Orchard Design

April 2012 Housing Starts

Orchard Design — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:53:49 +0000

The seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts was 244,900 units in April, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). This is up from 214,800 units in March.

Exciting websites in the work

Orchard Design — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:30:51 +0000

Meeting with Claysam Homes today to discuss new website and online marketing strategies. Stay tuned!

Guelph Condo-related Work Underway Before Project Approved

Orchard Design — Sat, 05 May 2012 01:04:35 +0000

A London developer has wagered more than $400,000 that councillors will approve a proposed condominium tower downtown.

Earlier this week the city closed the intersection of Macdonell and Wyndham streets, immediately adjacent the vacant lot on which the Tricar Group has proposed an 18-storey building.

That proposal, which city staff is recommending for approval, will be before councillors for a vote Monday night.

Guelph’s Redevelopment Plan for Downtown Has Wide Support

Orchard Design — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:19:55 +0000

GUELPH — The business community likes it. Local developers like it. Even a prominent environmentalist and members of a local residents’ association – formed largely in opposition to it – have given it a tentative stamp of approval.

“When you take a look at that combination … that’s a pretty balanced, widespread base of support,” acknowledges Coun. Karl Wettstein.

Heading into Monday night’s council meeting, Wettstein was already impressed with the proposed Downtown Secondary Plan “but my view was reinforced by that level of support.”

Residential Development Proposal for Guelph’s Old Mitchell Farm Property

Orchard Design — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:16:36 +0000

GUELPH — A local developer is seeking to build a new 146-unit residential subdivision in northwest Guelph.

If approved, the Speedvale Avenue West proposal would extend Guelph housing in that area to the border with Guelph-Eramosa – on what city planning documents assert is a parcel of the old Mitchell Farm property. It would be framed by Speedvale Avenue to the north, the extension of Paisley Road to the south and Curzon Crescent to the east.

What We've Been Up To Lately: 170 Wortley

Orchard Design — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:31:37 +0000

Another Stunning Project by Dave Tennant Urban Concepts.

Check out the latest rendering for an up and coming project in London. Located at 170 Wortley, this unique, contemporary condo contains 3 village flats with main floor commercial space.

High Traffic Leasing Opportunity Available!

Orchard Design — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:13:38 +0000

Nuvo Condos - Phase 2 - GRAND OPENING - This Weekend!!!

Orchard Design — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:15:11 +0000

If you missed out on Phase 1, don't worry, you get a second chance!

Nuvo at Park Centre in London, is having their PHASE 2 GRAND OPENING this weekend at 320 Sugarcreek Trail, located off Beaverbrook Ave. near Riverside Dr.

Walk through their 5 NEW MODEL SUITES this weekend and you could WIN a $20,000 Shopping Spree at Austin and Taylor.

What We've Been Up To Lately: Urban Grove in London

Orchard Design — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:33:43 +0000

The new site identity we created for Urban Grove in London is a great representation of the modern-twist Urban Signature Homes is bringing to this new home community.

Local Efforts to Curb Sprawl Among Best in Canada

Orchard Design — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:32:37 +0000

WATERLOO REGION — Efforts to slow the pace of suburban sprawl and intensify land use in Kitchener and Waterloo are paying off. Statistics Canada now says the Twin Cities are among the most densely populated in the country outside of the big cities.

Details on urban planning initiatives across the country were highlighted in the most recent release of data from the 2011 census.