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Tridel has built an enduring legacy in Toronto's real estate industry, with 2024 marking the company’s 90th anniversary. Over the past nine decades, Tridel has evolved from humble beginnings into a leader in residential development. UrbanToronto takes a look at how the developer’s past achievements, current work, and future endeavours continue to shape communities across the Greater Toronto Area.
Revitalizing North York
Tridel's contributions to the skyline span across Toronto and the GTA. One neighbourhood where this is evident is North York. Thirty years ago, North York's stretch of Yonge Street was a far cry from the urban corridor it is today. Tridel recognized the area's potential and set out to transform this underdeveloped stretch into a residential and commercial hub.
One of the developments in this transformation is Hullmark Centre. This mixed-use complex includes prime the Sheppard subway station, office spaces, upscale retail fronts, and two luxury condominium towers rising 35 and 45 storeys high. Designed by KIRKOR Architects and Planners, the development was completed in 2014.
One of Tridel's North York contributions is the Triomphe community. It includes four towers east of Yonge Street and west of Doris Avenue, a short walk south of Finch Avenue West.
The Avondale community, southeast of the Yonge and Sheppard intersection, features towers surrounding a central park. It includes Avonshire, located at 100 Harrison Garden Boulevard, a 15-storey condominium with 453 units and amenities like a gym, pool, and guest suites. Nearby the Skymark at Avondale at 78 Harrison Garden Boulevard, completed in 2003, stands as two towers connected by a shared podium, offering residents a tennis court and advanced security systems. It also features amenities like a bowling alley and a golf simulator.
Downtown Toronto's 7.75-Acre Community
Building on its history, Tridel has repeatedly been in UrbanToronto's headlines of late with the developer's three condominium towers at The Well, Canada's most ambitious mixed-use development to date. Completed in 2024 and bordered by Front, Spadina, and Wellington streets, The Well artfully blends residential spaces, offices, retail, and public areas. The project marries 1.1 million ft² of office space and 500,000 ft² of retail and dining to 1,700 residential units spread across six buildings, all interconnected by a striking three-level retail galleria.
Tridel's condo towers include Classic I at 470 Front Street West, Classic II at 480 Front Street West, and Signature at 455 Wellington Street West, with the latter also the location of Tridel's presentation centre.
The Well is the result of a collaborative effort among five developers and five architectural firms, including Hariri Pontarini Architects, BDP Quadrangle, and Adamson Associates. With The Well providing a mix of condos and purpose-built rentals, Tridel led the charge in developing the condo buildings, with architects—Alliance and Wallman Architects being the design minds behind them. The Well's tallest tower, the 36-storey 8 Spadina Avenue office building, is designed to attract tech companies and professional services with its customizable floor plans and a grand lobby facing Spadina Avenue — and in fact, BDP Quadrangle’s office can be found on the 20th and 21st floors.
The Well's open-air retail galleria is crowned by a 35,000 ft² glass canopy manufactured in Germany. The pedestrian-first design includes multiple entry points and a streetscape feel. Sustainability is also key with the Deep Lake Water Cooling system providing efficient heating and cooling. Since its completion, The Well has quickly become a popular hub, and earlier this year welcomed the opening of Wellington Market — a 70,000 ft² food hall imbued with European flair by designers Giannone Petricone Associates.
The Future of Mississauga’s Waterfront
Looking to the future, Tridel has turned its efforts to waterfront living at several sites, most recently with Harbourwalk at Lakeview Village in Mississauga, where construction began last month. This 19-storey condominium, designed by architects—Alliance, is part of the first phase of the ambitious Lakeview Village masterplanned community. Harbourwalk has already earned accolades, including the People's Choice Award and Best High-Rise Design by BILD in 2023. Suites will feature exquisite finishes and terraced balconies that descend toward the waterfront.
Lakeview Village aims to breathe new life into Mississauga's eastern shoreline through a mix of residential options, institutional and cultural spaces, offices, and retail venues. Expected to be home to over 20,000 residents, Lakeview Village will offer 8,000 housing units ranging from townhouses to mid-rise and taller buildings. The project also features 10 to 12 acres dedicated to campus and cultural lands, as well as ample public space and diverse programming.
A highlight of Lakeview Village is the planned Waterfront Park, which will feature a 600m pier extending into Lake Ontario — the longest on the Great Lakes — with expansive views to Downtown Toronto and the Niagara Peninsula. Just south of Harbourwalk, a marina will provide ideal conditions for boating and water sports.
From its participation in the revitalization of North York into a vibrant urban centre to its involvement in mixed-use developments like The Well, and shaping the future along Mississauga’s waterfront, Tridel continues to leave its mark on the GTA as the company approaches a full century in the industry.
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