Toronto Arcadia District | 138.4m | 42s | Ellis Don Developments | BDP Quadrangle
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AHK
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Update from Ellis Don Developments - pre-construction sales for the Arcadia District project are to be launched in Fall 2023 (last paragraph in press release below that is otherwise about the selection of SMEG to supply the appliances for the project). A fair bit of chest beating in the release. Also the reference to '...utmost stylistic rigor' has the American spelling in a Canadian press release.
TORONTO, Aug. 23, 2023 /CNW/ - EllisDon Developments announces it has partnered with SMEG Canada to bring their luxury, award-winning appliances to all future residents of the upcoming master-planned Etobicoke community, Arcadia District. All residential units across the project's four towers – ranging from 12 to 42 storeys with over 1,300 units combined – will feature SMEG appliances from its Classica Collection. At 56-60 Fieldway Rd., steps from Bloor St. and Kipling Ave, Arcadia District units will include a range of large appliances such as SMEG fridges, ovens, dishwashers, and microwaves.
Arcadia District, Residences at Bloor and Kipling, by EllisDon Developments (CNW Group/EllisDon Developments)
EllisDon is a world-class organization responsible for building some of Canada's most iconic landmarks such as the Rogers Centre, Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1) and numerous other landmarks across schools, hospitals, entertainment centres, transit hubs, and much more to partner with design-forward SMEG.
As a point of difference, SMEG partners with globally renowned architects on all its appliance designs. The Classica Collection by SMEG was designed by Italian architect Guido Canali who has contributed to the restoration of exceptional historical structures such as the National Gallery in Parma, the Santa Maria della Scala in Siena, Prada's headquarters in Tuscany, and the Museum of the Duomo in Milan's main square. The collection's aesthetic is distinctive for the way it uses stainless steel with the utmost stylistic rigor, highlighting the unique control knobs, and the clean, refined, and ergonomic handles that combine typical elements of industrial design.
"We are proud to announce this partnership with SMEG Canada as the first-of-its-kind in North America, bringing top quality appliances to each suite at Arcadia District and elevating the experience for every resident in the community," said Chris Smith, Vice President, EllisDon Developments. "At both SMEG and EllisDon, we have a tremendous amount of pride in what we build, coming from each of our businesses delivering excellent results for over 70 years, and we are confident this will translate into incredible value for all prospective purchasers."
"Embracing innovation and design excellence and setting a new benchmark for modern living, we're thrilled to unveil our first-ever residential partnership in Canada with EllisDon Developments," said Gisela Mussen, General Manager and Managing Director, SMEG Canada Inc. "With this partnership, we look forward to bringing our internationally recognized Made-in-Italy appliances to the residents of Arcadia District, creating one-of-a-kind spaces that combine performance and style."
With a global presence, SMEG is also known for partnering with luxury brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Supreme, Veuve Clicquot, and Fiat, among many others. With a proven track record of redefining spaces worldwide, SMEG appliances have outfitted world-renowned international landmarks ranging from residential developments to luxury hotels in cities including Dubai, London, Singapore, Hong Kong, Stockholm, New York City, and Miami. While SMEG has partnered on residential projects in the U.S., never has SMEG partnered on a project of this scale in North America.
EllisDon and SMEG also share another common thread through renowned architect, Renzo Piano, who has designed a separate SMEG collection. Coincidentally, Piano is also the architect behind the New Toronto Court House, which is an EllisDon developed and built structure spanning 690,000 sq. ft. in downtown Toronto with a construction cost of $956.4 million.
EllisDon Developments will launch sales pre-construction for Arcadia District in Fall 2023. For more information, please visit: ArcadiaDistrict.com
TORONTO, Aug. 23, 2023 /CNW/ - EllisDon Developments announces it has partnered with SMEG Canada to bring their luxury, award-winning appliances to all future residents of the upcoming master-planned Etobicoke community, Arcadia District. All residential units across the project's four towers – ranging from 12 to 42 storeys with over 1,300 units combined – will feature SMEG appliances from its Classica Collection. At 56-60 Fieldway Rd., steps from Bloor St. and Kipling Ave, Arcadia District units will include a range of large appliances such as SMEG fridges, ovens, dishwashers, and microwaves.
Arcadia District, Residences at Bloor and Kipling, by EllisDon Developments (CNW Group/EllisDon Developments)
EllisDon is a world-class organization responsible for building some of Canada's most iconic landmarks such as the Rogers Centre, Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1) and numerous other landmarks across schools, hospitals, entertainment centres, transit hubs, and much more to partner with design-forward SMEG.
As a point of difference, SMEG partners with globally renowned architects on all its appliance designs. The Classica Collection by SMEG was designed by Italian architect Guido Canali who has contributed to the restoration of exceptional historical structures such as the National Gallery in Parma, the Santa Maria della Scala in Siena, Prada's headquarters in Tuscany, and the Museum of the Duomo in Milan's main square. The collection's aesthetic is distinctive for the way it uses stainless steel with the utmost stylistic rigor, highlighting the unique control knobs, and the clean, refined, and ergonomic handles that combine typical elements of industrial design.
"We are proud to announce this partnership with SMEG Canada as the first-of-its-kind in North America, bringing top quality appliances to each suite at Arcadia District and elevating the experience for every resident in the community," said Chris Smith, Vice President, EllisDon Developments. "At both SMEG and EllisDon, we have a tremendous amount of pride in what we build, coming from each of our businesses delivering excellent results for over 70 years, and we are confident this will translate into incredible value for all prospective purchasers."
"Embracing innovation and design excellence and setting a new benchmark for modern living, we're thrilled to unveil our first-ever residential partnership in Canada with EllisDon Developments," said Gisela Mussen, General Manager and Managing Director, SMEG Canada Inc. "With this partnership, we look forward to bringing our internationally recognized Made-in-Italy appliances to the residents of Arcadia District, creating one-of-a-kind spaces that combine performance and style."
With a global presence, SMEG is also known for partnering with luxury brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Supreme, Veuve Clicquot, and Fiat, among many others. With a proven track record of redefining spaces worldwide, SMEG appliances have outfitted world-renowned international landmarks ranging from residential developments to luxury hotels in cities including Dubai, London, Singapore, Hong Kong, Stockholm, New York City, and Miami. While SMEG has partnered on residential projects in the U.S., never has SMEG partnered on a project of this scale in North America.
EllisDon and SMEG also share another common thread through renowned architect, Renzo Piano, who has designed a separate SMEG collection. Coincidentally, Piano is also the architect behind the New Toronto Court House, which is an EllisDon developed and built structure spanning 690,000 sq. ft. in downtown Toronto with a construction cost of $956.4 million.
EllisDon Developments will launch sales pre-construction for Arcadia District in Fall 2023. For more information, please visit: ArcadiaDistrict.com
Northern Light
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Decision Report - Approval Recommended to the next meeting of EYCC:
artyboy123
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Done! The database has been updated. The storey count changed from 42, 34, 25 & 12 storey to 42, 34, 23 & 12 storey. Height changed slightly from 138.35m, 113.40m, 85.95m & 46.20m to 138.40m, 113.40m, 79.80m & 46.20m. Total condo units changed from 1322 units to 1297 units. The total car parking was reduced from 730 car parking to 681 car parking. Finally, the total bike parking was reduced from 1006 bike parking to 988 bike parking.
Thank you @Northern Light
AlbertC
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From an email sent by the developer:
darth_freeman
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A rather inconvenient location due to being south of the rail tracks. You're almost closer to Islington/Bloor than Kipling/Bloor for walking. Kipling you'd have to either take the long bridge over the railway or cut through the TTC station. It would make getting to the new proposed Etobicoke City Hall area a slog. Not sure if there are any plans for some type of pedestrian bridge east of Kipling?
That and the freight trains that run along there are so damn loud and operate 24/7.
That and the freight trains that run along there are so damn loud and operate 24/7.
AlbertC
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AlbertC
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EllisDon bets big on Etobicoke with Arcadia condos - Daily Commercial News
The transformation of Etobicoke in west Toronto continues with the news that EllisDon’s development division is investing heavily in the new city centre, announcing plans for four condo towers. The new development, to be called the Arcadia District, was
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Towered
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I wonder if this will be the catalyst to force redevelopment of the massive low-rise light industrial area to the south...
artyboy123
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New stats is updated in this database. The total number of units changed from 1297 units to 1340 units. The total car parking was reduced from 681 parking to 504 parking. Finally, the total bike parking increased from 988 bike parking to 1018 bike parking.
DevApp: https://www.toronto.ca/city-governm...nt/application-details/?id=5247183&pid=504325
Info are taken from the architectural plan via SPA.
DevApp: https://www.toronto.ca/city-governm...nt/application-details/?id=5247183&pid=504325
Info are taken from the architectural plan via SPA.
AlbertC
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From an email by the developer:
PMT
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Tim MacDonald
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Not sure when it happened (it has been a very long time since I've been here) but Humberview Trucks vacated the property. Shot from today:
Northern Light
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I think @Paclo must be having lots of Mai Tai's on the beach these days......
I mean what else could explain that there have been not one, but two SPA resubmissions here, in April and August '24 that have gone unreported.
Oh sure, you could ask why I didn't report it.......... and I'd tell you, I only look at stuff west of the Humber on request.......... LOL (I'm probably making that up, but it sounds good as excuses go)
I'll let the Database guru update everything if no one else gets there first.
For those chomping at the bit for this one to start........... it does not yet have NOAC. So don't hold your breath just yet.
I mean what else could explain that there have been not one, but two SPA resubmissions here, in April and August '24 that have gone unreported.
Oh sure, you could ask why I didn't report it.......... and I'd tell you, I only look at stuff west of the Humber on request.......... LOL (I'm probably making that up, but it sounds good as excuses go)
I'll let the Database guru update everything if no one else gets there first.
For those chomping at the bit for this one to start........... it does not yet have NOAC. So don't hold your breath just yet.
Tim MacDonald
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UT doesn't seem to care about anything west of the Humber, judging by the photo of the day posts, from oh, say the last year or more.