More boring, repeatable, 3-sided box nonsense from Core. Snore.

Yes, it is a bit dull, but probably not harmful. Your comment sent me scurrying to locate buildings on the theme of the three sided box, which I think is very 2000's, and I wonder if this won't be one of the last of it's type. Perhaps it is to our own era what a funky porte-cochere was to 1966.

Hardly only Core, though, I see the effect on Neo (KPMB 2008), West One (P&S, 2007), Zen (Core, 2005), One City Hall (Y&W, 2007), 22 (aA, 2007) and the Celia Franca Centre (KPMB, 2005).
 
... Lumiere ( Wallman ) ... 75 Portland ( Starck/Core ) ... Giraffe ( TAS ) ... Wellesley Community Centre ( MJMA ) ... all bear the mark of Satan, too.

Then there are buildings with angled walls - Bata Shoe Museum ( Moriyama ) ... ROM ( Libeskind ) ... Scarborough Chinese Baptist Church ( Teeple ) ...
 
some more info from Daniels regarding OnePark West....

OnePark West. Be first on the park! Hot off the heels of the phenomenally successful OneCole Condominiums located at the corner of Dundas and Parliament, The Daniels Corporation is getting ready to introduce a brand new and exciting opportunity to live in the heart of Toronto?s Downtown East.We are now taking registrations for OnePark West Boutique Condominiums and Townhomes. With prices starting from an incredible $199,900 for a one-bedroom suite, owners will have great views of the city skyline, amazing amenities and a six-acre park as their front lawn. OnePark West will be the FIRST condominium on the park in this growing community.The residence is also just steps from TTC, and suite owners will enjoy convenient access to RBC Royal Bank, Tim Hortons, Rogers and Sobeys right in the community. How's that for an irresistible lifestyle?

There is something for everyone, with 177 stunning suites ranging from studios to 3 bedroom (+den) designs in an intimate 13-storey building with inviting amenities. The lobby features executive concierge service and encompasses a trendy glass-enclosed coffee bar that is sure to become a favourite gathering spot. Residents and friends can sip a cup of coffee as they chat, read or surf the net via Wi-Fi. On the penthouse level, a fitness centre and theatre will beckon with opportunities for exercise and recreation. For entertaining, the party room will feature a dining room that can be used for a private dinner or boardroom meeting; a lounge that rivals Toronto's social hotspots, with seating areas, a sleek bar, and an outdoor terrace offering views of the city skyline; plus a games room perfect for virtual gaming, billiards and card tables.

With demand on the rise for ground-level living in downtown Toronto, at OnePark West, Daniels will offer a limited collection of just 51 unique urban condominium townhomes ranging from 660 to over 1,500 square feet. Sophisticated, contemporary architecture and smart layouts with modern finishes make these residences perfect for young professional couples and urban families. Generous square footages and a convenient location are a rare pairing in the heart of Toronto's Downtown East. New Arts & Cultural Centre The sense of community in the new Regent Park will include opportunities for neighbours to get together through the arts and now that the new Regent Park Arts & Cultural Centre is in the works, this aspect of the community is more exciting than ever! In December 2009, the Governments of Canada and Ontario announced that they will invest up to $12 million each to fund this cultural resource, which will be located on Dundas Street East, between Sumach and Sackville Streets.

Toronto Community Housing Corporation, The Daniels Corporation and Artscape will work collaboratively with the local community on the development and operation of this incredible 68,000 square-foot Centre. The new Arts & Cultural Centre has been designed by award-winning Diamond + Schmitt Architects, and Daniels is thrilled to lead the construction of this vibrant and essential addition to the Regent Park revitalization. This Centre will help the diverse cultural heritage that has always characterized this area flourish by bringing local residents and people from across the city together to take advantage of the unique blend of programming and access to cultural resources. Park Yourself Here! Vibrant communities have a healthy balance of indoor and outdoor spaces, and Regent Park will be a shining example. Among the well-designed recreational spaces will be the six-acre central community park situated off of Dundas Street.

OnePark West will be the FIRST condominium that fronts onto the fabulous new park, which will be a defining amenity in this revitalized community. To make sure this outdoor green space meets the needs of the evolving community, The City of Toronto Parks staff and the well known architects from The Planning Partnership have met with community residents including OneCole Homeowners, and public consultations are currently underway. Construction is expected to begin in early 2011, and the completion goal is set for early 2012.

Stay tuned as we keep you up to date on park progress! onenews THE PARKSIDER EDITION In addition to unbeatable prices, Daniels will once again offer our tremendously successful BOOST program, which enables qualified purchasers to BOOST their down payment from 5% to 15% - interest and payment FREE. It?s the easiest and most powerful way to get into homeownership today! REGISTER NOW to find out about our OnePark West Preview Sales Event. CALL 416.955.0559 or visit oneparkwest.ca.

MAKING ARCHITECTURAL STRIDES IN THE DOWNTOWN EAST To ensure truly remarkable design, Daniels enlisted two award-winning firms: Graziani + Corazzo Architects Inc. for the townhomes, and CORE Architects Inc. for the condominium residences. They are working together to maintain the design vision for the revitalization with outstanding urban architecture. The cohesive look involves the perfect marriage of clean, modern lines punctuated by glass balconies and striking greenery.

With Daniels committed to incorporating environmental sustainability into building design, OnePark West Condominium residences will follow in the footsteps of OneCole by being constructed to the LEED Gold Certification Standard, and the townhomes to the Energy Star Performance Standard.
 
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DANIELS WINS TWO PRESTIGIOUS “GREEN” AWARDS FOR THE REVITALIZATION OF REGENT PARK

TORONTO, ON, May 6, 2010 - April 2010 was a milestone month for The Daniels Corporation which along with its partner Toronto Community Housing was honoured with two prestigious “Green” awards for the company’s accomplishments in the Regent Park revitalization in Toronto’s Downtown East. Daniels has a long history of building homes to high-energy performance standards, and is partnering with Toronto Community Housing for the entire 69-acre redevelopment of Regent Park - the largest revitalization of a city core in North America.

2010 BILD Awards

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On April 30, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) hosted the 30th Annual BILD Awards, which celebrate the year’s most outstanding builders, communities, projects and people. Daniels and Toronto Community Housing were awarded top honours in the “Places to Grow Community of the Year High-Rise” category for the Regent Park revitalization. This award highlights the community development that is most reflective of Ontario’s Places to Grow legislation goals.

The revitalization of Regent Park is a six-phase, 15-year, $1 billion strategy that is transforming Canada’s largest publicly funded community into a mixed-use, mixed-income residential community for approximately 12,500 people over 5000 units. The new Regent Park offers affordable residential opportunities plus open recreational spaces, pedestrian-friendly streets with landscaped walkways, and retail and commercial space. With phases one and two currently underway, almost 50% of the total revitalization is either complete, under construction or undergoing demolition. Regent Park’s metamorphosis is so innovative that in 2009, the redevelopment received the “Best International Neighbourhood Renewal Program” award from The International Journal of Neighbourhood Renewal. “An initiative of this scale is only possible when government and the private sector work hand in hand to achieve a common goal,” said Daniels’ Vice President Martin Blake. “This diverse new neighbourhood will bring together people of various backgrounds, and is serving as a world-leading model for sustainability and community integration.”

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Earlier in the month at the Green Toronto Awards on April 23, Daniels and Diamond + Schmitt Architects Inc. were presented with the “Green Design” Award for OneCole Condominiums. Built to the LEED® Gold Certification Standard – OneCole is the first (now completed and occupied) condominium within the revitalization of Regent Park. The city’s annual Green Awards recognize the people, organizations and companies helping to lead the way by providing real alternatives and sustainable solutions for a cleaner, greener Toronto.

The Green Design designation rewards the efforts of a company, project or group working with infrastructure, architecture or industrial design. In Regent Park, OneCole Condominiums is helping to set a new benchmark for environmental sustainability.

“We are honoured to have been singled out for this meaningful award” says Martin Blake. “Environmental responsibility and sustainability are key components of the new Regent Park community design. OneCole Condominiums is a striking example of that commitment, and we applaud Diamond + Schmitt for their part in combining green elements and architectural excellence.” Other Green Toronto Award categories include water efficiency, green roofs, community projects, energy conservation, environmental awareness, local food, youth and leadership.

Founded in 1982, The Daniels Corporation is one of Canada’s leading and most diversified residential builder and developer. Daniels has built more than 18,000 homes and apartments in a diverse range of award-winning communities throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

Toronto Community Housing is Canada’s largest social provider and home to more than 164,000 tenants with low and moderate incomes. Toronto Community Housing employs 1,400 staff in a broad range of jobs who deliver Toronto Community Housing’s mandate to provide quality housing and build great neighbourhoods.
 
If only they'd stop building drek in the 'burbs. But kudos to their efforts in the inner city.
 
“PERSONAL SPACES” EXHIBIT AT ONEPARK WEST, PART OF CONTACT 2010

Now on until June 15, Daniels' OnePark West condos and townhomes Presentation Centre in Regent Park is the location for “Personal Spaces” – a photography exhibition that is part of CONTACT. This annual month-long festival encompasses the work of over 1,000 photographers at more than 200 venues across the GTA. Orchestrated by Regent Park’s ArtHeart community organization, ‘Personal Spaces’ helps to foster an appreciation for the arts and celebrate the profession of photography. The Presentation Centre is located at 500 Dundas Street East, on the north side of Dundas, just east of Parliament. More information for CONTACT is at http://scotiabankcontactphoto.com/.
 
Update: More Changes at Regent Park, including the start of the Christian Centre.[video=youtube;-83B4xKoE40]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-83B4xKoE40[/video]
 
Cole Street Opening Celebrations

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Unveiling of first new street in Regent Park celebrated with special performances of song and dance

Saturday June 12 was an historic day in Toronto’s Downtown East, with a celebration to unveil Cole Street, the first new street in this area for 50 years, also marking the opening of the Regent Park Revitalization, and the reopening of Oak, Sackville and Regent Streets. The Revitalization includes the reintroduction of cross streets in the area that allow the neighbourhood to fully integrate with its surroundings, and provides affordable social housing options and home ownership geared to a variety of income levels.

With the support of Toronto Community Housing and The Daniels Corporation, the afternoon included a dramatic street display of dance, music and visual art featuring a performance designed specifically for this occasion by Coleman Lemieux & Compagnie (CLC), a professional dance organization and Regent Park’s resident dance company.

Dignitaries present to mark this momentous occasion included Donna Cansfield, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing;* Glen Murray, MPP, Toronto Centre; Pam McConnell, Toronto City Councillor, Ward 28; Keiko Nakamura, CEO, Toronto Community Housing; and Martin Blake, Vice President, The Daniels Corporation. Daniels is partnering with Toronto Community Housing as the builder/developer for the entire six-phase, $1 billion project – the largest re-visioning of a city core neighbourhood in North America.

“This celebration today is about much more than the opening of one street – it represents a transformation of this community that has already drawn praise and attention from around the world,” said Keiko Nakamura, CEO of Toronto Community Housing. “The revitalized Regent Park is an innovative mixed-use model that provides affordable quality housing for low-income tenants and integrates social housing and market-priced units, commercial facilities and improved community facilities and services.”

“The unveiling of Cole Street marks a milestone in the overall revitalization of Regent Park, and Daniels is thrilled to be part of it,” said Martin Blake, Vice President, The Daniels Corporation. “The vision for this special area is*becoming a reality, with new homes, retail shops, community spaces and now streets.* The new Regent Park is a world-leading model for sustainability and community integration and today’s event marks another step in re-connecting this vibrant neighbourhood to the rest of Toronto’s downtown core."

The event drew an enthusiastic crowd which included residents from Regent Park, Cabbagetown and other surrounding neighbourhoods. The day started with a performance by Jackie Richardson, Canada’s leading gospel, blues and jazz singer, and musician and actor Sterling Jarvis (We Will Rock You) who were backed by Regent Park’s own Tynes Family Singers. Together they performed a special song called ‘Dancing Down the Avenue’ written for the occasion by Daniels’ President Mitchell Cohen. Also performing at the celebration were the musical group the Regent Park Focus Youngstas.

In celebration of the street unveiling, CLC choreographed a special interactive performance featuring famed Canadian countertenor Daniel Taylor.*Guests enjoyed a series of surprising live outdoor performances including dance, music and visual arts throughout the first phase of the Regent Park Revitalization - an enchanting encounter with the unexpected. It culminated in a ceremonial demolition of one of the remaining walls of an old Regent Park apartment building.

Last summer, CLC presented the acclaimed “Breaking Ground” to mark the re-connection to the neighbourhood.* Since then, this exciting new neighbourhood has gained recognition locally and internationally. In 2009, The International Journal of Neighbourhood Renewal chose the new Regent Park as the Best International Neighbourhood Renewal Program. This year, the Building Industry and Land Development Association chose Regent Park as the “Places to Grow Community of the Year High-Rise,” and OneCole Condominiums – the first market condominium within the Regent Park Revitalization, was the recent recipient of the “Green Design” Award from Green Toronto.

“By working with governments and the private sector, we are improving Regent Park, and helping to build stronger and healthier communities,” said Donna Cansfield, Parliamentary Assistant to Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Jim Bradley. “This revitalization initiative is transforming the face of social housing in Toronto and this neighbourhood, and most importantly, it is changing people’s lives for the better.”

"The opening of Cole Street is both a celebration of reconnecting neighbourhoods and recognizing a community leader who inspired all of us to push towards a positive future for Regent Park," said Councillor Pam McConnell. "Pat Cole's ideals are embodied in the spirit of Regent Park's Revitalization and with this naming, her legacy will live on."

Eventually, the new Regent Park will house 12,500 people in 5,115 units. Phase One includes a mix of commercial tenants such as Sobeys, RBC Royal Bank, Tim Hortons and a Rogers store. With Phase Two well underway, more than 50 per cent of the Regent Park revitalization is rebuilt, under construction or under demolition. This phase encompasses market condominiums and affordable housing, and state-of-the-art facilities for residents, community groups and neighbours including a new community centre, an aquatic centre, a large central park in the heart of the community, and a broad range of retail services along Dundas Street East that will contribute to the reintegration with the rest of the city.

Shots from the festivities:

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An overall look of what has been accomplished so far:

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And similarly, from the model:

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Focusing in the corner of Parliament and Cole:

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One Oak:

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Moving down Cole Street:

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Daniels' next condo on-site, One Park West

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Sales not open yet, but already at ground level:

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Another wall about to come down across from One Park West:

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The future central park:

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Next up, the Cultural Centre:

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These buildings along the south side of Dundas are about to come down to make way for it:

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And that's the tour for now.

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Wow, this development blows me away. It just so well done.

Regent Park may become one of Toronto's nicest neighbourhoods!
 
Somebody please explain this to me. Why do the new townhouses have standalone garages, when there is underground parking facility right below them?
 
All the underground parking is contained under the towers.The only thing subterranean about the townhouses are their basements
 

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