Even Families are Moving into Downtown Condos – Part 2

As we continue our blog series on the trend of more and more people choosing to move into the downtown core, particularly into condos, our last blog was about why more than families are choosing to move there. As we started to find information about the reasons why people are moving closer to their office space Toronto, we discovered additional facts that we put into this second blog entry.

In part one, we focused primarily on why folks are choosing to move downtown and the fact that there are now more family-friendly condos being built. We wanted to use this blog entry to tell you about the logistics of living in a downtown condo as a family. It is interesting that this is not a new trend in other major North American cities like New York and Chicago. For the past 10 years, the concept has been gaining popularity in Toronto. While Toronto housing is not yet as expensive as in cities like New York, London or Paris, the cost of buying a house in Toronto has increased greatly. Even houses in the once “working class” neighborhoods of Central Toronto have become “gentrified” and therefore more expensive. The increased prices of home ownership in Toronto means that families must now consider condominium living in order to stay downtown or close to their downtown Toronto office space.

Here in part two we want to talk about some of the developments that are located in downtown Toronto that are family (and more specifically children) friendly. These are new condominium projects that have more bedrooms – or simply have more amenities aimed at child residents. These include parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, ice rinks and a host of other child-friendly places. These projects could be ideal for people and families who have Toronto office space that is located in the heart of the city – as they are also accessible by walking, public transit or a short taxi ride.

Some of the developments that are currently under construction, or are about to start, that specifically claim to be family friendly are:

AURA. This will be Canada’s tallest condominium at 78 storeys high. It is being built on the dynamic corner of Yonge & Gerrard Streets. The building will feature some 2 1/2 bedroom suites and has a 5th-floor rooftop patio that is ideal for a family picnic or for children to play.
The Distillery District (Parliament and Front) projects have been selling two-bedroom with den units and three-bedroom suites to people who have infants and school-aged children. There are several parks and schools nearby, but the area also offers easy access to newer parks on the waterfront like Sugar Beach.

While many condominium projects or existing condominium buildings do not make a point of advertising that they are family-friendly or children-friendly, many indeed are – and the developer or building management often do not even know it! Another one of our office for rent Toronto tenants has a friend who found a re-sale condo on Queen’s Quay that was a 2-bedroom. It was just steps away from Harbourfront Community Centre and City School and a short walk to parks and the Harbourfront Centre. An experienced condo realtor can find downtown condos with large 2-bedroom suites that also have a den that can be used as a small child’s bedroom or even play area.

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Hotels

1. Jennifer Smith
General Manager
The Omni King Edward Hotel
37 King Street East
Toronto, ON
M5C 1E9
Tel: 416-863-9700
Website: www.omnihotels.com/hotels/toronto-king-edward

2. Mark Perry
General Manager
Executive Hotels and Resorts (Boutique)
8 Colborne Street
Toronto, ON
M5E 1E1
Tel: 416-350-2419
Website: www.spazen.ca or www.cosmotoronto.com

3. Emeline Boul
General Manager
Hotel Victoria (Boutique)
56 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON
M5E 1G5
Tel: 416-363-1666
Mobile: 647-574-5832
Website: www.hotelvictoriatoronto.com

4. Omkar Sawant
Reservations Manager
One King West Hotel
1 King Street West
Toronto, ON
M5H 1A1
Main: 416-548-8100
Reservations: 1-866-470-5464
Website: www.onekingwest.com

5. Van Nguyen
General Manager
Cambridge Suites Toronto
15 Richmond Street East
Toronto, ON
M5C 1N2
Direct: 416-601-3757
Hotel: 416-368-1990
Website: www.cambridgesuitestoronto.com

Restaurants

1. Michael Pagliaro
Carisma (Italian)
15 Toronto Street
Toronto, ON
M5C 2E3
Tel: 416-864-7373
Website: www.carismarestaurant.com

2. Patti Shaw
Terroni (Italian)
57 Adelaide Street East
Toronto, ON
M5C 1K6
Tel: 416-203-3093
Website: www.terroni.com

3. Declan
Restaurant 20 Victoria – Michelin guide approved
20 Victoria Street
Toronto, ON
M5C 2A1
Tel: 416-804-6066
Instagram for reservations: https://www.instagram.com/twentyvictoria/

4. Mana
Nami (Japanese)
55 Adelaide Street East
Toronto, ON
M5C 1K6
Tel: 416-362-7373
Website: www.namirestaurant.ca

5. Restaurant Lucie
100 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON
M5C 2W1
Tel: 416-788-9054
Website: www.restaurantlucie.com

6. Niam H
Cantina Mercatto
20 Wellington Street East
Toronto, ON
M5E 1C5
Tel: 416-304-0781
Website: www.cantinamercatto.ca

7. Siva Sathasivam
Uncle Tony’s
38 Wellington St E
Toronto, ON
M5E 1C7
Tel: 416-455-6650
Website: https://uncletonys.ca/

8. Pizzaiolo
104 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON
M5C 2Y6
Tel: 416-860-0700
Website: www.pizzaiolo.ca

9. Robin Singh
Woods Restaurant and Bar
45 Colborne Street
Toronto, ON
M5E 1E3
Tel: 416-214-9918
Website: www.woodsrestaurant.ca

Health and Wellness

1. Thom Tullo
Morpheus8 by Inmode
47 Colborne Street
Toronto, ON
M5E 1E3
Tel: 416-863-6564
Website: www.amanspa.ca

2. Altitude Athletic Training
56 Colborne Street
Toronto, ON
M5E 1E3
Tel: 416-366-3838
Website: www.altitudeathletictraining.com

3. Physioheath Studios
33 Victoria Street, #130
Toronto, ON
M5C 2A1
Tel: 416-368-2525
Website: www.physiohealth.com

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- 18 King Street East is a boutique Class A building – East of Yonge: easy street parking, less traffic, excellent restaurants and lovely parks – St. James Park @ Church & King and Berczy Park @ Wellington East, Scott and Front Streets – Very high energy and engaging area
- A few steps (a few seconds) to the Yonge Street subway/underground PATH network and streetcar available outside building
- Building is located in Toronto's vibrant financial district
- Plenty of parking available in the area including street parking and reserved parking in the 18 King building
- Adjacent to the building huge outdoor food courtyard - Beer Bistro www.beerbistro.com and Craft Beer Market www.craftbeermamrket.ca restaurants and bars with onsite catering services
- Onsite amenities: Tim Horton's, Beer Bistro, Convenience store and Starbucks across the street
- Nearby amenities: underground PATH network, numerous restaurants, banking, Starbucks plus a wide array of nearby shops and services
- New modernized office layout fully furnished with meeting spaces and training rooms plus café lounge area
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- Private shower room
- Indoor Reserved Parking at the current building rental rate
- Bicycle parking
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- King Edward Hotel is located across the street - recently completed a $40 million renovation and boutique hotels close by within walking distance

Dining and entertainment at high quality restaurants only minutes away – Carisma, Terroni, Woods Restaurant & Bar and Michelin Rated - Restaurant 20 Victoria. Plus numerous lunch and takeout eateries nearby

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