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Amexon Development Corporation is making headway on its Residences at Central Park project in North York's Bayview Village area. During a recent visit by UrbanToronto, we witnessed the tangible progress at the worksite, with the first tower crane erected last week for the community's phase one 31-storey condo tower designed by Core Architects.
Central Park will be set apart by its commitment to a greener future, a major part of which will be Amexon's commitment to Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure, equipping all of the development's 1,500 parking spaces with an EV charging station, setting a new standard for sustainable living in urban developments.
The strategy is as much about future-proofing as it is about sustainability. Amexon is crafting an experience that aligns with the City’s environmental aspirations and the buyers' eco-conscious sensibilities. Evans described how the seamless integration of technology, such as mobile charging apps and card-tap payments, is set to enhance the daily lives of the residents. "Easy access to EV charging stations is key," Evans pointed out, emphasizing the twin wins for the environment and the residents who will no longer need to grapple with the scarcity of charging options. "The number one green issue in a lot of buyers’ minds is EV charging availability," Evans noted, with Central Park eschewing scarcity in favour of chargers in every space of its four-level garage.
With construction having reached the final excavation depth at the north end of the pit, resting close by the recently-installed crane are components for a second tower crane, soon to assembled. Multiple excavators were seen across the two-tiered excavation pit.
This development's comprehensive EV infrastructure is a response to a growing demand, with prospective buyers increasingly factoring in EVs, even if they currently own a gas vehicle, to their purchasing decisions. Evans is keenly aware of the changing landscape, noting, "In light of regulations that will end sales of gas-powered vehicles by 2035, purchasers are feeling good about their investment."
The additional investment to make every parking spot EV-ready — an estimated $10 to $12 million outlay — is seen not as a cost but an investment in marketability and environmental stewardship. "It's a win-win for the buyer and the environment," Evans asserted. Indeed, the presence of an EV charger in every parking space at Central Park is poised to be a major draw for those contemplating the switch to electric vehicles.
The ambitious 12-acre master-planned community, located at the northwest corner of Leslie Street and Sheppard Avenue East, will comprise five towering structures with heights ranging from 12 to 31 storeys. It will house a total of 1,478 residential units, alongside an expansive array of amenities. Leslie subway station and Oriole GO station are steps away from the site.
UrbanToronto will continue to follow progress on this development, but in the meantime, you can learn more about it from our Database file, linked below. If you'd like, you can join in on the conversation in the associated Project Forum thread or leave a comment in the space provided on this page.
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