Toronto's buildings are older, but they look brighter because the air and environment is so much cleaner. It's true that China builds things quicker in general, but this is also a sign of lack of urban planning and respect for property right of existing residents. The infrastructure is built to accommodate the needs of local population, it does not have to be taken off and rebuilt frequently if you plan carefully the first time.The park land, trees, lakes, nature reserves, heritage buildings have to be preserved, and the rights of the existing houses need to be protected. In this regard, Canada is doing things so much better than China