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The Remington Group’s Downtown Markham is a masterplanned community transforming a 243-acre area that is creating a new heart for Markham. One of the Greater Toronto Area’s more ambitious urban developments, with residential, retail, office, and green space in a single, walkable district, Downtown Markham is designed as a city within a city, bringing infrastructure, transit, and public art together under a unified vision.
UrbanToronto recently spoke with Daniella Commisso, Director of Sales, and Teresa Francella, Sales and Marketing Director, both of The Remington Group’s High-Rise Division, to learn more about the community and the current phase on offer. The Gallery Towers development is now occupying and nearly sold out. As Commisso noted, “Downtown Markham is being developed entirely by one singular builder, one vision.”
Spearheaded by Remington with BDP Quadrangle as architect/designer, Downtown Markham is one of the largest masterplanned communities in Canada to be developed entirely by a single private entity, benefitting from coordinated guidance of its residential, commercial, and cultural fabric. With a projected 20,000 residential units at full build-out, more than 3,000 homes have already been delivered, with 2,500 more currently in the pipeline. All within a highly walkable urban grid, the masterplan also includes 2.7 million square feet of retail, 3.7 million square feet of office space, and an extensive $30 million public art program. A major central park is planned as a green corridor connecting to The Rouge River Watershed, and the community is linked into Markham District Energy, with infrastructure supporting low-carbon systems such as the Wastewater Energy Transfer project.
While market conditions have had impacts across the region, Downtown Markham has remained notably resilient. The community continues to attract a strong base of end-users, including families, professionals, and long-term investors. Gallery Towers, in particular, has seen high occupancy and minimal buyer default, in a market where project delays and rescinded deals have become more common. “Downtown Markham has held its own, even during these market conditions,” said Francella.
"This signals not only buyer confidence but also long-term commitment. Our buyer is sophisticated; they’re not flippers chasing short-term gains. They’re families, professionals, and investors with a long-view mindset. They value quality, location, and lifestyle, and Downtown Markham delivers on all three," said Commisso.
Gallery Towers introduces two high-rise buildings of 25 and 28 storeys rising from a shared podium. The development delivers 480 suites ranging from 518 ft² to over 1,600 ft², including a collection of two-storey penthouses and townhomes. Ground-level piazza-style retail contributes to the community’s active streetscape, while the towers offer a variety of layouts that cater to first-time buyers, growing families, and downsizers alike. "Gallery Towers is a landmark address in the heart of Downtown Markham," noted Francella.
Architecturally, Gallery Towers departs from the standard glass tower formula. Brick detailing and black metal railings reference traditional materials, creating a bold contrast against the surrounding skyline. Inside, curated amenities include a rooftop playground, fitness centre, private theatre, games room, and outdoor dining lounge. Model suites and guided tours are now open to the public.
The community is located a 10-minute walk from Unionville GO station and is served by multiple York Region Transit and TTC bus routes, including the Viva Purple and Purple A BRT lines along Highway 7 and Enterprise Boulevard. Cyclists benefit from bike lanes on Birchmount Road, Rouge Valley Drive West, and Verclaire Gate. The site is also steps from the new York University Markham Campus.
"Downtown Markham is built with purpose," said Commisso. "Designed to last. Made to connect, inspire, and thrive."
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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| Related Companies: | BDP Quadrangle, Platinum Condo Deals, Tarra Engineering & Structural Consultants Inc, The Remington Group |
