Densification doesn't have to come at the expense of foot traffic. svn_ap | realestate realestatenews Toronto
As Toronto’s population grows, there’s a compelling case to be made for densifying centrally-located sites that are well-served by transit and public amenities. A proposed development in North York is promising to do just that — and then some.Novi Properties
in support of infill development at a site off Cedarcroft Boulevard, just north of Bathurst Street and Finch Avenue West. The site in question, 25 Cedarcroft Boulevard, is currently home to a 13-storey apartment building containing 132 rental units, a large surface parking lot, a fenced-off lawn area with an adjacent playground, and an above-ground entrance to a single level of underground parking.
In addition, Novi Properties has proposed a number of improvements to the public realm, meant to modernize the existing “tower-in-the-park” planning and design framework. This will include the addition of a rain garden, an upgraded playground, and a multi-use path connecting Bathurst Street to Antibes Drive.
will plan and execute the design of the new building, as well as the improvements to the existing building and public realm.According to the planning rationale, the proposed improvements to 25 Cedarcroft Boulevard will “transform an underperforming large site into a modern pedestrian-oriented space that prioritizes connection, safety, comfort and vibrancy,” and is “a tremendous opportunity to bring the site into the 21st Century.”Written ByZakiya is a staff writer with STOREYS.
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