{"id":32568,"date":"2025-09-30T22:56:40","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T05:56:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/phase-1-tower-at-central-park-reaches-mechanical-penthouse\/"},"modified":"2025-09-30T22:56:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T05:56:40","slug":"phase-1-tower-at-central-park-reaches-mechanical-penthouse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/phase-1-tower-at-central-park-reaches-mechanical-penthouse\/","title":{"rendered":"Phase 1 Tower at Central Park Reaches Mechanical Penthouse"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article_body\">\n<p>Phase 1 of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/projects\/residences-central-park.39732\" target=\"_blank\">The Residences at Central Park<\/a> has now reached its mechanical penthouse level, a major milestone for the transit-oriented community rising at Leslie Street and Sheppard Avenue East at the east end of North York&#8217;s Bayview Village neighbourhood. Designed by <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/core-architects.7969\" target=\"_blank\">Core Architects<\/a> for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/amexon-development-corporation.7635\" target=\"_blank\">Amexon Development Corporation<\/a>, the 12-acre site is being transformed into a five-tower, mixed-use community organized around a three-acre Central Park Common.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">UrbanToronto last provided an update in <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/news\/2025\/08\/central-parks-phase-1-closing-topping-out.59272\" target=\"_blank\">August, 2025<\/a> for the site within walking distance of both Leslie subway station and Oriole GO, and set above the edge of the East Don Parkland, part of Toronto&#8217;s vast ravine parks system.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">At the start of September, 2025, looking west across the East Don River, Phase 1 is now approaching its full 31-storey height, with the glazing system climbing to within six floors of the current top floor. Floor-to-ceiling glass framed in black aluminum with white vertical accents is progressively enclosing the tower, while a construction hoist remains fixed near the northeast corner. The crane is positioned at the west end of the structure.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><imgx class=\"image-display_default\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/09\/59526\/59526-189129.jpg\" data-entity-uuid=\"insert-display_default-b8aef90a-0ede-448e-9dea-2835b15219cc\" data-entity-type=\"file\" alt=\"The Residences at Central Park, Toronto, designed by Core Architects for Amexon\" title=\"Looking west to Phase 1 rising above the East Don River, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor kris\" onclick=\"photo('https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/09\/59526\/59526-189129.jpg', true, 'Looking west to Phase 1 rising above the East Don River, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor kris'); return false;\"><span class=\"image-description\">Looking west to Phase 1 rising above the East Don River, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor kris<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Actions to safeguard the East Don Parkland include slope stabilization and riprap reinforcement. This month, work has advanced on site integration measures with the installation of a new stair connection leading from the development into the East Don ravine trail system. The image shows steel stringers and landings being positioned on the natural slope. Temporary orange safety fencing lines the corridor. Once completed, the work zone will be restored with native plants, while this link will tie the community into the existing trail network behind the office building at the north end of the site.<\/p>\n<p><imgx class=\"image-display_default\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/09\/59526\/59526-189130.jpg\" data-entity-uuid=\"insert-display_default-0f1b472b-a48f-4875-bff0-3644ea30a551\" data-entity-type=\"file\" alt=\"The Residences at Central Park, Toronto, designed by Core Architects for Amexon\" title=\"Stair installation linking Central Park to ravine trails, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor kris\" onclick=\"photo('https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/09\/59526\/59526-189130.jpg', true, 'Stair installation linking Central Park to ravine trails, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor kris'); return false;\"><span class=\"image-description\">Stair installation linking Central Park to ravine trails, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor kris<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Most recently, Phase 1 is seen below with its 31 residential storeys completed, and construction activity shifting to the mechanical penthouse, where initial formwork is visible at the roofline. The cladding system has advanced to the 28th level along the south elevation and to the 29th on the east and west sides. Distinctive white balcony slabs articulate the south fa\u00e7ade, while the first installations of balcony guards with leaf-patterned imprints can be seen between the seventh and tenth floors, reinforcing the project\u2019s design intent to connect with the adjacent natural setting. Three cranes for Phase 2 remain active in the foreground.<\/p>\n<p><imgx class=\"image-display_default\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/09\/59526\/59526-189131.jpg\" data-entity-uuid=\"insert-display_default-886afead-4955-4362-a35a-b2e5f346843d\" data-entity-type=\"file\" alt=\"The Residences at Central Park, Toronto, designed by Core Architects for Amexon\" title=\"Looking northwest to construction at Phase 1 now at the mechanical penthouse level, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor kris\" onclick=\"photo('https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/09\/59526\/59526-189131.jpg', true, 'Looking northwest to construction at Phase 1 now at the mechanical penthouse level, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor kris'); return false;\"><span class=\"image-description\">Looking northwest to construction at Phase 1 now at the mechanical penthouse level, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor kris<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Looking more closely at the area south of the Phase 1 tower, work is advancing on the shared garage for Phase 2, where the second and third cranes mark the footprint of the upcoming 19-storey and two 31-storey towers. The garage will accommodate electric vehicle charging at every parking stall. At grade, staging areas support a concrete mixer truck and material stockpiles. The podium to be built atop will boast 35,000 ft\u00b2 of retail space and provide underground links to Phase 1, extending access to amenities across the 12-acre masterplanned community.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><imgx class=\"image-display_default\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/09\/59526\/59526-189132.jpg\" data-entity-uuid=\"insert-display_default-4bfc35d9-3750-4b3d-9259-e30fe814c56a\" data-entity-type=\"file\" alt=\"The Residences at Central Park, Toronto, designed by Core Architects for Amexon\" title=\"Ongoing Phase 2 construction and underground garage levels, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor kris\" onclick=\"photo('https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/09\/59526\/59526-189132.jpg', true, 'Ongoing Phase 2 construction and underground garage levels, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor kris'); return false;\"><span class=\"image-description\">Ongoing Phase 2 construction and underground garage levels, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor kris<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The broader vision organizes five towers around the three-acre Central Park Common, with landscaped pathways such as Green Trail Road integrating the development into the ravine-edge setting and creating a transit-oriented neighbourhood connected to both Leslie subway station and Oriole GO. At full build-out, the community will deliver 1,478 residential suites across five towers ranging from 46.5m to 105.9m in height.<\/p>\n<p><imgx class=\"image-display_default\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/09\/59526\/59526-189133.jpg\" data-entity-uuid=\"insert-display_default-e7008f85-ab2e-4f2f-ac76-39d93b8182ea\" data-entity-type=\"file\" alt=\"The Residences at Central Park, Toronto, designed by Core Architects for Amexon\" title=\"Looking northeast to The Residences at Central Park, designed by Core Architects for Amexon\" onclick=\"photo('https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/09\/59526\/59526-189133.jpg', true, 'Looking northeast to The Residences at Central Park, designed by Core Architects for Amexon'); return false;\"><span class=\"image-description\">Looking northeast to The Residences at Central Park, designed by Core Architects for Amexon<\/span><\/p>\n<p>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&#8217;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 style=\"text-align: center;\">* * *<\/p>\n<p>UrbanToronto has a research service, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/Pro\/\" target=\"_blank\">UTPro<\/a>, that provides comprehensive data on development projects in the Greater Golden Horseshoe \u2014 from proposal through to completion. We also offer <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/reports\/\" target=\"_blank\">Instant Reports<\/a>, downloadable snapshots based on location, and a daily subscription newsletter, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/NDI\/\" target=\"_blank\">New Development Insider<\/a>, that tracks projects from initial application.\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n<p><\/imgx><\/imgx><\/imgx><\/imgx><\/imgx><\/div>\n<p><script>\n!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\nn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\nn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\nt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\ndocument,'script','\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');<\/p>\n<p>fbq('init', '1760257484204295');\nfbq('track', \"PageView\");<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/news\/2025\/09\/phase-1-tower-central-park-reaches-mechanical-penthouse.59526\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">This article was originally posted at Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Phase 1 of The Residences at Central Park has now reached its mechanical penthouse level, a major milestone for &#8230; <a title=\"Phase 1 Tower at Central Park Reaches Mechanical Penthouse\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/phase-1-tower-at-central-park-reaches-mechanical-penthouse\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Phase 1 Tower at Central Park Reaches Mechanical Penthouse\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1088],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-32568","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-urban-toronto","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32568","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32568"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32568\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32568"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32568"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32568"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}