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With construction of M2M Condos proceeding as planned, Aoyuan International, the developers of the 8.6-acre master-planned community development in North York, has announced which grocery retailer will be occupying the development’s 36,000ft² retail space. In keeping with the community focussed approach that has guided the project thus far, M2M will welcome the Korean-American supermarket chain H-Mart for the opening of their flagship Toronto store.
Designed by Wallman Architects, the 5-tower M2M community is being brought to life gradually through a phased approach. The first phase consists of two towers, soaring 34 and 36 storeys, built above a shared podium on the southern portion of the site. Phase 1 has been under construction since 2019 and, as of July, had over 40 storeys of progress between the two buildings to show for it.
The announcement of the opening of H-Mart in the M2M Condos is notable for several reasons, beginning with the sheer size of the 36,000ft² store. A supermarket is a practical tenant for the space, especially in a complex that will soon be welcoming residents to 810 new dwelling units - and that’s only the first phase. But beyond that, selecting H-Mart as an anchor tenant is also a way of recognizing and celebrating the multicultural character that is embedded in the fabric of North York.
A high-end market with an extensive inventory of Asian and international foods offered alongside commonly found western food, is better positioned to serve a diverse population, and reflects Aoyuan’s goal of aiming to build a community that has access to the essentials for a healthy, wellness-oriented lifestyle; for many, this lifestyle begins with food.
As a company, H-Mart has earned recognition internationally for its fast growing business model and progressive approach to grocery, with accolades like ranking 13th on the National Retail Federation’s Hot 100 creating a buzz around the brand. With nearly 100 locations in the U.S and 18 locations already active across Canada, the company’s flagship store at M2M will be a demonstration of the standards they have set for themselves. With a mix of eye-catching design characteristics like curved light fixtures and brick columns, the store will also feature one of H-Mart’s signature food halls, that have excited foodies with a selection of multicultural offerings.
With the promise of 180,000ft² of total retail and commercial space in M2M over phases one and two, the development will also further its commitment to creating a vibrant and well served community through the construction of a community centre and a public park.
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