Toronto's downtown core has undoubtedly changed over the past decade, with new office towers, hotels and condominiums joining the urban fabric of the city. This transformation is especially visible in the emerging Southcore neighbourhood, where 12 years ago, parking lots dominated the streetscape. 18 Yonge Condos, developed by Lanterra Developments, H&R Developments and Malibu Investments, was one of the first projects to kickstart development in the area. Way back on September 18, 2003, the site was preparing for construction, with a fence erected around the property. 

Looking southwest towards the Air Canada Centre and Gardiner Expressway, September 18, 2003, image by Edward Skira

Fast forward to July 30, 2015, and the Page + Steele/IBI Group Architects-designed 18 Yonge is not only complete, but it's been joined by several other towers, including Pinnacle Centre to the south. 

18 Yonge, July 30, 2015, image by Marcus Mitanis

Moving over to another angle, facing the Financial District on September 18, 2003. 

The 18 Yonge site, September 18, 2003, image by Edward Skira

July 30, 2015:

18 Yonge, July 30, 2015, image by Marcus Mitanis

Looking north on September 18, 2003 from Lake Shore Boulevard:

The 18 Yonge site, September 18, 2003, image by Edward Skira

July 30, 2015:

18 Yonge, July 30, 2015, image by Marcus Mitanis

We will return next week with another look at the changing face of Toronto!