Lifetime, DiamondCorp announce 60-storey tower at Toronto’s Harbourfront

Lifetime, DiamondCorp announce 60-storey tower at Toronto’s Harbourfront

TORONTO — Lifetime Developments and DiamondCorp have announced the launch of the 60-storey Q Tower residential project in Toronto’s Harbourfront neighbourhood on the waterfront.

The tower will be located at 200 Queens Quay W. Wallman Architects is the designer.

“The Toronto skyline, photographed from the lake with the CN Tower in the frame, is one of the most used visuals when describing our city, and knowing that our tower will forever be positioned immediately next to the CN Tower really pushed us to come up with a sophisticated design, that we are extremely proud of,” stated Rudy Wallman, principal of Wallman Architects, in a release.

The Tower’s interior has been designed by U31 and German artist and photographer Michael Moebius will contribute works as part of his first North American partnership.

“With its perfect location, remarkable building and unique design, thoughtfully crafted interiors, and the inclusion of celebrity artist Michael Moebius’s captivating ‘Bubblegum’ artworks, Q Tower sets a new benchmark for metropolitan city living,” said Brian Brown, principal of Lifetime Developments, in a statement.

Source: Construct Connect

 

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Lifetime and Adidas Canada Celebrate Opening of Revitalized Stanley Park Basketball Court

Lifetime and Adidas Canada Celebrate Opening of Revitalized Stanley Park Basketball Court

It was a beautiful day for basketball yesterday, and Torontonians living on the west side of Downtown were finally able to take to the city’s newest court, rebuilt in fine style by Lifetime Developments. Located in the northern section of Stanley Park (on King Street West between Strachan and Niagara), the new and improved court opened yesterday, becoming the inaugural project of Lifetime’s charitable program, Homecourt Advantage, developed with the help of their partners, Adidas Canada.

To celebrate this milestone which has been two years in the making, Lifetime hosted an event at the park yesterday afternoon that was attended by members of the Lifetime team, the public, and Toronto City Councillor for Ward 10, Ausma Malik.

“We are thrilled to announce the launch of the brand-new refurbished basketball court in Stanley Park,” said Brian Brown, Principal of Lifetime Developments and Chair of the Lifetime Charitable Foundation. “The comprehensive renovations have transformed this space into a hub of community engagement, fostering unity, inspiration, and a shared love for basketball. We all know the importance of outdoor spaces where youth can be active, safe, and social and we could not be happier to see how well our inaugural court under our Homecourt Advantage initiative has turned out.”

The project was led by Homecourt Advantage and Adidas Canada, image by Matias Bessai

The newly minted court delivers on its practical function as a space to play basketball, but takes things further in terms of its role in the community, creating a new destination that is distinct and meaningful. The focal point of the project is the mural that has been painted on the court’s surface. Designed by acclaimed Toronto-based graphic artist Ben Johnston, the composition is titled ‘DREAMERS’, and spells the word out in playful bold text across the entire court.

 

Aerial view of Ben Johnston’s “DREAMERS” mural decorating the court

The project saw the full reconstruction of the previous court that occupied this same site in the park for decades. Tearing it all down and starting anew with a rebuilt slab underneath, the updated court enjoys a fresh asphalt surface, new metal net posts, acrylic backboards, and new park benches surrounding the court.

The new and improved court also includes new nets and benches, image by Matias Bessai

“The vibrant new public art and basketball court revitalization are a welcome addition to our Stanley Park neighbourhood,” said Councillor Malik. “Public spaces and high-quality recreational facilities to learn sports, get exercise, and build community bonds benefit residents of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Thank you to artist Ben Johnston, and the teams at Lifetime Developments and Adidas for this generous contribution that will serve the community well, and encourage continued improvement to this important local park.”

Part of the revenue raised to finance the project comes from Lifetime’s annual fundraising event, SMASHED, which took place last week. Bringing sponsors together for a ping pong tournament, this year’s proceedings saw a record breaking $625,000 earned in donations.

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Lifetime’s ‘Smashed’ Ping Pong Fundraiser Returning for 10th Straight Year

Lifetime’s ‘Smashed’ Ping Pong Fundraiser Returning for 10th Straight Year

In just a few weeks’ time, Lifetime Developments and their partners Zancor Homes will be hosting their annual fundraising event, the Smashed Ping Pong Tournament. Scheduled for June 16th at Rebel nightclub in the Port Lands, this year’s festivities will mark the 10 year anniversary of the tournament, which has been responsible for raising a total of $2,375,000 for local charities in that time.

The list of charities that the event will be raising money for includes SickKids, the Mackenzie Health Foundation, Make A Wish, Cortellucci Children’s Charity, and Scalabrini International Migration Network, as well as Lifetime’s own charitable foundations, Lifeline, and Homecourt Advantage. Covering a wide range of organizations that give back to this City’s diverse local communities in a variety of ways, Smashed will once again represent one of the highest-profile charity events in the development industry.

In 9 years, the event has raised a total of $2,375,000 for local charities

Looking back on last year’s event, hosted in September also at Rebel, Smashed saw one of its most successful turnouts yet. Companies from all corners of the development industry came together for a night of ping pong and team spirit, and when the dust settled, the event counted a total of $550,000 raised in just one night. With another exciting tournament brewing, along with an extensive list of sponsoring companies already booking their spot, anticipation is high for the 10 year anniversary event, and a record breaking fundraising total could be the highlight of it all.

Brain Brown (Front) and Frabrizio Cortellucci (back) sign $550,000 cheque after last year’s successful event

Already, the impact of the event is being felt in communities across the City. On the edge of the Fashion District, for example, Homecourt Advantage’s first initiative is already underway, partnering with Adidas to revitalize the basketball court at Stanley Park North. Along with the construction of a brand new court and hoops, the project will also see the court painted with a design from local artist Ben Johnston, contributing further to the vibrancy of the park and the local community. Simultaneously, another Homecourt Advantage revitalization effort is underway to deliver a fresh new court at Oak Street Park, located just between Cabbagetown and Leslieville.

Looking north at Stanley Park North, where a new basketball court is being built, image from Google Maps

Chaired by Lifetime Principal Brian Brown and Zancor President Fabrizio Cortellucci, Smashed is one of the key examples of how the private sector can expand their scope to drive positive impacts in their communities. With the event’s approaching the end of a successful inaugural decade, the charities it supports are looking forward to seeing Smashed return for many more years to come.

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Lifetime Celebrates Topping Off at 9-Storey Boutique Development, Oscar Residences

Lifetime Celebrates Topping Off at 9-Storey Boutique Development, Oscar Residences

In the first week of March, Lifetime Developments celebrated their latest construction milestone, toasting the topping off of their nine-storey northern Annex mid-rise project, Oscar Residences. The project is among a group of three active projects in Toronto that Lifetime is managing simultaneously as they continue striving to deliver new housing in established communities. The project has come together at a remarkable pace over the last few months, seeing nine storeys worth of concrete forming completed on the U-shaped building since September.

With the development team and the construction team coming together under one roof for a celebratory lunch event, Lifetime Principal Brain Brown spoke to what this milestone means for the company.

“The last few years have been particularly challenging because of the far-reaching effects of the pandemic,” he said. “Evolving lockdown protocols, restricted access, labour and material shortages, and supply chain bottlenecks were just the tip of the iceberg — which is why this milestone is so much more special. The Oscar Residences topping off is a testament to the commitment, tenacity, and sheer determination of everyone associated with this project. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who made this possible, and their willingness to give it their all.”

Lifetime employees and construction workers came together for a topping off celebration in early March, image by Matias Bessai

The design of the building by Turner Fleischer Architects is being expressed more clearly now that the concrete frame has been formed more extensively. With the ninth and final residential floor now complete, the building’s roof slab and mechanical volumes are the last step in the forming process, and will be fully completed in the coming weeks. Viewing up close in the image below the finishing touches of the concrete work taking place on the upper levels, we can see that the final set of columns have been formed and set, while the forms for the roof slab are coming together beneath the crane, seen in the left half of the frame.

Forming of the roof slab is the last step to complete the building frame, image by Matias Bessai

Looking at the building from the street, its U-shaped massing now stands out as a defining feature, while the incremental step-backs away from the primary (south) elevation allow the building to respond to the heights of the surrounding built form.

Looking north at the primary (south) elevation of Oscar Residences, image by Matias Bessai

The massing also factors into the programming of the building, allowing the open space in the centre to become one its highlights: a third floor amenity courtyard. The outdoor space enjoys the privacy created by the surrounding building, while providing a spacious gathering place that references the European tradition of incorporating courtyards within a building’s footprint.

Looking up at the building frame from the 3rd-floor courtyard, image by Matias Bessai

Meanwhile, the application of exterior finishes is now delivering hints of how the completed project will look in its final state. The image below demonstrates that the installation of the building envelope is making extensive progress on the second level of the south and east elevations. Comprising a mix of spandrel and glass, the glazing system has sealed the building’s second floor, and will soon follow on the floors above.

Looking northwest at glazing installed on the south and east elevations, image by Matias Bessai

Beyond delivering 155 new dwelling units to the area, Lifetime is also using the project as an opportunity to improve the area in other ways. “We recognize that our developments have a bigger, longer-term and far reaching impact in the community, that spans beyond just supplying new housing,” Brown said. “For this reason, a portion of the funds that Lifetime contributed from the development approval of Oscar Residences have been directed towards immediate improvements to the school grounds of Palmerston Public School for hundreds of children in the neighbourhood to enjoy.”

UrbanToronto will continue to follow progress on this development, but in the meantime, you can learn more about it from our Database file, linked below. If you’d like, you can join in on the conversation in the associated Project Forum thread or leave a comment in the space provided on this page.

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Top Floor Living: Touring a Panda Condominiums Penthouses at Yonge and Dundas

Top Floor Living: Touring a Panda Condominiums Penthouses at Yonge and Dundas

Completed in early 2022, Panda Condominiums is Lifetime Developments’ high-rise addition to the eclectic fabric of one of Toronto’s preeminent cultural districts: Yonge and Dundas. Located on Edward Street, just northwest of Yonge Dundas Square, Panda is a distinct 30-storey tower that earned its name from the interplay of black and white finishes that define the building’s exterior.

100m above ground level, on the uppermost floors of the building, are two unique penthouse suites, and with a package of images shared with UrbanToronto by Lifetime Developments, we are taking you inside to show what Downtown penthouses are all about.

Starting with Penthouse 4 on the building’s 30th floor, the suite is designed to be flexible for the needs its future residents. With a total area of 1,178 ft², two primary bedrooms occupy different corners of the floor-plan, each with an ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet, while a third room presents a hybrid space that can be used for an additional bedroom or an office. A third bathroom, also complete with a shower, serves this extra room as well as the common area.

In the common space, an open concept layout allows for a kitchen and dining area to flow off the living area. The kitchen enjoys integrated appliances and an island countertop that — besides sitting and eating — adds more space for storage. The living area can comfortably accommodate large furniture in varied configurations, and benefits from the proximity to the large windows, which occupy the majority of the north wall.

Light also comes in from the west, where a door from the living area offers access to a covered terrace, one of the highlights of the suite. The outdoor space offers a total area of 140 ft², and gives residents a mix of views and privacy, with additional features like a gas line for a grill.

One floor below, we have Lower Penthouse 1, with more to offer by way of area. The suite boasts 1,658 ft² of interior living space, and is designed with the urban family in mind. Of the three bedrooms included, the primary bedroom features an ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet, while the two other bedrooms are separated by another complete bathroom. A den space also allows for a workstation area to be enjoyed without having to sacrifice a bedroom or part of the living space.

The kitchen and living area offer similar features to penthouse 4, with a modified colour scheme that trends more towards natural wood tones, and features a number of interesting lighting fixtures that are all included. A similarly scaled terrace also expands the livable space by an extra 122 ft², and benefits from the same views and weather protection.

As the residential typology of Toronto continues to move towards increased density, these suites offer a snapshot of the ways that vertical communities have evolved to offer viable and vibrant living options for the residents of Toronto. Both of these penthouse suites remain available for purchase, and any inquiries can be sent to the listing agent, Romey Halabi, who can be contacted via email at romey@torontorealtyboutique.com.

Source: Urban Toronto

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Year in Review: Tracking Lifetime Developments in 2022

Year in Review: Tracking Lifetime Developments in 2022

While the last quarter of 2022 has been characterized by numerous challenges for everyone, including Toronto’s development industry, the easing of restrictions and gradual return to normalcy made for an important year in terms of getting back on track. For Lifetime Developments, a company that has learned to thrive with a full plate of active projects, the return to ‘normalcy’ meant they were busier than ever, but according to Principal Brian Brown, being busy is exactly where the company wants to be.

“We are tremendously proud of everything that was accomplished in 2022,” said Brown in an end-of-year statement. “While we are ending the year on a high, there have certainly been interesting shifts in the market across the board. That said, we remain extremely optimistic about the year to come.” For years now, Lifetime’s approach to managing their suite of active projects has been to maintain a wide spread across the different stages of development, with planning and ideation, submitting applications, marketing, and construction all taking place simultaneously at any given time. In order to provide a complete update on everything the company was working on in 2022, we have prepared a year in review, Lifetime edition.

Panda Condominiums in Downtown Toronto welcomed new residents throughout the year

Lifetime entered 2022 in a strong position, with two significant projects on the edge of completion. The pair of high-rise residential developments, Panda Condominiums and Liberty Market Tower, both welcomed occupancy before the end of February, allowing Lifetime to make a total of 839 new dwelling units available in two areas of central Toronto. Both towers, standing at 30 and 28 storeys respectively, feature grade level retail units, which are a key aspect of Lifetime’s goal to deliver mixed-use projects that contribute to the character of their neighbourhood.

Liberty market Tower was completed in early 2022

On the construction front, Lifetime began 2022 with two projects actively being built, with a third joining the list by the late summer. XO Condos, the 14-storey Parkdale mid-rise with 297 units, had a year of milestones, culminating in a topping off celebration in October. The moment was of particular significance, considering the construction process began in the early days of the pandemic, and a myriad of logistical challenges were overcome to keep the project moving. Just under three years later, exterior finishes are appearing extensively while the lower half of the building sees glazing installed to seal the space and permit interior work.

Looking southwest at XO Condos with cladding nearing completion

The second phase of XO Condos, dubbed XO2, sits kitty corner from its 14-storey sibling, and began its construction journey in the summer when demolition of the low-rise retail building kicked off. By August the site was cleared and shoring had begun, and with another four months of foundation work, shoring walls have been formed around the entire perimeter with excavation continuing.

Excavation continues on site at XO2

Oscar Residences, on the other hand, entered the year with blank canvas. The Dupont Street site was cleared and ready for shoring by the end of 2021, offering a comprehensive snapshot of how much can change in just one year. The future 9-storey midrise powered through excavation and now stands three storeys above grade with traces of both the floor and columns of the fourth level at parts of the construction site.

Oscar Residences progressed through construction in 2022 reaching three storeys above grade

Looking at the progress made in advancing the various projects in the planning stage that Lifetime had in their pipeline over the course of 2022, three developments gained approval for Zoning By-law Amendment applications, positioning them well for launching in 2023. One of those projects was 200 Queens Quay West, a proposed 59-storey tower that will be Lifetime’s statement piece in the Toronto Waterfront Skyline. Located just south of the CN Tower, the project will eventually deliver 1,002 new units, activating what is now an under-utilized site — currently occupied by an 8-storey parking garage — in the process. Rezoning was also approved for Lifetime’s 36 Eglinton West and Panda Markham projects, while a site at 141 Roehampton in Midtown is earlier in the planning process.

Rezoning was approved for 59-storey 200 Queens Quay West development

Beyond Lifetime’s flurry of activity in the development industry over the course of the year, the company also advanced their philanthropic efforts in a number of ways. $3-million was raised through the Lifeline Foundation, providing funding to support local communities, and the Homecourt Advantage program was launched to revitalize public basketball courts across the City. 2023 is set to be another big year for Lifetime Developments.

Source: Urban Toronto

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Brian Brown of Lifetime Developments Talks Building in Today’s Toronto

Brian Brown of Lifetime Developments Talks Building in Today’s Toronto

Across the city, different sectors of the development and construction industries are busy working on several projects from Lifetime Developments. Following the recent topping off of XO Condos, UrbanToronto had a chance to sit down with one of the Principals at Lifetime, Brian Brown, to discuss how the company is navigating an industry in a particularly precarious stage, and what the role of the developer is in the process of productive city building.

UrbanToronto: Looking at the big players in Toronto’s development industry, Lifetime is one of the more active companies, often working on over ten projects at a time. How do you balance such a full plate of large scale developments?

Brian Brown: We do have quite a bit of work in our pipeline, but although we may have fifteen, sixteen projects on the go at one time, they are at different stages. Another big thing is, everybody in our office has been working on a very collaborative basis. We’ve ensured that our people are jumping between different groups which creates a lot of information sharing, so it’s a very collaborative office.

When you think about how much time we spend together as a team, there has to be a good balance between the work side and the social side of things. Creating a culture where people want to be in the office is something that has allowed us to grow, and manage the work that we’re doing and oversee multiple projects. The same thing goes for the people that are on the site, the consultants, the different trades, making sure our people that are working with the trades have built that relationship as well.

29-storey residential development designed by Hariri Pontarini in the Lifetime Pipeline

UT: Being a company that has the resources to work with an in-house construction unit, how does that change your approach to new projects?

BB: I think we’re much more sophisticated in our approach than we have been previously, and our partners are recognizing that too. We can take a much deeper look into our buildings and the way they are constructed to make sure that we’re creating buildings efficiently, and balancing great design with proper construction methodologies. What it has allowed us to do is look at a lot of these complex technical areas of construction and understand them so that as we are going through zoning, for example, we’re not proposing something that’s going to cause a big issue later on.

Just yesterday, one of our all-star site supervisors came into the office and said, ‘I know you have finished the suite design but I don’t want to just get the drawings and build it, I want to sit down with you and go through it.’ He is someone who looks at our drawings from a different perspective and it’s those perspectives that we need to understand and incorporate into our plans.

In-house construction crew working on the site of XO2

UT: In a city like Toronto, with a housing market that is buckling with current conditions, what do you see as the most effective way to deliver new housing?

BB: For us, it’s about getting our approvals and doing so as efficiently as possible. It used to be that you get a building zoned and you start sales and then you do your drawings once you know you have construction financing, and that could cause 6 to 12 months of delays. We want to start construction as soon as we get through sales and not have that delay, which means front-loading some of the costs, and for us that’s about getting a building to market as soon as possible. That’s where affordability is. The longer we wait, the more construction costs are going to go up, and if we want to put housing in the market we’ve got to do it quickly and efficiently.

The Yorkville Condominiums delivered 234 new units to the Yorkville area

UT: Beyond simply delivering units, there are other factors that play into creating a healthy, complete community. How can developers be involved in bringing communities to life?

BB: The need to have balance is very important for city growth, there needs to be the opportunity for people to work close to where they live, it can’t be just residential or just offices. If you looked at the financial district years ago, it was a ghost town on the weekends. I remember as a kid going with my dad down to his office in the downtown core and it would literally be empty, there was no life in the financial core on the evenings or on the weekends. With a development like INDX Condos, we saw that bringing in a mix of residential within the offices changed the way people view the financial district, and it demonstrated how development can change the energy of an area and its attractiveness as a place to live and work.

54-Storey INDX Condos injected over 700 units into the office-oriented Financial District

As the city grows there is that need to have that balance, because people don’t want to get in their cars and drive, they want to live in the city, and work in the city, and go to the restaurants in the city… and you can only achieve that when you’ve got a good balance.

In the case of XO Condos and XO2, for example, it was a challenge because we didn’t want to see the neighbourhood lose that retail. With the development, what we’ve done is replace the retail that was there, and design it in a different way where it has a better presence in the street and more opportunity to elevate the experience as you walk that intersection. So, from a city building standpoint, we’re bringing new retail and new people to an area that, in my opinion, really needed that injection of new development. And when you look at it from the standpoint of public transit, it was a major intersection that needed to have more life. Those kinds of improvements and the opportunities for our developments to give back to a bigger community around us, that’s what’s important, that’s what’s great about development.

UT: If we know anything about Lifetime, it’s that you are always planning what’s next. Can you give us any teasers or previews on some exciting upcoming projects?

BB: We recently finalized our approval for 200 Queens Quay, and its location is amazing. I’m really excited about that development. We are working on a collaboration with a luxury brand for that project and I think it’s something that’s going to be very unique and exciting for the city. Given its location immediately south of the CN Tower, it’s going to change the skyline of the city, and you really don’t get those opportunities on a regular basis so we’re very excited about it, and we hope to bring it to market next year.

Source: Urban Toronto

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200 Queens Quay Proposal Redesigned From Two Towers to One

200 Queens Quay Proposal Redesigned From Two Towers to One

Lifetime Developments and Diamond Corp have submitted a refined design for their 0.5 hectare site located at 200 Queens Quay West, on the north edge of Toronto’s Harbourfront area and beside the Gardiner Expressway. The new design brings refinements to plans for a Wallman Architects-designed 59‐storey tower at the southeast corner of Lower Simcoe and Harbour streets.

New, 59-storey design for 200 Queens Quay W, image from submission to the City

Currently the home of a multi-storey above-ground commercial parking structure, an initial application for Zoning By‐law Amendment at the site was submitted to the City in June of 2020, at that time seeking two towers of 41 and 71 storeys (seen below) that had a total GFA of 96,009m². At the southeast corner of Harbour and Lower Simcoe, a POPS (Privately Owned Publicly-accessible Space) was proposed.

Previous, two-tower design for 200 Queens Quay W, image from submission to the City

The developers presented the proposal at both a community consultation and before the Waterfront Design Review Panel (WDRP) in January of 2021. In addition to feedback from these meetings, the review process with City Staff and key stakeholders generated more comments that resulted in an evolved design.

A completely new, 2.0 version in grey and silver for a now single 59-storey tower was brought to the community as well as the WDRP in February of 2022, where the new massing was better received. Further refinements have occurred since then, mostly to the exterior architectural expression, while the massing and components of the overall 2.0 design have remained basically the same.

5-storey podium and outdoor space of new design, image from submission to the City

The 2.0 version has been recommended by City Planning for adoption at the June meeting of Toronto East York Community Council, scheduled to be considered at 10 AM or soon thereafter on June 30. If it passes there, which is likely, it would then go to Toronto City Council at the July 2022 meeting, seeking approval.

This version proposes a GFA of 60,563m², and includes 1,003 residential units, with a mix of one, two, and three‐bedroom suites.10% of the gross residential floor area within the development is proposed to be new affordable rental housing. The main floor would feature a building lobby and a street level retail unit, while the second level would be home to indoor amenity space, as well as a bike storage room.  Below ground, a four‐storey garage would accommodate both residential and commercial parking. The parking levels would be accessed via an internal driveway.

Main level of the proposed building, image from submission to the City

The proposal also includes the dedication of a 500m² on‐site public park at the west end of the site, contributing to the growing park system of the Central Harbourfront. The public park, designed by DTAH, would serve as a ‘green link’ in the connectivity from Roundhouse Park to Toronto’s waterfront, creating an active and accessible space.

Proximity of the site to nearby green spaces, image from submission to the City

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Toronto basketball court revitalization project launches

Toronto basketball court revitalization project launches

Basketball courts across Toronto are tagged a refurbishment priority as part of a new initiative between Lifetime Developments and adidas Canada.

The inaugural year of the Homecourt Advantage revitalization project will include r​​enovations and creating public art at Stanley Park and Oak Street Park. Both courts will be completely revamped, including a new court surface and basketball net system. There will also be some additional landscaping and seating improvements surrounding the court.

Construction is expected to start in July 2022, with the courts being ready for public use by Fall 2022.

Two Canadian artists are partnering to enhance each project. Bryan Espiritu, a Toronto-born painter, product designer and graphic artist, will be focused on Stanley Park (890 King Street
West, near Liberty Village) and Blake Angeconeb, an Anishinaabe woodlands artist who hails from Treaty 3 territory, will be working on Oak Street Park (165 River Street in Cabbagetown).

The disruption of COVID-19 inspired the Homecourt Advantage program. The idea is to provide a healthy, outdoor space where youth can be active, safe and social within their communities, and basketball was targeted as a sport  accessible to all ages, background and skills.

“Not only are we beautifying two local parks, but we’re also supporting the sport of basketball and its impact on the community, bringing together diverse players and serving as a platform to increase confidence and build friendships,” says Brian Brown, principal, Lifetime Developments and chair, Lifetime Charitable Foundation. “We are grateful to be partnering with adidas Canada on this program – an inspiring and innovative brand who shares our values and is equally as committed to providing a platform for local communities to be unified through basketball and art.”

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First Formwork Underway at Lifetime’s Oscar Residences

First Formwork Underway at Lifetime’s Oscar Residences

Work has moved to a new phase at the site of Lifetime Developments‘ Oscar Residences, located on Dupont west of Bathurst in Toronto. Upon our last update in early April, excavation just about finished. Now, work to start the forming process of the foundations and underground garage has begun.

The plans for Oscar originally outlined two underground levels for a larger garage, but parking spaces no longer sell at the rate that they used to, so the P2 level was unnecessary, and excavation has bottomed out at one level down.

Most of the shoring completed around the perimeter of the pit, image by UT Forum contributor AlbertC

Only going down one level means that the building will reach grade more quickly than most condos. As of right now, though, the majority of the site’s perimeter has been fitted with a pile and lagging shoring wall, with only one wall of the pit left to prepare for where the ramp is located to the left in the image above.

The crane can be seen positioned at the centre of the site, while a collection of materials including rebar, and lumber sit in piles while they await installation. We can also see the space where the elevator core will be situated just in front of the base of the crane, dug out and outlined with orange rope. Once the elevator core base is completed, crews will begin work on the foundation slab, which will be followed by the forming of the walls of the underground level.

Oscar Residences

The nine-storey Turner Fleischer Architects-designed development will bring 155 new condominium suites to the Seaton Village neighbourhood in a range of layouts spanning from studios to three-bedrooms. Oscar will be the first project from Lifetime Developments to integrate water and air filtration technology designed to kill 97.9% of viruses in all shared amenity spaces, a first for a residential building in Canada.

UrbanToronto will continue to follow updates for this development, but in the meantime, you can learn more from our Database file for the project, linked below. If you’d like, you can join in on the conversation in the associated Project Forum thread, or leave a comment in the space provided on this page.

Source: Urban Toronto

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