At Collecdev, we’re experts at creating award-winning communities because we’re people too. It sounds obvious, but what it means is that, we know what our homeowners need, because we know what we all need: clean air; natural light; a connection with nature; and spaces to engage, collaborate, reflect, and inspire. That’s exactly what we programmed into our head office at 365 Bloor Street East, and one-year later, we’re still seeing the benefits, every single day.

The boardrooms, Collaboration Rooms, Innovation Room, and Zoom Rooms have seen a steady stream of meetings, brainstorms, and breakout sessions big and small.  The dedicated Construction Meeting Room has been full day in and day out, as our in-house construction team works to ensure our latest communities – TRETTI, Nørdic, and Cielo – are imbued with Collecdev’s signature quality and innovation, down to the last detail.

The Touchdown Pods have been enormously popular, offering team members flexible desk space that adapts to their individual schedules and needs.

The kitchen has become the heart of the office, a place where the team comes together to break bread and bounce around ideas in an informal setting that feels more like an extension of home. Equipped with Nespresso machines, a Keurig, and a bar fridge, and stocked with healthy snacks, it’s the perfect spot to connect and recharge around the communal table.

Everywhere you look, there are nods to nature, with abundant plants and greenery, and enormous windows that let in the light.

This feeling, of connection and calm, is exactly what we aim to deliver to our homeowners with every Collecdev community. A big thank you to Figure3, and to our entire team, for making this space such a welcoming and inspiring place to be. We look forward to many more years here.

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This month marked one year since we broke ground on one of our most prolific communities to date, Cielo, a statement of refined architectural modernism, and an uncommon luxury on Bloor Street West. Since then, our Construction Team has been hard at work, completing the early steps that will soon bring Cielo to life.

Here are the latest construction updates:

• Shoring for the residential parking and drilling of structural caissons is now complete. In total, 234 caissons and 17 structural caissons- large, reinforced concrete, watertight substructures that provide a stable foundation for structures built on top – were installed around the perimeter of the residential parking levels. 
  
• Bulk excavation for the parking levels, south of the TTC tunnels, started on October 16^th, 2023.
• Excavation of the existing Pidgeon House basement recommenced in mid-September and is now complete. This process will allow us to increase the height of the basement by four and a half feet (4’6”). The restored 1890s heritage building will act as an architectural transition between Cielo’s high-rise tower and the low-rise residential streetscape along Huron.
• The next phase of construction is scheduled for November and will include the installation of tiebacks against the caisson wall to be able to excavate to the footings level.
• Following the installation of first row of tiebacks, construction of a staging slab at the ground floor level, resting on temporary structural caissons is scheduled to start in early December 2023.

With a prime location in the Annex, Toronto’s celebrated Arts & Cultural hub, just steps to designer boutiques on Mink Mile, across from the world-class University of Toronto, and with the Bloor subway at the front door, Cielo will become one of the most coveted residential addresses in Toronto.

Now, the Collecdev Construction Team is at the helm, tasked with the responsibility of executing the “refined modernist” vision from award-winning KPMB Architects, a vision that seamlessly incorporates the revered Bloor Street United Church, into a sleek and stylish new residential tower. With every milestone, this vision comes one step closer to reality, breathing new life into one of the city’s significant landmark structures, enhancing one of its most beloved neighbourhoods.

Stay tuned for more construction updates!

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Exciting news! TRETTI’s direct pathway to Wilson Subway Station is now complete. Running along the western façade of the building, tucked between expansive glazing and a leafy, tree-lined landscape, the pedestrian promenade connects residents directly to Wilson Subway Station. From there, it’s 2 minutes to Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 4 minutes to GO Transit, 11 minutes to York University, 16 minutes to the University of Toronto, and 24 minutes to Union Station – a full slate of the city’s most important intersectional hubs, all within 30 minutes or less.

This is the kind of connectivity we integrate into every Collecdev community, supporting our commitment to Experiential Design, building multi-layered, human-centred, future-proofed environments that respond to the way people really want to live.

The direct subway connection is just one of several elements that put TRETTI residents in a prime position to enjoy high-quality modern urban living. There’s also the charming neighbourhood of Wilson Heights with its family-friendly parks, local delis, and classic cafes. The area includes two lush greenbelts; 11 acres of grass and play space at Clanton Park; Balmoral Park, with tennis courts and a splash pad; Earl Bales Park, with some of the only ski slopes in the city; Scotiabank Pond, home to four NHL-sized ice rinks; and Downsview Park, with concerts, sports, and activities twelve months a year. Kitty-corner from home, Yorkdale Shopping Centre offers up 2-million square feet of best-in-class retail across 270 stores including Burberry, Cartier, Holt Renfrew, Nordstrom, Apple, Tesla, and Moncler. And a few blocks away, there are community staples like Costco, Home Depot, Best Buy, and the LCBO.

Turning to transportation, in just 3 minutes, drivers can be cruising across Highway 401 (en route to flying across the ocean, if they use it to get to Toronto Pearson International Airport, which is just a 12-minute drive from home). Of course, with sustainability top of mind, TRETTI also encourages a number of alternative transportation methods thanks to features like electric vehicle charging stations, a car sharing program in partnership with Kite Mobility, and long-term bicycle parking.

Already boasting a Transit Score of 89%, TRETTI will also soon benefit from the ambitious Finch West LRT expansion that will see an 11-kilometre light rail transit line with 18 new stops; the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension, connecting Downsview Station to Vaughan Metropolitan Centre; and an extensive network of new pedestrian and cycling trails throughout the neighbourhood.

It’s truly the best of all worlds – Scandinavian inspired, Toronto based, and directly linked to the TTC subway, keeping you connected to anything and everything. Stay tuned, there are more exciting updates to come.

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