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MEN 23959 Broker Demographic Brochure V9.indd 1 2014-07-29 4:56 PM th Yonge & Eglinton ranked 4 out of 140 Toronto neighbourhoods. “Best Places
To Live in the City” Toronto Life Magazine 2013 survey
The Yonge & Eglinton Neighbourhood
The Eglinton truly is Yonge at heart. Located on Eglinton Avenue in the prime midtown area known as Yonge and Eglinton, this elegant new condominium proudly takes up residence in one of the city’s most desirable neighbourhoods. Not only is the area one of the best places to live in the city, it is fast becoming a major economic hub in the city. From an employment standpoint, it is ranked as the second largest and fastest growing employment centre in Toronto.
The Eglinton at a glance
Bathurst St. St. Yonge Mt. Pleasant Rd. Lawrence Ave. Bayview Ave. Developer: Menkes Developments
Location: Yonge & Eglinton
Architect: Giannone Petriconne Associates Eglinton Ave. Yonge + Central. Interior Designers: Mike Niven Interior Design
THE EGLINTON Landscape Designers: NAK Design Group
St. Clair Ave. Statistics: 34 storeys
Amenities: Lobby with 24-hr concierge Fitness centre Party room with catering kitchen and bar Wireless lounge Party room Outdoor terrace with BBQ, dining area, lounge and sundeck Kids room 2 guest suites
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WILSON AVE. YORK MILLS RD.
LAWRENCE AVE. W. LAWRENCE AVE. E. Locke Library Havergal College Lawrence Park Osler Bluff Ski Club Yonge Street Animal Hospital
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Blythwood Ravine Park
Lytton Park
LYTTON BLVD. BLYTHWOOD RD.
Roots Sporting Life Blythdale Starbucks Greenbelt Gap 5 LIFE STOREYS Club Monaco Roberto's Ristorante Summerhill Summerhill Floral Boutique Sherwood Park Briar Hill Parkette Fish Street Market L'Occitane Market BRIAR HILL AVE. SHERWOOD AVE. North 44 Kiehl's SportCheck Redpath Avenue The Body Shop Parkette
Altima LESLIE ST. Restoration Hardware YONGE ST. The Homeway AVENUE RD. AVENUE Rowe Farms Dental
Centre AVE. BAYVIEW DON MILLS RD. BARTHURST ST. BARTHURST Future Shop La Vecchia Broadway South St Burger Co. MT PLEASANT RD.
MONTGOMERY AVE. BROADWAY AVE. PARKWAY DON VALLEY
Grazie Ristorante AVE. REDPATH North Toronto Eglinton Park YONGE Royal Bank Collegiate Institute Sushi Rock Northern Secondary School EGLINTON Toys R Us CENTRE Shoppers Drug Mart Central Eglinton North Toronto Commnity Centre CARDIFF RD.
Community Chipotle AVE. WALDER The Healthy GoodLife GoodLife Yoga Centre Fitness Indigo Fitness Tree CopaCabana Hero Butcher Brazilian Burger Silver City TD Bank Steakhouse EGLINTON AVE. W. EGLINTON AVE. E.
BMO CIBC Granite Brewery & Restaurant The The Sake Bar Starbucks Sobeys Brick Burger Kushi Scotiabank The Keg Shack Shoppers Drug Mart Mandarin Spectrum Alternative Celestin Restaurant Druxy's Famous Deli Hannah's Kitchen School CLEVELAND AVE. LCBO Simple Bistro Quince Bistro The Massage Penrose Beltline Trail Therapy Fish & Vittorio's Boutique Chips Mariachi's Restaurant The Longest Yard Sushi Zone Yoga Goddess CHAPLIN CRESCENT DAVISVILLE AVE.
Second Cup Beltline Trail Oriole Park Bistro Five61 Mount Pleasant Cemetery
I Zu Japanese restaurant MOORE AVE.
Sushi Gen Mr. Thai Suki Japanese Rolex Kwan Dim Sum Restaurant + Convenient. Yonge
ST. CLAIR AVE. W. ST. CLAIR AVE. E. Subway Station TTC Subway LRT Station Crosstown LRT
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DUPONT ST. HWY 401
WILSON AVE. YORK MILLS RD.
LAWRENCE AVE. W. LAWRENCE AVE. E.
Walker’s paradise WalkLYTTON Score: BLVD. 93 BLYTHWOOD RD. The Eglinton is a walker’s paradise. No car is required for daily errands – you can walk to virtually everything you want.
BRIAR HILL AVE. SHERWOOD AVE. LESLIE ST. BAYVIEW AVE. BAYVIEW DON MILLS RD. BARTHURST ST. BARTHURST
Yonge + Connected. MONTGOMERY AVE. BROADWAY AVE. PARKWAY DON VALLEY 5 North Toronto min Collegiate
North Toronto
YONGE CARDIFF RD. Memorial AVE. WALDER
EGLINTON 4 YONGE ST. AVENUE RD. AVENUE Community Centre CENTRE min Goodlife MT PLEASANT RD. 13 TTC 4 3 LRT 2 min min min min EGLINTON AVE. 3 Transit perfection World-class public transportation is right at your doorstep with the TTC min 3 Shoppers 1 min Drug Mart Future min Transit score: 92 subway and buses, and the new Eglinton Crosstown LRT scheduled to be Loblaws Sobeys 3 Zipcar min completed by 2020. CLEVELAND AVE.
DAVISVILLE AVE.
Car friendly All roads lead to The Eglinton
The Eglinton is close to major highways and arteries to easily whisk you around town. MOORE AVE. Connect quickly with the DVP, Hwy 401 and the Allen Expressway.
ST. CLAIR AVE. W. ST. CLAIR AVE. E.
For further information, visit walkscore.com.
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DUPONT ST. YORKDALE MALL Yonge + Mobile. Current Time 45 min With Crosstown 20 min MT. PLEASANT MT. Eglinton West Bathurst Bayview Chaplin Avenue Eglinton
PEARSON AIRPORT
Current Time 60-85 min With Crosstown 45*-70 min UNDERGROUND *Proposed Phase 2 extension to Pearson Airport
PHASE TWO > 14 km > 16 Stops
PHASE ONE > 19 km > 27 Stops EGLINTON AVE.
MT. DENNIS A “Place to Grow Mobility Hub” KENNEDY STATION Metrolinx has identifi ed Yonge & Eglinton as a “Place to Grow Current Time 40 min Mobility Hub”. As a major transit station area associated with an urban growth centre, it’s an important Anchor Hub in the Greater With Crosstown 26 min Toronto & Hamilton Area (GTHA). YONGE ST. SPADINA AVE. SPADINA BLOOR ST.
EATON CENTRE UNIVERSITY AVE. UNION STATION Current Time 20 min Current Time 24 min Get around town quicker with the LRT
» When completed in 2020, the 19-kilometre Eglinton Crosstown light rail transit Eglinton Crosstown Scarborough RT (LRT) will cut travel time signifi cantly and conveniently link to 54 local bus routes, three TTC interchange subway stations and GO Transit. Yonge-University Bloor-Danforth Subway Line Subway Line » The closest LRT station to The Eglinton is “Mount Pleasant”, located a 2-minute walk away at the corner of Mount Pleasant and Eglinton. » Residents will be able to get to Yonge-Dundas Square and the Eaton Centre in just 20 minutes, downtown to Union Station in 24 minutes, and to Pearson Diagram not to scale International Airport in as little as 45 minutes. LRT – Source: thecrosstown.ca Source: Transit City Dept. TTC, Nov 2010
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11% Yonge & Single-Family 1 Population 2011 Population By Age Group1 Eglinton Toronto Yonge & Eglinton population density: 65,518 7% Others 8.8% 40% Residents 2 Area Population Growth 104.5 per Hectare 30% Y&E 17% compared to Lowrise TOR 66% 20% Highrise TOR Y&E Residents 2 From 2006 – 20111 20.2 per Hectare in the GTHA 10% TOR Y&E TOR TOR Y&E 0% Y&E 76% Rent 0-14 15-24 25-44 45-64 65+ their homes, compared to 32% in the GTHA.1 Key Facts1 YONGE & EGLINTON : TORONTO 1.80 : 2.46 $128,973 : $87,038 persons per household average household income (2010) Yonge & Eglinton Growth1 : : 8.8% from 2006 – 2011 51.% 31.6% 12% 12% one person households dwelling built after 2000 2.4% growth between 2001 and 2006
7.8% growth between 1996 and 2011 21.% : 10.% 79% : 58% Overall population growth have post-secondary certifi cate, 38% of area residents are 25 - 45 years of age (1996 – 2011) diploma or degree
10% growth of residents aged 20 - 34 (2006 and 2011)
1. Statistics Canada 2011 Census:“Ward 22 St. Paul’s Profi le” 2. Source: 2012 Metrolinx Yonge-Eglinton Mobility Hub Profi le
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Yonge & Eglinton Caribou Park is surrounded by some of $1,377,545* Lawrence Park Toronto’s most affl uent communities. Lytton Park $2,444,415* $1,244,730*
Allenby $1,119,811* North Toronto ALLEN RD. ALLEN $825,470* Yonge + Established. EGLINTON AVE.
Yonge & Eglinton is a well-established neighbourhood that Chaplin features an assemblage of gracious homes refl ecting Tudor Estates Davisville and Georgian architectural styles, along with a number $1,236,731* $665,449* of older apartment buildings and condominiums. The neighbourhood has experienced a massive growth spurt as Forest Hill of late, especially since the announcement of the new transit $1,913,257*
service. The average price per square foot for new condos in AVE. BAYVIEW North Toronto has risen 18 per cent in the last three years, to $636, according to data from RealNet Canada Inc. Yonge & Eglinton is surrounded by some of Toronto’s most affl uent communities such as Forest Hill, Lawrence Park and
Lytton Park. Some of Toronto’s most prestigious addresses ST. CLAIR AVE. and large old homes are to be found in Forest Hill. Lawrence Park was one of Toronto’s fi rst planned garden suburbs and this affl uent area was ranked the wealthiest neighbourhood *Average home price 2 in all of Canada in 2011.1 Nearby Lytton Park predominantly over last 12 months features Georgian and Tudor Style homes on large lots with MT PLEASANT RD. lush, manicured gardens. SPADINA AVE. SPADINA YONGE ST. UNIVERSITY AVE.
1. Source: Canadian Business Magazine: “Canada’s Richest Postal Codes” 2011 2. Source: Realosophy 2014: realosophy.com/neighbourhoodlist.aspx
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Employment1
» Employment here has consistently increased over the last fi ve years, growing by 4,320 jobs or 28.0% since 2008. » In the last year alone, the Yonge-Eglinton Centre has increased its number of jobs by 2,020, growing by 11.4%. » Employment in the Yonge-Eglinton Centre is overwhelmingly Offi ce-related, with 8 out of every 10 jobs in this sector (80.6%).
28% employment growth Yonge + Accomplished. 1 since 2008 19,760 Jobs1 in Yonge & Eglinton (83.6 jobs per hectare, compared to 9.5 in the GTHA.2)
6.4% unemployment rate in Yonge & Eglinton (compared to 9.3 in the GTA.3) 1. Source: 2013 Toronto Employment Survey 2. Source: 2012 Metrolinx Yonge-Eglinton MobilityHub Profi le 3. Source: Statistics Canada 2011 Census: “Ward 22 St. Paul’s Profi le”
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MEN 23959 Broker Demographic Brochure V9.indd 14-15 2014-07-29 4:56 PM Yonge-Eglinton Centre transformation » Undergoing a $100 million upgrade to the complex » Retail space being renovated and expanded » Major Retail Tenants: Cineplex, Urban Outfi tters, Indigo Books, Metro, Pickle Barrel, LCBO, GoodLife Fitness, Toys “R” Us » New retail tenants coming 2015 – Winners and Joe Fresh » A total of 12 additional fl oors to be added to the 2 existing offi ce buildings (currently 750,000 sq.ft.) providing more employment opportunities in the area
Major employers at Yonge & Eglinton
Yonge + Bustling. The offi ce sector grew 37.5 % in the last fi ve years and 14.2% between 2012 – 2013.1
1. Source: 2013 Toronto Employment Survey
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MEN 23959 Broker Demographic Brochure V9.indd 16-17 2014-07-29 4:56 PM Educational facilities The Yonge & Eglinton neighbourhood boasts some of the top-ranked public and private schools in the city.
Secondary Schools Fraser Institute Ranking 1: Forest Hill Collegiate Institute 8.5 out of 10 1 North Toronto Collegiate Institute 8.6 out of 10; 90% admission rate to universities Northern Secondary School 7.4 out of 10
Elementary Schools Allenby Junior Public School Davisville Jr Public School Eglinton Public School 90% John Fisher Jr Public School (French Immersion) Oriole Park Junior School university admission Spectrum Alternative School rate from North Toronto 1 Collegiate Institute Catholic Schools Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School Yonge + Educated. St. Monica's Catholic Elementary School
Private Schools The Bishop Strachan School
Crescent School Greenwood College School Havergal College St. Clement’s Early Learning School St. Clement’s School TFS – Toronto French School The York School
1. Source: Fraser Institute
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WILSON AVE. YORK MILLS RD.
LAWRENCE AVE. W. LAWRENCE AVE. E.
LYTTON BLVD. BLYTHWOOD RD.
“Best of Toronto” Fish Street Market Blog’s TO 8 “Best Food in Toronto List” Home of some of the best North 44 Zagat Reviews, Nov. 2013 21 restaurants in Toronto.
BRIAR HILL AVE. SHERWOOD AVE.
17 1. Amore Trattoria 22 20 2. Balsamico LESLIE ST. YONGE ST.
AVENUE RD. AVENUE 1
3. Caffé Demetré AVE. BAYVIEW DON MILLS RD. BARTHURST ST. BARTHURST 16 MT PLEASANT RD. 4. Celestin Restaurant 14 5. Chipotle Mexican Grill PARKWAY DON VALLEY MONTGOMERY AVE. BROADWAY AVE. 6. CopaCabana 13 7. Coquine Restaurant 1. Amore Trattoria 8. Fish Street Market 2. Balsamico 5 3. Caffé Demetré 10 6 3 9. Five Doors North 4. Celestin Restaurant “One of Toronto’s 10. Fresh 5. Chipotle Mexican Grill Top 10 Restaurants” 6. CopaCabana EGLINTON AVE. W. EGLINTON AVE. E. Post City Magazine 2014 11. Granite Brewery 7. Coquine Restaurant Zucca Tratoria 8. Fish Street Market 11 12. Grano Restaurant 9. Five Doors North 10. Freshii 13. Grazie Ristorante 23 11. Granite Brewery 2 14. Green Papaya 12. Grano Restaurant 18 13. Grazie Ristorante 7 4 15. II Sogno 14. Green Papaya 9 15. II Sogno 12 16. La Vecchia CHAPLIN CRESENT 16. La Vecchia 19 17. North 44 17. North 44 15 18. Quince Bistro 18. Quince Bistro 19. Tabülè DAVISVILLE AVE. 20. Touhenboku Ramen 19. Tabülè 21. Uncle Betty’s 22. Vita Sociale 20. Touhenboku Ramen 23. Zucca Trattoria 21. Uncle Betty’s 22. Vita Sociale
Yonge + Edible. Yonge 23. Zucca Trattoria MOORE AVE.
ST. CLAIR AVE. W. ST. CLAIR AVE. E. 300 Restaurants walking distance from Yonge & Eglinton
DUPONT ST.
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WILSON AVE. YORK MILLS RD.
Yonge + LAWRENCE AVE. W. LAWRENCE AVE. E. Retail Therapy.
18 Leading retailers line the major streets along the Yonge & Eglinton corridor with a wide array of LYTTON BLVD. BLYTHWOOD RD. shopping choices. From casual to chic and sporty to 24 sophisticated styles for all ages. Home décor, furniture 14 and accessories. Electronics, sporting goods, books, 3 17 children’s toys … and so much more. 9 16 8 13 YONGE ST.
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1. American Apparel 2. Lululemon Athletica BRIAR HILL AVE. SHERWOOD AVE. 3. Australia Boot Company 4. Mendocino 2 22 4,23 19
5. Beddington’s Bed & Bath 6. Naturalizer LESLIE ST.
AVENUE RD. AVENUE 1 BAYVIEW AVE. BAYVIEW DON MILLS RD. 7. Bentley Leather ST. BARTHURST 8. Olly Shoes
5,12 20 MT PLEASANT RD. 9. Club Monaco 10. Poor Little Rich Girl
15 PARKWAY DON VALLEY 11. DeSerres 12. Restoration Hardware MONTGOMERY AVE. BROADWAY AVE. 13. Drake General Store 14. Roots 29 15. Future Shop 16. Running Room 30,31 Yonge Eglinton Centre 17. Gap 18. Sign of the Skier 11 32 6, 7, 21, 25, 26, 28 19. Intuition 20. The Cup Cake Shop EGLINTON AVE. W. EGLINTON AVE. E. 21. Indigo 22. Sport Check 23. Kiehl’s 24. Sporting Life 25. La Senza 26. Toys ‘R’ Us 27. L’Occitane 28. Urban Outfi tters 10 29. BMV Books 30. Shopper’s Drug Mart 31. Storage Solutions 32. Soft Moc CHAPLIN CRESENT
DAVISVILLE AVE.
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ST. CLAIR AVE. W. ST. CLAIR AVE. E.
DUPONT ST. HWY 401
WILSON AVE. YORK MILLS RD.
LAWRENCE AVE. W. LAWRENCE AVE. E.
Lawrence Park
Chatsworth Ravine Alexander Muir Memorial Gardens Stratford Park Blythwood Lytton Park Ravine Park LYTTON BLVD. BLYTHWOOD RD.
BRIAR HILL AVE. SHERWOOD AVE. St. Clements Yonge Parkette Redpath Sherwood Park Avenue LESLIE ST. YONGE ST. Parkette AVENUE RD. AVENUE BAYVIEW AVE. BAYVIEW DON MILLS RD. BARTHURST ST. BARTHURST MT PLEASANT RD. DON VALLEY PARKWAY DON VALLEY
MONTGOMERY AVE. BROADWAY AVE. REDPATH AVE. REDPATH Eglinton North Toronto Central Eglinton Park Community Centre Community Centre Charlotte Maher Park
EGLINTON AVE. W. EGLINTON AVE. E.
Maurice Cody Community Centre Gleve Manor CHAPLIN CRESENT June Rowlands Square East Beltline Trail Park
Pottery Playground DAVISVILLE AVE. Yonge + Active. Oriole Park Beltline Trail Mount Pleasant Cemetery The Yonge & Eglinton neighbourhood has something for every sports and fi tness buff. There’s the 9-hectare MOORE AVE. Eglinton Park, immediately behind the North Toronto Community Centre and Arena, which features fi ve multipurpose sports fi elds, four tennis courts, two ball ST. CLAIR AVE. W. ST. CLAIR AVE. E. diamonds, a children’s playground and a wading pool. Beltline Trail Just minutes north of Eglinton Avenue is the Alexander Muir Memorial Gardens, Lawrence Park Tennis and Lawn Bowling Clubs, the Blythwood Ravine Park and Sherwood Park.
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At Menkes, we are committed to creating quality and innovative living environments that enhance any life storey. Brilliant architecture, exceptional interior design and luxurious amenities come standard with every Menkes project. And because of this, Menkes is continuously recognized by a myriad of awards associations including Tarion, Summit International Awards and the BOMA Awards.
4711 Yonge Street (Proctor & Gamble Building): HOOPP LEAP Sustainability Innovator Award
5000 Yonge Street (Transamerica Tower) BOMA Certifi cate of Management Excellence
4711 Yonge Street (Proctor & Gamble Building): BOMA Certifi cate of Management Excellence
5550-5570 Explorer Drive BOMA Earth Award (100,000 - 249,999 Sq. Ft.)
87 Peter Street Best Project Rendering (High-Rise) - BILD Awards
Millstone on the Park (Oakville) Best Website - HHHBA Awards of Excellence
2014 Awards One Sherway Tower 4 (High-Rise Category) Tarion Awards of Excellence - Finalist
Yonge + Recognized.
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