After nearly three years of construction, the first residents are moving into\u00a0Queen & Ashbridge<\/a>, a mixed-tenure community at the east end of Eastern Avenue. Designed by\u00a0Teeple Architects<\/a> for\u00a0Context Development<\/a>,\u00a0RioCan Living<\/a>, and\u00a0Toronto Community Housing Corporation<\/a> (TCHC), the project introduces three volumes rising to 10, 16, and 17 storeys. UrbanToronto last provided an update in\u00a0August, 2024<\/a>, when the buildings had topped off.<\/p>\n Looking east along the Queen Street East frontage earlier this month, new sidewalk paving is in place next to the storefront glazing, with soil trenches dug out for tree planting and street furnishings. Steel anchor plates and curb edge formwork are staged for installation. Along the facade, full-height glazing framed in black mullions alternates with sections of red brick cladding, capped by projecting steel-framed canopies. Blue waterproofing membrane remains exposed along the foundation.<\/p>\n This northeast-facing view captures the mid-block pedestrian corridor nearing completion between the eastern tower on the left, home to the market rentals, and the 10-storey TCHC building on the right. Interlocking concrete pavers are being placed across the shared passageway. On the right, the TCHC building displays a gridded white cladding system with black-framed windows and cantilevered balconies. At grade, we see bollards on the left and another canopy framed out to the right, with soffit work beginning.\u00a0<\/p>\n The buildings are clad in white composite panels, with recessed black-framed windows, balcony louvres, and alternating glass and solid guards. Currently, only the third floor is open for occupancy, with the landscaped courtyard atop the podium between the west and east tower, seen below, situated atop the two-storey retail and amenity podium. Hardscaping is substantially complete with large-format pavers, while red metal planter edging for garden beds frames soil-filled sections awaiting planting. \u00a0<\/p>\n This drone view captures the full scope of the central courtyard. Curvilinear concrete pathways weave through landscaped planting beds. A triangular plaza area at the southeast corner remains under construction, with pavers partially installed and soil preparation underway. Surrounding it, the stepped back massing of the towers is expressed through terraces and staggered floor-plates. Green roof assemblies are visible on several levels.<\/p>\n This south-facing drone view captures the stepped massing. The mid-rise frontage features a series of step-backs ascending from the street wall to the courtyard-facing towers. On the seventh floor, exposed blue waterproofing membrane is visible below the glazing, with material staging atop the podium, while balcony guards and terrace dividers have been installed across most visible floors.\u00a0<\/p>\n This northwest-facing aerial captures all three towers. In the foreground, the 10-storey TCHC building presents a more uniform, rectilinear profile with a varied rhythm of projecting balconies. A continuous strip of curtainwall glazing animates the ground floor along Eastern Avenue.\u00a0<\/p>\n Full occupancy is anticipated by August, 2025 for the high-rises, and by October, 2025 for the TCHC building. The development reaches a maximum height of 60.15m, delivering 632 residential units, including 367 condos, 95 market rentals, 32 affordable rentals, and 138 Rent-Geared-to-Income units.\u00a0<\/p>\n 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 * * *<\/p>\n UrbanToronto has a research service,\u00a0UTPro<\/a>, that provides comprehensive data on development projects in the Greater Golden Horseshoe \u2014 from proposal through to completion. We also offer\u00a0Instant Reports<\/a>, downloadable snapshots based on location, and a daily subscription newsletter,\u00a0New Development Insider<\/a>, that tracks projects from initial application.<\/p>\n
May 23, 2025 by Anthony Teles<\/span><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0
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