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It was a busy year at Cielo Condos. The detailed heritage preservation work and significant milestones on the complex sub-grade construction are testaments to the hard work of the Collecdev Markee construction team. We are looking forward to seeing Cielo come out of the ground in 2025!

Collecdev Markee's Nevin Dunn recently spoke at the Accelerating Accessibility Coalition (AAC)'s 2nd Anniversary. Nevin, Manager of Special Projects on our Construction Team, shared his story as an amputee and his perspective and insights on accessibility in our industry. At Collecdev Markee, we have recognized that making the homes and community spaces we develop accessible is more than meeting code and standards - we want to build places where everyone can thrive. Having recently joined the Accelerating Accessibility Coalition, we look forward to sharing how we plan to advance accessibility in our projects. The Accelerating Accessibility Coalition (AAC) is a network of real estate development and accessibility leaders focused on advancing accessibility to the built environment. The ACC encourages developers to integrate physical accessibility into housing projects to meet Canadian communities' evolving and diverse needs. ULI Toronto serves as the AAC's secretariat. Learn more about the ACC here: https://lnkd.in/eM-K5rZU Discover the ACC's Accessibility Toolbox here: https://lnkd.in/eKtgRjzW

This is Cielo Condos from Collecdev Markee. A luxury, mix-used 34-storey tower under #construction in #Toronto's Annex neighbourhood. See more: https://lnkd.in/eq3Sdwt3 #architecture #condos

Cielo Condos: The beautiful blend of modern luxury and historical preservation, contributing a distinctive presence to Toronto's skyline while honouring the city's rich history. Read more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/ddZrm3nW

Collecdev Markee CEO Jennifer Keesmaat, ends her keynote at the Canadian Real Estate Forums's Affordable Housing Conference with optimism for our cities: “...the good news is our housing market has forever changed. And, because our housing market has forever changed, we have an opportunity to change too. We have an opportunity to deliver housing in a fundamentally different way… I’m optimistic that the future will be better than the past, that we will create places where everyone has a home in our cities, because we will seize this moment.” #TorontoRealEstate #AffordableHousing #HousingCrisis #TorontoHousing #PurposeBuiltRental #HousingAffordability

This week, Collecdev Markee's CEO, Jennifer Keesmaat, sat down with Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron on the Commercial Real Estate Podcast to discuss Canada's rapidly changing development landscape, where affordability is a key preoccupation. Stay tuned for the episode's full release in the new year! Learn more about the podcast here (https://lnkd.in/g5zkdjcA) or on your regular listening app. #TorontoRealEstate #AffordableHousing #HousingCrisis #TorontoHousing #PurposeBuiltRental #HousingAffordability

Cielo Condos is progressing on schedule as our team continues working on the complex sub-grade construction, accommodating proximity to the subway. The 34-storey luxury project, designed by KPMB Architects, is located in Toronto's vibrant Annex neighbourhood and preserves the historic Bloor Street United Church. Read more below!

Construction continues to progress on Cielo Condos, thanks to Collecdev Markee's dedicated construction team. Designed by KPMB Architects, the 34-storey luxury build is located in Toronto's Annex neighbourhood, providing new homes in the heart of the city. The project thoughtfully integrates the historic Bloor Street United Church and the George C. Pidgeon House into its podium, preserving significant elements of the neighbourhood's architectural heritage. Cielo Condos beautifully blends modern luxury and historical preservation, contributing a distinctive presence to Toronto's skyline while honouring the city's rich history. The project involves meticulously restoring the 19th-century neo-Gothic Bloor Street United Church, including interior and exterior renovations. Approximately 20,000 square feet of community and commercial office spaces within the church are being redesigned, and an additional 40,000 square feet of leasable space is being added to support the congregation's ongoing programs. The George C. Pidgeon House, dating back to 1888, is also being preserved and integrated into the development. The west end of the historic house has been demolished to allow for restoration work, including underpinning the decaying foundations, while protecting and restoring its heritage exterior. The United, Anglican, and Presbyterian Churches of Canada have entered into a collaborative lease agreement to share national office spaces within the refurbished Bloor Street United Church. This partnership aims to foster ecumenical relationships and reduce costs. Cielo Condos is a story of true community collaboration and architectural preservation. Drone Photography: UrbanToronto.ca

Construction continues at Cielo Condos. Designed by KPMB Architects, the 34-storey luxury condominium is located at 300 Bloor Street West in Toronto's Annex neighbourhood. Visible in the photos shared below, the project thoughtfully integrates the historic Bloor Street United Church and the George C. Pidgeon House into its podium, preserving significant elements of the neighbourhood's architectural heritage. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ddZrm3nW

I've titled my opening keynote for Dec 3rd: Reimagining Housing for Canada’s Next Chapter Confronting the Housing Crisis and Redesigning How We Build the Future Very curious to hear in advance your thoughts on how we redesign our housing market to respond to our affordability crisis, the high cost of construction, low starts...and all the other things we are uniquely facing in this moment. Comment below!