Residential Towers Replace Data Centre Plan at Front and Parliament
AI Article Summary
The project at 281-301 Front Street East in Toronto involves replacing a previously planned data centre with two mixed-use residential towers. Designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects for BRL Realty, the proposed development will include 44- and 46-storey towers with a total of 898 residential units and some commercial space. The new towers will provide significant residential density, with a focus on sustainability features like stormwater capture and brownfield remediation. The site is strategically located near the future Corktown subway station on the Ontario Line 3.
What This Means for Canadian Contractors
This project shows how urban spaces in Toronto are being reworked to prioritize residential development over industrial uses like data centres, largely due to strategic locations near transit infrastructure. For Canadian builders, this means a continuing shift in opportunities toward high-density residential projects, needing expertise in urban planning and sustainable construction practices. Emphasizing such projects could affect supply chains, timelines, and require adaptive reuse of existing industrial properties.
