Toronto Begins To Fill In

Three newly built houses in Toronto have fallen in line with a citywide plan to promote more infill housing. They have also garnered attention in the world of architecture by being included in a tour organized by Architectural Digest.

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October 2, 2007, 5:00 AM PDT

By Nate Berg


"These houses are compact but commodious, inventive but not ostentatious, and are often overlooked in a city increasingly defined by glittery canyons of glass condos. And, surprise, they aren't Victorian-inspired."

"Yet, they all fit into Toronto's narrow building lots, typically three to five times longer than they are wide. Each slips artfully between existing buildings and addresses a particular problem, such as how to get light into the middle of the house, how to build a house that's environment friendly and how to build for flexibility. All adhere to Toronto's official plan, which calls for infill housing to keep families in the city's core."

Sunday, September 30, 2007 in The Toronto Star

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