ELAD Launches the Next Phase of Self-Sustainable Living in North York

Long considered a classic example of sprawling suburban-style city planning, North York is getting a breath of fresh air in the form of a master-planned community thanks to ELAD’s Emerald City development. The Biyu condominium is the latest addition to ELAD’S wildly successful and self-sustaining residences located at Sheppard and Don Mills.

Design and functionality merge in the transportation- and pedestrian-friendly residences, and create the atmosphere of downtown living in this uptown community. The range of amenities, recreational facilities, and green spaces within walking distance attracts first-time homebuyers, move-up purchasers, and empty-nesters. The convenient location next to the Sheppard subway line also allows commuters to reach the downtown core with ease, while car owners are only a few minutes away from the Don Mills Parkway and 401.

Cohesive communities for the active and creative

Residents of Emerald City can easily access multiple parks, green spaces, and bike paths including the Don Mills Trail. Active residents of Biyu will also have access to the newly constructed Parkway Forest Community Centre scheduled to open in the upcoming year. The 50,000-square-foot facility includes a full size gymnasium, running track, weight room, aerobics and dance studio, and an outdoor pool. In addition to fitness, the centre is equipped with an arts and crafts room, a youth lounge, a YMCA-run daycare, teaching kitchen, and rooftop garden, providing recreational infrastructure and facilitating community involvement. The Biyu building itself is also equipped with a series of recreational amenities for the health conscious including a modern fitness centre, swimming pool, hot tub, and private saunas.

Entertainment within arms reach

Due to Biyu’s proximity to the Fairview Mall, high-end shopping, restaurants, and cinemas are all easily accessible from Emerald City. The mall also hosts a farmer’s market where residents can purchase fresh produce, locally sourced meats, and baked goods throughout the summer months. Additionally, the Shops at Don Mills, Toronto’s first open air shopping centre, is only a short bus ride away. This unique shopping centre is home to some of Toronto’s best restaurants and hosts a variety of concerts and outdoor events including the Toronto Jazz Festival.

Entertainment is also built directly into the infrastructure of the Emerald City community and socializing is an important facet of the Biyu condominium. Though cinemas and restaurants are within arm’s reach, Biyu is also furnished with a games room, media room, and party room. Residents have the option of entertaining guests in the dining room, or barbecuing on the outdoor terrace during the summer. Biyu’s outdoor pavilion and lounge is complemented by the impressive views afforded by the building’s location “at one of the highest elevations in North York. After wining and dining, guests can retire to one of Biyu’s hotel-quality guest suites for the night.

Curating livable spaces

Biyu’s cohesive planning also extends to the realm of art and public space. In addition to the clean and contemporary exterior, the community features an art installation by Canadian novelist and visual artist Douglas Coupland. The artist’s “Four Seasons” is composed of a series of cones and cylinders, adding a dramatic and unique component to the gateway of the Emerald City community, and inviting future public art installations and art initiatives. The Toronto Arts Council recently reported that “71% of Torontonians feel that the arts improve the quality of life of individuals.” Coupland’s installation is therefore an integral part of Biyu’s cohesive community planning.

Get to know the ELAD Group & Emerald City

The ELAD Group’s impressive portfolio first gained international recognition after the $400 million renovation of New York City’s Plaza hotel. In Canada, the company boasts residential and commercial projects in Montreal, Toronto, and Ottawa.

With access to stunning views, public transportation, shopping, recreational facilities, a library, and several schools, Emerald City is spearheading North York’s shift from a suburban bedroom community to a vibrant and self-sustaining municipality. To become a part of ELAD’s latest diverse community, register at ColoursofEmeraldCity.com, or visit the presentation centre, located at Don Mills and Sheppard.