Context Development

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Context is a real estate development company focused on high-rise residential developments in downtown Toronto. It was founded in 1997 by Stephen Gross and Howard Cohen. [1] The name was chosen as each project fits in the context of the neighbourhood that surrounds it. [2] Context is known for urban design and contemporary architecture. They have worked with the Toronto architecture firm architectsAlliance on several condominium developments.

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References

  1. Context. "Context - About us" . Retrieved 2018-05-07.
  2. Belford, Terrence (2003-09-26). "Putting new homes in an urban context - The Globe and Mail". Toronto. Retrieved 2018-05-07.