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History will be witness to the fact that next generation communication at the beginning of the 21st century, a technologies and diverse educational profound idea took root in Toronto’s opportunities. As a sustainable, healthy, downtown east. The idea to take an pedestrian-friendly, live-work-play international celebration of sports and destination, Canary District will be a friendship, and build a visionary new celebration of art and culture, life and community on its foundations. nature, family and community. A revolutionary new neighbourhood focused on the principles of green living, with open courtyards and public spaces, vibrant parks and promenades, new-age urban planning and transit,

1 2 A community Every element of Canary District is The architectural vision designed to be open, inclusive and for Canary District is to set welcoming as a reflection of what makes standards for the future Toronto a world-class city. In the short development of the entire term, Canary District will be a home away neighbourhood and to establish celebrated from home for the athletes of the Toronto as a world leader in 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games. In healthy, vibrant city building. the long term it sets the platform for At Canary District, a family-oriented, establishing a great new neighbourhood active street life is promoted by around in this city of vibrant neighbourhoods, integrating townhouses and live/work and a model for 21st century mixed-use units along the side streets and laneways. residential development. Competing The innovative development of amenity against some of the finest urban spaces in all of the buildings encourages communities from around the world, residents to spend time outside, while the world Canary District has consistently contributing to street animation and emerged with the highest honours community building through mixing and at various international award interaction. shows. These include the 2012 Best Urban Community of the Year Award and The result is an active, pedestrian-inspired the 2012 Canadian Architects Award of neighbourhood that embodies sound Excellence. principles of health, wellness and active living by leveraging the spirit of the community and proximity to park, the scenic gateway to an extensive 1800 km provincial trail network.

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7 8 Canary District, home to the Athletes The Games aim to showcase a high level of Village, will reap the rich legacy of the 2015 performance and competition, excitement Pan/Parapan Am Games which will be and sportsmanship, flavoured by the spirit held in Toronto. The enduring vision of the of the Americas. The comprehensive sports 2015 Games is to transform communities and athletic facilities being created for the and set new benchmarks in achieving all- Pan/Parapan Am Games, including the brand round physical, mental and infrastructural new YMCA recreational complex, will be excellence. The Games will celebrate and seamlessly integrated into the community, engage Toronto’s multicultural population, and enable the residents of Canary District to inspire heightened participation in sports, lead active lifestyles. energize local communities and generate sustainable, long-term investment in transit, This world-class infrastructure education, health and urban development. will be a shining legacy of the Coaches and delegates from more than Games and a solid foundation for 52 countries will compete in 48 sports Toronto to set a global example in at more than 40 venues spread across healthy, vibrant city-building. 17 municipalities of the Greater Golden Horseshoe Region. More than 10,000 athletes from 52 countries

9 10 Canary District will be home to Canada’s traffic management. first open-access, ultra-high-speed Residents will enjoy symmetrical Internet broadband community network provided connections (same uploading and by Beanfield Metroconnect, the leading downloading speed) starting from 100 edge service provider selected by megabits per second up to 1 gigabit per . Residents will second. Unlimited data and neighbourhood RANKED receive unlimited Internet service wi-fi is also included in the service. with speeds up to 4 times faster Beanfield Metroconnect’s Intelligent than typical residential networks. Community Network at Canary District Wired with the latest next-generation will rank among the top seven most fibre-optic technology, the cutting-edge sophisticated networks in the world and will AMONGST network will enable the development of be the first of its kind in Canada. smart buildings, smart healthcare and smart education, and support new applications that promote enhanced public safety and THE TOP 7 MOST INTELLIGENT COMMUNITIES IN THE WORLD

11 12 the new hub of knowledge and education in the downtown east

Canary District will also house a brand new student residence for George Brown College, thus becoming the new hub of knowledge and education in the downtown east. With more than 150 certificate, diploma, degree and post-graduate programs, George Brown College is committed to giving students an education that teaches them the real-world skills that employers are looking for.

The City’s Precinct Plan for the area calls for a future elementary school with a proposed location at the south edge of Corktown Common park. Other planned facilities include a recreation centre and a child care facility. The school will be designed to expand should the need arise. A proposed new library will also add to the educational assets of this burgeoning neighbourhood. A possible site for the library is at the head of the square where River Street and Old Eastern Avenue intersect.

13 14 STATE-OF- THE-ART FITNESS AND HEALTH

Founded on the principles of wellness and active living. Canary District will be home to Toronto’s newest flagship YMCA health and fitness facility. Guided by timeless values such as caring, respect and responsibility, the YMCA of Greater Toronto has a long-term vision to build strong, healthy and vibrant communities.

15 16 YMCA’s diverse fitness, recreation, employment and youth programs help members of the community lead active, meaningful lives. Their unique child care programs provide children with a fun, safe and stimulating environment with caring and dedicated professional staff.

Scheduled to open in 2016 after the Pan/ Parapan Am Games conclude in Toronto, the new Cooper Koo Family YMCA will become a major community anchor to Canary District. By expanding into this new area the YMCA continues to deliver on its commitment to building healthy projected to increase 13.5% by 2020. The communities. The Cooper Koo Family infrastructure design reinforces a seamless YMCA will be a legacy of the transition from the Pan/Parapan Am Pan/Parapan Am Games, a partner Games to a vibrant, healthy and active in creating a vibrant and diverse neighbourhood. To further enable Canary community. A state-of-the-art District to thrive, the design includes a 82,000 square foot centre, it will walkable public realm in which laneways, feature youth and community semi-private courtyards and pedestrian spaces, a gym, swimming pool and paths are linked block to block. There’s a fitness studios. This YMCA Complex wealth of community spaces for people to will serve more than 8,000 people in gather, both indoors and outside, for annual a neighbourhood whose population is and seasonal events. Building healthy communities through fitness and active living

17 18 CORKTOWN COMMON PARK The spectacular highlight of Canary District is the newly built Corktown Common park, an 18-acre active, vibrant and inviting greenspace that offers a wide variety of activity areas, including a beautiful multi-functional Pavilion with a stage for hosting cultural shows and community events. Corktown Common park will also be the scenic gateway to the extensive 1800 km provincial parks and trails network.

The park design capitalizes on the unique landscape to offer dramatic views of the downtown Toronto skyline, creating a sense of scale and awe-inspiring grandeur. A spacious playground with slides, swings, seesaws and water features will occupy one of the park’s central hilltops, offering diverse experiences for children of all ages. Natural landscaping will include groomed walking trails, dog runs and vista points. The park will have a plaza with tables and benches and an outdoor fireplace where residents can gather to celebrate community events. This green oasis will not only serve the local community, but people from across Toronto and visitors from far and wide. 18-ACRE PARK ALONGSIDE A RIVER

19 1 20 The larger Canary District neighbourhood As you go south towards the lake, the boasts a variety of other family parks and at the water’s edge is a recreational areas. Located under the visual and sensual treat, with an array of Eastern Avenue, Richmond and Adelaide brightly coloured umbrellas, candy-striped overpasses, the brand new rock formations and a public plaza for transforms this space into a bright, new performances and events. Connecting urban neighbourhood amenity. A series of the plaza with the beach, a promenade public art installations by renowned local featuring granite and tumbled concrete and international artists and sculptors add a cobblestones in a maple leaf mosaic pattern, unique artistic dimension to life in the area. adds to the colour and vibrancy of the area. The art is designed to stimulate and engage Mature maple trees line the promenade on minds, spur creativity and start a lively both sides, offering a shaded route to the conversation. water’s edge. Rustic benches and seating along the way allows pedestrians to enjoy views of the lake, beach or plaza. Underpass Park Underpass Park OTHER PARKS IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

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Canary District is the gateway that connects Following the Lower Don River Trail you to an extensive 1800-km trail network northwards from Canary District brings you which runs through Toronto and into the to the renowned Evergreen Brickworks, Province of . Going westwards from Canada’s first large-scale community Canary District, you start with the Lower environmental centre. From planting trees corktown common Don River Trail which links up with the well- in parks to embracing holistic concepts that

underpass park known . This iconic address community health, quality of life trail takes in the scenic atmosphere along and civic engagement, Evergreen leverages the Lake Shore west all the way to the the power of people to enact positive Harbourfront and downtown Toronto. The change and restore the natural health of eastward loop from Canary District links up their communities. Located in the Don River with the Lower Don Recreational Trail and watershed, it is an important natural and winds past beautiful parks and gardens in cultural heritage site. the eastern Beaches including Toronto’s Distillery district famous .

23 24 As a shining model of sustainability and • At least a 40% reduction green living, Canary District will exceed the in water use guidelines and requirements for LEED-NC® • Up to 51% annual energy Gold certification. The overall design will savings TAKING leverage the legacy of the Pan/Parapan Am • Drought-tolerant plants that Games to continue the infrastructure save on water usage ® of health and wellness across the • Bicycle storage and parking community. Canary District will integrate • Unique car-share program live-work buildings with community athletic THE LEED facilities such as the new Cooper Koo • Electric recharging stations YMCA, pedestrian walkways and direct • Pedestrian promenades links to the Corktown Common park and • A vibrant green community to . Many of the buildings at live, work, shop, dine and play Canary District will have green roofs. • Meets Toronto’s Mandatory IN GREEN Landscape strategies are integrated to Green Building code balance visual beauty with technologies that help lower the urban air temperature, LIVING and provide habitats for wildlife.

25 26 A pro menade enriched by art, culture

The master plan for Canary District calls & recreation for a dramatic transformation of Front Street into a vibrant pedestrian promenade lined by cafes, art shops and retail stores. Spearheaded by LiveWorkLearnPlay, a world leader in creating sustainable communities, Canary District will feature a series of flowing public spaces linked by eclectic shopping and dining choices, townhouses The Front Street promenade will and maisonettes, sports and recreation. also connect Canary District to the surrounding neighbourhoods Interlocking walkways, granite curbs and of Distillery District, Design brick pavers alternate with planters, trees District and St. Lawrence Market, and foliage as approximately 1000 ft of offering residents a fascinating Front Street turns into a enchanting green array of experiences in history and avenue. Cafés and restaurants serving meals art, fashion and design, culture prepared with fresh, local ingredients will and cuisine. Convenient access to quality integrate the notion of living well and dining services and amenities will help serve experiences that engage all senses. Patios residents and visitors and contribute to will spill out into active streets, adding to the the creation of an authentic, mixed-use vibrant street life. neighbourhood with a sense of community.

27 28 LIVE CONNECTED TO EVERYTHING

With a comprehensive network of arterial roads, highways, subways, streetcar and bus routes, Canary District is at the centre of Canary District is well connected to everything that’s important to you and your streetcar stops on Cherry Street and King family. From shopping to schools to parks, Street. A new streetcar line in the works day care and the amenities of the downtown along Cherry Street will provide added core, you are just steps from all the action. transit choices for residents. The City’s new $200 million development strategy for the downtown east also calls for a new subway Canary District is surrounded relief line to Union Station, which when by some of Toronto’s greatest completed, will offer tremendous benefits neighbourhoods – Distillery for the residents and visitors to Canary District, Leslieville, District. – and is just minutes to the

downtown core. In fact, Canary District is about the same distance to Yonge Street With the opening of the new Bayview Street as Spadina is to Yonge! You can walk or extension, residents of Canary District will bike to St. Lawrence Market, have easier access to the new public spaces and Harbourfront. Proximity to the DVP and being built in the neighbourhood, including Gardiner Expressway makes getting around Corktown Common park, River Square and quick, easy and convenient. Underpass Park.

29 30 1 George Brown College 17. Terroni – 57 Adelaide St E, 1.7 km W 40. Hockey Hall of Fame – 30 Yonge St, 1.7 km W MT. PLEASANTMT. PLEASANT 2 brick Works - 550 Bayview Ave, 18. Mercatto – 15 Toronto St, 1.7 km W 4.0 km N. Located in the Don Valley, 41. CBC 19. St. James park The Brick Works is an internationally YONGE ST. YONGE ST. 42. Toronto City Hall 2 significant natural and cultural – 380 King St E, 1 DAVENPORTDAVENPORT RD. RD. 3 20. Studio B AVENUE RD. AVENUE RD. heritage site located within the Don 0.5 km NW BLOORBLOOR ST. ST. DANFORTHDANFORTH AVE. AVE. 43. ACC River watershed. 21. Corktown Common park – 0.2 km E 44. BLOORBLOOR ST. ST. 3 The Danforth – Danforth Ave Canary District is anchored by

BAYVIEW AVE.BAYVIEW AVE. 45. CN Tower and Pape Ave, 3.5 km NE. Toronto’s Waterfront Toronto’s Corktown JARVIS ST. JARVIS ST. GERRARDGERRARD ST. ST. Greektown, the Danforth is home Common park, an 18-acre active, 46. Union Station BLOORBLOOR ST. ST. SHERBOURNE SHERBOURNE ST. ST. to the Danforth Music Hall, Carrot vibrant, inviting space that will be 5 DUNDASDUNDAS ST. ST. Common, and a number of great a scenic gateway to the City’s over 47. Habourfront Centre – 235 KINGSTONKINGSTON RD. RD. BROADVIEW AVE.BROADVIEW AVE. 53 restaurants. 80 sq. km. of parks and 200 km. of Queens Quay W, 2.9 KM SW. PARLIAMENT ST.PARLIAMENT ST. A key cultural organization on DUNDASDUNDAS ST. ST. trails leading to the Brick Works, the 4 CARLTONCARLTON ST. ST. 7 4 University Of Toronto COLLEGECOLLEGE ST. ST. Beaches and Martin Goodman Trail. Toronto’s beautiful waterfront, the WOODBINE WOODBINEAVE. AVE. UNIVERSITY AVE.UNIVERSITY AVE. 6 5 Royal Ontario Museum Harbourfront Centre works with QUEENQUEEN ST. ST. 9 10 22. Mayfair Racquet & Fitness over 400 community organizers to DUNDASDUNDAS ST. ST. 66 COXWELL AVE.COXWELL AVE. 801 Lake Shore Bl E, 1.9 km E 8 6 Ryerson University host over 4000 events each year QUEENQUEEN ST. ST. 7 Ruby Watch CO – 730 Queen St E, 23. The Beaches – Queen St E 48. Sugar Beach – 11 Dockside Dr, 1.1 km NE and Coxwell Ave, 3.7 km E. 1.7 km W. Located next to the George BAY ST. BAY ST. 13 88 DONDON VALLEY VALLEY PARKWAY PARKWAY Located on the east side of the Brown College Waterfront Campus DUNDASDUNDAS ST. ST. 42 12 QUEENQUEEN ST. ST. 8 The Opera House – 735 Queen St BAYVIEWBAYVIEW AVE. AVE. “Old” City of Toronto, the Beaches on Queens Quay, Sugar Beach is E, 1 km NE. For the past 20 years, is home to many parks, restaurants, Toronto’s second urban beach at the

CHURCH ST. CHURCH ST. the Opera House has been the host 11 14 and specialty shops, and is the host water’s edge and only a short walk YONGE ST. YONGE ST. KINGKING ST. ST. EASTERNEASTERN AVE. AVE. RICHMONDRICHMOND ST. ST. 33 to some of the largest, original and of the Beaches International Jazz from the Canary District. unique concert & special events in Festival each summer. QUEENQUEEN ST. ST. 5 min. CARLAW AVE. CARLAW AVE. Toronto. 49. Polson Pier – 11 Polson St, to Toronto’s core 24. Martin Goodman Trail 1.7 km S. Home to the Sound 77 24 9 Leslieville Cheese Market 20 11 Academy, Polson Pier is one of 891 Queen St E, 1.8 km NE 25. Engine Gallery 21 Torontos premier venues for social RICHMONDRICHMOND ST. ST. 23 – Core at Jones Ave and events and live entertainment. ADELAIDEADELAIDE ST. ST. 55 10 Leslieville 26. Soulpepper Theatre

JARVIS ST.JARVIS ST. Queen St E, 2.7 km E. Historically EASTERNEASTERN AVE. AVE. – 222 Cherry St, TRINITY ST.TRINITY ST. 27. Julie M. Gallery for 50. T&T Supermarket 22 home to the light industry and the Contemporary Art 1.2 km S 17 LAKESHORELAKESHORE BLVD. BLVD. EAST EAST Film District, Leslieville is now more 19 MARTINMARTIN GOODMAN GOODMAN TRAIL TRAIL known as one of Toronto’s best ADELAIDEADELAIDE ST. ST. KINGKING ST. ST. SHERBOURNE ST.SHERBOURNE ST. 28. Mill Street Brew Pub 51. St. James Town Sailing Club – 18 FRONTFRONT ST. ST. CHERRY ST.CHERRY ST. PARLIAMENT ST.PARLIAMENT ST. 26 brunch destinations and features 10 Regatta Rd, 2.8 km SE FRONTFRONT ST. ST. 27 MILLMILL ST. ST. 29. Theatre Museum of Canada UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY AVE. AVE. 25 TORONTO great cafes, fashion and design St. James Town Sailing Club is 30 28 stores, and cheese shops. 30. Sobey’s – 197 Front St E, 0.8 km W a cooperatively run, community 16 36 MILLMILL ST. ST. YONGE ST. YONGE ST. 32 sailing club located in . 11. 15 31 31. Distillery District – Cherry St Members can sail all summer in KINGKING ST. ST. 38 33 Queen St E, 2.5 km W. Nathan and Mill St, 0.2 km SW Only steps 22 Toronto, without even owning a boat. DOWNTOWN Phillips Square is a lively away from the Canary District, 37 34 44 1111 public gathering place located the Distillery District is home to 52. Cherry Beach – 275 Unwin Ave at THETHE ESPLANADE ESPLANADE 40 24 immediately in front of Toronto City many of Toronto’s artisan shops, End of Cherry St, 2 km S. Recently WELLINGTONWELLINGTON ST. ST. 35 CORE Hall and host of various city events. performance venues, and award revitalized and improved, Cherry Beach is one of Toronto’s cleanest 39 12. Toronto Eaton Centre – 220 winning restaurants. This pedestrian beaches and is one of the city’s most 41 Yonge St, 2.2 km NE. The Eaton only village is home to the largest 46 QEW/GARDINERQEW/GARDINER EXPRESSWAY EXPRESSWAY collection of Victorian era Industrial remarkable resources. It is located at FRONTFRONT ST. ST. Centre is the largest mall in MARTINMARTIN GOODMAN GOODMAN TRAIL TRAIL 1100 Architecture in North America. It is the bottom of Cherry Street. 99 Downtown Toronto and the city’s also home to: QUEENSQUEENS QUAY QUAY premier shopping location, offering SPADINA SPADINA 52 53. Toronto Public Library 45 43 51 top retailers unrivaled by any other 32. Pravda Vodka Bar 269 Gerrard St E, 1.7 km NW CHERRYCHERRY ST. ST. shopping centre in the area. 44 Wellington St E, 1.9 km W 44 54. Centre Island – 9 Queen’s Quay 50 13. Toronto’s Oldest Cathedrals 33. St. Lawrence Market – 95 Front W, 2.3 km E to Ferry. A waterfront QEW/GARDINERQEW/GARDINER EXPRESSWAY EXPRESSWAY MARTINMARTIN GOODMAN GOODMAN TRAIL TRAIL Church St, 1.5 km. The Roman St E, 1.4 km W. Another piece of picnic area made up of several LAKESHORELAKESHORE BLVD. BLVD. 48 24 Catholic St. Michaels Cathedral and Toronto’s deep history, St. Lawrence islands and tourist attractions like the Anglican St. James’ Cathedral are Market is home to 120 vendors, Gibraltar Point Lighthouse, and 47 both located on Church Street, just merchants and artisans. Centreville Amusement Park. 24 49 a short walk away from the Canary District. 34. LCBO – 12 Market St, 1.4 km W QUEENSQUEENS QUAY QUAY LAKELAKE ONTARIO ONTARIO 14. The George Street Diner 35. The Esplande Market 129 George St, 1.5 km NW 36. Starbucks – 132 Front St E, 54 TTC STREET CAR 15. TIFF Bell Lightbox– 350 King 1 km W & 185 King St E, 1.2 km W TTC SUBWAY STOP St W, 2.8 km W. Cultural Centre 37. Sony Centre for the Performing FUTURE TTC STOP and headquarters for the Toronto Arts - 1 Front St E, 1.7 km W International Film Festival 38. Flat Iron building Illustration is artists’ concept. Not to scale. E.&O.E. 16. Financial District – Core at King St W and Bay St, 2.2 km W 39. Shoppers Drug mart

31 32 DESIGN/BUILD TEAM MACLENNAN JAUNKALNS MILLER Great cities evolve organically from the talent and imagination of many ARCHITECTS (MJM) diverse minds. Canary District is a culmination of the vision and ideas of a world-renowned, multidisciplinary team of architects, interior designers MJMA is one of Canada’s leading specialists in the design of sport and recreation architecture. and builders, all of whom share a deep commitment to city building and A Toronto-based practice with projects across the design excellence. Their inspiration finds unique expression in the urban country, MJMA is a group of passionate designers planning, the sustainable designs, the vibrant promenades, the parks and and architects who are invested in the ideals of greenspace, the modern suite layouts, the gorgeous amenities, and more. placemaking that amplify the quality of life, and give value to wellness, social, and cultural aspirations. MJMA contributes to the Pan/Parapan Am Games CANARY Athlete’s Village with expertise and proven experience in the design of sustainable sports and recreation facilities for related clients, including the City of Architects Alliance Toronto, the University of Toronto, YMCAs across the province, and municipalities across Canada, as well as architectsAlliance provides a full spectrum of REGENT PARK AQUATIC CENTRE for amateur and professional sports teams. DISTRICT – services, applied to a scope of practice that ranges from academic and institutional buildings to large- scale mixed-use developments, condominiums and affordable housing. aA projects are located all over Canada, the United States and Europe. As a design- CONNECTIONS, driven studio, aA encourages fresh thinking, honest questions and tough decisions. A core team led by the Principal and one or more Associates is assigned to each project to ensure accountability and responsive day-by-day stewardship of clients’ goals. The CONVENIENCE collaborative approach extends to the composition TIFF BELL LIGHTBOX of project teams. aA has collaborated with other architects in Canada, the US and Europe; lab and DAOUST LESTAGE INC. KPMB ARCHITECTS LEED® consultants in the US and Germany. In design as ARCHITECTURE DESIGN URBAIN in nature, cross-pollination breeds strength, diversity & COMMUNITY KPMB, one of Canada’s leading architectural studios, and innovation. As a multidisciplinary firm concerned with design was founded in 1987 by Bruce Kuwabara, Thomas at every scale, from the city to the object, Daoust

Payne, Marianne McKenna and Shirley Blumberg. Lestage Inc. strives to bridge the limitations The diversity of projects and its commitment to FOUR SEASONS of traditional design practices and overcome architectural excellence has attracted exceptional boundaries between urban design, architecture, AT YOUR clients across Canada, the United States and Europe landscape, interior and industrial design. Since and earned the firm over 150 awards. Six of the 1988, Daoust Lestage inc., led by Renée Daoust nine projects in Toronto’s Cultural Renaissance are and Réal Lestage, has been actively involved designed by KPMB, including the Bell Lightbox for in the fields of architecture and urban design the Toronto International Film Festival and the Young throughout Canada. The studio has been involved DOORSTEP! Centre for Performing Arts. The firm’s commitment to in multiple institutional academic projects in collaboration and integrated design is demonstrated Toronto including the Ryerson University Master by a range of major mixed-use residential and Plan, and Phase 1 of its implementation, the infrastructure projects such as , George Brown College School of Design and Bridgepoint Health (in joint venture with Stantec Waterfront Campus Master Plan, and the recently Architecture as the Planning Design Compliance completed Centre for Excellence in French Architects), and CAMH (as part of the C3 consortium). Language and Bilingual Education at the Glendon Campus of York University. CDP Capital Centre, Montreal

33 34 DELTA HOTEL TORONTO Lobby One Bedford

Page + Steele ARCHITECTS Ellis Don Ledcor PAAV Inc. MUNGE LEUNG INTERIOR DESIGN

Founded in 1926, Page + Steele has established Ellis Don and Ledcor, two construction majors have Munge Leung was established in 1997 by an award winning tradition of excellence and joined hands to form Ellis Don Ledcor PAAV Inc., Alessandro Munge and Sai Leung with the desire professionalism. The firm recently became a the company responsible for the construction of to build a boutique studio to offer dynamic and subsidiary of IBI Group (www.ibigroup.com), Canary District. An employee-owned company inspiring design solutions to a variety of specialty a multidisciplinary global practice headquartered serving clients around the world, Ellis Don is areas. Today Munge Leung is an internationally in Toronto, and is now known as focused on finding new solutions to industry- recognized, Toronto-based interior design Page + Steele / IBI Group Architects. wide challenges. Employing over 1400 people firm with a wealth of experience in creating The firm has extensive expertise in the design of and maintaining annual revenues in excess of the interiors for a global client roster that hotel, residential, office and retail buildings. Some $2.7-billion, Ellis Don continues to distinguish itself includes luxury hotels, premium condominium recent hotel projects include: the Ritz Carlton as a team that understands and adapts to the and residential projects, and iconic food and Hotel and Residences in downtown Toronto, Four unique needs of its clients. beverage venues. Munge Leung’s work spans Seasons Hotels in Prague and Amman Jordan, The North America, Asia and the Middle East and SOHO Metropolitan Hotel and Residences. Recent Ledcor is a diversified construction company, made has received numerous awards and accolades, residential and mixed use projects include Maple up of teams of people who are proven in their as well as frequent coverage in leading design Leaf Square, West One at Concord Adex City Place, industries, all working to design, build, transport, publications around the world. The Prince Arthur and 112 St Clair Avenue West. operate, and maintain projects across North America. Ledcor believes that projects are about more than concrete and steel, they’re about people and the power of partnerships.

The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto

35 36 residences of maple leaf square THE DEVELOPMENT Two of Toronto’s most renowned developers have joined forces to bring TEAM Canary District’s vision to life.

Established in 1994, Toronto- Kilmer has been a leader and innovator based Dundee Realty Corporation in public private partnerships. Along with is one of Canada’s leading real its deep experience and relationships estate companies with more in this arena, the company brings an than $8 billion of assets under entrepreneurial and solutions driven management. The scope of our business approach to project delivery. As the includes real estate asset management of private investment holding company over 32 million square feet of commercial of Canadian business leader and properties in Canada and Europe, philanthropist, Larry Tanenbaum O.C., advisory services, residential real estate the firm has a long-term horizon of development as well as investments in vision for its investments. Kilmer seeks renewable energy infrastructure assets. to be involved in projects that Dundee Realty has an exceptional track improve the fabric of Canada record for success and its principals and the communities in which its have earned a solid reputation for infrastructure and real estate being capable, smart and creative. In divisions Kilmer Developments and Toronto, Dundee Realty has successfully Kilmer Brownfield operate. developed and marketed numerous urban intensification projects including Pure Through Kilmer Group’s investment in Spirit, Clear Spirit and the Gooderham in Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, the the Distillery Historic District, The King company has been a part of developing Pantages condominiums Edward Private Residences, as well as the the Air Canada Centre and the related

THe KING edward private residences Pantages Tower and Opus Tower. adjacent real estate, and partnering with the City of Toronto on the operation of BMO Field and the Ricoh Coliseum.

The Distillery District Condominiums

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Bruce Kuwabara Principal, KPMB Architects

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