The first private sector development project in the West Don Lands, River City is setting a new benchmark for sustainable urban design in Toronto and across Canada. Developed by Urban Capital, the $250 million to $300 million project will be located in the north eastern quadrant of the neighbourhood. River City’s five buildings will include more than 900 loft-styled condominium and townhouse units as well as boutiques, stores and restaurants that will be built out in four phases. The development’s sales office was opened in February 2010 and construction is slated to begin fall 2010. The first phase of occupancy is planned for 2012.

Designed by Saucier + Perrotte Architects and ZAS Architects, two of Canada’s most respected and award-winning design firms, River City’s buildings will be like no other buildings in Toronto. The development will be an innovative, environmentally friendly collection of bold forms and inventive spaces.

In keeping with Waterfront Toronto’s sustainable development goals, River City will be a LEED Gold carbon-neutral development, the first such residential building in Canada. Buildings will have green roofs, and the development will feature a hybrid car and bike share program, plus parking garages will be wired for electric-car charging stations. Heating and cooling for River City will be supplied by the West Don Lands district energy system.
 

Urban Capital Development Group was chosen as Waterfront Toronto’s first private sector development partner in April 2008 following a competitive selection process. A two-stage request for qualifications and request for proposals process was conducted, guided by a Steering Committee composed of Waterfront Toronto staff and subject matter experts in design, sustainability, and real estate. The entire process was overseen by a Fairness Advisor, The Honourable Justice Coulter A. Osbourne.

Urban Capital best responded to Waterfront Toronto’s criteria for sustainability and design excellence and overall provided the best value. Their proposal also embraced our public policy objectives of creating inclusive communities, reducing urban sprawl, taking a transit first approach and leveraging the use of parks and public spaces to create engaging new green urban neighbourhoods.
 

Montreal-based Saucier + Perrotte’s bold and innovative architectural designs have garnered the firm over 45 national and international awards, including five Governor General’s Awards for Architecture and was awarded “Best Firm in Canada” by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada in 2009. Saucier + Perrotte is regarded by many to be the premier architectural design firm in Canada.

Toronto-based ZAS Architects has a long history in Toronto civic architecture, creating buildings that play key roles in binding communities together.

The initial sales launch for River City was hugely successful. The sales centre is located at 171 Eastern Avenue, Toronto, 416-862-0505, info@rivercitytoronto.com. For additional information, visit www.rivercitytoronto.com
 

location:
South of King Street between River Street to the Don River.

size of development:
Five buildings with 900 loft-styled condominium and townhouse units as well as boutiques, stores and restaurants

developer:
Urban Capital Development Group

design team:

• Saucier + Perrotte Architects
• ZAS Architects

Read the media material announcing Urban Capital as Waterfront Toronto's first private sector development partner.