behind the existing 15-storey slab style apartment tower on the site while a new 3-storey parking garage is also proposed to the east of the existing building which would include retail space fronting Sheppard.  image via submission to the City of Toronto The first building on Block B is now structurally topped-off at 13 storeys; the Colours of Emerald City is set to begin occupancy this coming summer.  Colours at Emerald City under construction Next to that, there is Fifth On The Park the 24-storey building is just beginning to make an impact on the skyline of the surrounding area For the moment, The Park Club is the shortest building at the Block B site but it is set to eventually be the tallest the building is now climbing above ground level and is expected to top out in either late 2017 or early 2018.  The Peak at Emerald City is now being marketing it will be the tallest of the three Emerald City towers situated on Block C Not everything going on in this area to the south of Fairview Mall is known by the name 'Emerald City.' While ELAD's new condominiums take that name, Emerald City's three blocks are, in fact, part of a larger master-planned redevelopment of a 1960s and 70s rental apartment community mostly built in tower-in-the-park style. Known as Parkway Forest ELAD has also been building new rental properties on underused land across the rest of the Parkway Forest site Many of the new buildings represent rental replacement units a requirement set out by the City of Toronto of any developer who wishes to take down an existing building of 6 or more rental units Several new buildings have risen around the site now replacing units in smaller buildings where the Emerald City towers now stand The latest of these to rise is at 123 Parkway Forest Drive This 19-storey tower which can be seen from Sheppard Avenue and Highway 404—also designed by WZMH Architects—was topped off last summer 123 Parkway Forest Drive under construction in August 2016 Crossing Sheppard Avenue, and moving around to the other side of the mall, Soul and Connect Condos by Fram Building Group are under construction Soul is structurally topped off on Fairview Mall Road and should reach completion within a few months while Connect Condos has risen 10 storeys above grade The 17 and 16-storey condos designed by Core Architects represents phase 1 and 2 of Fram's Fairview Park development Site Plan of the Fairview Park development the new facility will reach 5 storeys in height and will have space for the Mechanical Engineering Technology program The new addition to Seneca's main campus is targeted for a September 2018 opening heading up to Steeles Ave East to check out plans for new buildings in Toronto's northeastern corner Have any questions about the developments in this Growth to Watch For article You can click on the projects' dataBase files Want to share your thoughts about the developments Feel free to leave a comment in the space provided below or join in the ongoing conversations in our associated Forum threads The Finch Hydro Corridor recreational trail is a 22.5-kilometre walking and bike path that runs from east to west Stretching from Norfinch Drive in the west to Middlefield Road in the east the Finch Corridor trail is best known for its sprawling views of the transmission towers north of Finch The Finch Hydro Corridor runs a total of 22.5 kilometres from Norfinch east to Scarborough For those who have never taken a walk along the trail, it's best to be aware that not all of the Corridor is full of rolling green hills. Divided into 5 parts, the path interrupts at certain intersections, like the area that stops just west of Yonge and picks back up at Willowdale The transmission lines the corridor is built along were built in the 1950s The first sections of the Corridor ever built were completed in 2011. Spanning 13-kilometres, it includes the areas between Norfinch and Yonge, as well as the Finch Corridor East Trail between Birchmount and Middlefield Some of the most scenic parts of the corridor start from the G Leaving the entire area between those two entry points unconnected the City added an extra 3 kilometres to the Corridor between Willowdale and Pineway Boulevard that was finished completely in 2014 This part of the path is a particularly popular spot for joggers and walkers There are plans to eventually connect and expand the Corridor to span 30 kilometres as part of the Ten-Year Cycling Network Plan. A 1.6-kilometre trail between Birchmount and Pharmacy Road is in the works as are better pavement markings and signals The Finch Hydro Corridor runs through several soccer fields running just north of Finch In the meantime, in order to get acquainted with the trail, I recommend checking out the most scenic part of the the Finch Corridor, which runs through the G. Ross Lord Dam and Reservoir between Wilmington Avenue The Hydro Corridor is currently undergoing construction in its eastern portion in Scarborough you'll get an incredible view of the hydro towers popping up from the reservoir waters and heading east to the North York Civic Soccer Fields: in total a 30-minute walk between the two points you'll have to cross a bridge over the reservoir to hit the multi-use trail where transmission lines built by Ontario Hydro in the 1950s tower overhead The look west from the bridge of the dam gives a great view of the transmission lines It's an excellent spot for a scenic walk at either sun-up or sun-down. There's always the option of continuing your trip further east, but if you're worried about overexposure to electromagnetic fields this small patch of the Corridor should do Now over a third of the way through our annual Growth To Watch For series, this instalment picks up from where we ended our previous Downsview and York University trek and continues eastward into North York where we explore two major transit corridors that are currently seeing a remarkable amount of development activity we cover the booming North York City Centre area before turning east and exploring the rapid densification along Sheppard Avenue East all the way to Highway 404 Below we have compiled all developments nearing completion or currently under construction; all proposals currently working their way through the planning process; and all planning initiatives and pending development applications that might impact this rapidly transforming area of the city a conceptual master plan submitted with the rezoning application reveals future plans for an additional three towers of 13 and 29 storeys along with some townhouse blocks bringing the total residential unit count of the entire development to 2,108 The existing 15-storey apartment tower would remain on site The project is currently undergoing mediation at the OMB with the City opposed to this amount of density at this location which involves the 31 and 43-storey towers has been in sales over the past couple years despite not yet receiving the necessary rezoning approvals would follow pending results of the OMB mediation The development was appealed to the OMB in 2015 and a settlement was apparently reached in 2016 but details of the final proposal have yet to be revealed consisting of five towers rather than four Silvercore sold the property to Aoyuan in 2017 and it is believed that Aoyuan plans to develop the site as previously agreed upon in the OMB settlement Demolition has reportedly begun on the site and a marketing announcement is expected shortly This site does not front onto Yonge Street but rather fronts onto a proposed northward extension of Beecroft Road from Finch to Drewry Avenue The City has acknowledged that this extension is necessary to support further development in the immediate vicinity but its implementation depends on the City acquiring a few key properties particularly those held by the Conservatory Group on Inez Court the Beecroft extension is hypothetically dependent on this development getting built Ruby Condominiums was approved at the OMB in 2014 and Conservatory Group is currently collecting registration for sales so a lot is depending on the outcome of this planning saga The proposal also calls for a new 2-storey car dealership fronting onto Yonge with the tower located to the west edge of the site while new parkland would be situated at the southeast corner of the property The project is currently being worked out at the OMB No results of the hearing have been posted yet Continuing south, we enter into the North York Centre district, where the Reimagining Yonge Street study is causing quite the stir the City is proposing a makeover of Yonge Street by reducing the road from six to four lanes between Bishop Avenue in the north and Sheppard Avenue in the south which would provide patio space for the various businesses but the proposal has been met with significant political resistance The final report recommending the changes is slated for a showdown at City Council in the coming months so stay tuned for news of the high-profile makeover Rendering of Yonge Street opposite Mel Lastman Square Turning back eastward along Finch and crossing to the east side of Yonge, we come to Ava Luxury Residence, on the northeast corner of Kenneth Avenue. Designed by A & Architects Inc. the building would rise 10 storeys and would contain 56 condo units with retail integrated at grade level The project is currently working its way through the planning process Turning south onto Doris Avenue, Fieldgate Homes is currently constructing a townhouse development on the north side of Holmes Avenue dubbed Kenneth & Holmes. Designed by Kirkor Architects the townhouses will rise 3 storeys and will have a total of 29 units On the south side of Holmes Avenue at Doris, a rezoning application was submitted just last month for an 18-storey condo tower on a vacant lot at 35 Holmes. Designed by Icon Architects the building would add 154 new residential units just east of the busy Yonge corridor Having just begun its journey through City Planning expect some design tweaks over the coming year the tower sits atop a 4-storey podium containing replacement office space and grade-level retail while the remainder of the building would house 324 new condo units Having just been submitted for City review expect some design changes over the coming year adding 385 new residential units to the busy neighbourhood Having entered sales and marketing last year and now having cleared the final planning hurdle expect construction activity to begin on site later this year A little further south on Yonge Street, Diamante Development has once again enlisted Scott Shields Architects for a proposal at 5300 Yonge where Diamante is looking to construct a 33-storey condo tower on the site of an existing retail plaza The building would contain 328 new residential units with grade-level retail fronting onto Yonge The project was just submitted to the City last year so stay tuned for updates as it works its way through the planning process Rendering of the east elevation of 5300 Yonge The project would see a 31-storey 309-unit condo tower constructed on the north end of the site and a 10-storey office building occupying the south end of the site both atop a shared 3-storey podium with retail included at ground level The project is currently moving through the planning process with rezoning approved and Site Plan Approval still in the works will add 375 new condo units to the area along with retail integrated at grade Look for significant progress to be made on the tower as construction continues over the course of the year image by Forum contributor sunnyraytoronto the building received OMB approval in 2016 for a 34-storey condo tower comprised of 478 residential units office space on the second and third floors of the 4-storey podium The project was relaunched for sales and marketing late last year construction should start late 2018 or early 2019 extending the mall out to the street while providing much-needed streetscape improvements construction on the mall expansion is well underway with exterior cladding now being installed Construction has also begun on a new 35-storey 359-unit rental tower at the north end of the site Look for work to progress significantly over the course of the year View of Yonge-Sheppard Centre under construction the tower would contain 549 residential units with office space and ground-level retail in the 5-storey podium The development would also include a new TTC entrance to Yonge-Sheppard subway station The rezoning application for 4800 Yonge is currently appealed at the OMB with a hearing scheduled for November 2018 while 4-storey townhouses will be situated along Bogert Ave The project survived its OMB hearing last year so perhaps a Site Plan Approval application will surface in the coming year Turning back east along Sheppard and crossing Yonge, we come to 101-103 Sheppard East, where a proposal for a 3-storey office building is nearing the end of the planning process. Designed by Kave Architects the Site Plan Approval application has been recommended for approval by City Staff in the final report and will go before City Council in March look for shovels to dig into the ground in the near future Future phases would replace the two southernmost buildings with what Metrontario Group describes as "345,000 square feet of condominium units which includes the current Phase One proposal It remains to be seen what these future phases might look like The 6-storey building will contain retail on the ground level commercial space on the second and third floors and 7 condo units on the fourth through sixth floors Check back for updates as this project works its way through the planning process The new building would add 55 new condo units to the neighbourhood along with ground-level retail image courtesy of Zentil Property Management and would add 230 new condo units and grade-level retail to the neighbourhood The project was appealed to the OMB last year and had a hearing scheduled for March 2018; however the hearing has since been adjourned with no reasons given so it is unknown what the current status of this development might be the 12-storey building will add 111 new condo units to the quickly densifying area. The project was well into the sales and marketing phase last year when it was appealed to the OMB inevitably delaying its start of construction The City and the developer have now agreed on a settlement and the OMB is allowing the necessary zoning once a few loose ends are tied up Watch for construction to begin later this year Heading further north on Bayview, a townhouse development is proposed at 3057 Bayview Avenue, which would see four blocks of 3-storey townhouses replacing a series of single detached dwellings. Designed by Richard Wengle Architect the development will add a total of 21 townhouse units to the area rezoning and Site Plan Approval applications were resubmitted just last month so the project is still working its way through the planning process The building will add 167 new residential units to the neighbourhood along with grade-level retail The crane has now been erected on site and work is progressing on the below-grade levels so look for this building to rise out of the ground over the coming year the plan also includes an outdoor retail promenade to the north and a new TTC entrance to the adjacent Bayview subway station to the south The development is currently working its way through the planning process so check back for updates over the course of the year Rendering of the Bayview Village Redevelopment Look for substantial completion of the building before the end of the year Just to the east of Lotus Condos, construction is now underway at The Village Residences, with pouring of the concrete structure now poking above grade. Headed by Liberty Developments and designed by Wayne Long Architect the 9-storey building will contain 186 new condo units with grade-level retail and commercial space on the second floor Work has been completed for a new building onsite for the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Canada on whose former property this development is being built Look for the condo building to top off before the end of the year View of the Village Residences under construction the building will add 163 new residential units to the quickly densifying area once complete Pouring of the concrete structure is now reaching the third floor above grade so look for this building to rise further out of the ground over the coming months the building would add 146 condo units to the area along with grade-level retail and revisions have been made to the initial design since the application was submitted to the City where they are proposing a 3-storey townhouse development along with a new park The OMB hearing is scheduled for later this month so check back for updates as this project navigates the final stages of the planning process while the new 8-acre park will add some much-needed recreational green space Rendering of the Bessarion Community Centre though not much is yet known about this next phase other than the renderings available on the developer's website Both Seasons and Saisons are currently in sales and marketing only Seasons has been submitted for Site Plan Approval at the City Seasons is the next two buildings in the middle Rendering of Seasons and Saisons at Concord Park Place Just east of Seasons, Opus and Omega on the Park Condos at Concord are well under construction, and are set to top off in the coming weeks. The 35 and 36-storey towers are designed by the IBI Group and will add 350 and 374 new condo units respectively to the dense neighbourhood Look for construction to wrap up on these before the end of the year View of Opus (right) and Omega (left) at Concord Park Place the original plan included six residential towers as high as 43 storeys but after moving through the planning process the OMB approved a scaled down version in 2013 that featured five towers ranging in height from 12 to 31 storeys comprising nearly 1,500 new residential units The proposal also includes large open space and two 4- and 8-storey office buildings set to be retained and retrofitted along the north end of the site Despite having received rezoning approvals Amexon have not moved forward with the massive development yet so this one remains dormant for the time being Eastward across the ravine from Central Park, and just a bit north on Leslie Street, we come to Tridel's Scala. Designed by Wallman Architects the terraced 18-storey condo building will contain 536 residential units with a unique stepped-back aesthetic overlooking the ravine The project endured a successful sales and marketing campaign the site has been cleared of older buildings and construction is now project to begin in spring or summer 2018 a new 3-storey parking garage to the east of the existing building with a pre-hearing scheduled in June and a full hearing scheduled in January 2019 The development was submitted to the City for rezoning just last year so stay tuned as it works its way through the planning process as the 33-storey 344-unit has also topped off Look for construction crews to wrap up on both buildings in the coming months View of Fifth on the Park (left) and Park Club (right) in October 2017 and will be the final building constructed in Emerald City Look for shoring and excavation to be underway for these three buildings in the coming weeks Site Plan of the Allenbury Gardens development Phase One of the Allenbury Gardens Redevelopment involved the construction of two market condominium towers by Fram, along with a series of townhouses on the western block of the site. Dubbed Soul and Connect Condos housing 216 and 210 condo unit respectively while the finishing touches are being put on Connect Condos next door View of Soul (right) and Connect (left) Condos in December 2017 Both towers were submitted for Site Plan Approval last fall with Vivo Condos now in the sales and marketing phase located between Blocks 1 and 2 as part of the Allenbury Gardens master plan Rendering of the Phase Two rental tower (left) and Vivo Condos (right) The final phase of the Allenbury Gardens Redevelopment was submitted for rezoning last year, and features a 23-storey building containing 371 condo units constructed at 21 Allenbury Gardens on the eastern block of the site The breakdown of the units will be determined at the Site Plan Approval submission Stay tuned as this last building makes its way through the planning process View of the CITE under construction in December 2017 That's all for this instalment, but check back next week when we cross the 404 and explore all the development happening in North Scarborough. In the meantime, you can find out more about the developments covered in this Growth to Watch For article by clicking on the Database links below You can also get in on the discussion by checking out the associated Forum threads or by leaving a comment in the space provided on this page ED NOTE: This article has been republished with a correction regarding the tenure of 21 Allenbury Gardens: it will be a condominium 2014This article was published more than 11 years ago A new measure is being used to rank Toronto's neighbourhoods – the "neighbourhood equity score" which combines ratings for economic opportunity participation in decision-making and physical surroundings change the way Toronto's 140 neighbourhoods are evaluated by city staff when they decide where to direct services The new rankings are likely to set off a lively debate about the city's role in providing social services and what areas of the city are most deserving of extra funding and attention – all against the backdrop of the fall civic election The new measures were developed in conjunction with researchers at St Michael's Hospital's Centre for Research on Inner City Health and are adapted from work done by the World Health Organization the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office identified the two people killed in a three-vehicle wreck on W Ruby Memorial Hospital where she died of her injuries and her passenger Earle was driving a Toyota RAV4 traveling west in the eastbound lane on W then struck another vehicle and a traffic signal light pole before overturning and landing on its roof The driver of the Kia was taken to Ruby with unknown injuries was taken to Mon Health Medical Center with a complaint of back pain “Our hearts go out to the families of our retired nurses “They will be remembered by our physicians nursing staff and the many whose lives they touched We are grateful for the time they served at WVU Medicine and the positive impact they had on our patients.” Sheriff Perry Palmer declined to answer additional questions about the crash citing the active investigation by the major crash unit which includes detectives and accident reconstructionists Star City VFD and Mon EMS also responded to the crash *This story has been updated as the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office issued a correction on information released in the double fatality vehicle crash that happened May 21 on W Monday’s press release stated Earle was the passenger and Yeager was the driver TWEET @DominionPostWV Organized by the  Rotary Club of Wilmington West, with the help of the Rotary Club of Wilmington family and friends gathered on May 1 at Willowdale Urban Farm in Wilmington for a morning of work fellowship and to learn about the purpose of urban farms watering and laying mulch for a prayer walk Funds for supplies came from a $2,000 matching grant received by Wilmington West Rotary. The club was awarded one of eight inaugural grants to further the work of diversity equity and inclusion in local communities in Southeastern North Carolina. A new sprinkler and irrigation system and two tents for shade and protection from weather were also part of the grant and were installed in the following weeks Chestnut St., is owned by First Pentecostal Holiness Church located in adjacent property at 2901 Chestnut St It is leased to the Community Enrichment Initiative Inc under which Willowdale operates fruit and herbs to the food insecure in the community More: Northside grocery plans new life to 'promised and not delivered' decades-old conversation More: What is a 'food hall,' and what will Wilmington's look like? More: Child hunger problem continues in the Wilmington area, even as COVID-19 pandemic fades “Building a sustainable community garden in a food desert is transformational to the area,” said Allen Quigley a member and past president of the Rotary Club of Wilmington West. “It increases a sense of community instills the pride of being part of something important Rotary days at Willowdale are planned to be held the first Saturday of every month For more information, contact Quigley at aquigley12@gmail.com or visit Willowdale Urban Farm at https://www.facebook.com/Willowdale-Urban-Farm-105486024559001 Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time More land has been cleared for bauxite mining than by the timber industry in Western Australia’s South West over the past decade according to a new report from a coalition of conservationists the Wilderness Society and the Conservation Council of WA say mining should cease in the Northern Jarrah Forest a 250 kilometre-long ecosystem stretching from Toodyay to Collie which is home to threatened species like black cockatoos and mainland quokkas Alcoa’s Willowdale bauxite mine in Western Australia.Credit: Jess Beckerling The forest, which is part of the South West’s global biodiversity hotspot, was recently highlighted in an United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report as being in danger of collapsing due to a hotter and drier climate after rainfall dropped by 20 per cent in the region since the 1970s The new report from conservation groups,‘A Thousand Cuts’ says about 62 per cent of the 18,000 hectares of tall and medium forests in WA deforested from 2010 to 2020 were to allow for mining bauxite a raw material used in the production of aluminium The figure was reached by comparing vegetation data from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development with public clearing statistics for bauxite mining The WA government has committed to a ban of native forest logging from 2024 but this has not extended to existing mining operations which are anticipated to clear mine and revegetate about 80,000 hectares of land by 2060 Conservationists are concerned closer to 300,000 hectares of forest will be fragmented — the breaking up of habitat into smaller untouched patches — by mining despite revegetation efforts by the companies Australia is the biggest exporter of alumina in the world with most of it coming out of WA Alcoa has a mining lease covering 712,900 hectares of land in the South West The company clears about 600 hectares of land each year which is mined and rehabilitated Its production in WA equates to about 7 per cent of total world production have applied in recent years to expand their footprints which would result in an additional 11,000 hectares being cleared Last year Alcoa planted 550,000 jarrah plants at its two WA mines The company has planted jarrah and marri trees since 1988 after initially using dieback resistant eucalypts from eastern states Alcoa Mine Environmental Manager Luke Gossage said in February the company had made WA the global focus for leading mining rehabilitation “Our ongoing monitoring indicates the biodiversity of Alcoa’s rehabilitation is similar to that of the surrounding unmined forest,” he said The ‘A Thousand Cuts’ report says there were important differences between intact forest and rehabilitated mines reduces rainfall decline and provides fauna habitat – and intact forest significantly outperforms rehabilitated mine sites on all of those measures,” it said WA Forest Alliance convenor Jess Beckerling said with rainfall decline it was unlikely the forests mined would be fully restored and it would take 200 years for the habitat for some wildlife like the red-tail black cockatoo to develop A map of areas mined for bauxite from 2010 to 2020 and proposed operation expansions “Jarrah forests are particularly difficult to rehabilitate and restore They are highly complex ecosystems and after more than 100 years of logging and clearing we don’t have any successful examples of restoration,” she said they need a minimum of 130 years for the trees to form nesting hollows,​ that’s for the Carnaby’s and Baudin’s and for the red-tails ​its more than 200 years “​We can’t wait 200 years for​ critical habitat to hopefully be restored ​To prevent extinctions we need to protect and restore habitat “​The fact is we cannot restore these ancient particularly not now with the rainfall decline ​the region has experienced.” The report concludes that with the environmental pressures on the Northern Jarrah Forest there should be a strategic assessment undertaken by the independent Environmental Protection Authority to determine the cumulative impacts on the ecosystem A similar process was undertaken by the authority for the Ningaloo Gulf which determined more protective measures and areas should be activated The new report also recommended secretive state agreements between the miners and the government be made public and for the creation of a publicly accessible central record of native vegetation and biodiversity data which tracked its extent and condition across WA An Alcoa spokeswoman said the company had rigorous systems procedures and management plans in place supporting it to make progress in its mine rehabilitation adaptation plans to a drier climate Alcoa undertook a rehabilitation program to restore the forest and continued to evolve the processes and outcomes to reflect changing expectations and issues we are working with stakeholders to investigate a concept of ‘ecological thinning’ which may be used to actively manage pressures on the forest including for mature mine rehabilitation stands “We have also conducted extensive research on rehabilitation seed mixes that can support forest growth in current and projected future climates.” Alcoa also stated it took care to manage risks to all species of black cockatoos highlighting a partnership with BirdLife Australia which had seen more than 25,000 seedlings planted 24 artificial nests installed and 500 roosts monitored A South32 spokesman said it recognised the importance of biodiversity and ecosystems and its responsibility to minimise the impacts of land clearing and rehabilitate ares that were disturbed “We have committed to continually rehabilitating land we clear as a result of our operations helping to re-establish flora and fauna habitat we will offset habitat loss through direct and indirect offset packages,” he said “In 2021 we updated our internal environment standard with new minimum performance requirements for land disturbance and rehabilitation activities.” He also said if expansion was approved clearing would be avoided at areas identified as having high environmental value The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up here More land has been cleared for bauxite mining than by the timber industry in Western Australia\\u2019s South West over the past decade which is part of the South West\\u2019s global biodiversity hotspot was recently highlighted in as being in danger of collapsing due to a hotter and drier climate after rainfall dropped by 20 per cent in the region since the 1970s Conservationists are concerned closer to 300,000 hectares of forest will be fragmented \\u2014 the breaking up of habitat into smaller untouched patches \\u2014 by mining despite revegetation efforts by the companies \\u201COur ongoing monitoring indicates the biodiversity of Alcoa\\u2019s rehabilitation is similar to that of the surrounding unmined forest,\\u201D he said The \\u2018A Thousand Cuts\\u2019 report says there were important differences between intact forest and rehabilitated mines reduces rainfall decline and provides fauna habitat \\u2013 and intact forest significantly outperforms rehabilitated mine sites on all of those measures,\\u201D it said \\u201CJarrah forests are particularly difficult to rehabilitate and restore we don\\u2019t have any successful examples of restoration,\\u201D she said \\u201CFor the black cockatoos for example they need a minimum of 130 years for the trees to form nesting hollows,\\u200B that\\u2019s for the Carnaby\\u2019s and Baudin\\u2019s and for the red-tails \\u200Bits more than 200 years \\u201C\\u200BWe can\\u2019t wait 200 years for\\u200B critical habitat to hopefully be restored \\u200BTo prevent extinctions we need to protect and restore habitat \\u201C\\u200BThe fact is we cannot restore these ancient particularly not now with the rainfall decline \\u200Bthe region has experienced.\\u201D we are working with stakeholders to investigate a concept of \\u2018ecological thinning\\u2019 which may be used to actively manage pressures on the forest posed by a drying climate,\\u201D she said \\u201CWe have also conducted extensive research on rehabilitation seed mixes that can support forest growth in current and projected future climates.\\u201D \\u201CWe have committed to continually rehabilitating land we clear as a result of our operations we will offset habitat loss through direct and indirect offset packages,\\u201D he said \\u201CIn 2021 we updated our internal environment standard with new minimum performance requirements for land disturbance and rehabilitation activities.\\u201D The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories Getting around Portage may be a challenge this summer Millions of dollars worth of road projects are set to get underway Central Avenue is scheduled to close between Willowdale and Swanson on Wednesday, June 14, as part of the Central Avenue West reconstruction Director of planning and community development A.J Monroe says the city's official detour will use Willowdale "What we're trying to do is push the through truck traffic or heavier traffic that might have been using Central Avenue on the more sturdily-built roads in the city of Portage," Monroe told the city council Tuesday folks in Portage are going to find that Mulberry's a lot shorter route." The closure is scheduled to last until November Monroe said right of way acquisition for the next phase of the project is underway he said the city has hired Milestone Contractors to re-pave the entire length of Portage Avenue "That one's going to be a disturbance in that part of the community long overdue and we're really happy that we're able to move forward on that project in 2023." Half of the almost $1.9 million cost will be covered by a Community Crossings grant from the state Other roads set to get paving work this year include parts of Samuelson Road And Monroe says a $390,000 crack sealing effort is set to begin June 19 Pavement maintenance is a very important part of how we maintain our streets in the city," Monroe explained He expects the city may still have enough funding available for another one or two projects this year ABC News News HomeABC Rural Alcoa resumes production a week after bushfires sweep through WA's south westTBy Tara de Landgrafft Sign at the entrance to Alcoa's Wagerup refinery in Western Australia (ABC) Link copiedShareShare articleBauxite miner Alcoa has resumed full operations after last week's devastating bushfires in Western Australia's south west. The Willowdale mine was closed and the nearby Wagerup alumina refinery was on limited production as flames whipped through the town of Yarloop. "We've lost some infrastructure at the mine, an office building was destroyed at Willowdale, there was damage to power infrastructure that goes from the refinery to the mine, and some other minor damage to non-essential infrastructure but that's all being repaired," he said. "Of course we are still making those assessments in the refinery but both the refinery and the mine I can say now are both back at full production." Mr Doy said the company was disappointed with claims from the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union overnight that staff safety was at risk during the height of the blaze. "The majority of our workers worked extremely hard to make sure that our operations were first of all secure and to make sure that we could maintain the refinery at minimum flows in a safe condition," he said. "We're extremely proud of the way that all of our people responded to the crisis, to have these sorts of claims being used to further other agendas by the union is really disappointing." Topic:Food and Beverage Processing Industry CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) The listed Coles group has raised a total of $44 million through the sale of two NSW-based neighbourhood shopping centres with the cash to be used for other developments and expansion in the sector Food-anchored centres are still high on investors' lists and any offering development or expansion opportunities are being scooped up at a rapid pace Coles-anchored neighbourhood centre in the south west Sydney growth corridor was sold for $34.8 million on a yield of 5.62 per cent Willowdale Shopping Centre in south-west Sydney sold for $34.8 million.Credit: a Coles-anchored neighbourhood shopping centre development site in Newcastle sold for $8.9 million on a rent-of-land rate of $634 per square metre across the 1.4-hectare site We are seeing an exceptional depth of the market Both sold to private investors through James Wilson Alex James-Elliott and Chris Chapman of Colliers International "We are seeing an exceptional depth of the market with an extremely solid appetite for strong performing retail assets within capital city locations with interest in assets featuring income secured by national ‘nondiscretionary’ retailers such as the highly prized Coles supermarket covenant," Mr Wilson national director of Colliers' retail investment services Charter Hall Retail REIT last week acquired a 20 per cent interest in a $281 million portfolio comprising two Sydney metropolitan shopping centres Pacific Square Maroubra and Bass Hill Plaza Charter Hall Retail chief executive Greg Chubb said the acquisition demonstrated the continued focus on improving the trust's portfolio quality by investing in assets that are the dominant convenience-based centres in their respective catchments with high supermarket and convenience-focussed outlets Colliers International associate director of Sydney metro sales Tom Appleby is selling a strata retail site in the lower north shore retail precinct The Forum located on top of St Leonards station Mr Appleby said the shops are extremely tightly held with just four properties sold since 2008 "Lack of supply and with no new stock anticipated in the short to medium term demand could increase further and trigger additional increases in net effective rents," he said the private owners are selling George Street Plaza at Liverpool for the first time since 1980 Colliers International and Mosca Property Group have been co-appointed to the corner CBD asset at 38 Moore Street which was developed in 1976 Frank Oliveri and Nick Estephen of Colliers International and Thomas Mosca of Mosca Property are handling the sales campaign George Street Plaza sits within the heart of Liverpool CBD a tightly held real estate market with veteran ownership throughout The 1374 sqm property encompasses improved retail suites and commercial office space with enormous development upside and holding income "George Street Plaza sits within the commercial core zoning of Liverpool and reaps substantial development characteristics We expect this property to be hotly contested by all buyer pools including local privates property syndicates and institutions," Mr Oliveri said "The CBD is becoming a vibrant home for modern and landowners are all starting to see this and take advantage of this growth Food-anchored centres are still high on investors' lists and any offering development or expansion opportunities are being scooped up at a rapid pace \\\"We are seeing an exceptional depth of the market with an extremely solid appetite for strong performing retail assets within capital city locations with interest in assets featuring income secured by national \\u2018nondiscretionary\\u2019 retailers such as the highly prized Coles supermarket covenant,\\\" Mr Wilson national director of Colliers' retail investment services Charter Hall Retail chief executive Greg Chubb said the acquisition demonstrated the continued focus on improving the trust's portfolio quality by investing in assets that are the dominant convenience-based centres in their respective catchments \\\"Lack of supply and with no new stock anticipated in the short to medium term demand could increase further and trigger additional increases in net effective rents,\\\" he said \\\"George Street Plaza sits within the commercial core zoning of Liverpool and reaps substantial development characteristics property syndicates and institutions,\\\" Mr Oliveri said \\\"The CBD is becoming a vibrant home for modern Alcoa has been given a month to reduce the risk of water contaminated with “forever chemical” PFAS overflowing at its Willowdale mine inland of Bunbury in Western Australia and risking the environment and human health The WA environment regulator has given the US company a long list of actions after an inspection in March found water contaminated with nearly twice the level of PFAS considered safe for areas of high conservation levels such as the jarrah forest Alcoa mines for bauxite The regulator condemned the pipeline Alcoa built to move PFAS across a water supply dam as easily damaged and not built to requirements.Credit: Anon A Department of Water and Environmental Regulation notice issued on May 5 said Alcoa employees had told it the PFAS-contaminated wastewater had to be disposed of urgently before heavy winter rain could cause the areas where it was stored to overflow Alcoa attempted to address this risk from past use of firefighting foam that contained PFAS by using a pipeline to carry the contaminated water over the Samson Dam public drinking water dam However, it did not seek prior permission from DWER to build or operate the pipeline, which in March the regulator found had inadequate design and construction and was located where it could be easily damaged and had a real risk of leaking An Alcoa spokeswoman said when it flushed the line as directed by DWER testing did not detect any PFAS WA Forest Alliance campaign director Jess Beckerling said Alcoa’s mismanagement of PFAS had been shocking “It has exposed how little regard Alcoa seems to have for our health and the protection of our forests “I hope this action heralds a new and far more robust approach to holding Alcoa to account.” On Friday, DWER directed Alcoa to complete a range of actions within 30 days to avoid a likely contamination of the environment after winter rain “PFAS is highly soluble and highly mobile and has the potential to cause significant and long-term impacts to the environment including aquatic ecosystems and potentially human health,” the notice said Alcoa must move all contaminated water stored in unlined dams and sumps into lined storage areas and ensure the water level in these areas is no more than 50 to 70 per cent of the maximum depth to reduce the risk of overflow after heavy rainfall Any contaminated water that cannot be stored within these limits must be moved in sealed tankers by a licensed carrier to a waste disposal facility The Alcoa spokeswoman said it would comply with the direction A DWER spokesman said the actions it ordered Alcoa to do were an interim solution while longer-term options to manage PFAS-contaminated wastewater at its Willowdale mine site were considered He declined to comment further as the matter was under investigation The state government also has concerns that Alcoa’s Huntly mine to the north could render undrinkable water from Serpentine Dam which supplies almost one-fifth of Perth’s water Increasing amounts of cleared areas close to the dam could cause substantial runoff of sediment into the dam after heavy rain rendering the water treatment facilities useless and possibly contaminating the dam with oil and PFAS Improved treatment facilities could cost up to $2.6 billion and 250,000 customers that could only be supplied from dams may have to boil their drinking water or use bottled water The Alcoa spokeswoman said in 60 years of operation in WA the company had never negatively impacted public drinking water Alcoa in Australia will again have a permanent leader from June when Matt Reed operations executive at Oz Minerals becomes vice president operations – Australia and president Alcoa Australia Reed had been with the Adelaide-based miner that has now taken over by BHP for less than three years The Australian operation of bauxite mining and alumina refining in WA and the Portland aluminium smelter in Victoria has been managed by normally US-based vice president of transformation Rob Bear after the departure of Michael Gollschewski in December 2022 Reed said he was pleased to be appointed when Alcoa Australia was celebrating its 60th year in Australia “The period ahead represents an opportunity to provide continuity by maintaining the best features of the company’s history to date while helping to set new paths for the future,” he said The Morning 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Alcoa has been given a month to reduce the risk of water contaminated with \\u201Cforever chemical\\u201D PFAS overflowing at its Willowdale mine inland of Bunbury in Western Australia and risking the environment and human health it did not seek prior permission from DWER to build or operate the pipeline WA Forest Alliance campaign director Jess Beckerling said Alcoa\\u2019s mismanagement of PFAS had been shocking \\u201CIt has exposed how little regard Alcoa seems to have for our health and the protection of our forests \\u201CI hope this action heralds a new and far more robust approach to holding Alcoa to account.\\u201D DWER directed Alcoa to to avoid a likely contamination of the environment after winter rain \\u201CPFAS is highly soluble and highly mobile and has the potential to cause significant and long-term impacts to the environment including aquatic ecosystems and potentially human health,\\u201D the notice said The state government also has concerns that Alcoa\\u2019s Huntly mine to the north could render undrinkable water from Serpentine Dam which supplies almost one-fifth of Perth\\u2019s water operations executive at Oz Minerals becomes vice president operations \\u2013 Australia and president Alcoa Australia \\u201CThe period ahead represents an opportunity to provide continuity by maintaining the best features of the company\\u2019s history to date while helping to set new paths for the future,\\u201D he said Reed joins a time when Alcoa in WA faces unprecedented regulatory hurdles and challenges to its social license including state government concerns that its the possibility that the WA Environmental Protection Authority may process and the EPA reviewing a major mining expansion for the first time A new regional park will become a destination for families across Sydney’s south west region when it opens with a free fun-filled party at Stockland’s Willowdale community this Sunday children’s bicycle challenge area with obstacles slides and kick-about areas for ball sports are among the features of the 2.9-hectare Willowdale Park at Baden Powell Avenue It also includes large areas of lawn and native trees picnic shelters and barbecue facilities and a terraced amphitheatre Hundreds of people from across the region are expected to attend the free family fun day to launch the new park kite flying and roaming musicians will be among the attractions at the fun day Life Live Get Active will be on hand to answer all your fitness questions and hold fitness sessions for adults at the party while a bicycle technician will be in attendance to service bikes general manager of NSW Residential Communities at Stockland said the sporting nature of the event reflected the focus on healthy “We want this party to reflect the true nature of Willowdale – and the new Willowdale Park – as a family-friendly destination for people from across Sydney’s south west,” Mr Tonnet said [social_quote duplicate=”no” align=”default”]“This park really is one of a kind It is more than four times the size of a rugby field and is somewhere people can spend a whole day.[/social_quote] “They can bring their families to ride bikes play on the equipment or just have a picnic.” Willowdale is one of the most popular new communities for home buyers in Sydney More than 1,600 people now live at Willowdale which It is home to the innovative community hub Willowdale Community Place where Camden Community Connections runs a calendar of events A state primary school and child care centre are proposed for the community and Coles will build the Willowdale Shopping Centre with a supermarket delicatessen and up to 12 specialty stores Willowdale has been awarded a 6 Star Green Star – Communities rating from the Green Buildings Council of Australia This recognises world leadership across a wide range of environmental economic and social sustainability measures Mr Tonnet said everything that went into achieving the Green Star rating – including green spaces with parks and playgrounds – made Willowdale a better place to live “We are incredibly proud of Willowdale and Willowdale Park because of what they offer not just to our residents but also to people from across the region,” Mr Tonnet said Willowdale is at Denham Court in the East Leppington growth precinct just 15km from Liverpool and with convenient access to the nearby Leppington train station and the M5 and M7 motorways • Buyers can register their interest in Willowdale at the Sales and Information Centre on Willowdale Drive (entry off Camden Valley Way), online here  or by calling 13 LAND (13 5263) • They can also follow the community on Facebook here. More than 1,000 people turned out for a party last Sunday to mark the official opening of a new regional park at Stockland’s Willowdale housing estate at Denham Court Youngsters tried their hand at rock climbing and golf putting and tested out the bicycle challenge area that is part of the park on Baden Powell Avenue Campbelltown Mayor Cr George Brticevic officially opened the six acre Willowdale Park which is set to become a must visit destination for families across Sydney’s south west region cubby house and slides sit among large areas of lawn with picnic shelters a terraced amphitheatre and a kick-about areas for ball sports the general manager of NSW residential communities at Stockland said Willowdale residents had helped design the new park through a survey conducted in January 2014 “It was Stockland’s very first Stockland Exchange survey and 75 future and potential Willowdale residents took part and told us what features and amenities they would really like to see in this park,” Mr Tonnet said “We listened to them and we designed a park that includes the features they most wanted It is also a park that reflects the family friendly nature of this vibrant and growing community.” Cr Brticevic said he was pleased to see the plan for a regional park at Willowdale come to fruition “South west Sydney is facing unprecedented growth in the next two decades with the Campbelltown Local Government Area alone expected to grow from a city of almost 160,000 residents today to around 270,000 by 2036,” Cr Brticevic said [social_quote duplicate=”no” align=”default”]“It is extremely important that we ensure our city develops in a way that provides our community with a balance between housing and recreational space and remains an attractive place to live.[/social_quote] “I congratulate Stockland on working towards getting that balance just right and for partnering with the community to shape the design and features of the new park incorporating their ideas for a flying fox water play area and a place for riders of all ages to enjoy their bikes “Willowdale residents of today and into the future now have a wonderful community facility right on their doorstep and the broader Campbelltown and Macarthur community also has access to a new recreational space that will no doubt be welcomed by all.” Willowdale is one of the most popular communities for homebuyers in Sydney More than 1,600 residents are now living in the community that The Green Building Council of Australia has awarded Willowdale with a 6 Star Green Star – Communities rating recognising world leadership across a wide range of environmental Willowdale is also home to the innovative community hub Willowdale Community Place housed in one of the most sustainable project homes built in Australia and from where Camden Community Connections runs a calendar of events close to the nearby Leppington train station and the M5 and M7 motorways Coles will build the Willowdale Shopping Centre and a state primary school and child care centre are proposed for the community Buyers can register their interest in Willowdale at the Sales and Information Centre on Willowdale Drive (entry off Camden Valley Way), online here or by calling 13 LAND (13 5263) They can also follow the community on Facebook here. Luca Mineo and Isabella Vocisano having fun last Sunday Stockland will release the first stage of its new Willowdale development in the south-west Sydney suburb of Denham Court this weekend Willowdale is part of the larger $1 billion residential development in the East Leppington precinct Willowdale will ultimately comprise of approximately 3,000 homes across a 350-hectare site with the first stage of 49 lots to be launched on August 17 Lots range in size from 350 square metres to 600 square metres and start at $229,000 Willowdale is located 1.5 kilometres from the future Leppington train station which will be part of the upcoming south west rail link Residents will have access to a local shopping centre 25 hectares of open space and a primary school Willowdale will go to market as one of Stockland’s higher margin projects as the company looks to broaden its market reach by expanding its medium density offering down 27% on the previous corresponding period "This has been a challenging year and we have responded with a number of important strategic decisions that position our business for stronger future returns," says Steinert Stage two release dates are yet to be announced The median house price in Denham Court is $1.2 million We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home!