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REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION
September 24, 2024 by Anthony Teles   1.3K 
Tower Crane Installed at Cielo Condos


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Designed by KPMB Architects for Collecdev-Markee Developments, Cielo Condos has
been approved for its minor variance application to reach new heights in
Toronto’s Annex neighbourhood. Since UrbanToronto's last update three months
ago, which marked the completion of the ground floor staging slab, the tower
crane has been erected as sub-grade work continues at the site of the Bloor
Street United Church at 300 Bloor Street West. This development follows the
Toronto Local Appeal Body's (TLAB) minor variance approval in July, 2024, which
approved the increased height to 34 storeys, housing 349 residential units.

Looking north to the podium of Cielo Condos, designed by KPMB Architects for
Collecdev-Markee Developments






In August, 2024, looking southwest two months after the previous update,
excavation and shoring operations continue at the northeast corner of the site,
adjacent to the George C. Pidgeon House. The Richardsonian Romanesque building,
dating back to the late 19th century, is being preserved as part of the site's
heritage retention. In the background, the historic Bloor Street United Church
continues to stand enveloped in protective Tyvek wrap to safeguard its venerable
facade. This enclosed area is marked by red safety fencing, while a red tracked
excavator sits at grade around the excavation.

Looking southeast to the north end of the site adjacent to the Pidgeon House,
image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor Northern Light

This view from early September 2024, looking northeast, provides a clear view of
the ongoing sub-grade work. Central to the site is the newly installed white
tower crane mast at the north end of the deep excavation. At the northwest
corner, the stability of the excavated walls is reinforced by horizontal rakers
— steel beams angled against the wall — with tiebacks visible underneath.
Vertical I-beams are seen further south. On the right, concrete columns support
the ground floor staging slab adjacent to the church walls. Visible preparations
for vertical construction include extensive vertical rebar setups on the ground,
with concrete forming underway, and red netting installed behind the church
facade for protection. Excavators maneuver around the base of the tower crane.

Looking northeast to the recently installed tower crane, image by UrbanToronto
Forum contributor Northern Light

This recent northward view of the site highlights significant advancements at
the base of the excavation pit. Dominating the scene is the luffing-jib tower
crane, used to lift heavy loads vertically and horizontally across the site.
Below, three square pits are mapped out for the installation of elevators, with
architectural plans indicating there will be three elevators for the residential
tower, and two additional elevators serving the podium levels. The shoring wall
is reinforced with tiebacks along the west side. An operational white excavator
navigates the area beneath the steel rakers.

Pits formed to the south of the tower crane, image by UrbanToronto Forum
contributor ImmenselyMental

As part of the TLAB’s approval of the minor variance, Cielo Condos will rise to
its height of 120.35m on the condition of a cash contribution to the City to be
used for community benefits. The sense of community at the site was reinforced
by the announcement earlier in the summer that the Presbyterian, Anglican, and
United Churches of Canada have entered into a collaborative leasing agreement
that will see them share national office spaces within the church.

UrbanToronto will continue to follow progress on this development, but in the
meantime, you can learn more about it from our Database file, linked below. If
you'd like, you can join in on the conversation in the associated Project Forum
thread or leave a comment in the space provided on this page.

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UrbanToronto has a research service, UrbanToronto Pro, that provides
comprehensive data on construction projects in the Greater Toronto Area—from
proposal through to completion. We also offer Instant Reports, downloadable
snapshots based on location, and a daily subscription newsletter, New
Development Insider, that tracks projects from initial application.

Related Companies:  Bousfields, Collecdev-Markee Developments, HGC Engineering
Inc, Jablonsky, Ast and Partners, Janet Rosenberg & Studio, Live Patrol Inc.,
Orin Demolition, A Division of Orin Enterprises Inc. , RDS

Cielo Condos

Developer: Collecdev-Markee Developments

Architect: KPMB Architects

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Address: 300 Bloor St W, Toronto
Category: Residential (Condo), Commercial (Retail), Institutional
Status: ConstructionCrane(s): 1Height: 395 ft / 120.50 mStoreys: 34 storeys

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