Absolute City Centre - Tower 1 (High-Rise)

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Harness, Allison. (2006, 17 June). "Mississauga sites are mushrooming". Toronto Star.

ABSOLUTE: Northeast corner of Burnhamthorpe Rd. and Hwy. 10. Builder: Fernbrook Homes. The first three phases of this five-phase development will be 27, 31 and 35 storeys with 286, 313 and 374 units and will have glass and precast concrete façades. Prices (parking and locker included): from $169,900 for 670 sq. ft. to the low $500,000s for a penthouse with 1,490 sq. ft. Fees: Phases 1 and 2, 38.5 cents per sq. ft. Phase 3, 35 cents per sq. ft. Amenities: 30,000-sq.-ft., three-storey recreation centre with indoor pool, outdoor pool, weightlifting room, aerobics room, theatres, three party rooms, half-court gym, running track, four billiard tables, meeting room, lounge, 24-hour concierge, gatehouse, five guest suites and outdoor terraces. Sales: Phase 1, 95 per cent sold; Phase 2, 95 per cent sold; Phase 3, 80 per cent sold; Phase 4, opening soon. Status: Phases 1, 2 and 3, under construction. Occupancy: Phase 1, summer; Phase 2, spring 2007; Phase 3, October 2007.

Harness, Allison. (2005, 13 August). "Plenty to choose from in Mississauga". Toronto Star.

ABSOLUTE: Northeast corner of Burnhamthorpe Rd. and Hwy. 10. Builder: Fernbrook Homes. The first three phases of this five-phase development will be 27-, 31- and 35-storeys with 286, 313 and 374 units and will have glass and precast concrete façades. Prices (parking and locker included): from $159,900 for 670 sq. ft. to $472,900 for a penthouse with 1,490 sq. ft. Fees: Phase I and II, 38.5 cents per sq. ft. Phase III, 35 cents per sq. ft. Amenities: 30,000-sq. ft., three-storey recreation centre with indoor pool, outdoor pool, weight-lifting room, aerobics room, theatres, three party rooms, half-court gym, running track, four billiards tables, meeting room, lounge, 24-hour concierge, gatehouse, five guest suites and outdoor terraces. Sales: Phase I, 95 per cent sold. Phase II, 90 per cent sold. Phase III, about 40 per cent sold. Status: Phase I, under construction. Phases II and III, construction slated to start late this year. Occupancy: Phase I, summer 2006. Phase II, spring 2007. Phase III, October 2007.

Plenty of choice in Mississauga ALLISON HARNESS SPECIAL TO THE STAR Prices do not include parking and locker unless indicated. 1. ABSOLUTE: Northeast corner of Burnhamthorpe Rd. and Hwy. 10. Builder: Fernbrook Homes. The first two phases of this five-phase project will be 27 and 31 storeys with 269 and 305 units, with glass and precast concrete facades. Prices (parking and locker included): from $159,990 for 590 sq. ft. to $442,900 for a penthouse with 1,490 sq. ft. Fees: 38.5 cents per sq. ft. Amenities: indoor pool, outdoor pool, weightlifting room, aerobics room, theatres, party rooms, gym, track, billiard tables, meeting room, lounge, 24-hour concierge, gatehouse, guest suites, outdoor terraces. Sales: Phase 1, 95 per cent sold. Phase 2, 85 per cent sold. Status: under construction. Occupancy: Phase I, summer 2006. Phase II, spring 2007. Sales centre: on site, 905-803-0556 http://www.absolutecondos.com. 2. AMICA AT CITY CENTRE: 350 Princess Royal Dr. west of the Living Arts Centre. Builder: The Daniels Corp. A 17-storey, 144-unit retirement complex with a glass, stucco and brick exterior. Prices (parking and locker included): from $238,900 for 878 sq. ft. to $529,900 for 1,748 sq. ft. Fees: 41 cents per sq. ft., plus hydro. Amenities: 30,000-sq.-ft. of amenities on three levels, including aqua-fitness centre, British pub, putting green, dining room, shuffleboard, home theatre, salon, wellness centre, craft kitchen, 24-hour concierge. Sales: over 75 per cent sold. Status: under construction. Occupancy: this fall. Sales centre: 329 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W. at Living Arts Dr., 905-803-8100;http://www.amica.ca. 3. THE CAPITAL: West of Living Arts Dr. between City Centre Dr. and Princess Royal Dr. Builder: The Daniels Corp. Two 31-storey glass and concrete towers with 360 and 356 units. Prices (parking and locker included): from $154,900 for 569 sq. ft. to $467,900 for a penthouse with 1,413 sq. ft. Fees: about 38.5 cents per sq. ft., plus hydro. Amenities: multi-purpose room, party room, guest suite, sports lounge, home theatre, virtual golf, cardio /weight-training centres, indoor pool, whirlpool, saunas, deck, 24-hour concierge. Sales: over 80 per cent sold. Status: under construction. Occupancy: Phase 1, November. Phase 2, next January. Sales centre: on site, 905-306-6996;http://www.capitalcondos.com. 4. CITYGATE: 220 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W. and 3939 Duke of York Blvd. Builder: Davies Smith Developments. Two 34-storey glass and precast concrete towers with 326 and 335 units. Prices (parking included): from $175,000 for 642 sq. ft. to to $509,100 for a penthouse with 1,745 sq. ft. Fees: 35-36 cents per sq. ft. Amenities: pool, virtual golf, multi-purpose room with billiards table, exercise/aerobics room, steam rooms, saunas, garden courtyard, sundeck, outdoor water feature, gazebo, putting green, 24-hour concierge, shuttle bus to Square One and GO, car wash bay, boardroom, guest suites, media room/theatre, crafts/hobby room. Sales: Phase 1, 96 per cent sold. Phase 2, 85 per cent sold. Status: Phase 1, built. Phase 2, under construction. Occupancy: Phase 1, immediate. Phase 2, October. Sales centre: 230 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W., 905-276-3337; http://www.citygate.ca. 5. CONDOMINIUMS OF WOODS END: Just north of Bristol Rd. and east of McLaughlin Rd. Builder: Carrington Homes. A six-storey, 57-unit brick, stone and glass building. Prices (parking and locker included): from $259,900 for 1,051 sq. ft. to $312,900 for a corner unit with 1,238 sq. ft. Fees: 34 cents per sq. ft., plus heat and hydro. Amenities: concierge, state-of-the-art exercise facilities, guest suite, party room/home theatre, outdoor patio, walking trails through forest. Sales: 65 per cent sold. Status: construction to start this month. Occupancy: December. Sales centre: on site, 905-507-6426; http://www.carringtonhomes.ca. 6. EDEN PARK: Hurontario St., between Elm Dr. and Central Parkway. Builder: Amacon. A 33-storey 289-unit precast concrete and glass building. Prices (parking and locker included): from $153,000 for 556 sq. ft. to $280,400 for 1,085 sq. ft. Fees: 37 cents per sq. ft. Amenities: indoor pool, hot tub, fitness centre, saunas, games room, media room, library, meeting room, guest suites, 24-hour concierge, terrace. Sales: about 75 per cent sold. Status: under construction. Occupancy: June 2006. Sales centre: on site, 905-238-9339; http://www.edenparkliving.com. 7. MANOR GATES: Off the Collegeway, north Mississauga Rd., backing onto conservation land. Builder: Camrost-Felcorp. 20 two-storey stucco and stone condominium townhouses. Prices (two-car garage included): from about $579,900 for 2,278 sq. ft. to $739,900 for 3,042 sq. ft. Fees: $262.50 per month, plus heat and hydro. Sales: 25 per cent sold. Status: under construction. Occupancy: this spring. Sales centre: 1915 Broad Hollow Gate, 905-569-8888; http://www.camrost-felcorp.com. 8. NO. 1 CITY CENTRE: Northwest corner of Elm Dr. and Hurontario St., just south of Burnhamthorpe Rd. Builder: Daniels Corp. Two buildings, 31 storeys and 29 storeys with 355 and 359 units, and glass and steel façades. Prices (parking and locker included): from $172,400 for 564 sq. ft. to $349,900 for a penthouse with 1,225 sq. ft. Fees: 33 cents per sq. ft., plus hydro. Amenities: pool, gym, juice bar, yoga facilities, saunas and aromatherapy room, massage room, indoor/outdoor whirlpool, terrace, virtual golf, billiards room, home theatre, dining room, party room, 24-hour concierge, full management staff. Sales: four left. Status: built. Occupancy: immediate. Sales centre: west of Living Arts Dr., between City Centre Dr. and Princess Royal Dr., 905-848-5050;http://www.1citycentre.com. 9. OVATION: Burnhamthorpe Rd. and Duke of York Blvd., across from city hall. Builder: Tridel Corp. and Dorsay Development Corp. Two 31-storey twin precast stucco and tinted glass towers, with 467 and 471 units. Prices (parking included): from $164,500 for 578 sq. ft. to $469,500 for 1,859 sq. ft. Fees: 40-41 cents per sq. ft. Amenities: 24-hour concierge, indoor pool, whirlpool, virtual golf, theatre, aerobics/ fitness centre, guest suites, party room, five-pin bowling alley, demonstration kitchen. Sales: Phase 1, 99 per cent sold. Phase 2, 90 per cent sold. Status: Phase 1, built. Phase 2, under construction. Occupancy: Phase 1, immediate. Phase 2, spring/summer. Sales centre: 3880 Duke of York Blvd., suite 315, 905-890-2345;http://www.tridel.com. 10. THE PALACE: 1900 The Collegeway, north of Mississauga Rd. and Dundas St. Builder: Camrost-Felcorp. A 24-storey 136-unit contemporary building. Prices (parking included): from $498,000 for 2,022 sq. ft. to $516,000 for 2,022 sq. ft. Fees: 33.7 cents per sq. ft., plus hydro. Amenities: party room with walkout to terrace, two guest suites, indoor pool, hot tub, boardroom, saunas, car wash bay, health centre, workout room, library, billiards room, card room. Sales: two left. Status: built and registered. Occupancy: 30 days. Sales centre: by appointment only, 905-569-8888; http://www.camrost-felcorp.com. 11. PAPILLON PLACE: Eglinton Ave. W., west of Erin Mills Parkway. Builder: Pemberton Group. Four, 18- or 19-storey brick buildings, with about 800 units in total. Prices (parking and locker included): Phase 2, from $141,400 for 620 sq. ft. to $221,900 for 945 sq. ft. Fees: 36 cents per sq. ft. Amenities: exercise room, saunas, indoor pool, hot tub, aerobics room, boardroom, two party rooms, games room with billiards table, lounge, rooftop terrace, virtual golf, 24-hour concierge and theatre. Sales: Phase 2, 60 per cent sold. Status: under construction. Occupancy: summer 2006. Sales centre: 2475 Eglinton Ave. W., northeast corner of Eglinton Ave. and Erin Mills Parkway, 905-603-6300; http://www.pembertongroup.com. 12. 80 PORT STREET: Port St., south of Lakeshore Rd. and west of Hurontario St. Builder: Fram Building Group. A six-storey, 90-unit brick and glass building connected to a market square with restaurants, shops and boutiques. Prices (parking and locker included): from $399,900 for 1,364 sq. ft. to $599,900 for 1,846 sq. ft. Fees: 36 cents per sq. ft., plus hydro. Amenities: 18-hour concierge, rooftop terrace, fitness facility, party room. Sales: 90 per cent sold. Status: built. Occupancy: 60 to 90 days. Sales centre: weekends only, southeast corner of Lakeshore Rd. and Hurontario St., 905-271-8500; http://www.portcreditvillage.com. 13. 70 PORT STREET: On Port St., south of Lakeshore Rd., west of Hurontario St. Builder: Fram Building Group. A six-storey, 59-unit brick and glass building. Price (parking and locker included): $437,900 for 1,430 sq. ft. Fees: 31 cents per sq. ft., plus hydro. Amenities: party room, fitness room. Sales: 90 per cent sold. Status: under construction. Occupancy: October. Sales centre: weekends only, southeast corner of Lakeshore Rd. and Hurontario St., 905-271-8500; http://www.portcreditvillage.com. 14. STONEGROVE: Old Carriage Rd. south of Dundas St. W. Builder: Kylemore Homes. 17 brick and stone bungalows. Price (garage included): from $609,900 for 2,250 sq. ft. Fees: $105 per month, plus heat and hydro. Sales: one left. Status: built. Occupancy: 60 to 90 days. Sales centre: on site on weekends or by appointment, ask for Gaby at 905-286-5888. 15. TUSCANY GATES: 220 Forum Dr., on the northwest corner of Forum and Eglinton Ave., one block east of Hurontario St. Builder: Castle Group Ventures. An 18-storey, 213-unit glass building. Prices (parking included): from $164,400 for 632 sq. ft. to $274,900 for 1,022 sq. ft. Fees: 37 cent per sq. ft. Amenities: outdoor pool, party room, fitness centre, yoga room, patio, library, putting green, concierge. Sales: about 30 per cent sold. Status: construction to start this spring. Occupancy: fall 2006. Sales centre: on site, 905-501-9557; http://www.tuscanygates.ca. 16. UNIVERSAL: 349 Rathburn Rd. W., just west of Confederation Pwky. Builder: Jason Properties Inc. A 22-storey, 296-unit precast concrete and glass tower. Prices (parking included): from $139,900 for about 600 sq. ft. to $290,900 for 1,165 sq. ft. Fees: 35 cents per sq. ft. Amenities: two-storey recreation centre with card room, home theatre, 24-hour security, library, billiards room, pool, whirlpool, saunas, bowling alley, exercise room, aerobics room, party room, dining/conference room. Sales: 48 per cent sold. Status: construction not started. Occupancy: fall 2006. Sales centre: on site, 905-566-0801; http://www.conservatorygroup.com. NEXT WEEK: The Yonge St. corridor in North York. Though we try to provide the most up-to-date information available, we cannot guarantee that all buildings or features are listed. Please contact builder for latest details. To update information, please email condos@thestar.ca. Allison Harness. (2005, 22 January). "Plenty of choice in Mississauga". Toronto Star.

1. ABSOLUTE: Northeast corner of Burnhamthorpe Rd. and Hwy. 10. Builder: Fernbrook Homes. The first two phases of this five-phase project will be 27 and 31 storeys with 269 and 305 units, with glass and precast concrete facades. Prices (parking and locker included): from $159,990 for 590 sq. ft. to $442,900 for a penthouse with 1,490 sq. ft. Fees: 38.5 cents per sq. ft. Amenities: indoor pool, outdoor pool, weightlifting room, aerobics room, theatres, party rooms, gym, track, billiard tables, meeting room, lounge, 24-hour concierge, gatehouse, guest suites, outdoor terraces. Sales: Phase 1, 95 per cent sold. Phase 2, 85 per cent sold. Status: under construction. Occupancy: Phase I, summer 2006. Phase II, spring 2007. Sales centre: on site, 905-803-0556 http://www.absolutecondos.com.

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