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QuadReal Property Group’s Assembly Park is transforming Vaughan’s emerging downtown into an urban destination, and the latest development application for a block within the site south of Highway 7 and east of Highway 400 would add three towers of 38 to 45 storeys to the community. Designed by Sweeny &Co Architects, the Block 1E proposal is part of the 83-acre Assembly Park masterplanned community within the larger Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) area, and will be only a few minutes walk from the VMC TTC subway station.
Since the extension of the TTC’s University Line 1 to Vaughan in 2017, the VMC area has seen continuous growth. Bordered by Highways 400, 407, 7, and Jane Street, Assembly Park combines residential, commercial, and cultural spaces with more than 25 acres of parks and public spaces. QuadReal is prioritizing walkability and connectivity, offering close access to the station, a central public square, and an expanding network of green spaces and cultural hubs.
With Block 1E, QuadReal plans to inject new energy and density into the southern quadrant of Assembly Park, introducing three residential towers at the northwest corner of Jane Street and Interchange Way. The towers are planned to sprout from two-storey podiums with ground-level residential suites and shared amenity spaces.
Spanning a site area of 7,720m², Block 1E would add 99,730m² of residential Gross Floor Area to the district, delivering 1,560 new suites. The podium would offer private outdoor spaces for select suites while framing the public realm, including ground-level residential suites at the base of the third tower. With sustainability and active transportation in mind, the development would include 1,562 bicycle parking spots, alongside 468 residential and 156 visitor vehicle spaces.
Suite layouts embrace open-concept designs. One-bedroom and one-bedroom plus den suites represent over 60% of the total, with average sizes of 477 and 531 ft², respectively. Two-bedroom suites, at an average of 670 ft², make up the remaining 39%, providing larger living spaces for couples and small families.
Residents will have access to 40,000 ft²/3,748m² of indoor amenities along with 10,000ft²/934m² of dedicated outdoor amenity space atop the podiums, both designed with a community-focused lifestyle in mind. Beyond the block, shared public spaces within the broader Assembly Park community will complement the buildings' offerings.
Architecturally, the design positions the towers to reduce shadow impacts on the surrounding open spaces while creating a strong street wall. A step-back at the third floor of the tallest tower softens its visual impact from an adjacent public square, reducing its perceived scale for pedestrians. QuadReal has combined modern materials with clean vertical lines, aiming for a balance between density and livability.
Lined with active frontages and landscaped seating areas, Block 1E benefits from 1.5 hectares of dedicated parkland, part of a much broader park network within Assembly Park. Improved streetscapes along Jane Street and Interchange Way feature widened sidewalks and landscaped buffers.
Block 1E will find a home within a much more extensive pedestrian-first community. QuadReal has already started to activate the neighbourhood with public spaces and programming throughout the year. The Studios at Assembly Park, a multi-use venue and gallery space, provide a creative hub, hosting art installations, workshops, and events. The Gardens offers a green space for outdoor activities, communal dining, and gatherings, while The Plaza acts as a flexible public space for seasonal markets, cultural festivals, and community events.
QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, development, and operating company headquartered in Vancouver, managing $85 billion in assets. Their masterplanned communities include Cloverdale Mall in Etobicoke, Bayview Village in North York, and other vibrant sites across Canada. Assembly Park represents the developer’s continued approach of combining sustainable, mixed-use communities by blending residential, retail, culture, public and green spaces.
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| Related Companies: | Arcadis, Menkes Developments, QuadReal Property Group, Sweeny &Co Architects Inc. |
