Tippett Park

Tippett Park
Category Purpose-Built Rental, Condo Ownership
Address 20 Monte Kwinter, 38 Monte Kwinter, Toronto
Architect gh3*
Status Completed
Tippett Park Phase 1 is the next chapter in an engaging community-driven story unfolding in Toronto’s Wilson Heights neighbourhood. Incorporating a diverse mix of housing types around themes of environmental stewardship, social interaction, and architectural excellence, Tippett Park Phase 1 represents the best of city-building at a transit-friendly location.

The Tippett Regeneration Area at Wilson Avenue and Allen Road is currently being transformed into an amenity-laden, affordable and complete community aligning with design principles established by CreateTO and the City of Toronto. Here, the City’s future-oriented urban planning objectives are being implemented, resulting in the construction of more than just a physical place to live, but a comprehensive lifestyle defined by human-scaled environments and convenient community services. The City’s Open Door Affordable Housing Program was shaped by these trilateral efforts, leading to Collecdev being recognized as a Champion of Affordable Housing.

Located at the northern edge of the Tippett Regeneration Area, Tippett Park Phase 1 comprises two appropriately sized buildings hosting a diverse mix of tenancies, allowing all families—regardless of their socioeconomic status—to enjoy the benefits of this vibrant community. The 14-storey 38 Monte Kwinter will contain an on-site daycare and 50 affordable condominiums reserved under Collecdev’s H.O.M.E. (Home Ownership Made Easy) Program. A partnership between all three levels of government, the initiative connects qualified homebuyers with interest- and payment-free down payment assistance loans, putting home ownership within reach for dozens of Toronto households. At the eight-storey 20 Monte Kwinter next door, a purpose-built rental building, another 50 affordable units have also been set aside to ensure both buyers and renters are able to enjoy this flourishing community.

A warm and sinuous exterior envelope wraps the buildings at Tippett Park Phase 1, which sprout from a vivid network of landscaped gardens and green spaces that invite people to congregate, interact, and get to know their neighbours. Innovative suite layouts are employed to create functional interiors, with expansive windows and generous cantilevered balconies blurring the line between indoor and outdoor living spaces.

Ready for occupancy in 2020, the gh3*-designed buildings are mindful of their surroundings. A thoughtful massing strategy minimizes shadow impacts, keeping the central park unhindered and accessible.

Developed by Shiplake Properties with Collecdev serving as the Development Manager, this first phase of a holistic vision for the Tippett Regeneration Area lays the foundation for a multi-faceted way of living that reflects the ethos of our communities.

Sustainable Features

Sustainable architecture is environmentally conscious, energy-saving, and utilizes responsive and renewable materials and systems. Collecdev realizes that ecological and environmental concerns have expanded beyond the issue of the consumption of non-renewable energy sources.
Sustainability essentially aims for ecological balance.
Air Quality
Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Efficiency
Water Quality, Quantity and Efficiency
Ecology
Solid Waste
Low-Emitting Vehicle Spaces
Physical provision for future electric vehicle charging provided
Long-Term Bicycle Parking Location
563 long-term secure spaces provided on P1
Short-Term Bicycle Parking Location
63 spaces provided on the main level in a highly visible and publicly accessible location
Connectivity
Safe, accessible pedestrian routes that connect with off-site pedestrian networks and priority destinations
Sidewalk Space
2.1m wide sidewalk to accommodate pedestrian flow.
Weather Protection
Covered outdoor waiting areas to protect pedestrians from inclement weather
Pedestrian Specific Lighting
Lighting provided to illuminate pedestrian walkways
Urban Heat Island Reduction: At Grade
A combination of high albedo and shade provided through precast paving and trees
Green & Cool Roofs
Provided on all available roof areas
Energy Efficiency
Building designed to achieve greater than 12% energy efficiency over the 2017 Ontario Building Code
Building Commissioning
The project has been commissioned using best practices
Enhanced Lighting
Direct rooftop architectural illumination downward and turn off between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. during migratory bird seasons
Lighting Controls
Reduced power to exterior lighting by using sensors to determine when additional light is required
Erosion & Sediment Control
Best management practices such as silt fencing, mud mats, and catch basin inlet protection have been added to reduce erosion and control sediment from runoff
Storm Water Balance
Storm water retained on-site to the same level of annual volume allowable under pre-development conditions
Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
A City approved Contech Storm filter chamber with media cartridges has been incorporated which achieves 80% total suspended solids
Drought-Tolerant Landscapes
Water efficient plant material provided for more than 50% of landscaped site area
Water Efficient Fixtures
Reduced potable water consumption by more than 30% using efficient water fixtures and appliances
Irrigation
Reduced potable water use for irrigation by more than 50%
Tree Protection
Tree protection provided for all trees on site to be preserved
Street Tree Retention
Protection provided for all trees adjacent to City of Toronto streets and roadways and City-owned Parkland
Tree Planting
Tree canopy provided where available. Additional tree planting beyond the development site and the associated public boulevard
Soil Volumes
Provided where available. Continuous tree trenches provided with a minimum of 20m³ per tree
Trees Along Street Frontages
Trees provided along street frontages
Watering Program
Watering program to be provided through drip irrigation for the first two years to ensure trees flourish
Biodiversity In Landscapes
All species to be native
Bird Friendly Glazing
First 12m treated with frit pattern and low-reflectance materials for at least 85% of glazing.
Rooftop Vegetation
Provided where glazing is above rooftop vegetation
Grate Porosity
All ground level grates to have porosity less than 20x20mm
Exterior Lighting
All exterior fixtures to be shielded, to reduce light pollution
Waste Collection & Sorting
Tri-sorting provided for all buildings
Waste Storage Spaces
Easily accessible storage space provided
Bulky Waste
Additional space provided to dispose of bulky waste items

Connect to the city with ease

Head to nearby Yorkdale Shopping Centre for world-class shopping. Enjoy an annual line up of events at Downsview Park. Or connect instantly to Wilson subway station – all that Toronto has to offer is only a short subway-ride away.