On Yonge Street north of the North York Centre Centre area of Toronto, a block-long pit is forming at the future site ofAoyuan International'sM2M Condoscommunity. Work on the five-towerWallman Architects-designed development, namedin a nod to the local postal code, has been active since last year when the former Newtonbrook Plaza and an adjacent office building were demolished to make way for the new density.

Panorama looking east across M2M site, image by Edward Skira

Demolition activity wrapped up last Fall, a few months after the first cuts were made into the office tower at the site's south end. Drilling activity followed around the perimeter of the site, forming the first elements of a pile and lagging shoring systemvertical steel piles bracing slats of horizontally-placed timber laggingwhich holds back the surrounding soil as the pit reaches its final four-storey depth.

Looking southeast across M2M site, image by Edward Skira

At the south end of the site, where the first phase towers will rise, digging has bottomed out at a 13.3-metre depth below street level. Digging continues in a south-to-north orientation, with only a section at the north end of the site yet to begin excavation. From this area, a long soil ramp extends into the heart of the pit, providing access to the base of the excavation that will eventually be replaced by a crane and sets of construction stairs.

Looking northeast across M2M site, image by Edward Skira

The installation of a first tower crane will mark the next major milestone in the construction process, marking the first steps in forming for the underground garage that will span the site. The initial phase that will rise first from the south end will include 34 and 36-storey condominium towers with a total of 810 units atop a commercial/retail podium. Three additional buildings will eventually populate the remaining block to the north.

Phase 1 of M2M Condos, image courtesy of Aoyuan International

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Opposite Bond Street tube station can be found a small brick building, with a lion on top. At least, you can usually, as for the past few years its been covered in Crossrail hoardings, as the building next to it was demolished to make space for an upgrade of the tube station.

Fortunately, the tiny brick building was saved, and new images of the planned shops/block of flats that will be built here have confirmed that the odd little thing will remain in place.

But what is it?

It is the remaining one of a pair that used to stand on either side of the road fronting onto Oxford Street.

This was the London residence of the Earl of Aldborough, who leased the land from City of London (it used to be their Banqueting House), where he built a grand residence, Stratford Place, in 1771-4. Consisting of two uniform rows of houses, leading to a small square to the north side closed by the Classical front of Aldborough House (now Stratford House). The entrance was marked on the Oxford Street front by two brick gatehouses, crowned by lions, originally closed by railings and a gate.

The road is the sort of road that grand people visiting grand buildings would expect to see staff waiting for them and the odd little building on the corner is a porters lodge, to carry bags and the like for the grand visitors.

There used to be two, but sadly the western partner was removed in 1915 when the current building there was erected as a Lyons tea house.

Fortunately the remaining lodge is now protected as a heritage asset.

The protection is a slight surprise, as it sat next to a rather of its time concrete building from 1969, replacing an 1890s bank, and keeping the totally out of place 18th century brick box next to their new concrete block must have irked the architects Seifert and Partners no end.

There have been attempts in the past to reuse the porters lodge as a small retail cubicle, but Westminster Council keep refusing, which is wise.

The 1969 building was demolished during Crossrail works, as underneath two huge shafts were dug down to the tunnels to provide access to the construction site, and one of them was later reused as a lift shaft.

Now that the concrete office block has gone, its to be replaced with a less distinctive, but more appropriate for the area brick building with shops and flats, and the old porters lodge, temporarily removed during the Crossrail works, is to be restored.

The old lion of Oxford Street will be back.

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TULSA - Construction crews are starting work on an 85,000 square foot commercial space in Tulsa's Greenwood District.

The new project called "21 North Greenwood" will offer office and retail space at the corner of Greenwood and Archer on Black Wall Street.

Project developer Kajeer Yar told News On 6 the 5-story building will replace an empty lot thats in the process of being cleared for construction now.

Yar said it will have a roof for private events and even concerts for up to 499 people.

Crews will also build ground and raised parking on-site with 167 spots.

The project should wrap up in the spring of 2021.

Yar said the completion date is meaningful, along with the name 21 North Greenwood because the opening is set to happen 100 years after the Tulsa Race Massacre, which took place in the Greenwood District.

He said he hopes 21 North Greenwood is part of the revitalization of the Greenwood District.

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TAMPA A large piece of debris on Wednesday flew off one of the two luxury residential towers under construction as part of the $3 billion Water Street Tampa project, officials said.

Tampa Fire Rescue said wind blew scaffolding materials from an elevated area" from one of the towers under construction at 815 Water Street at about 5:30 p.m. There were no injuries when it crashed to the ground.

The wind blew some stuff up, said Tampa Fire Rescue spokesperson Jason Penny. It was mistaken for a collapse.

The site of the incident is part of the Water Street Tampa project being overseen by Strategic Property Partners. That is the joint venture between Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik and Cascade Investment, the private wealth fund of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, to build more than 9 million square feet of commercial, residential, hospitality, educational, entertainment, cultural and retail space. Vinik is also a member of FBN Partners, a group of local investors who have loaned $15 million to Times Publishing Co., which owns the Tampa Bay Times.

Coastal Construction, the general contractor for the site, is investigating the cause of the incident with all subcontractors and workers involved, said a spokesperson for Strategic Property Partners, the developer of Water Street Tampa.

No injuries were reported and debris was immediately removed from the roadway by construction crews," the spokesperson said.

Doug Belden Jr., 28, was out jogging in downtown when he said he came upon the aftermath: a large slab of what looked like metal and rebar that stretched almost from the median to the sidewalk of Meridian Avenue. Workers peered over the top of the building as their bosses urged them to get down as fast as possible, he said.

You could tell the bosses of the job site were losing it, he said.

He had just run by the construction site five minutes earlier and felt fortunate to have missed the crash. The area, around the corner from Sparkmans Wharf and steps from the Tampa Riverwalk, would usually have been packed if not for the coronavirus lockdown, he noted.

I imagine there would have been some fatalities if this pandemic wasnt going on and people were out and about, he said.

The base of 815 Water Street will be the site of the new GreenWise Market grocery store that Publix plans to open. The project itself will have two towers, 26 and 21 stories, and will have a total of 420 units across from Amalie Arena. It was not known which tower the debris fell from.

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The streets in Tyler were quiet as the stay-at-home order continued in Smith County. However, an echo boomed near the Saunders Avenue bridges of hammers and construction.

While the city waits for all businesses to open, the new apartment complex, the District at Midtown, is on schedule to be completed. It is near the hospitals and the new medical school at the UT Health Science Center at Tyler.

We have three buildings, the first one will be completed mid-July, each one will be done a month after, mid-August, and September for the last one, said real estate developer Samuel Scarborough. Construction is an essential service. Weve been able to go right along without any issues.

What makes this project different from others is additional challenges to make sure contract employees do not get sick.

Everyones been great. We are taking the precautions, but its outside, everyone is spread apart doing their individual subcontracting work, said Scarborough. Its a usual construction project.

Scarborough said he is going through applications and pre-leasing now for the 36-unit apartments, which feature 24 one-bedroom units and 12 two-bedroom units.

Scarborough said in May he will have more news on the old King Chevrolet lot downtown. Scarborough said that project will bring 112 high-end apartments units with 4,000 square feet of retail space.

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Boston, MA Construction has begun on five customized showrooms and Veson Nauticals global headquarters at The Innovation and Design Building. The retail spaces throughout the Boston Design Center at 19 Drydock Ave. are being built for: Tile Showcase, Circa Lighting, Downsview Kitchen, HOLLY HUNT, and Scavolini Store Boston. Veson will occupy 20,000 s/f of first class office space on floor 6 of 21 Drydock in the mixed-use complex that is part of the Seaports Innovation District. Corderman & Company is providing construction management services on all six projects.

This $7.8 million phase of construction within the 1.4 million s/f IDB community is being built in collaboration with the global design firms CBT and IA. The inspiring interior spaces feature the highest quality finishes, a blend of materials, statement lighting, modern furniture, and display systems.

According to Tile Showcase president Fred Merullo: We were one of the first showrooms here when the facility opened. In that time the IDB has become a premier resource for architects, designers and homeowners. It is one of the most successful centers of its kind in the country. Were in the presence of a mix of world class, creative, and entrepreneurial companies which is an undeniable benefit to our business. Tile Showcase is expanding and relocating from the sixth to the fourth floor of 19 Drydock.

There is a high level of complexity that goes into every build out, said Corderman & Co. principal and project manager Linda Liporto. We are creating distinctive spaces each reflective of our clients brand identity. Showrooms have become a growing part of our diverse portfolio.

Corderman has built 25 creative showrooms as well as 16 offices and studios in the IDB for companies including: Boston Beer, Neoscape, NKT Photonics, MassChallenge Boston, the Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center, Pierre Frey, Kravet, AIS, KI, Robert Allen, and Waterworks. The Corderman team on the six new spaces is comprised of: Linda Liporto; assistant project managers Stephen Ferriter and Elizabeth Elcock; superintendents Gerry Andrews, Jacob Bashien, Richard Dow, Steve Giordano, Peter Carr, and Frank DiStefano; field operations David MacNeil; laborers Jorge Rivera, Marcus Bairead, Victor Cavero, Ken DeCampo, Juan Buenrostro, Gumercindo Buenrostro, Rodrigo Dos Santos, Lou Hopkins, Matthew Bousquet, Lee Lockett, Victor Cavero, Mark Bousquet, and Sean Keane.

The Innovation and Design Building has been transformed from its 1918 origin as an Army storehouse into a hub of Bostons innovation economy. Since Jamestowns acquisition in 2013, enhancements made to the building include the creation of a promenade populated with dining options, programming and event spaces, a tenant experience app, and other amenities which help innovative companies recruit top talent.

The IDB community spans many industries, from marine industrial firms and biotech labs to makers spaces and the Boston Design Center.

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The Lights3150 Sheyenne St, West Fargo ND 58078thelightswf.com

Just a short time ago, the idea of a thriving, vibrant West Fargo scene seemed like just a dream. However, a lot can change in a brief period of time, as the current state of downtown West Fargo is booming. Partially to thank for this upsurge of interest in the city is EPIC Companies and their downtown West Fargo development along with The Lights at Sheyenne 32 project.

The Lights is a mixed-use commercial, residential and active living space that is soon to be filled with over 20 businesses and nearly 300 residential units. The location off of Sheyenne and 32nd Avenue in West Fargo also features a transformable plaza, ideal for entertaining and socializing.

The vision for The Lights evolved from wanting to bring a mixed-use district to the Red River Valley, inspired by the likes of those in Kansas Citys Power and Lights District or Rosemont outside of Chicago. People are demanding more out of their spaces and desire for a district that provides entertainment, living and work all in one.

This project is a public-private partnership between the City of West Fargo, West Fargo Events, and EPIC Companies. The City of West Fargo owns the parking ramp and the plaza space and they have hired nonprofit West Fargo Events to manage these spaces.

Construction for this exciting undertaking happened in two phases, the first one kicked off in the fall of 2018 and the second phase began in early 2019. The final project is four mixed-use buildings surrounding a central plaza. The bottom floors of these buildings are beginning to fill up with retail shops, offices, dining options and other various commercial tenants. The rest of the five-to-six story builds will be dedicated to apartments with the potential to have condos in the future.

The Lights provides all you need, in one beautiful spot. You can live there, you can work there and you can play there. This essential Live, Work, Play framework is what the district was designed around will contribute to its success.

Gone are the days where your residence is just a place to lay your head at night. The apartment you choose to live in is your shelter, and a place to unwind, entertain and even work from. If you dont love the place youre coming home to every day, the rest of your quality of life will follow suit. This is why EPIC Companies ensured their new apartment units be modern, but also the perfect blank slate for tenants own styles.

To live at one of The Lights 300 residential units is to sacrifice nothing. Built around an urban lifestyle, these residential units are nestled in the middle of one of the fastest-growing communities in West Fargo. For convenience and security, the buildings have fob access, underground parking, skyways to The Lights other buildings and the public parking ramp. Living at The Lights, you are only steps away from all you could want and need.

Opened March 1 was the first residential building, EPIC at The Lights, which has 49 units.

In addition to the convenience of the location, the units finishes are thoughtful and on-trend at EPIC at The Lights. Such features include tile backsplashes, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and a butcher block island in the kitchen; a private balcony; industrial accents, underground parking and hard-surface flooring. ECHO at The Lights will feature black stainless steel appliances, upgrade quartz, LVT, and cabinet colors.

One exciting aspect is that the units are pet-friendly. Because, for many, what is home without a furry friend to share it with? Just imagine all the cats and dogs admiring the bustling views of the plaza from each units floor-to-ceiling balcony doors. A treat for humans and pets alike!

In the fall another phase of The Lights will be complete. This will include ECHO at The Lights, which will have 36 two-story units. Some of the two-story units at ECHO at The Lights will have the bedrooms upstairs while the kitchen and living space are downstairs. This helps ensure that the noise being made above you is your own, making it feel more like condo living. All-inclusive costs for the units include heat, water, sewer, garbage and internet, making payments simple and easy.

West Fargo Facts:Population: 37,000+Metro Population: 245,000+Projected to gain 400 students a year1.75% Unemployment$73,400: average income of a West Fargonian

ECHO at The Lights is anchored by a Bell Bank branch with eight other divisible units open for leases on the second floor, perfect for office or retail spaces. EPIC at The Lights building is anchored by Bar Down, a new sports bar and grill. The remainder of the commercial units in the EPIC building vary in size and space, allowing flexibility for whatever businesses plant roots there.

The Lights commercial units have the benefit of a built-in customer base. While we expect the businesses anchoring the residential units will attract people from all over town, tenants are likely to be dedicated patrons.

To have your business take root in one of the Lights commercial units comes with a bevy of perks. One of which is that potential clients will have no trouble finding parking when they come by, thanks to the city-owned 400 space parking deck anchoring the north end.

The Lights entertainment space lives in the stretch between the plazas three structures, creating a tucked-in zone designed for year-round programming and events. Opportunities for live music, ice skating, outdoor patios and beyond abound. From tailgating before the big game to hosting concerts for up to 3,000 occupants, EPIC Companies designed the space to fill a myriad of interests and purposes.

With a goal to host over 100 events a year, the space will provide the perfect backdrop for community-building opportunities. With West Fargo Events managing the city-owned plaza outside the buildings, there will be many exciting events taking place in this transformable plaza.

Architect: ICON Architectural GroupConstruction Manager: Gehrtz Construction ServicesBuilding Management: EPIC ManagementPlaza Management: West Fargo EventsParking Ramp and Plaza: City of West Fargo-owned

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In a move they hope will allow speedier development, the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority Board has approved a new planned zoning development (PZD) for a portion of the Chaffee Crossing Historic District.

The PZD provides all properties inside the boundary a single set of zoning guidelines and end-uses, which will make it easier and faster for business owners to get building permits from the city of Fort Smith, said Daniel Mann, FCRA executive director and CEO. The Fort Smith Planning Commission approved the PZD application Tuesday. It will go before the Fort Smith Board of Directors May 5.

Prior to voting on the PZD at its regular board meeting Tuesday (April 14), the FCRA approved adjustments to the FCRA Master Design Guidelines that bring it into agreement with the new PZD guidelines and city of Fort Smith Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The PZD also identifies what types of business are permitted in the area, Mann said. According to the PZD, the area is to facilitate the creation of a pedestrian-friendly environment to encourage the redevelopment of the historic core of the district into a community or tourist destination.

The historic/mixed use designation would allow for restaurants, retail and office space and residential dwellings among other uses, but would not allow for warehouses, Mann said. The area included in the PZD does not include the area of the historic district the bounded by Darby Avenue, Taylor Avenue, Roberts Boulevard and Terry Street that was changed from historic/mixed use to industrial/office in April 2019.

LAWSUIT BACKGROUNDA lawsuit was filed May 17 in Sebastian County Circuit Court concerning that land use change, which plaintiffs said would harm the walk and shop concept of the historic area presented in the FCRA master plan. The lawsuit was filed by Quentin Willard with Fort Smith Brewing Co.; Randy and Tina DeCanter with Old Fort Furniture; John Coats with JKC Cellars LLC and KRIJO Investments; Tasha and Alan Taylor with Truckin Delicious; and Micah Spahn with Fort Smith Brewing Co.

The FCRA boards vote last year to change land use in part of the historic warehouse district came after weeks of sometimes heated discussion on how to rectify an issue of some properties used in non-conforming ways. The change affected the area south of Darby Avenue in the historic area but left the area north of Darby as mixed use: historic.

The lawsuit alleged that the land use change should be deemed invalid because it was of a violation of due process, the land use change is not shown to be in the public interest but rather was arbitrary and capricious, and was for the benefit of specific land owners rather than the public as a whole; and taking with no public purpose is invalid.

Revisions to the land use were needed to accommodate property developed by CBC Construction & Development, Beam Properties and Blake Properties, all of which have industrial warehouses in the area. However, at the same meeting where FCRA approved the land use change, the board approved swapping property with CBC Construction & Development so their warehouse would no longer be in the area in contention. Prior to the land use change, industrial warehouses were of nonconforming use in the specified area. This meant those business could not get approval from the Fort Smith planning and zoning department for any changes or improvements to their property.

That lawsuit was dismissed in November.

Twelve property owners within the PZD boundaries agreed with the PZD, including three of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit, giving the PZD support of a majority of the property owners, Mann said.

We are very happy that 12 of the property owners agreed to the PZD. Some of them already had a PZD for their property. This will take the place of it, he said.

Mann said Willard already has a PZD in place for Fort Smith Brewing Co. and did not want to change his PZD to the FCRA one, so his property has been left out of the boundaries.

HIGHWAY RELOCATIONMann also announced at the board meeting that Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) announced April 10 it would advertise bids for the Arkansas Highway 255 Relocation project and begin letting contracts May 13.

This is a very critical infrastructure project that will re-route Hwy 255 from a residential and light commercial area of Barling through Chaffee Crossing along Frontier Road, information from FCRA noted.

FCRA, Barling and Fort Smith entered into a multi-party agreement with ARDOT on this project in 2017, Mann said. As part of that agreement, FCRA had to commit $2 million towards the construction of this project. Mann said he had been in contact with ARDOT about paying $1 million of that now with the beginning of construction and the remaining $1 million at the end of construction.

We have the funds set aside, and we do have $1 million of it in the budget for this year. With the COVID-19 pandemic we asked that we be able to hold the other $1 million until towards the end, Mann said.

FCRA is waiting on authorization of that request.

Property all along the highway has sold for commercial development and to Arkansas Colleges of Health Education for expansion of their campus, Mann said.

We are very excited that this is moving along. This is really going to accelerate the development along that corridor, he said.

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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Friday said open spaces left for garden areas in approved building layout plans cannot be allowed for construction, and upheld a Bombay High Court verdict disallowing constriction on two plots at Juhu in Mumbai that were earmarked as open area by a government body in 1967.

A bench of Mohan M Shantanagoudar and R Subhash Reddy said, "As rightly held by the High Court, we are also of the view that the two plots, which are shown as open spaces/garden, in the approved layout, cannot be allowed to be used for the purpose of construction."

Dismissing the appeals filed by Anjuman E Shiate Ali and others against the high court verdict of July 19, 2017, the bench said: "It is fairly well settled that in an approved layout, the open spaces which are left, are to be continued in that manner alone and no construction can be permitted in such open spaces."

As per the approved layout plan for JVPD scheme, two different plots of 2,500 and 1,687.18 sq yards were shown as open spaces/garden in the approved layout of 1967 situated on 9th Wireless Road, JVPD Scheme, Juhu.

Erstwhile Maharashtra Housing Board (MHB), now known as MHADA, had framed a scheme covering total land area of 5,80,000 square yards under Bombay Housing Board Act, 1948 and the said Scheme was called as JVPD Scheme.

Under the scheme, Dawoodi Bohra Community were allotted certain plots for constructions of residential units and in the lay out plan, the two plot were shown as open spaces/garden.

By using subsequent MHADA approval of 1999, the efforts were made to construct residential units.

Dealing with two PILs, the high court had referred to the provisions of Development Control Rules (DCRs), and the provisions of Municipal Corporation Act, and had held that these two plots were shown as reserved for garden purpose in the approved layout in 1967, and cannot be used for constructions.

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1. A retail center is under construction on Kuykendahl Road. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper

1. Retail center on Kuykendahl Road

A retail center at the corner of Kuykendahl Road and Hennessy Lane is nearing completion. According to leasing agent Angie Podseknik, the shell of the center has been completed, and the building is in the process of being leased. Podseknik said several restaurants and a nail salon are in the process of filling the space.

Space: around 17,500 square feet

Timeline: opening within six months

2. Hyatt House Hotel in Shenandoah

Work has commenced on a Hyatt House Hotel in Metropark Square in Shenandoah. The 148-room hotel is anticipated to open in March 2021 and will feature a dining and bar area, outdoor pool, fitness center, business center, market pantry, guest laundry room and an outdoor pool, according to developer Sam Moon Group. Parking for the hotel will feature surface parking and covered parking in the nearby parking garage.

Space: five stories, 94,140 square feet

Timeline: late 2019-March 2021

3. East Shore Landing in The Woodlands

Development is expected to begin in April on East Shore Landing, a new section in the David Weekley Homes project at East Shell Port Square in The Woodlands. Homes range from 2,200-3,100 square feet of living space, according to David Weekley Homes. The new section is known as The Garden District of The Woodlands.

Space: 59 units

Timeline: construction begins in 2020

4, Howard Hughes residential project in The Woodlands

Work is nearing completion on an unnamed residential project by developer Howard Hughes Corp. at the intersection of Six Pines Drive and Timberloch Place in The Woodlands. The multifamily project will be seven stories tall and will feature 163 residences with one-, two- and three-bedroom options. The project is anticipated to begin leasing this fall.

Space: seven stories, 179,338 square feet

Timeline: summer 2019-fall 2020

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