Unlocking Green Living at Key West in Etobicoke

More and more research has shown that there is a relationship between living near green spaces or parks and higher levels of mental health. Fortunately, TIMES GROUP CORPORATION is adding eight more floors to Key West, a condominium featuring views of Lake Ontario, the Humber Marshes, and the Mimico River Ravine. Residents can now enjoy both the comforts of luxury living on the edge of downtown Toronto and the benefits of Etobicoke’s scenic green spaces.

Soaking up the scenery in style

Key West’s location delivers breathtaking views of Lake Ontario’s shoreline, the Niagara escarpment, and downtown Toronto’s electric skyline. To the east lies the Old Mill - a heritage boutique hotel, spa, and restaurant - and the Humber Marshes. Songbirds, monarch butterflies, and over 60 species of fish call this breathtaking Canadian Heritage River their home. The Key West property itself is beautifully landscaped and neighbours the Mimico Creek Ravine. Residents can meander along pathways that wind throughout the property towards the ravine and along the creek, eventually leading directly to the shores of Lake Ontario. These pathways also connect active residents to the Martin Goodman Trail, an excellent path for cyclists, runners, or those who simply wish to enjoy the lakeside views.

However, residents won’t have to leave the building to find a natural oasis. Key West features a beautifully landscaped outdoor terrace equipped with seating for socializing with friends or lounging in the sun with a good book. Built-in BBQ stations also create a space for residents to cook outdoors during the summer months. Inside, residents can nurture the mind and body in Key West’s fitness room and yoga studio. The construction of the building also reflects and incorporates the neighbouring natural vistas as renderings of the building’s interior show natural colours and materials, and the exterior will feature precast stone.

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A stone’s throw from the city

It’s hard to believe that Key West’s lush, green waterfront location is only a 10 minute drive from the bustling streets of downtown Toronto. The building is also situated near TTC and Go Transit connections, making the city’s shopping, sports, concerts, restaurants, and nightlife, easily accessible. Residents can explore nearby up-and-coming neighbourhoods, such as Bloor West Village, The Junction, or Liberty Village, for an afternoon of shopping or a night out without worrying about a long and arduous commute home.

For added convenience, a separate low-rise retail centre is simultaneously being developed, making Key West part of a modern urban neighbourhood. In a recent poll, 81 percent of homebuyers stated that walkable and transit-friendly neighbourhoods were preferred to big lawns or extra bedrooms. This lifestyle becomes a reality at Key West where shopping and services are only a few steps away. Key West also makes entertaining at home easy with access to a presentation kitchen and dining room, or you can host a cozy get together in the billiards area and party room (which is conveniently equipped with a full bar).

Leaders in environmentally responsible development

Key West’s proximity to the city’s natural green spaces is complemented by TIMES GROUP’s commitment to green development practices. Key West will include energy-efficient features and uses environmentally friendly materials. The goal is to become a candidate for Toronto Green Standard TIER 2, which is the greatest green building standard in the industry. TIMES GROUP is no stranger to environmentally responsible design. In 2012, TIMES GROUP was awarded the Green Builder of the Year High-Rise award by the Building Industry and Land Development Awards (BILD). The corporation also “pioneered the first and second LEED® certified residential condominiums” in the York Region. TIMES GROUP has been in the business for 25 years and has built commercial and residential developments in North York, Richmond Hill, Markham, and Toronto’s downtown core.

Nestled amongst Etobicoke’s natural green spaces, Key West provides residents with healthy and environmentally responsible living only an arm’s reach from the heart of Toronto. For those seeking more information on the Key West suites, a new sales office will be opening on Saturday October 4th just east of the residential building. The office will be unveiling a range of exciting new plans and designs for the 44-storey building.  Be sure to register online here, or feel free to call 416-960-1820 for more information.