{"id":21689,"date":"2023-09-08T00:03:46","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T07:03:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/39-and-40-storey-towers-proposed-at-keele-and-7-in-vaughan\/"},"modified":"2023-09-08T00:03:48","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T07:03:48","slug":"39-and-40-storey-towers-proposed-at-keele-and-7-in-vaughan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/39-and-40-storey-towers-proposed-at-keele-and-7-in-vaughan\/","title":{"rendered":"39- and 40-Storey Towers Proposed at Keele and 7 in Vaughan"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Vaughan is experiencing a surge in urban transformation, with high-rise developments dotting the formerly low-rise landscape in several pockets across the city north of Toronto. While the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre area has seen the bulk of activity thanks to the University Line 1 terminal station at its centre, there is another proposed transit station that is currently attracting the attention of developers.<\/p>\n

Just east of Highway 7 and Keele Street, the Atelier Park<\/a> development proposes to transform a low-rise light industrial block into a mixed-use community. Situated less than a 10-minute walk from the proposed Concord GO station<\/a>, the new station if approved would put the Atelier Park site within the bounds of a Major Transit Station Area (MTSA). Accordingly, the Cortel Group<\/a> has submitted a Draft Plan of Subdivision for the whole block and a Site Plan Approval application for Phase 1, signalling the beginning of a transformative journey for this 3.9-hectare parcel of land.<\/p>\n

Looking northwest to Atelier Park, designed by Arcadis for Cortel Group<\/span><\/p>\n

The current site, municipally addressed as 2160 and 2180 Highway 7, is characterized by industrial and employment uses. It is situated mid-block between Keele Street and Bowes Road, with approximately 150m of frontage along Highway 7. The area is largely industrial, with few community amenities, making the proposed development a potentially pivotal interjection to the area.<\/p>\n

Looking north to the current site, image from Google Street View<\/span><\/p>\n

Designed by Arcadis<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 the Amsterdam-based global firm that acquired Toronto-based IBI Group in Fall 2022 \u2014 the first phase of Atelier Park would bring two residential towers with heights of 125.95m (39 storeys) and 128.6m (40 storeys), respectively. They would rise from a shared two-storey podium and feature 425 and 453 units respectively.<\/p>\n

Looking south to Atelier Park, designed by Arcadis for Cortel Group<\/span><\/p>\n

Each tower would have four elevators, serving approximately 106 and 113 units per elevator.\u00a0The gross floor area (GFA) for the residential and retail components would total 65,951m\u00b2 and 413m\u00b2, respectively. Indoor and outdoor amenities would span 829m\u00b2 and 467m\u00b2, located on the ground and third floors.<\/p>\n

Looking south to the podium, designed by Arcadis for Cortel Group<\/span><\/p>\n

A key feature of the development is a POPS (Privately Owned Publicly accessible Space), designed as a linear open space which the proponents liken to a pedestrian-focused “secret garden.” This space would be framed by the podium of the two towers and act as a gateway from Highway 7. Parking would be provided in five levels below grade, offering a total of 820 spaces. Additionally, parking spaces for 622 bicycles have been incorporated into the building.<\/p>\n

The POPS along the podium, image from submission to City of Vaughan<\/span><\/p>\n

Pedestrian facilities and on-street cycling lanes are available on both sides of Highway 7. The site is also served by the dedicated Viva BRT, with stops in both directions on Highway 7 at the Keele Street intersection. The proposed Concord GO station would be east of the site at Highway 7 and Bowes Road.<\/p>\n

The surrounding transit options and proposed Concord GO station, image from submission to City of Vaughan<\/span><\/p>\n

Looking ahead in the years to come, Atelier Park is set to evolve beyond its initial phase. The master plan envisions a total of 10 residential towers rising from six podiums, divided into six phases of development. According to the developer, each phase aims to contribute to the overall vision of creating a mixed-use destination with a strong sense of community and unique experiences. Cortel indicates that as the first phase takes shape, it will set the stage for the subsequent phases, each designed to build upon the last, adding layers of amenities, retail spaces, and residential units.<\/p>\n

The proposed masterplan for the community and its phases, image from submission to City of Toronto<\/span><\/p>\n

The area of the\u00a0potential MTSA includes other significant proposals. To the southwest, 7733 Keele Street<\/a> is proposed at 16 storeys, while\u00a07700 Keele Street<\/a>\u00a0aims for 60 storeys. To the east, a proposal at\u00a01890 Highway 7<\/a> calls for 27 storeys. These developments collectively indicate a significant transformation for the area, aligning with the City of Vaughan’s urban design guidelines.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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Related Companies:\u00a0<\/td>\n\nArcadis<\/a>, Cortel Group<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n