Changing the Face of Amedeo Garden Court
By Lucas on Oct 05, 2012
In the last couple of years, we’ve spent a significant amount of time talking about Humber Bay on the shores of Lake Ontario in Etobicoke. What was once an area with limited infrastructure and almost no residential space is now booming. Developers such as Monarch, Camrost Felcorp, and Empire Communities have helped develop the area into a great neighbourhood.
One developer who has recently decided that it’s time to rejuvenate their Humber Bay/Etobicoke properties is Longo Developments. They are looking to transition their Amedeo Garden Court apartment complex at 2543 Lake Shore Blvd. West into a high-rise condominium development.
Some of the issues Longo will face moving forward are obvious to anyone who follows development in the Greater Toronto Area. The heights that they want, between 20 and 40 storeys, are aggressive for the area. Currently, the area features more mid-rise, boutique style apartment and condominium buildings. The other area of concern for Longo is the heritage structures on the site. Some aspects of Amedeo Garden Court have been on site for upwards of a hundred years, and will have to be maintained moving forward. In a recent meeting with locals, Longo assured residents that the heritage will be “preserved and restored as a central feature of the plan.”
The next step in the process will see Longo Developments submit a new development application, which should give everyone a more informed look at what they have in mind for Amedeo Garden Court.
