As seen in our ongoing Growth to Watch For series, the Etobicoke lakeshore area is in the midst of a transformative high-rise boom, with some of Toronto's tallest residential properties now underway in the exploding Humber Bay Shores neighbourhood. While the growing cluster of towers is bringing an eye-catching urban character to the area, a quieter neighbourhood on the banks of the Humber River—about a kilometre to the north—is also poised to see a more modest wave of urban intensification.

For residents preferring a more low-rise urban lifestyle, the VANDYK Group's Backyard Neighbourhood Condos—located just west of the Humber River—are set to bring a contextually scaled, intimate ambiance to south Etobicoke. 

A watercolour rendering showing one of the residential buildings, image courtesy of VANDYK

Designed by Toronto's Kohn Partnership Architects, the mixed-use development features four residential buildings surrounding a central community park. A commercial building, called "The Shoppes at Stonegate," will inject a dose of retail activity into the area, while the central park—including a children's play area— is designed to serve as a communal hub for residents of all four buildings.

Aerial view of the community and its surroundings, image courtesy of VANDYK

An aerial view of the community shows green roofs topping three of the buildings, which are designed with an elegant simplicity. Located at 150 Berry Road, the development fits into to the architectural context of the area's built form while updating its mid-century modern aesthetic. In particular, the warmth of brick with an accent on welcoming horizontal elements help make the buildings cohesive with their neighbours. 

A closer look at the residential ground level, image courtesy of VANDYK

Currently in the registration phase, Backyard Neighbourhood Condos is set to feature interiors by U31, with the project's amenities including a gym, rooftop terrace, and party room, in addition to visitor parking, and a range of additional features. 

We will keep you updated as the project continues to take shape, and more information becomes available. In the meantime, make sure to check out our associated dataBase file for more information and additional renderings. Want to share your thoughts about the development? Feel free to leave a comment in the space below this page, or join in the ongoing conversation on our Forum.