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Following UrbanToronto’s look at construction progress throughout 2024 for The Residences at Central Park, today our attention turns to the masterplanned community’s year outside of the excavation pit. Amexon Development Corporation’s ambitious 12-acre masterplanned community at the east end of North York's Bayview Village area has had milestones that go beyond the worksite.
Central Park's Sales Pavilion
Sitting at the southwest corner of the site, Central Park’s sales pavilion earned the BILD Award for Best Presentation Centre this year. Designed by Core Architects with interiors by II BY IV DESIGN, the 10,000 ft² pavilion is characterized by angled steel ribs and expansive glass walls that maximize natural light. Built as a permanent structure, its design incorporates a green roof and energy-efficient lighting. The centre offers visitors a glimpse into the lifestyle Central Park promises, with curated displays of suite finishes and materials.
Once the community is completed, the centre will transition into a community venue for concerts, exhibitions, and other cultural happenings. “In the future, The Presentation Gallery will transform into more than just an event space,” Ashling Evans, General Manager of Real Estate at Amexon, told UrbanToronto on a guided tour of the centre earlier this year. “It's designed to foster connections and inspire creativity.”
Ambitious Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Central Park also garnered attention in 2024 for its sustainability initiatives, with North America’s first large-scale residential implementation of EV charging infrastructure. All 1,500 parking spaces within the development will be equipped with dedicated EV chargers. This $10 to $12 million investment is both environmental and future-proofing, anticipating the transition to electric vehicles and bans on gas-powered cars by 2035. This infrastructure, developed in partnership with Toronto Hydro, will use smart metering and app-based payment systems.
The inclusion of EV chargers in every parking spot has resonated strongly with prospective buyers, many of whom see it as a critical feature in their purchasing decisions. “The number one green issue in a lot of buyers’ minds is EV charging availability,” said Evans.
Industry Recognition
Central Park also secured the IPAX Americas Property Award for Best Sustainable Residential Development in Canada. Presented at a Los Angeles ceremony, the award highlighted the site’s sustainable design and innovative practices. Judged by a panel of global experts, the award acknowledged the project’s forward-thinking approach, including its EV infrastructure and nature-inspired architectural elements.
“This recognition further solidifies our company’s leadership in environmentally focused design and innovation,” noted Evans, referencing the thousands of native trees and shrubs promoting biodiversity and the use of energy-efficient systems across the site. This follows Central Park’s previous nominations for the BILD Green Builder of the Year and its distinction as Project of the Year (People’s Choice) by the Ontario Home Builders' Association.
A Transit-Oriented & Nature-Inspired Community
Designed by Core Architects, the development takes cues from the adjacent East Don Parkland, with organic motifs like leaf-imprinted balcony guards and expansive glass facades that invite natural light while providing views of the surrounding greenery. Buildings are arranged with taller structures positioned along the periphery and lower ones closer to the central green space, creating a pedestrian-friendly layout. Balconies extend six feet outwards for outdoor living space, while pathways and courts provide pedestrian connections.
Central Park is ideally positioned for transit-oriented living. Steps from Leslie subway station and the relocated Oriole GO station, the community will offer residents quick access to Sheppard Line 4 and the Richmond Hill GO line, for travel across Toronto and beyond. Future transit developments, including the proposed Sheppard Subway Extension, are set to add even greater connectivity by linking the site to Scarborough Centre. “We took lots of time and care at the planning stage to ensure the infrastructure would elevate the lifestyle potential of Central Park,” said Ashling Evans.
As construction charges ahead into 2025, this year’s achievements have solidified Central Park as a blueprint for sustainable and community-focused urban living.
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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