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It seems no matter where you are in the city, a new highrise has been built or is planned. But the greatest concentration is downtown. Now, there are 15 proposed for London’s core. Although it is likely several will not be built, many will and that is when the skyline will change.

“It is not slowing down,” Kokkoros said.

Kokkoros believes the tower boom began in about 2015, because the following year city hall issued permits for seven highrises of more than 100 units.

By comparison, in 2014 three permits were issued.

“I would say in 2015 there was some movement on an increase in building permit applications for highrises,” said Kokkoros.

As for who is building, established, experienced firms appear to be getting the job done, said Michael Tomazincic, an urban planner with city hall.

“Tricar is one builder that always seems to seek new development opportunities downtown, other big players are always looking, such as York, Drewlo and Old Oak,” he said.

“The big players are in the highrise development game.”

Old Oak poured the foundation for a 32-storey tower at 515 Richmond St. this week. Another tower by Tricar, with 24 storeys, is under construction at 40 York St.

As for who will live in all these towers, city officials trust builders to know their market.

“The big threshold will be market demand, how many people wish to live in a highrise,” said Tomazincic.

“We rely on the private sector to know their market. I don’t think there is a concern when you look at the apartment vacancy rate (1.8 per cent). Whatever is being built is being scooped up.”