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The first two towers of Almadev's Galleria on the Park community at Dufferin and Dupont have opened their doors and are welcoming residents. Galleria 01 and 02, designed by Core Architects, are the first of several new buildings to revitalize the former Galleria Mall site in Toronto’s vibrant West End. This marks a major milestone for this masterplanned community after sales started in 2019, and now with the first towers nearly complete, Galleria III — which launched in 2020 — is also under construction and soon to top off.
Standing at 24 and 29 storeys from a shared podium, Galleria 01 and 02 boast a stacked-boxes aesthetic, the dark steel base evoking the neighbourhood's industrial past, while softened natural elements and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows introduce a modern touch. Together, the towers bring 634 residential units to the Wallace-Emerson neighbourhood.
A few move-in ready suites remain, and purchasers can attend open houses every weekend and choose between a variety of suite layouts. Open-concept designs create a flow between living spaces, with every suite boasting a private balcony or terrace. Some corner units feature two walls of windows for plenty of sunlight and panoramic views — including sunset views to the west and downtown skyline to the south.
Master bedrooms come equipped with ensuite bathrooms and closet space, while flex rooms in certain units provide versatile spaces that can serve as home offices or guest rooms.
With the Almadev Link smart home package, residents can use their smartphones for keyless entry, gaining access to building entrances, parking garages, and common areas without the need for traditional keys.
The third floor will have plenty of amenity space, including a kids' playroom filled with art niches, a play kitchen, and a cozy "fort," all set against safe, child-friendly flooring. A games room offers billiards, foosball, and air hockey tables, combining industrial elements and natural oak flooring for an eclectic décor with black-and-white photographs that celebrate the diverse neighbourhood demographic. A social lounge doubles as a co-working space, featuring flexible seating arrangements accented with natural materials, brass detailing, and green marble elements. Adjacent on the exterior, a terrace provides a setting for social gatherings, complete with barbecue facilities.
On the twelfth floor, residents will find wellness amenities like the cardio zone, outfitted with modern equipment and floor-to-ceiling windows. It's adjacent to the yoga studio and the outdoor swimming pool, equipped with loungers and cabanas.
Meanwhile, construction has made steady progress outside, especially visible as one drives along Dupont Avenue. To the east of Galleria 01 and 02, as well as the Wallace-Emerson Community Centre, Galleria III is rising and approaching topping off.
The residential towers are pieces of the larger community that are reinventing the former Galleria Mall site with living spaces, retail, and green areas. Masterplanned by Hariri Pontarini Architects, with landscaping by Perkins&Will, the community is set to house nearly 6,000 residents across eight towers, all interconnected by pedestrian-friendly, tree-lined streets and promenades.
Patios will mark retail and restaurant mews, with 300,000 ft² of commercial space to gradually come online, While specific retailers have yet to be announced, plans are in place to curate a selection of shops and services that cater to the needs of the community. These commercial spaces are integrated into the pedestrian pathways, allowing residents to explore and engage with their surroundings without venturing far from home.
The towers are positioned to offer immediate access to the in progress and under construction eight-acre Wallace Emerson Park. Each section of park will offer its own opportunities for residents to enjoy – The Community Heart will feature recreational facilities such as a BMX and skateboard park, the Nature Heart, will boast tree-lined paths for leisurely walks, and the Play Heart will provide a multi-use green field and landscaped hill. Adjacent to the park is the soon-to-open Wallace Emerson Community Centre, a sprawling 90,000 ft² facility that will be one of the largest in the city. Here, residents will have access to fitness facilities, swimming pools, a dance studio, and a childcare centre.
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